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Join White House Jobs Call    

    The Office of Public Engagement at the White House is hosting a number of state-based briefing calls following the president's speech, in order to delve deeper into administration's plans to put Americans back to work and to answer questions from individuals and organizations across the country. We encourage you to join your state's call to learn more, ask any questions and share your viewpoint with the White House.
    To learn when your state-based briefing call will be held and how to call in, check for your state below.

 If your state was not listed above, use the following information to call in:  

WHAT:   

Jobs Update Conference Call with White House Officials  

WHEN:   

Friday, September 9th, 4:30PM EDT

HOW:     

(800)230-1059 

TITLE:   

Jobs Update Conference Call (this is the title you give to the operator)

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Honoring 9/11

This year marks 10 years following the tragic day

   On Sunday, our nation will come together to remember the tragic day that was September 11, 2001. Ten years after the most significant attack on U.S. soil, we are honoring those who lost their lives during the disaster and those who sacrificed themselves to save survivors.

     Click here to go to the Facebook app that lets you dedicate your status update to victims.    

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National Women's History Bill 

Landmark bill passes in the House 

    Today, the National Women's History Museum announced passage of the National Women's History Museum bill in the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Next stop, the House floor.

    The NWHM bill was attached to other legislation supported by Committee Chairman John Mica (R-FL) and re-introduced as HR 2844, the National Women's History Museum and Federal Facilities Consolidation and Efficiency Act of 2011. Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) is a cosponsor of the bill.       

    The legislative language in the new bill revises and further clarifies the boundaries of the site that NWHM will be allowed to purchase at 12th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., adjacent to the National Mall. This change eliminates any questions as to Congressional intent and will be helpful in site negotiations with the General Services Administration (GSA), the nation's landlord.

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Happy Grandparents Day! 

This fun holiday celebrates its 33 year 

   According to the National Grandparent's Day website, the impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide.  

    This year, honor your grandparents by supporting OWL-The Voice of Midlife and Older Women in our efforts. Interested in making a gift in memory of your grandparents?  Click here!