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Start: 11:00 am
Support community-based child care providers and keep quality, affordable child care available in our communities! The City has cut $22 million from the Child Care Subsidy Program budget & implemented policies that are declining enrollment at community-based centers. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:52 pm
The DC Council will be taking a first vote on legislation that would protect schools, libraries and parks from being sold for private profit. Help pack the hearing room to show support. Bring photo ID to enter. More info: Parisa@empowerdc.org or (202) 234-9119. Can't make it for the vote? Take action by emailing the Council: Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:59 am
This Spring, PEPCO filed an application for a rate increase of $51.7 million, the second increase in 2 years. If approved, PEPCO's revenue will rise by 14% despite having consistently failed to provide reliable service. This hike means higher utility bills for poor and working people. Sign up to testify before the commission by calling (202) 626-5150 at least 3 days before the hearing. If you unable to attend, written statements may be submitted by November 17th. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will hold their final public hearing to provide District of Columbia residents the opportunity to express their opinions related to affordable housing, special needs housing, homelessness and community development and public service activities in the District of Columbia over the next five years (fiscal years 2011 - 2015). The Hearing will be held on Thursday, November 19 @ 6:30 PM at the Reeves Center, 2000 14th Street, Northwest - 2nd Floor.
District of Columbia residents who would like to present oral testimony are encouraged to register in advance either by e-mail at www.dhcdevents@dc.gov, or by calling (202)-442-7200. Please provide your name, address, telephone number, and organization affiliation, if any. | ||
Jews United for Justice shares information about events & opportunities sponsored by JUFJ allies, or information about local Jewish or inter-faith events and opportunities which concern local social justice issues, local anti-poverty work, or religious teachings about social justice issues.
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