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On the eve of the long Thanksgiving weekend, the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel announced its view that executive-branch agencies should continue paying ACORN on existing contracts notwithstanding a congressional ban on government funding. Brief article Dec 21, 2009 138
Protecting Private Interests In Public Inquiries. Nov 30, 2009 677
God and the classroom: new book on religion and schools offers road map to avoid legal dead ends. Boston, Rob Nov 1, 2009 590
Prayer farce: Falwell legal group targets AU's Barry Lynn for its 'adopt a liberal' project. Conn, Joseph L. Nov 1, 2009 1212
ACORN stands for the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, and the organization has a long history with Barack Obama. Brief article Oct 5, 2009 201
Religious right had run of Bush White House. Brief article Oct 1, 2009 241
AU is 'dangerous,' Falwell lawyer asserts in right-wing bulletin. Oct 1, 2009 548
End D.C. voucher plan, Americans United tells Senate panel. Oct 1, 2009 368
Americans United protests $40 million in 'faith-based' grants in Illinois. Oct 1, 2009 440
AU urges Religious Right to repudiate Az. pastor who prays for Obama death. Oct 1, 2009 514
What is the Young Guns Hunt Club? Humphrey, Bob Brief article Oct 1, 2009 143
Tobacco control interest groups and their influence on parliamentary committees in Canada. Hastie, Robyn E.; Kothari, Anita R. Report Sep 1, 2009 4258
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR). Brief article Sep 1, 2009 146
Listen Up! Brief article Sep 1, 2009 117
Plugged in. Brief article Sep 1, 2009 86
Learning, fun abound at auxiliary fall conference. Hall, Jim Conference news Jul 1, 2009 416
Program schedule: PSA Annual International Conference Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, West Yellowstone, Montana Sunday, September 20-Saturday, September 26, 2009. Braun, Kathleen Z. Conference notes Jun 1, 2009 2976
Calendar of events. Calendar Jun 1, 2009 392
Annual board of directors meeting, Oklahoma City, April 3, 4, 2009. Timmermeister, Jean Conference notes Jun 1, 2009 489
New Study Group Coordinator. Kropscot, Carole Brief article Jun 1, 2009 55
The benefits of membership. Meredith, Hazel Jun 1, 2009 422
New members. Stolte, Joanne Jun 1, 2009 978
Building pathways that lead to jobs in energy and environmental sustainability. Website list Apr 1, 2009 372
Special needs planning services. Directory Apr 1, 2009 1172
ANSR Alliance holds Congressional briefing on Title VIII. Brief article Apr 1, 2009 274
Teachers Against Occupation. Brief article Mar 22, 2009 203
West Central Florida Ataxia Group. Frohna, Crystal Conference notes Mar 22, 2009 578
An open letter to the president. Dec 22, 2008 731
Radio ads take on myths about condoms in Catholic and Latino communities. Brief article Dec 22, 2008 151
Our ideology: invest in women. Ramdas, Kavita N. Dec 22, 2008 790
When data goes missing. Brief article Dec 1, 2008 293
Aesthetic nurses form interest group. Little, Jenny Brief article Oct 1, 2008 317
UELAC conference 2009. Tackaberry, Brian Conference news Sep 22, 2008 715
The contributions to the UELAC by E. John Chard UE, former Dominion President (1966-1968). McBride, Grietje R. Sep 22, 2008 1307
Swimming in the same direction. Nelson, Joyce Sep 22, 2008 371
On my mind ... Greene, Fred Sep 1, 2008 533
PSA camera clubs and community service: this month the Journal's occasional article entitled Focus, which features a member or member-club, turns to a group of civic-minded camera clubs, which are making a difference in their communities. McTighe, Elena Sep 1, 2008 792
The New Member Gallery. Stolte, Joanne Brief article Sep 1, 2008 226
An alliance for freedom? Republican strategist Grover Norquist insists the Leave Us Alone Coalition is alive and well. Gillespie, Nick Interview Aug 1, 2008 4633
Lokayukta: as a machinery for redress of public grievances. Deshpande, Anita; Modi, Reema Jul 1, 2008 2682
No compromise against gun control: Aaron Zelman of Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership speaks with authority about the dangers of making any compromise with gun control. McManus, John F. Interview May 26, 2008 1325
Interest groups in North Korean politics. McEachern, Patrick Essay May 1, 2008 8284
Overheard in the lobby: important changes coming to lobbying in Ottawa: the new Lobbying Act does not define lobbying--neither did its predecessor--nor does it change the activities that trigger the application of the Act. It does, however, introduce several notable changes that lobbyists and their clients need to know. Young, Alan May 1, 2008 1091
The recommendations from the Disability Independence Group. May 15, 2007 602
Squadron has no shortage of tasks. Graves, Brad Brief article Apr 16, 2007 114
An update on The Bubel Aiken Foundation: Seeds of dreams taking root in reality: the organization that was once a vision for a pop star now exhibits a sure footing with strong support, model programs, and a book that offers a simple blueprint for the inclusion of all children. Austin, Dianne; O'Hearn, Sue Apr 1, 2007 1594
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA). Luker, Tricia; Luker, Calvin Organization overview Apr 1, 2007 710
