Attachment:   Press_Release_Call_for__Nominations_--_2011_Women_of_Excellence_Awards_--_08-25-2011.pdf

to get the full report contact:
Mary Mahon
Public Information Officer TEL 212-606-3853,
cell phone 917-225-2314, mm@cmwf.org
Attachment:   Press_Release_--_Women_and_the_Affordable_Care_Act.pdf

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WHAT: As part of the America Is Your Park – Come Out and Play with
Coca-Cola campaign, come celebrate a $25,000 grant donation to
America’s State Parks that will be used to benefit the Louisiana Office of State Parks’ LOOP’s City Park Couturie Forest ropes course. This grant will fund training for public school students to help them live more active, healthier lives.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 24, 11 a.m.

WHERE: Pavilion of Two Sisters, City Park, Victory Drive

WHY: Come celebrate Coca-Cola’s contribution to help restore New Orleans and its wonderful parks, after five hard years since Hurricane Katrina.

COST: It’s FREE!

RSVP: (504) 897-6152
Attachment:   America_Is_Your_Park_New_Orleans_Invite_REVISED.jpg

The Job Services Office at Catholic Charities’ Hispanic
Apostolate Community Services, in collaboration with
ASI Federal Credit Union, invite you to a Mini Job Fair:

Date: Friday, August 13
Time: 9:30am-12:00pm
Place: Hispanic Apostolate Office
2809 Harvard Ave.
Metairie LA. 70006

bilingual Positions Available:
• Tellers

• Telephone Service Representatives

• Branch Managers

For more information, contact the Hispanic Apostolate’s
Job Services Office at: (504) 457-3462 ext. 208
Attachment:   ASI_job_fair_doc_hispano.doc

Attachment:   SHIIP_2010_Workshop_Flyer.docx

Archibishop Gregory Aymand writes in this week's Clarion Herald
this "his heart" is with Congressman Cao on his healthcare vote;
the Times Picayune's Stephanie Grace said Cao on wrong side.
See for yourself.

Link :   www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2010/03/health_vote_may_hurt_us_rep_an.html

Attachment:   AymondClarionArticleonCaoHCVote

But does it matter now?

Congressman Anh Cao, who stood on his pro-life convictions, with the
support of New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymand, and voted against
the Senate healthcare reform bill, is still the only Republican who crossed
party lines to support Obama's health reform efforts. Ironically, the bill he
supported had tougher abortion restrictions, but included the more liberal
public option. The Congressman was actually lobbying for revisions to the
Senate bill to include concessions on these two issues. So by voting
against the Senate bill, he joined all Louisiana House members, including
Democrat Charlie Melancon, in voting "no". Does that give him cover?
Interestingly, his invitation to the White House for the Easter Egg Hunt is still on!

She played key role in shaping final bill

US Senator Mary Landrieu won key concessions as
health care reform moved through the Senate. Biggest of
these was removing the public option in favor of more
market reforms to make private insurance more affordable
and accessible. Her efforts also insured that America's
drug supply will remain safe and untainted, as well as
allowing manufacturers/researchers of biologic drugs, like our own
Louisiana universities, important patent protections. It's a shame
fellow Democrat Charlie Melancon did not join her in voting for this bill.

Link :   sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=1cadddbe-f483-4480-8921-4c4de34d8151&ContentType_id=4bfd610b-f7c6-4d07-9c74-7aab32dd9838&Group_id=0a5867cf-c34c-421f-969b-ea2a5b192a22&MonthDisplay=12&YearDisplay=2009

Peterson the only Louisiana State Legislator Attending
Historic Event-

Today, President Barack Obama signs landmark
legislation to reform our nation’s health care system.
The bill will stop insurance company abuses, bring down
the deficit, rein in health costs for families and small businesses,
and create up to 4 million new private sector jobs over the next 10 years.

