Economic Equity Insider

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July & August 2006

Contents:
• Perkins Act Reauthorization
• New TANF Regulations
• WIA Reauthorization
• Minimum Wage Maneuvers
• Women's Bureau Update
• Advoacy Tip of the Month: Visit your Legislators during Summer Recess!

June 2006

Contents:
• Proposed Women's Bureau Funding Cut
• Women in the Sciences
• Movement on the Minimum Wage
• Competitive Student Loan Consolidation
• Raising Pell Grant Funds
• Advoacy Tip of the Month: Take Two Actions to Support Raising the Minimum Wage!

May 2006

Contents:
• "Lose Your Health Care Coverage" Bill Defeated
• FY 2007 House Budget Resolution
• VRA Reauthorization Begins
• Tax Cut Extension Becomes Law
• Pushing for Another Bill of Rights
• Advoacy Tip of the Month: Ask Your Senators and Representative to Support the Healthy Families Act!

Contents:
• Update: FY 2007 Congressional Budget
• HIMMA: The "Lose Your Health Care Benefits" Bill
• Women and Retirement Security
• Domestic Violence and Employment
• Advocacy Tip of the Month: Take Action on the Federal Budget!

Contents:
• 2006 State of the Union Address
• Congress Passes Budget Cut Package
• FMLA Under Threat
• FY 2006 Congressional Appropriations
• TANF Reauthorized!
• President's FY 2007 Budget Proposal
• VAWA Victory
• Advocacy Tip of the Month: Take Action on the FY 2007 Budget!