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ACTION ALERT! PLAN A: NCJW'S Campaign for contraceptive Access.Become an informed advocate and learn how you can get involved.  GO TO http://www.ncjw.org Six informative sessions on social justice and human rights within a Jewish framework. Click here for more information or call 248.432.5661.   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  The NCJW Board of Directors issued three topical statements on Sunday. Read them on www.ncjw.org Protect Women's Lives: Support the Freedom of Choice Act Today, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the federal abortion ban, seriously endangering the lives and health of American women.   In Gonzales v. Carhart, the Supreme Court overturned 30 years of precedent -- and left women's lives hanging in the balance. In effect, this decision has now banned a safe abortion procedure used to protect the life or health of a woman in both the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.   Read more about NCJW's response to today's Supreme Court decision.   Speak out for women's lives! Urge your members of Congress to go on record in favor of a woman's right to choose abortion. Ask them to support the Freedom of Choice Act, legislation that would codify Roe v. Wade and ensure that women's lives and health are protected!     Take Action! Instructions: Click here to take action on this issue Tell-A-Friend: Visit the web address below to tell your friends about this.  Tell-a-Friend! Read the latest BenchMark news just posted on www.benchmarkcampaign.org:   Read the latest news just posted on www.ncjw.org:   u    NCJW Applauds House Passage of Pay Discrimination Bill u    The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) today applauded passage by the House of Representatives of the "Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007," designed to reverse the recent 5-4 Supreme Court ruling that made it harder to recover damages for wage discrimination. Read more. u    NCJW Wins Three New Magazine Awards u The NCJW Journal, the flagship magazine of the National Council of Jewish Women, has received three awards this summer for its outstanding communications efforts: two Communicator Awards in the 2007 Print Competition and a 2007 Gold Hermes Creative Award. Read more. u NCJW Calls For Immediate Action to End Genocide in Darfur u NCJW Hails Senate Passage of Stem Cell Bill National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) yesterday hailed passage by the Senate of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act and called upon President Bush to sign the act into law. u NCJW Applauds House Defeat of Constitutional Amendment to Ban Same-Sex Marriage The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) yesterday applauded the defeat by the US House of Representatives of a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. u NCJW Supports Humane Immigration Reform u NCJW Decries Religious Right's Attempt to Limit Rights of LGTB Community u Hundreds Speak Out at NCJW's Premier Public Policy Event u Washington Institute 2007, the premier public policy event of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), culminated on March 20 with some 200 congressional visits by more than 400 NCJW activists representing 31 states. Read more.  u NCJW Supports Targeted Divestment from Sudan u The delegate body of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) voted overwhelmingly to endorse "targeted divestment from companies that are directly or indirectly helping the Sudanese government perpetuate genocide." Read more. Advocacy and State Public Affairs Join Us and Make Your Voice Count Through advocacy, you as an individual and NCJW as an organization, can speak up about issues that matter most. Through a network of state and national coalitions, we keep track of what is going on and let you know when your participation is needed.  Our Action Alerts provide information on who to contact, background on the issue and, in many cases, a sample letter. To join our advocacy team, please send your email address to fernle@aol.com and let us know you want to receive our Action Alerts. NCJW works on many issues affecting women, children and families.   Our advocacy, however, concentrates on these important concerns: ø    Child Care NCJW is committed to quality, affordable, accessible childcare for all children.  Working with groups throughout Michigan, we are a consistent voice for improving childcare and informing legislators on these issues. ø    Reproductive Choice NCJW believes in reproductive rights for all women throughout the world and supports the Roe v. Wade decision, which grants the freedom to choose here in the U.S.  We oppose any diminution of this right. ø    Separation of Religion and State NCJW recognizes the importance of the First Amendment assurance of separation of religion and state.  We support quality public education for all,utilizing public funds for public schools only.  We oppose the use of public fund to finance parochial education. ø    Well-Being of Women, Children and Families NCJW champions policies and programs that provide services and income to meet basic human needs while encouraging self-sufficiency. ø    Gun Control NCJW supports laws to restrict and regulate guns.  