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Putting Voters First! League of Women Voters of Michigan Candidate Survey. Click logo to review responses on reform issues.

AAUW SUPPORTS PUBLIC EDUCATION -- OPPOSES VOUCHERS

According to Roberta Stanley, Director of Federal Affairs at the National School Boards Association (NSBA) in Washington, D.C., there is a provision in the Department of Defense budget bill that would provide VOUCHERS for special education students who are dependents of service personnel. The provision would put the Senate on record supporting vouchers, and could potentially set a dangerous precedent.

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AAUW of MIchigan Public Policies

AAUW OF MICHIGAN PUBLIC POLICY PRINCIPLES 2010 - 2012

To preserve a strong system of public education, AAUW of Michigan advocates:

An increase in state funding for public education and equitable distribution of those funds
Increased and continued funding for public institutions of higher learning

To affirm the individual rights of all persons, AAUW of Michigan advocates:

The right of reproductive choice
A criminal justice system that provides protection for the public and preventative and rehabilitative programs for adult and juvenile offenders
Consumer protection under the law
Just and humane treatment of immigrants

To achieve full recognition of women’s worth, AAUW of Michigan advocates:

Working to achieve pay equity for all women.

More women in elected and appointed offices and policy-making positions

Recognition of the value and efforts of volunteerism and care giving

To create sustainable, healthy communities, AAUW of Michigan advocates:

Access for all to reliable healthcare
User-friendly healthcare delivery systems
Emphasis on disease prevention
Quality nursing home care

To promote the arts and humanities, AAUW of Michigan advocates:

Public and private funding of the arts
Establishment and maintenance of historic sites in the state of Michigan
Maintenance and expansion of library and media services

To protect the environment, AAUW of Michigan advocates:

Domestic and International policies for the prevention and control of environmental pollution
Development and implementation of alternative energy technology
Increased emphasis on energy conservation
Preservation of natural resources

The AAUW Public Policy Program is the basis for all AAUW of Michigan activities. The program can be accessed on the AAUW website (www.aauw.org), as well as AAUW Fact Sheets and Position Papers on public policy issues.
Barbara Bonsignore
AAUW of Michigan Public Policy Committee Chair
2665 Steamboat Springs Drive
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
(248) 375-0062
E-mail: bjbaauw1@aol.comThe AAUW of Michigan Public Policy Principles 2010-2012 were adopted at the May 8, 2010 annual meeting by the voting members of AAUW of Michigan.

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