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D.C. guide trains new activists
Christopher Kush helps advocacy groups like the Arthritis Foundation train their grassroots members to be effective lobbyists.
A Marshall Plan for Haiti, a ban on earmarks, posting the costs of bills, rejecting Iran's Human Rights bid.
House GOP to forgo earmarks for a year
House Republicans voted to forgo earmark requests for a year, a move designed to one-up Democrats.
Leaving Afghanistan, not regulating greenhouse gases, balancing the budget, cutting Congress' salaries.
Roundup: Women's Day rally in D.C.
Congo group marks International Women's Day as health care advocates and lobbyists try to influence upcoming bill.
School protests backdrop grant cuts
Some of the states who weren't selected for a new federal grants programs are in dire need of education funding.
Action alerts from advocacy organizations
HOUSE TO VOTE MONDAY ON STATE BUDGET BILL
Tell Your Representative to Protect Education Funding
Soapbox alerts from the Congress.org community
Recent Headlines
Obama skirts anti-war ire
Hundreds rallied against the Iraq and Afghanistan wars Saturday, but many stopped short of criticizing President Obama.
D.C. Decoder: Obama at Bat
In this episode, veteran Washington reporter Craig Crawford does a play-by-play on President Obama's arm twisting of Rep. Dennis Kucinich.
Activists grin and bear it
The Alaska Wilderness League has become known around Washington for showing up at protests and Congressional hearings in animal costumes.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
ALL School Children Deserve A Lunch
by American Celiac Disease Alliance on March 16
Bleeding Disorders Bill Introduced in Congress
by Hemophilia Federation of America on March 17
Support Historic Student Loan Reform and Pell Increase
by The Institute for College Access & Success on March 18
Flexible Spending Accounts: A Valuable Benefit
by Save Flexible Spending Plans on March 18
Support a national solar rebate program!
by Solar Energy Industries Association on March 17