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June 2: What Comes Next--Understanding Legislative Options for Health Reform

Public Forum June 2: What Comes Next--Understanding Legislative Options for Health Reform

The Nashville League will sponsor a public forum Tuesday, June 2, at the First Amendment Center, 1207 18th Avenue, South, from 2:30 + 4:00. Watch for details to follow. In the meantime, you can read about proposals for health care reform on the topics below. Click here.

Quick Information on Health Care Reform: Fact Sheets on Proposals for Change

• League of Women Voters of Nashville Program of Service on Health Care
• Obama Administration--Eight Principles to Guide Reform
• Commonwealth Fund PATH to a High Performance U.S. Health System (CWF Report)
• Congressman John Conyers--U.S. National Health Care Act
• Senate Finance Chair Max Baucus--Call to Action: Health Reform 2009 (White Paper)
• Senator Bernie Sanders--Access for All America Act
• Senators Ron Wyden and Bob Bennett--Healthy Americans Act
• Jacob S. Hacker, PhD--Healthy Competition: How to Structure Public Health Insurance
• Plan Choice (UC Berkeley Law, Brief)

Follow this link Health Care Forum

POLL WATCHING 2008

With the help of 40 enthusiastic volunteers, the Nashville League conducted poll watching for the November 6, 2008 general election in Davidson County. Overall, individuals voting on election day and during early voting found polling places staffed with professional, helpful poll workers, waited just a few minutes to vote, and found the electronic voting machines functioning without problems. Poll watchers collected valuable data from their observations.

See the full report Click Here for a 3 page summary of the project, recommendations to the Election Commission. For a table summarizing our observations Click Here.

We are proud to offer this report to our community, and want to thank everyone who participated in this exciting project.

LIGHTING THE WAY TO A GREENER ENVIRONMENT

Check out some practical tips to achieve real energy savings in your home or work place. Click Here.

GET INVOLVED WITH THE LEAGUE

WE NEED YOU TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NASHVILLE

Consistent Voter Services

League members can impact the election process by volunteering to help educate the citizens of the community and provide opportunities for voter registration. Voter education and voter registration opportunities are continuous but peak during election years. Get involved by:

• Planning and participating in candidate forums
• Conducting voter registration drives at events such as the All About Women Conference and the Mayor's First Day of School Festival and assist other groups with drives
• Speaking to groups on the voting process: community associations, schools, and GED classes
• Working with others, such as the Tennessee Disability Coalition, to ensure access to the polls
• Serving as poll observers on election days
• Observing meetings of the Davidson County Election Commission
• Monitoring and studying the election process
• Supporting adequate resources for the election process

Strategic and Effective Issue Advocacy

League members can impact public policy by educating the public about issues important to good government and community well-being, and advocating for League positions on key issues. Because we live in the state capital, Nashville League members work on both local and state issues. We also answer calls to action from the LWVUS when issues are pending in Congress. Whatever your interests, you can get involved!

Specifically, the League advocates for access to health care; education to prepare students for responsible citizenry and the economy of the future; good stewardship of our natural resources; election processes that are fair and secure; and ethics and transparency in government. League members interested in issue advocacy can participate by:

• Educating our members and the community by writing articles in the Voter, submitting op-ed columns, or planning and conducting public forums
• Advocating for League positions on critical issues by writing or talking to elected officials

The League is a grass roots organization, guided by positions adopted by its members at all three League levels--local, state, and national. To learn more about the issues identified and supported by members, go to our ISSUES Page.

Please tell us how you would like to become involved by calling (615) 297-7134 or sending an email to info@LWVNasvhille.org or president@LWVNashville.org

LWV Nashville Annual Meeting. LWV Nashville Annual Meeting. Gather at 5:30 (cash bar), greet your friends, and dine at 6:00. RSVP and send payment of $30.00 to the League Office by May 14, P O Box 158369, Nashville, TN 37215. Or call the office 297-7134

Join the League!

To join the League, print and complete our membership form and mail to us with your check made payable to League of Women Voters. As a member you can serve on one of our committees, volunteer to work a voter registration booth, organize a candidate debate, write letters to your elected officials, work at the polls, etc. We encourage you to let us know your interests and area(s) of expertise. There is plenty to be done and we welcome your participation!

Make a Donation!

If you prefer to donate to us without joining our organization, we would appreciate your support. Your donations help the League provide voter services, sponsor forums, participate in community events and be a strong advocate for good government policy.

League of Women Voters of Nashville
P. O. Box 158369
Nashville, TN 37215
615-297-7134
[email the league]

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