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New Hampshire Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

LWVNH announces participation in the New Hampshire Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.
Recognizing that the Death Penalty is ineffective as a matter of public policy, the NHCADP seeks to:
1. publicize information about current legislation pertaining to the death penalty in NH and
2. strategize and mobilize actions on behalf of abolishing the death penalty.
What can I do to get involved?

Come to a vigil! We hold a vigil against the death penalty the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 12-1 pm on Main Street in Concord, NH in front of the State House.
Write a letter to the editor of your newspaper.
Tell your friends about NHCADP and ask them to join by signing up on the home page
Contact your legislator and tell him or her that you support abolition of the death penalty.
Attend meetings of the DP Study Commission:

The Study Commission, created by HB 520, is chartered to study the death penalty in NH and issue a report and recommendations by 1 December 2010.
When: Friday, Feb 5, 2010; Friday, Mar 5, 2010 Where: Legislative Office Building (map)
http://www.NoDeathPenaltyNH.org

League's Position on Health Care Reform

The League believes that quality, affordable health care should be available to all U.S. residents. Other U.S. health care policy goals should include the equitable distribution of services, efficient and economical delivery of care, advancement of medical research and technology, and a reasonable total national expenditure level for health care. Furthermore, the League believes that all Americans should have access to a basic level of care that includes the prevention of disease, health promotion and education, primary care (including prenatal and reproductive health), acute care, long-term care and mental health care.
Through decades of work in their communities, League members have learned that Americans believe that fairness and responsibility, as well as access, are important values for any health care system. We believe that healthcare reform can only succeed if it takes all these values into account. For more information, click here.

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Winter 2010 - Voter Highlights

Sea Ice Presentation

On Sept. 24, Cathleen Geiger did a great presentation about sea ice in the Arctic and global warming. More info

Civics Education

Sandra Day O'Connor interactive civics website
http://www.ourcourts.org
And David Souter is promoting Civics Education
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32253677/ns/politics-more_politics/

League Urges Action on America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

The League has been working hard to urge Congress to pass comprehensive health care legislation. The LWVUS Lobby Corps is lobbying members of the House of Representatives and asking them to support the newly introduced America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. More info

Thanks, Budget Print!

The League of Women Voters of the Upper Valley wishes to express its appreciation to Budget Print, Glen Road Plaza, West Lebanon for its in kind contribution of our work. Thank you!

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