Press Releases

Press Release

June 12, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2003

CONTACT: Alex Behrend, 202-588-5180

HOSTAGE CRISIS PROLONGED:House Republicans Refuse To Send Extension of Child Tax Credits for Working and Military Families to President Bush

12 millions kids held hostage by House Republicans voting for an additional

$82 billion in tax cuts

Court Rules Against Wrestlers and Upholds Long-Standing Title IX Policies, as Urged by NWLC

June 11, 2003

For immediate release: June 11, 2003

Contact: Margot Friedman or Camden Richards at 202-588-5180

Court Rules Against Wrestlers and Upholds Long-Standing Title IX Policies, as Urged by NWLC

NWLC Opposes the Nomination of William Pryor to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

June 10, 2003

For Immediate Release: June 10, 2003

Contact: Camden Richards or Margot Friedman at 202-588-5180

NWLC Opposes the Nomination of William Pryor to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

( Washington,D.C. ) The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) today announced its opposition to the nomination of Alabama Attorney General William Pryor to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Based on his troubling record on issues of critical concern to women, NWLC urges the U.S. Senate to reject his nomination.

Press Release

June 9, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2003

CONTACT: Margot Friedman or Alex Behrend at 202-588-5180

HOUSE MUST CORRECT INJUSTICE DONE TO LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, SAYS FTFA COALITION

But Warns Against Using this Opportunity for Another Massive Tax Cut for the Wealthy that Explodes the Deficit

Press Release

June 5, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2003

CONTACT: Margot Friedman or Alex Behrend at 202-588-5180

SENATE POISED TO CORRECT INJUSTICE DONE TO LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN

But Also Seizes Opportunity to Pass Even More Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

Press Release

June 4, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2003

CONTACT: Alex Behrend, 202-588-5180

Coalition calls on Senate to adopt Lincoln-Snowe bill to restore child tax credits for working families

Says Grassley plan holds children's credit hostage to another massive tax cut that will force more cuts in vital children's programs

Press Release

May 22, 2003

For immediate release: May 22, 2003

Contact: Margot Friedman or Alex Behrend at 202-588-5180

RECKLESS TAX BREAKS FOR MILLIONAIRES NO HELP TO AILING ECONOMY

As President is Forced to Settle for Less Than Half of His Tax Cut Plan, FTFA Pledges to Fight Future

Attempts to De-Fund Education, Health Care, Social Security & Other Critical Priorities

Over 100 Groups Urge Congress to Reject Efforts to Roll-Back 30 Years of Progress for Women and Girls in Sports

May 21, 2003

NCWGE

NATIONAL COALITION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN EDUCATION

Immediate Release: May 21, 2003

Contact: Camden Richards or Margot Friedman at 202-588-5180

Ashley Carr at 202-785-7745

Over 100 Groups Urge Congress to Reject Efforts to Roll-Back 30 Years of Progress for Women and Girls in Sports

Press Release

May 15, 2003

For immediate release: May 15, 2003

Contact: Margot Friedman or Alex Behrend at 202-588-5180

Press Release

May 14, 2003
For immediate release: May 14, 2003

Contact: Margot Friedman or Alex Behrend at 202-588-5180

MILLIONS OF AMERICANS TELL CONGRESS TO SAY 'NO' TO RECKLESS TAX CUTS

Unprecedented Coalition of Coalitions Mobilizes to Stop Irresponsible Tax Cuts, Save Education, Health Care, Social Security and Other Vital Programs for American Families