Our members participate in rallies sponsored by the Million Mom March/Brady Campaign and work with other groups to back appropriate policies and legislation regarding gun violence. ø    Support for Israel NCJW recognizes the contributions that Israel is making to the world community and stands ready to applaud, question and provide informed briefings to Congress. NCJW IN ACTION As constituents, feel free to contact your elected officials to express your views and opinions. They want to hear from you!!! DIRECTORY Governor Jennifer Granholm                                                                            P.O. Box 30013                                                                                  Lansing, MI 48909                                                                               Phone: (517) 373-3400 www.michigan.gov/gov  (Click on Contact the Governor) MICHIGAN SENATE The Honorable (full name) State Senate State Capitol Building  P.O. Box 30036  Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Mike Bishop (R) District 12 (Rochester) Committees:  (C) Banking and Financial Institutions, (VC) Gaming & Casino Oversight, (VC) Judiciary Office:  605 Farnum Building Lansing, MI 48909 Phone:  (517) 373-2417 E-mail:  SenMBishop@senate.michigan.gov  Nancy Cassis (R) District 15 (Novi) Committees:  (VC) Education, (C) Finance, Government Operations, Technology & Energy Office:  505 Farnum Building Lansing, MI 48909 Phone:  (517) 373-1758 E-mail:  SenNCassis@senate.michigan.gov Gilda  Z. Jacobs (D) District 14 (Huntington Woods) Committees:  (MVC) Economic Development, Small Business & Regulatory Reform, (MVC) Families & Human Services, Government Operations, Health Policy Office:  1015 Farnum Building Lansing, MI 48909 Phone:  (517) 373-7888 E-mail:  SenGJacobs@senate.michigan.gov John Pappageorge (R) District 13 (Royal Oak) Committees: (C) Appropriations Office:  1020 Farnum Building Lansing, MI 48909 Phone:  (517) 373-2523 E-mail:  SenJPappageorge@senate.michigan.gov MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State Representative The Honorable (full name) State Capitol P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Paul Condino (D) District 35 (Southfield) Committees:  Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Tax Policy Office:  NO799 House Office Building Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Phone:  (517) 373-1788 Fax:  (517) 373-5880 E-mail:  paulcondino@house.mi.gov Craig DeRoche (R) District 38 (Novi) Speaker of the House Office: 164 Capitol Building Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Phone:  (517) 373-0827 Fax:  (517) 373-5873 E-mail:  craigderoche@house.mi.gov John Garfield (R) District 45 (Rochester) Committees:  Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security, Energy & Technology, Insurance, Judiciary Office:  NO894 House Office Building Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Phone:  (517) 373-1773 Fax:  (517) 373-5838 E-mail:  johngarfield@house.mi.gov Andy Meisner (D) District 27 (Ferndale) Committees:  Education, Criminal Justice, Regulatory Reform Office: NO791 House Office Building Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Phone:  (517) 373-0478 Fax:  (517) 373-5884 E-mail:  andymeisner@house.mi.gov David Law (R) District 39 (West Bloomfield) Office:  888 House Office Building Lansing, MI  48909-7514 Phone:  (517) 373-1799 Fax:  (517) 373-8361 E-mail:  dlaw@house.mi.gov Chuck Moss (R) District 40 (Bloomfield Hills) Committees:  Appropriations Office:  SO889 House Office Building Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Phone:  (517) 373-8670 Fax:  (517) 373-5868 E-mail:  chuckmoss@house.mi.gov Aldo Vagnozzi (D) District 37 (Farmington Hills) Committees:  Education, Senior Health, Security & Retirement Office:  SO886 House Office Building Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Phone:  (517) 373-1793 Fax:  (517) 373-8501 E-mail:  aldovagnozzi@house.mi.gov Marie Donigan (D) District 26 (Royal Oak) Office:  No 790 House Office Building Lansing, MI  48909-7514 Phone:  (517) 373-3818 Fax:  (517) 373-5888 E-mail:  mdonigan@house.mi.gov ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS REPRESENTING YOU IN WASHINGTON, D.C.  PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES George W. Bush (R) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Phone:  (202) 456-1414 E-mail:  president@whitehouse.gov UNITED STATES SENATORS Carl Levin (D) 269 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phones:  (202) 224-6221, District (313) 226-6020 Fax:  (202) 224-1388 (8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) E-mail: senator2@levin.senate.gov Debbie Stabenow (D) 702 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phones:  (202) 224-4822, District (313) 961-4330 Fax:  (202) 228-0325 E-mail:  senator@stabenow.senate.gov UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES Joe Knollenberg (R-Farmington Hills, District 9) 2349 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-2211 Phones:  (202) 225-5802, District (248) 851-1366 Fax:  (202) 226-2356 E-mail: rep.knollenberg@mail.house.gov Thaddeus McCotter (R-Livonia, District 11) 415 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phones:  (202) 225-8171, District:  (734) 632-0314 Fax:  (202) 225-2667, District:  (734) 632-0373 Sander Levin (D-Oak Park-Southfield, District 12) 1236 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phones:  (202) 225-4961, District (248) 968-2025 Fax:  (202) 226-1033, District:  (248) 968-1405 E-mail:  slevin@mail.house.gov CAPITOL SWITCHBOARD:  (202) 224-3121 OTHER INFORMATIVE WEBSITE LINKS NCJW National Headquarters Advocacy page often includes action alerts and current topics.  www.ncjw.org Library of Congress Information about pending bills in both U.S. House and Senate.  thomas.loc.gov U.S. Senate Website Information about the Senate--committees, addresses, etc.  www.senate.gov U.S. House Website Information about the Senate--committees, addresses, etc.  www.house.gov. Michigan Legislature Lists bills, committees and members. www.michiganlegislature.org Michigan Secretary of State Voter guide information. www.michigan.gov/sos   Return to Top © 2001 NCJW-GDS