| Title |
Type |
Date |
Words |
| Occupy movement: a national protest with local implications. |
|
Dec 12, 2011 |
509 |
| Message from NLC's executive director. |
Column |
Nov 7, 2011 |
301 |
| Cities learning to thrive despite tough economy. |
|
Oct 10, 2011 |
698 |
| A message from NLC. |
|
Feb 14, 2011 |
556 |
| Modeling civility--it starts with local officials. |
|
Feb 7, 2011 |
712 |
| Local officials strive for quality of life, not partisan politics: in Washington, there is no consensus on how to stimulate job growth. |
|
Nov 22, 2010 |
810 |
| Oil spill affects more than the Gulf coast. |
Column |
Jul 5, 2010 |
687 |
| In our communities, there are no one-size-fits-all answers. |
|
Dec 21, 2009 |
972 |
| Local officials: the prudent optimists. |
|
Nov 9, 2009 |
695 |
| Recovery Act puts local governments in new territory. |
|
May 25, 2009 |
923 |
| Unprecedented economic crisis demands unprecedented response. |
|
Feb 16, 2009 |
783 |
| Coming together. |
Column |
Nov 10, 2008 |
808 |
| NLC's knowledge network delivers value to members. |
|
Oct 20, 2008 |
399 |
| Financial crisis shows why all levels of government must work together. |
Column |
Oct 6, 2008 |
698 |
| Housing legislation: a triumph of the federal democratic process. |
|
Jul 28, 2008 |
608 |
| The challenge and perception of political balance. |
|
Mar 24, 2008 |
838 |
| Taking steps to repair the local-federal partnership. |
|
Mar 10, 2008 |
814 |
| Federalism--and the intergovernmental partnership--matter. |
|
Jan 14, 2008 |
803 |
| Congress of Cities a unique opportunity for the NLC family to support the Gulf Coast. |
Column |
Nov 12, 2007 |
692 |
| It's time for Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration bill. |
|
May 21, 2007 |
852 |
| The challenge for local elected officials: working to balance the needs of the community and individuals. |
Column |
Mar 5, 2007 |
558 |
| NLC crafts assertive, proactive lobbying agenda for America's cities. |
|
Jan 29, 2007 |
805 |
| Congress of cities: helping delegates share ideas, solve problems. |
|
Dec 4, 2006 |
600 |
| NLC focuses on preserving local government control. |
|
Oct 9, 2006 |
960 |
| Local officials' perseverance since 9/11 proves why cities matter. |
|
Sep 11, 2006 |
853 |
| Celebration of a hometown a place almost like heaven. |
|
Jul 31, 2006 |
670 |
| Forum proves international governments are not worlds apart: While the language used at this and other international meetings may be unfamiliar and more cosmic than we would use, the substance is the same, and the information shared is directly on point for those of us working to strengthen our cities and improve the quality of life for our citizens. |
|
Jul 3, 2006 |
679 |
| Cities taking the lead to provide quality afterschool programs. |
|
Jun 5, 2006 |
908 |
| Affordable housing--it matters to all of us. |
Column |
May 8, 2006 |
1057 |
| Now's the time to tell Congress about our priorities. |
|
Apr 17, 2006 |
854 |
| Local elected officials: thank you for all you do. |
|
Mar 13, 2006 |
696 |
| Local officials are back to preserve CDBG. |
|
Feb 20, 2006 |
714 |
| Participation in NLC helps officials make connections. |
Editorial |
Jan 16, 2006 |
643 |
| Congress of Cities offers support, learning opportunities for local elected officials: nearly 3,000 local officials representing 1,200 cities and towns--from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico--with what may seem to be unique needs and problems but more often than not are universal challenges, can find support, solace and the shared excitement in this ... |
|
Dec 5, 2005 |
635 |
| Personal connections--what NLC is all about. |
Column |
Oct 31, 2005 |
966 |
| Reflections on Gulf Coast hurricane response. |
|
Oct 24, 2005 |
813 |
| Katrina calls attention to race and poverty in cities: many people of color and many of the economically disadvantaged remain walled off from opportunities, and in the case of Katrina, walled off from help in a time of crisis. |
Column |
Sep 19, 2005 |
647 |
| Reaching out to one another in a time of crisis. |
Column |
Sep 12, 2005 |
811 |
| Making tough choices for the greater good. |
|
Jul 4, 2005 |
845 |
| Cities need voice in health care reform. |
|
Jun 27, 2005 |
575 |
| Local officials from around the world meet in China. |
|
Jun 27, 2005 |
569 |
| CDBG appropriations--we need to close the deal. |
|
May 30, 2005 |
759 |
| MTBE mandate costly for everyone. |
Column |
Apr 25, 2005 |
849 |
| Saving CDBG: grassroots advocacy at work. |
Column |
Mar 28, 2005 |
787 |
| Save the CDBG Program--it works. |
|
Mar 14, 2005 |
603 |
| Conference provides opportunity to lobby for cities. |
Column |
Mar 7, 2005 |
602 |
| Secretary Ridge forged federal/local partnership. |
Column |
Jan 31, 2005 |
656 |
| Cities work to increase access to the American dream. |
|
Nov 29, 2004 |