“This historic legislation will put Louisiana families and doctors
back in charge of their health care choices by holding insurance
companies accountable and stopping their worst practices – like
denying you coverage because of a pre-existing condition, dropping
your coverage when you get sick or arbitrarily hiking up your premiums,”
said State Senator Karen Carter Peterson.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will finally expand
coverage to the 894,000 Louisianans who do not have health insurance today.
The bill will strengthen Medicare by filling in the “Medicare donut hole” and
provide 653,000 Louisiana senior citizens access to free preventative health
care through Medicare. Also, the bill includes a $300 million Louisiana Medicaid
provision to help the state cover soaring Medicaid costs.

“I am honored to be invited by the White House to witness this
historic achievement. Over seven presidents have tried to
reform our health care system, and today, the wait is finally over,”
said State Senator Peterson.

Catholic Bishops refuse to support healthcare push by
Obama due to language they say will allow federal funding
of abortions. Read their latest. Congressman Pelosi has said
she refuses to consider pro-life concerns. Does she have the
votes?
Attachment:   WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE SENATE HEALTH CARE BILL ON ABORTION.pdf

Register now for this free day-long seminar focused
on helping you explore best practices with the experts.
SPONSORED BY THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CENTER

Thursday, March 11
8:45 a.m.
Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel
901 Airline Highway, Kenner, LA
Opening Speaker:
Deputy Superintendent Ollie Tyler,
Louisiana Department of Education
Topic: Succeeding In Educating High Poverty Students

Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided
Register now by calling Beverly Leonard (504) 267-7239

10 a.m. to Noon
Morning Roundtables on
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Vanderbilt Assessment for Leadership
High Performing Schools
Teacher Appreciation Program (TAP)

1 to 3:15 p.m.
Afternoon Roundtables on
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Implementing Response to Intevention (RTI)
Differentiated Instruction
Special Education Inclusion

DOWNLOAD FLYER FOR MORE INFO.

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Attachment:   SpringConversationflyer.pdf

5TH “AAA” HEALTH FAIR: Affordable,
Accessible, Accountable; Will Include
2010 Census Outreach

WHAT: AAA Health Fair (Affordable. Accessible. Accountable.)
The Office of Congressman Cao has partnered with certified health
officials to provide screenings, education, services, and referrals for the
following: HIV/AIDS, blood pressure, diabetes, glucose, eye exams,
home care and more. The U.S. Census Bureau will be there to answer
questions about the 2010 census, and the Louisiana Dept. of Insurance
will answer questions about insurance coverage and rates.

WHERE: Craig Elementary School
(by Louis Armstrong Park; in front of the Treme Center)
1423 St. Philip Street New Orleans, LA 70116

WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2010
10:00AM - 2:00PM (Central Daylight Time)

Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao said: “I believe that our health care
system should be affordable, accessible, and accountable and
that people should actively engage in preventive care. Regular
check-ups and screenings are excellent methods for avoiding,
detecting, and/or treating serious health problems. I am inviting
everyone in the 2nd Congressional District to come and take
advantage of these free services and vital information.”

For more information, please call: R. Peychaud (504) 267-7242

Link :   www.josephcao.house.gov

Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao (LA-2) welcomed Sr. Jane Remsom,
Director of the New Orleans Chapter of Bread for the World, to Washington,
DC as his guest for President Obama’s State of the Union Address Jan. 27.

Cao said: “Sr. Jane is the epitome of what today’s generation needs –
generous, unselfish, and passionate volunteers who affect change for the
benefit of all. I am honored to share today’s event with someone who has
dedicated nearly three decades to those less fortunate.”

Known for her devotion to and activism for researching and fighting
world hunger, Sr. Jane has worked to raise hunger awareness since the 1970s,
including the organizing of the annual “Walk for the Hungry,” a four-mile walking
pilgrimage against hunger. A New Orleans native, Sr. Jane is a member of the
Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Congressman Cao will take part
in the 2010 Walk.

She has worked to raise awareness for the hungry and to actively help those,
not only in New Orleans, but around the world.

