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- National Library Legislative Day (May 11 & 12, 2009)
- Freedom of Information Day Conference (March 16, 2009)
- Includes information about the Madison Awards
- Includes information about the Madison Awards
- Annual Conference (June 9–July 15, 2009)
- Midwinter Meeting (January 23-28 , 2009)
- Sunshine Week (March 15-21, 2009)
Latest Posts from the District Dispatch
- House Judiciary Committee’s PATRIOT Act reform bill recharges debate
- House Judiciary Committee passes USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009
- Libraries, Advocacy and Social Media Webinar Video and Slide Deck
- House re-introduces SKILLs Act emphasizing role of school librarians
- URGENT: Act now to reform the PATRIOT Act!
Legislative Action Center (LAC)
Washington Office News
- House Re-introduces SKILLs ACT emphasizing role of school librarians
- ALA seeks nominations for 2010 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award
- ALA: FCC’s consideration of net neutrality principles key to preserving free Internet
- ALA: House takes lead with strong surveillance reform bills
- President names October 2009 National Information Literacy Awareness Month
- USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act to reform sections of security bill set to expire this year
Issues & Advocacy: How to Get Involved
Libraries and the PATRIOT Act
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