2416 |
| The local political process--a model for governmental cooperation. |
|
Nov 8, 2004 |
478 |
| Anniversary of 9-11 a time to reflect on American unity. |
|
Sep 6, 2004 |
468 |
| The American Dream: homeownership in America. |
|
Jun 28, 2004 |
659 |
| We need to connect with local leaders abroad. |
|
May 24, 2004 |
622 |
| An all-hands effort on protecting local revenue. |
Column |
May 10, 2004 |
796 |
| Connect with your members of Congress during the recess. |
|
Apr 5, 2004 |
591 |
| Unite for a strong America on March 9. |
|
Feb 16, 2004 |
583 |
| Cities tackle the economy, security issues. |
|
Dec 8, 2003 |
1855 |
| Call it a crisis when the heroes of 9-11 are getting laid off. (Publisher's Column). |
|
Jul 21, 2003 |
647 |
| Publisher's column: building the infrastructure for peace. |
|
Mar 31, 2003 |
540 |
| A call for strong cities at a critical time for America. (Publisher's Column). |
|
Mar 10, 2003 |
262 |
| Cities focus on protecting hometown America. |
|
Dec 2, 2002 |
1512 |
| Washington, D.C., area sniper attacks remind cities: we must plan for the unthinkable. (Publisher's Column). |
|
Oct 28, 2002 |
502 |
| On 9-11, cities were front and center in word and deed; local governments have dramatically responded to this new reality by taking on a whole new set of duties as the first responders in defense of the homeland. (Publisher's Column). |
Brief Article |
Sep 16, 2002 |
449 |
| NLC leaders tell Ridge: make funding come quickly. |
Brief Article |
Apr 29, 2002 |
545 |
| Local elected officials explore Chinese municipal life. |
|
Apr 8, 2002 |
1031 |
| Conference is time to speak with one voice for cities' needs. (Publisher's Column). |
Brief Article |
Mar 4, 2002 |
602 |
| Local security is a matter of national defense. (Publisher's Column). |
|
Jan 21, 2002 |
1036 |
| For cities, 2001 marked by reactions to tragedy. |
|
Dec 3, 2001 |
3185 |
| NLC Representatives Bring City Concerns to the United Nations. |
Brief Article |
Jun 18, 2001 |
529 |
| Not Another Mandate! |
Brief Article |
May 28, 2001 |
789 |
| Executive Director's Report to Members of the National League of Cities 2000. |
|
Dec 4, 2000 |
3683 |
| Partnerships More Important For NLC Than Politics. |
Brief Article |
Nov 13, 2000 |
891 |
| NLC President Invites Others to Redirect their Lives; State Leagues Have Joined Effort To Undo Racism. |
|
Jul 10, 2000 |
691 |
| What a Difference Eight Months Makes. |
Brief Article |
Apr 3, 2000 |
689 |
| Cities and NLC: United, Strong, and Prepared for the Future. |
|
Nov 29, 1999 |
2621 |
| An Open Letter to NLC Members. |
|
Oct 18, 1999 |
307 |
| Electronic Commerce Commission: A Glass Half-Full? |
Brief Article |
Jul 12, 1999 |
618 |
| Ratcheting Down The Rhetoric. |
Column |
Jan 4, 1999 |
409 |
| Internet tax: the fight isn't over. |
Brief Article |
Mar 30, 1998 |
652 |
| Stepping up to the international agenda. |
Brief Article |
Jan 19, 1998 |
637 |
| Cities and NLC: stronger still in 1997. |
|
Dec 8, 1997 |
3462 |
| Giuliani again blasts national leaders on immigration laws. |
|
Jun 16, 1997 |
640 |
| Local leaders: pulling together to do the work of the people. |
Column |
Mar 24, 1997 |
1236 |
| 1996: a strong year for cities and NLC. |
|
Dec 9, 1996 |
2452 |
| U.N. conference focuses on urban development. |
|
Jun 10, 1996 |
559 |
| NLC members focus on and work for meaningful change in America. |
Column |
Mar 18, 1996 |
560 |
| 1995: an upbeat year for cities, NLC. |
|
Nov 20, 1995 |
2209 |
| The deficit in perspective: let's all take it personally. |
|
Oct 2, 1995 |
752 |
| NLC president represents U.S. cities in international forum. |
|
Sep 18, 1995 |
747 |
| NLC Board not afraid to lead; advocates taking tough budget choices. |
Column |
Jul 24, 1995 |
1257 |
| Local elected officials: public servants making a difference. |
Column |
May 29, 1995 |
817 |
| The federal deficit: it's time to make tough choices. |
Column |
Apr 17, 1995 |
751 |
| Cities: essential partners in federalism discussions. |
Column |
Mar 13, 1995 |
670 |
| Worth the wait: mandate relief at last. |
|
Feb 6, 1995 |
684 |
| 1995 brings challenge to make change the friend of cities. |
|
Jan 2, 1995 |
848 |
| Year marked by successes for municipalities, for NLC: healthier local economies, new anti-crime legislation were high notes in 1994. |
|
Dec 5, 1994 |
1744 |
| Congress ducked the mandates issue, facing it is up to us. |
|
Oct 17, 1994 |
539 |
| Hard work and united front fuels momentum to pass the crime bill; assault weapon ban serves as proof of what working together can do. |
|
May 16, 1994 |
667 |
| A special message for newly elected officials. |
|
Mar 7, 1994 |
666 |
| The executive director's report to members of the National League of Cities. |
|
Dec 6, 1993 |
1664 |
| Torrent of support swells as Unfunded Mandates Day approaches. |
|
Oct 25, 1993 |
609 |
