[NOW News] Spring cleaning -- at the White House

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BELOW THE BELT: SPRING CLEANING Kim writes in her biweekly Below the Belt column, "Ah, spring. I love this time of year. Not only do I love seeing the flowers bloom and the temperature rise -- I love the chance to shake off winter's dust and do a little spring cleaning. I've had extra fun this week, watching the Republicans do a little spring cleaning of their own." Read more about cleaning out the White House, anti-choice license plates in Tennessee and immigration. THE HOUSE MUST STOP BUDGET CUTS THAT HURT WOMEN AND FAMILIES The House of Representatives will be voting on their version of the 2007 Budget Resolution as early as Wednesday, April 5. Urge your representative to reject budget cuts. Take Action! MASS. SETBACK LEAVES DOOR OPEN FOR SAME-SEX CIVIL MARRIAGE IN RI NOW is disappointed in the Massachusetts court ruling that denies same-sex couples the right to travel to Massachusetts for a civil marriage, if the marriage would not be recognized in their home state. Read more. URGE YOUR REP TO HELP THE WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM FIND A HOME! Urge your representative to support The National Women's History Museum Act of 2005 which is now stalled in the U.S. House of Representatives. Take Action! SIGN THE "MOTHERS MATTER AND CAREGIVERS COUNT" PETITION Please join NOW in supporting mothers and caregivers by adding your name to our petition encouraging real family values through public policies and workplace benefits that recognize and promote the value and work of caregiving and caregivers. Sign the Petition! | More About Mothers and Caregivers Rights SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE NATIONAL NOW CONFERENCE AND YOUNG FEMINIST SUMMIT Can't wait for the National NOW Conference and Young Feminist Summit this summer? Let all your friends know by printing and mailing our save-the-date postcards! Download here! | Learn More About the Conference & Summit MORE RECOMMENDED READING Separation Threatens Girls - Kim Gandy's Editorial in USA Today Bankrupt Nation - Adam Hughes, TomPaine.com Can't Decide - Cartoon and blog entry by Stephanie McMillan Duke Rape Charges Highlight Common Campus Danger - Women's eNews		NOW TO MARCH FOR PEACE, JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY APRIL 29 IN NYC On the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death, at the Riverside Church where he delivered his famous anti-war speech, Kim Gandy said: "We are together today for a common purpose ... to appeal to the conscience of the nation. To call on those who would join us in this noble cause. March with us for Peace, Justice and Democracy. Here in New York City on April 29, under the gaze of the Statue of Liberty, we will say to our government: Enough is enough." Read more. PREVENT APPROVAL OF UNSAFE BREAST IMPLANTS The FDA may be moving closer to approval of silicone breast implants manufactured by Mentor Corp. Help prevent this tragedy by calling FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach and your senators on Wed., April 5. Take Action! MEET THE NEW YOUNG FEMINIST TASK FORCE We are proud to introduce the 2006 members of NOW's national Young Feminist Task Force, who are working hard on this summer's Young Feminist Summit in Albany, NY. Meet them here! NOW DEMANDS FAIR ELECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF HURRICANE KATRINA On March 24, NOW joined with other civil rights groups to call on officials in the state and federal governments to ensure fair and accessible elections so that every New Orleanian has a vote and a voice in the political process that will directly impact their lives and their futures. Read more. DEMAND SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY AND WORKPLACE BALANCING ACT Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) is the lead sponsor of a bill to "improve the lives of working families by providing family and medical need assistance, child care assistance, in-school and afterschool assistance, family care assistance, and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces." Urge your Rep. to cosponsor this bill! Take Action! WORK AT THE NOW ACTION CENTER The NOW Action Center is currently seeking an Assistant to the President/CEO, Gift Planning Associate and a Field & Chapter Development Director. Read more about the positions. NEW ITEMS ADDED TO THE NOW STORE IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY We've compiled fun, fabulous and feminist gift ideas for the mothers in your lives. Put a smile on their face with a gift from NOW!
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