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Support the Women’s Federal Procurement Program The U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce and the National Women’s Lobby are calling upon Congress and the U.S. Small Business Administratsvion to implement P.L. 106-554 the Women's Procurement Program quickly. It has been 3 ½ years since this legislation was signed. In an unconscionable lack of support for women-owned businesses - this legislation (which was signed into law in 3 ½ years ago) has never been implemented.
Pipeline to the Presidency™ Focuses on Clear Steps to Increasing the Number of Women in Elected Office Pipeline to the Presidency is a new initiative of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce™ and USWCC partners across the United States. On February 2, 2005, women leaders from across the U.S. came together to focus on getting more women into elected office. To get a woman elected to the presidency in the U.S., we must first get more women in elected office, in key positions of influence across the political spectrum, and we must increase the amount of giving to women’s campaigns. Building this pipeline is a key to securing the presidency. >>More
Record Number of Women Seek Seats in U.S. House Center for American Women and Politics A record 137 women have won major-party nominations for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, according to figures compiled by the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP). Ten women are candidates for the U.S. Senate and three for governor; neither figure sets a new record. >>More
Support the Women’s Federal Procurement Program
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce has launched the National Women's Advocacy Center. Now anyone may contact their political leaders, learn about issues, and track legislation.