[NOW News and Action Summary] June 27 - July 18

Title: [NOW News and Action Summary] June 27 - July 18

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NOW HOSTS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES' FORUM ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS At the 2003 National NOW Conference last week, an audience of about 1,000 women's rights supporters heard presidential candidates Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun, Gov. Howard Dean, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, and Rev. Al Sharpton make commitments to honor women's rights and promote economic justice for women and their families. Read more. FEMINISTS CELEBRATE TITLE IX VICTORY Faced with widespread support for Title IX, the Bush administration announced last week that there will be no changes to the landmark law that bans sex discrimination at federally-funded schools. Read more. HOUSE APPROVES FOREIGN AID BILL WITHOUT FAMILY PLANNING FUNDS In a 216-211 vote, the House stopped an amendment that would have restored funding to the U.N. Populations Fund, which provides voluntary family planning services around the world. Read more.		NOW'S FIRST INTREPID AWARDS GALA A HUGE SUCCESS NOW and the NOW Foundation presented the first-ever Intrepid Awards to Helen Thomas, Margaret Cho, Rebecca Walker and Dr. Mae Jemison on July 10 in Washington D.C. Each of the award recipients embody the definition of "intrepid"—resolutely courageous, fearless and bold. Read more | View photos TELL SENATORS TO ENDORSE A WELFARE POLICY THAT TRULY HELPS FAMILIES ESCAPE POVERTY Contact your Senators—especially if they're on the Finance Committee—and urge them to work for a welfare policy that addresses the needs of poor families. Take action!. HEALTH AND CONSUMER GROUPS TO CALL ON U.S. FDA TO SLOW BREAST IMPLANT APPROVAL PROCESS The National Organization for Women, as part of a coalition of scientists, clinicians and advocacy groups, will present the latest research on silicone breast implants on July 21 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Read more.
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