Up the hill again; ABA lobbying event in Washington draws record number of bar leaders

Article Abstract:

Proceedings at the fourth annual ABA day in Washington are summarized, and the lobbying included requests for more Legal Services Corp support, a push for patients' rights legislation and other issues affecting the justice system.

Management, Lobbying

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A 48-hour day; bar leaders lobby on Capitol Hill regarding key justice system issues

Article Abstract:

Activities at the annual ABA Day in Washington and the association's lobbying for judicial pay reform, funding for the Legal Services Corp, and the ABA's role in the judicial selection process are discussed. These three areas belong to the 12 ABA legislative priorities.

A.B.A.

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Get inside the electronic beltway; interactive Web site will enable ABA members to participate in lobbying

Article Abstract:

The expanded home page of the ABA Governmental Affairs Office (GAO) allows lawyers virtual access to Washington, DC and participation in ABA lobbying efforts. The GAO home page has information about ABA legislative and governmental advocacy programs and alerts members to issues affecting lawyers which are being considered by Congress. The new home page will include detailed updates on the 10 current ABA legislative and governmental priorities. The URL is www.abanet.org/legadv.

Innovations, Services, Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites, A.B.A. Governmental Affairs Office

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