Controlling the levers of power: how advocacy organizations affect the regulation writing process. Hoefer, Richard; Ferguson, Kristin Mar 1, 2007 7566
ACTION ALERT: U.S. House of Representatives May Act Soon on Legislation to Curb Rights of Citizen Groups. Mar 1, 2007 885
Industries seek immunity in state legislatures. Mar 1, 2007 447
Montana COOL supporters hope to speed up implementation of regulations. Brief article Jan 15, 2007 166
Advocacy agency moves to Toronto. Brief article Nov 1, 2006 234
Everyone counts says everyone counts at the internet polling booth: business sees 100 percent revenue increase in first month of 2007 fiscal year. Yarnall, Amy Oct 2, 2006 993
Nebraska. Brief article Sep 1, 2006 89
Kansas. Brief article Aug 1, 2006 110
Leaving the Log Cabin fight: after four years, Log Cabin Republicans president Patrick Guerriero is stepping down to run the newly formed Gill Action Fund. So was he able to make a difference in a time when the far right seemed to be taking over the GOP? And shouldn't he be staying on during an election year? Lissotta, Christopher Interview Jul 4, 2006 487
Group to watch/ Sigma Phi Beta. Anthony, Michael Brief article Jul 4, 2006 149
Indiana. Brief article Jul 1, 2006 118
Defence of marriage most urgent. Jul 1, 2006 600
National consensus on Sexual Health and responsible sexual behavior. Brief article Jun 22, 2006 219
Youth advocacy summit: one voice. Jun 22, 2006 392
Reaching out a helping hand. L'Heureux, Susanne Apr 1, 2006 863
Montreal helps Saskatoon. Brief Article Feb 1, 2006 129
Actors for change: the growth of human rights institutions; India: a society in transition. Monga, Ranjit Dec 1, 2005 1308
Giving to PSA. Brief Article Dec 1, 2005 252
Gifts. Brief Article Dec 1, 2005 64
Omission of commission to review business legislation is "fatal flaw". Brief article Sep 1, 2005 285
Direct shipping foes display alcohol bought on-line. Brief Article Aug 15, 2005 273
Push for homosexual agenda draws opposition. McManus, John F. Brief Article Aug 8, 2005 32
Reclaim the commons. Brief Article Aug 1, 2005 60
The migrant trail. Brief Article Aug 1, 2005 46
Arresting the drug laws. Silverberg, David Aug 1, 2005 593
Birkenstocks and stocks: 'Like everything else, investing is now politicized'. Miller, John J. Jul 4, 2005 1522
Water issues. Reindl, Leslie Brief Article Mar 22, 2005 53
Racial justice. Reindl, Leslie Brief Article Mar 22, 2005 80
Lawyer, lobbyist merge operations to broaden reach. Bronstad, Amanda Brief Article Feb 21, 2005 195
High caliber advocacy: how the NRA won the fight over gun rights. Miller, John J. Feb 14, 2005 2518
UN Working Group on Internet Governance to discuss security and access. Brief Article Feb 11, 2005 128
The Club for Growth, under the leadership of Stephen Moore, has been remarkably successful at electing progrowth conservatives to Congress, and at striking fear in the hearts of liberal Republicans. Brief Article Jan 31, 2005 120
IRAQ - Hot Pursuits In Syria; New Group Targets Wahhabis & Saddamists. Jan 17, 2005 1407
Behind the scenes. Jacobson, Michael F. Nov 1, 2004 446
Percussive Arts Society announces new leadership. Brief Article Oct 1, 2004 136
People & politics. Oct 1, 2004 532
Citizens for a Sound Economy and Empower America merge as FreedomWorks, with Dick Armey, C. Boyden Gray, and Jack Kemp as co-chairmen and Bill Bennett as senior fellow. Brief Article Sep 13, 2004 65
Keep the courts free and fair: the influence of special interests and partisan politics threatens the independence of judges and the rights of all Americans. But groups are unifying to counter the trend. Brandenburg, Bert Jul 1, 2004 3108
Backers already faulting governor on workers' comp. Fine, Howard Dec 1, 2003 329
Women impacting public policy has named Ann Sullivan of McLean, VA. Brief Article Sep 19, 2003 50
New coalition proposes offering families $5,000 award for donating loved one's organs. Jun 14, 2003 640
ARAB-US RELATIONS - March 27 - Perle Resigns As Head Of Defence Policy Board. Brief Article Mar 29, 2003 247
Into gear. (Politics). Fox, Jacqueline Brief Article Feb 3, 2003 189
What's the Future for Citizen Groups? Dec 1, 2002 521
The mayor's money machine II: how Mayor Francis Slay paid back his contributors by cheating voters. Rose, Louis J.; Lindecke, Fred Nov 1, 2002 1787
The naked lobbyist: the world's most powerful corporate lobby groups uncovered -- by Corporate Europe Observatory. Jul 1, 2002 1286
The legislative assault: proposed Sunshine exemptions protect special interests, not citizens. Petersen, Barbara A. Brief Article Jun 22, 2002 404
The real cause of the California housing crisis. (Opinion). Pattinson, Michael Brief Article Feb 25, 2002 721
Appraisal Institute Hosts Rights-of-Way Workshop for BLM, Forest Service and Interest Groups. (Industry & Institute News). Brief Article Sep 22, 2001 197
Where Has All the Power Gone? Sep 1, 2001 2528
The politics of quality assurance: the Australian quality assurance program for higher education, 1993-1995. Harman, Grant Aug 1, 2001 7045
Can lobbyists sway editorial boards? LUMSDEN, CAROLYN Brief Article Mar 22, 2001 849
Do Educators Have the Clout for a Fair Funding Share? PENNING, NICK Brief Article Jan 1, 1994 705

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