August 7, 2006
VOL. 73, ISSUE 13
Front Page
Mayors Participate in Economic Empowerment Session at National Urban League Convention
New Mayors 183-City Survey: More Action Needed on Emergency Preparedness
Executive Director's Column
Executive Director's Column
Washington Outlook
House Passes FHA Reform Bill
Vote “No” On Senate Telecom Bill: Preempts Local, State Authority
Senate Interior Committee Passes EPA Appropriations Bill
Vote “No” On Senate Telecom Bill: Preempts Local, State Authority
Senate Action on Eminent Domain Still Uncertain
Homeland Security Funding Bill Heads to Conference Committee
Prescription Drug Importation Language Adopted in Senate Homeland Security Spending Bill
Senate Passes Offshore Drilling Legislation
President Bush Signs 25-Year Extension of Voting Rights Act
Career, Technical Education Legislation Reauthorized Before Summer Recess
House Leadership Pulls Tax Bill Imposing
Government, Business Groups Join Forces to Urge Repeal of New Three Percent Withholding Mandate Imposed by Congress
About the Mayor
About the Mayor
Other
Salt Lake City Mayor Anderson Will Not Seek Third Term
Explore. Experience. Engage. MWMA’s 2006 Fall Summit
Miami Named Top American City for Hispanics: Mayor Diaz Receives Government Award as Part of HISPANIC Magazine’s Annual Hispanic Achievement Issue
Nickels, Sims Receive Prestigious Sierra Club Award
Enter! Recycle! Win! The 2006 Cans for Cash City Recycling Challenge
Providence Mayor Cicilline Hosts America’s Promise Forum
American, Canadian Mayors Meet to Discuss Border Security, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
Best Practice: Norwalk (CT) Mayor Moccia Raises Public Awareness of Urban Forestry, Beautifies City in One Stroke
Calendar of Events