“I am delighted to be here,” said Sr. Jane. “I first met him in a grocery store
and in through church, and I knew right then that he was ‘my kind of elected official’.
I think he thinks outside of the [DC] Beltway, and that is what our country needs.
We need representatives that better the district they represent and not just
fight party politics. I am delighted to be here for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
I have been with Bread for the World since 1981, and I have never had an
invitation to attend the State of the Union. This is something beyond my wildest
imagination, and I am grateful to Congressman Cao for inviting me.”

Congressman Cao introduced Sr. Jane to President Barack Obama at the event.

Public Option no longer an option!

Did they do it alone? Did Louisiana small businesses do it alone? No, but they did it with a lot of help and leadership from Senator Mary Landrieu. She's cancelled her visit to Louisiana this weekend to stay and work on the compromise she has played a key role in working out on healthcare reform. The bill will give President Obama a significant win and the people of the US a new, more affordable way to get health insurance. The two healthcare reform dudes, David Huguenel and Devin Johnson, say: "Thank you small business owners for speaking up and THANK YOU Senator Landrieu for listening to us."

Link :   www.responsiblehealthreform.com

Join Chamber of Commerce "Assault" on Senate on Dec. 9

Small business representatives David Huguenel and Devin Johnson join other small business and chamber leaders in Washington DC Wed, Dec. 9 to spend two days delivering messages to Senator Mary Landrieu's staff from others who want affordable, responsible healthcare reform. Find out what they're doing at the blog link or email bcodevin@aol.com. You can also call (504) 881-3273. The two will bring nearly 2000 letters/petitions/postcards and other correspondence from Louisiana businesses with them.

Link :   la4healthreform.blogspot.com

Reid wants Landrieu read rollcall link...

But both Snowe and Nelson said their group of five to six centrists is concerned about taking a procedural vote that would officially bring the bill to the floor. Neither Snowe nor Nelson would name the meeting attendees, saying the makeup has changed from day to day, but earlier this week the invitee list included Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.), Joe Lieberman (ID-Conn.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine.). The group met Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Nelson said there is “a lot of concern about voting for a motion to proceed without knowing well in advance what’s going to be within the merged bill.” Reid has been working with the White House, Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) — the No. 2 Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions panel — to merge the two committees’ bills.

Link :   www.rollcall.com/news/39813-1.html

Amongst the Tea Partiers and the Left, business reps will say 'thank you'

While most of Louisiana will be tuned into the LSU-Auburn game, those supportive of Senator Mary Landrieu’s stance on small business in the national healthcare debate will be in Lafayette on Saturday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m. to show their support at a “town hall” sponsored by KLFY-TV, announced David Huguenel and Devin Johnson, Louisiana Campaign for Responsible Health Reform. U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, Dr. Mike Robichaux, a physician and former state senator from Raceland, and Dr. Nellie August- Prudhomme, a nurse and member of the LSUE clinical faculty, will participate in the event at the Clifton Chenier Center.The two “healthcare dudes”— David, a 24-year old self-employed republican with a pre-existing condition; and Devin, a healthy 27-year old democrat employed by a small business— have traveled the state to discuss the important issues in healthcare reform, and will be there with other Louisiana entrepreneurs who agree with Senator Landrieu’s positions against a public option or business mandates.

Link :   la4healthreform.blogspot.com

Tomorrow, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Attend the National Women’s Business Council Town Hall Meeting for Women Entrepreneurs
Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lindy Boggs Center at UNO
2045 Lakeshore Dr., N.O., LA
Register: http://www.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=1290338

The Louisiana Campaign for Responsible Health Reform, which includes more than one-third of Louisiana’s Chambers of Commerce, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, and nearly 100 business owners, expressed concern that tax increases, employer mandates, and a rigid ‘play-or-pay’ mentality will be used to derail real Senate discussions about health care cost containment, elimination of waste, healthcare choice, fairness, increased competition and tort reform.

Attachment:   Louisiana Small Business .pdf