CAPLAW National Training Conference -- Registration Deadline Approaching!

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Time is running out to register for the 2010 CAPLAW National Training Conference! Don't miss out on an array of informative workshops lead by an expert faculty of attorneys, accountants, government officials and nonprofit managers!

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Lobbying Legally & Effectively -- Register By Wednesday, May 19th!

Register by this Wednesday, May 19th for the last session in the Back to Basics for CAAs Audio Conference Series!

Lobbying Legally and Effectively: The Rules of the Road

May 21, 2010, 1p.m. Eastern time
Level: Overview, CPE Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Involvement in public policy issues is a must for organizations working to improve the lives of low-income people. In this session, examine the rules that apply to lobbying by CAAs, Head Start programs, and 501(c)(3) organizations and find out how to advocate effectively within those rules.

Presenter: Anita Lichtblau, Esq., CAPLAW Executive Director/General Counsel

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New Resource Section: Open Records

View the new Resource section on the CAPLAW website, Open Records. 

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View the April 2, 2010 revision of OCS IM 116

The federal Office of Community Services recently issued revised Information Memorandum 116 to ensure a consistent understanding of legal requirements and procedures for termination and reduction of CSBG funding. The IM provides a sample tool for states to use to document their actions.

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