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August 11, 2010 NFWL's Internet Caucus Continues to Support Access to Broadband Services
June 30, 2010 NFWL's Internet Caucus Urges Congress to Stimulate More Private Sector Investments in Broadband Networks
June 14, 2010 REP. DEBBIE RIDDLE INSTALLED AS NFWL CHAIR AT US CAPITOL
June 11, 2010 WOMEN LEGISLATORS SEEK COOPERATION IN THE GULF

COALITION TO MEET WITH STATE OFFICIALS & INDUSTRY LEADERS

March 24, 2010 MARYLAND'S WOMEN LEGISLATORS, SECRETARY OF STATE HOST IRAQI WOMEN LEADERS AT THE STATE HOUSE
March 8, 2010 U.S. ELECTED WOMEN OBSERVE IRAQI ELECTIONS; WITNESS FEARLESS DETERMINATION
February 24, 2010 NFWL Announces the 13th Annual NFWL/NRA Bill of Rights Essay Contest

The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) and the National Rifle Association (NRA) are co-sponsoring the 13th annual nationwide Bill of Rights Essay Contest for college bound female high school juniors and seniors. This year's essay topic is "Freedom and Civic Virtues."

January 22, 2010 Women Legislators Harness Support for Haiti

Elected women in U.S. cities with large Haitian populations have united to launch the National Foundation for Women Legislators' (NFWL) Haiti Relief Task Force in light of the catastrophic earthquake that has decimated Haiti.

December 2, 2009 Teen Dating Abuse: It's Time To Talk
October 30, 2009 Women's Broadband Technology Summit
October 28, 2009 NFWL Book Event Pays Tribute to Women's Leadership

NFWL hosts the launch party for longtime friend and CNN political pundit, Leslie Sanchez.

October 23, 2009 NFWL Current Projects

NFWL is currently working on a number of policy issues from teen dating violence legislation to international affairs.

September 7, 2009 Dandekar named head of National Order of Women Legislators
September 6, 2009 2010 Slate of Officiers Installed

NFWL welcomes new leadership during the 2009 Annual Conference in New Mexico

September 3, 2009 2009 NFWL Annual Conference

Bringing together women elected officials and industry leaders, NFWL celebrates another successful Annual Conference.

August 11, 2009 NFWL-NRA Essay Contest Winner Announcement

Here is the announcement of the seven winners of the 2009 NFWL-NRA Essay Contest.

August 1, 2009 NFWL Visits CTCA in Philadelphia

NFWL visits groundbreaking medical facility treating patients living with cancer.

January 23, 2009 NFWL Meets with Tunisian Members of Parliament, Discusses Women's Political Participation
NFWL President, Robin Read, and staff met with Members of the Tunisian Parliament to discuss relations between the US and Tunisia as well as the possible development of a sister-organization that would represent elected women in Tunisia.
November 23, 2008 2009 Slate of Officers Installed
Election of the 2009 National Order of Women Legislators Slate of Officers took place during the 70th NFWL Annual Conference in Sarasota, FL. Representative Rosita Youngblood (PA) was installed as Order President along with her 2009 Board.
January 14, 2008 NFWL Travels to Taiwan, Observes Elections, Talks Trade
Elected officials from various states took part in the NFWL Delegation to Taiwan, January 7-13. Trade, economic development and national security were among the topics discussed. NFWL officials also monitored the legislative elections in Taiwan that took place January 12.
March 23, 2007 Gov. Bill Richardson Shows Support for National Women's History Museum, NFWL Initiative
A delegation of representatives from the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), National Women's History Museum (NWHM), and NWHM Coalition organizations participated in a special press conference with New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson.
March 6, 2007 NFWL Honors Congressional Policy Pioneers
NFWL and elected officials from across the country honored several Members of Congress for their pioneering work on policy issues ranging from defense and security to education to healthcare.
February 22, 2007 NFWL Elects New Board Members
The National Foundation for Women Legislators has elected three new members to serve on the Corporate Board of Directors. These members will help underwrite the work of the Foundation and will help set the direction for NFWL's programs.
November 21, 2006 NFWL Conference a great success
The 2006 NFWL Annual Conference, held in Avon, Colorado, was heralded as an exciting and successful event by the hundreds of legislative and private sector participants.
April 26, 2006 Legendary "Supremes" Performer Mary Wilson Protects Artists' Rights
Legendary performer Mary Wilson, founding member of the Supremes, met with Members of Congress after Wednesday's Senate Judiciary Hearing on music licensing.
March 21, 2006 Legislators Bring Women's History to the Forefront
Women elected officials from across the country are working to turn the idea of Women's History Month into a daily reality in the nation's capital.
March 16, 2006 US Attorney General Lauds Progress in Fighting Human Trafficking
The National Foundation for Women Legislators' Human Trafficking Task Force works to halt human trafficking in nationwide and is receiving praise from high places.
March 8, 2006 Women Elected Leaders Unite in Nation's Capital, Announce Call to ACTION
Women elected officials at every level of government joined forces today as the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) unveiled a "Call to ACTION" at an historic press conference on the Senate Swamp outside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
December 14, 2005 Women Legislators Participate in White House Conference on Aging
Six members of the National Foundation for Women Legislators' (NFWL) Task Force on Aging served as official Delegates to the White House Conference on by from NFWL, these women elected officials joined 1,200 delegates from across the country to address issues that the nation's current and future elderly population will face over the next decade.
November 10, 2005 Women Legislators Partner with DOD in Support of Troops
The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to support members of the Armed Forces and their families nationwide.
April 29, 2005 NFWL, DOJ Develop Strategy to Solve Missing Persons Cases
Members of NFWL's Task Force on Missing Persons met with John Walsh, host of the television show "America's Most Wanted," and several high-level officials during a national strategy meeting coordinated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
July 16, 2004 President, Women Legislators Meet on Human Trafficking
Women elected officials met with President Bush during a human trafficking conference sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
June 1, 2004 President, VA Secretary Honor Local WWII Veterans
Ten WWII veterans were selected for special honor. Selected veterans met with U.S. Secretary Anthony J. Principi and Robin Read, President & CEO of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), in Principi's office at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in conjunction with the Dedication Ceremony for the new WWII Memorial.
February 23, 2004 Women Legislators Join VA and DAV in Veterans History Project
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is joining forces with the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to record interviews with veterans for presentation to the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project.
February 5, 2004 NFWL, Office Depot Partner to Create Valentine's for Veterans Program
The National Foundation For Women Legislators, Inc., (NFWL) today announced an agreement with Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE:ODP) in which the global office supply company will support the soon-to-be annual "Valentines For Veterans" program.