Wednesday, March 12, 2008
League of Women Voters to Celebrate Sunshine Week
From the League of Women Voters: The LWV joins news media, students, libraries, government officials and non-government organizations to celebrate "SUNSHINE WEEK" from March 16-23, 2008. This year the honorary chairs will be Ben Bradlee of the Washington Post, Tom Brokaw, NBC News, and Judy Woodruff, PBS News Hour.
SUNSHINE WEEK is a national initiative that calls attention to the fact that we as citizens have the right to know what our government is doing and we should have access to information that had been previously unavailable. In other words, we want the access that President Lyndon B. Johnson intended when he signed the "Freedom of Information Act" (FOIA) in 1966.
COME CELEBRATE SUNSHINE WEEK BY ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE LEAGUE ...
Thursday, March 13, 2008, 11:45 AM. Speaker: Steven Robert Allen, Executive Director, Common Cause Albuquerque Airport Hotel (fomerly the Wyndham). Reservations required for this Luncheon; $16.00.
Speaker: Daniel Ivey-Soto, Former State Bureau of Elections Director
- Monday, March 17, 2008, 1:30 PM, Albuquerque Midtown Unit, Manzano del Sol, Hobby Room 5201 Roma N.E.
- Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 6:00 PM, Albuquerque Evening Unit, Cherry Hills Library, Community Room, 6901 Barstow N.E.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 11:30 AM, Sandoval County Unit. Speaker: Attorney General Gary King Joe's Pasta House, 3201 Southern Blvd, Rio Rancho, Luncheon 20.00. Reservations Required, Seating is limited, deadline for reservations, 3/14. Contact: Lisa Franzen (505) 867-0112 or geolisafranzen@aol.com
For more information about the League of Women Voters visit the website at www.lwvabc.org For more information about the "SUNSHINE WEEK EVENTS" telephone the League Office (505) 884-8441, M-F in the AM.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartian political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
March 12, 2008 at 01:11 PM in Events, Government, Public Policy | Permalink | Comments (0)
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Udall Offices Seek Summer Interns
From the Office of Rep. Tom Udall:
U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-NM, welcomes interested college students to apply for the summer internship programs in his Capitol Hill and NM district offices. Each year, selected students gain a unique perspective of the U.S. House of Representatives while working in Udall’s Capitol Hill office. Additionally, Rep. Udall offers internships in his district offices.
“Participating in my internship program provides valuable insight into the legislative branch of government,” Udall said continuing, “I am proud to say that many former interns have built on their experience in my office to complete their education and lead successful careers.”
To apply for an internship, candidates must send a cover letter and resume to: Adam.Fullerton@mail.house.gov or fax the materials to 202-226-1331 by March 16, 2008. Applicants should indicate the city in which they prefer to intern. Interviews and selections will take place during the second half of March and notifications made by April 1, 2008. For more information, please visit Udall’s website at https://www.tomudall.house.gov.
Udall is a member of the House Appropriations Committee. He is also a member of the Democratic Education Task Force.
February 21, 2008 at 12:12 PM in Government | Permalink | Comments (1)
