February 12, 2007
VOL. 74, ISSUE 2
Front Page
75th Winter Meeting Coverage
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Executive Director's Column
Executive Director's Column
Other
Capital Cities Mayors Share Challenges on Tourism
Women Mayors Meet, Discuss Role of Women Mayors in Conference Leadership
Mayors, Business Leaders Breakfast: 2007 Public Private Partnership Awards
Sister Cities International Announces Creation of The Michael A. Guido Distinguished Leadership Award
New USCM-New York University Partnership Announced
Hunger, Obesity: Links in Fight Against Child Poverty Chain
Mayor’s Discuss Sustainable Urban Forestry Programs
San Antonio, Seattle Win Prestigious Municipal Water Conservation Achievement Awards
2007 Dollar Wi$e Capacity Grant Winners Announced
Minnesota Senator Coleman Says Congressional Priorities Should Focus on Alternative Energy, Global Competitiveness, Combating Crime
Mayors Support New Crime Trust Fund, Greater Focus on Prevention
Latino Art Beat Unveils 2007 National Commemorative Art Poster Calendar
Mayors’ Workforce Directors Address WIA Reauthorization
U.S. Conference of Mayors President’s Award Given to Atlanta Mayor Franklin for Leadership in Historic Acquisition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Personal Papers
Environmental Committee Briefed on Clean Air, Water, Waste Water Issues, Climate Change Priorities
Support Grows for Mayors Against Illegal Guns
Kari Guido Gives Tribute To Late Dearborn Mayor, Conference President Michael A. Guido
Edelman Calls on Nations’ Mayors to Insure All Children
Mayors Hear About Travel, Arts Programs
Children, Health and Human Service Committee Focuses on Children’s Healthcare
Sustainability Task Force Meets to Inspire, Suggest, Celebrate Sustainable Cities
Energy Committee Discusses Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Conservation, Renewable Energy
Mayors Continue to Lead Climate Change Battle
Surge in Energy Use from New Homes, Office Buildings Predicted
Nationwide Retirement Solutions Appoints Watson to Serve Mayors Needs
Jobs, Education and Workforce Committee Focuses on No Child Left Behind, Workforce Investment Act Reauthorizations
Republican Mayors Hear From Possible Presidential Candidates
Amtrak’s New President, CEO Commits to National System
New Congress Supportive of Mayors’ Homeland Security Priorities
House Speaker Pelosi Addresses Priorities Outlined in Conference of Mayors 10-Point Plan
House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Oberstar Addresses Mayors
International Affairs Committee Discusses Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, Sister Cities, Mayors for Peace, Israel, Darfur
Conference Adopts Emergency Resolution Opposing Housing Cuts
Urban Economic Policy Committee Tells New House Ways and Means Chairman to Be Far More Sensitive to City Issues
Former Congressman Harold Ford Addresses Democratic Mayors
2007 City Livability Awards Program Kicks Off in February
Metro Economies Continue to Drive National Growth
USCM-DuPont Grant Competition Opens
Membership Committee: Communication Technology, Membership Recruitment Top Committee Agenda
Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa Proposes Bold New Initiatives to Tackle Poverty, Opportunity Crisis in America
Freddie Mac’s Vice President of External Relations McLoughlin at Opening Plenary Luncheon
House Homeland Security Chair Thompson Highlights 9/11 Committee Implementation Bill
Council for New American City Hears from Senator Menendez (NJ), Sets 2007 Agenda
At Opening Plenary, Conference President Palmer Urges Mayors to Embrace 10-Point Plan
New District of Columbia Mayor Fenty Welcomes Mayors to Nation’s Capital
2007 City Livability Time Lines
Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa, Host for 75th Anniversary Meeting June 22-26, Outlines Plan for Hospitality
Indianapolis Mayor Peterson Extends Greetings as New President of National League of Cities
Ways and Means Chairman Rangel Committed to Working with Mayors
Wastewater Design-Build-Operate Partnership Brings Public Benefits to Fillmore (CA)
Senator Chuck Hagel (NE) Focuses on Iraq Senate Debate and Resolutions
Hunger and Homelessness Task Force Briefed on Efforts to End Chronic Homelessness
Clinton Voices Support for Mayors’ 10-Point Plan
Senator Dodd Applauds Mayors’ 10-Point Plan
Mayors Focus Attention on EITC
Senator Biden Supports Homeland Security Trust Fund; Criticizes Bush’s Iraq Policy
Calendar of Events