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Interest Groups . “B” Day. The Heritage Foundation. Research and educational institution

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  1. Interest Groups “B” Day

  2. The Heritage Foundation • Research and educational institution • The Heritage Foundation’s mission is to create and promote conservative public policies based on the ideas of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense • They want to build an America where freedom, prosperity, opportunity and civil society exist KURT

  3. National Education Association They support: -No child left behind act -Raising salaries for teachers -Dropout prevention -Eliminating the achievement gap between different ethnicities. -Improvement for school safety History of NEA: In 1857, one hundred educators came together to talk about public education. At this time, a good education was a luxury and most kids didn’t have this privilege. These people gathered together to form the National Education Association. Over the past 150 years, education has transformed into an equal opportunity for all people! NEA is mostly made up of teachers and parents of students. Member benefits: -Save money on auto/home insurance -Cash rewards credit card -Assistance with student loans/mortgages -Discounts (rent-a-car…Smithsonian tour) -Investments -Discounts on teacher and school supplies NEA president Van Roekel Funding: -NEA receives funding from the government -NEA receives funding through their events -NEA receives funding through their members “Great Public Schools for Every Student!” Upcoming Events: -Read Across America -National Teacher Day (May 8th) -NEA meetings Austin

  4. Danielle Comly The American Hospital Association is a representative for hospitals and their patients that advocates for a federal legislation as well as a regulation that will give its members the ability to give greater quality of health care. American Hospital Association • Types of Memberships: • Institutional Membership-Hospitals & Health care systems. • Associate Members-Companies that partner with health systems. • Personal Membership Groups-Groups of specific professions • American Organization of Nurses Executives-Presentleadership, advocacy, & research to further American health. What THE AHA Advocates for: Patient’s Safety Affordability Clinical integration Emergency preparation Educating Hospitals Mental Health Services Furthering the Health Reform Restricting Numbers of Service Providers Tax Exemptions Liability Reform Doing away with Racial Inequality Medicare Medicaid “Our vision is of a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential.”

  5. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions. Our members range from mom-and-pop shops and local chambers to leading industry associations and large corporations. They all share one thing in common—they count on the Chamber to be their voice in Washington, DC.  Most of their events take place at large national business conventions all over the U.S. and the World. They generally are guest speakers at events for transportation, economics, small businesses, commerce, and electronics. Tomas J. Donohue President and CEO Some of their major issues include health care, labor relations, legal reform, energy, international trade, capital markets, intellectual property, workforce training, taxes, and infrastructure Sean

  6. American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Working for over 50 years. Main Goal: Jewish state (Israel) needs $3 billion for security assistance to be able to sustain terrorist groups. Two State Solution: -Israel to live in peace. -Demilitarized Palestinian state and resolve past conflicts. Mission: -To strengthen the relationship between the US and Israel. -Enhance foreign aid, government partnership, antiterrorism, etc. 6 Clubs -The Washington Club -The Capitol Club -The Senate Club -The President’s Cabinet -The Chairman’s Council -The Minyan **benefits include mission trips to Israel, exclusive meetings, conferences, events, dinners, etc. Main Issues: Iran – World/s leading sponsor of terror. Hamas – Iranian supported terrorist group in Gaza Strip. Egypt – Hold peace treaty. Sinai – Terrorist organization in Egypt attacking Israel. Hizballah – Most capable terrorist organization centered in Lebanon. Defense and Homeland Security Foreign Aid Angel NATIONAL SUMMIT: Foreign Policy retreat once a year only to members who contribute at least $3,600 annually. Angel

  7. Matt Statuti Their goal is to help the pro-family point of view They want to protect the Defense of Marriage Act from being repealed. This is a federal law that stopped states from being allowed to treat same-sex relationships as marriage Christian Coalition of America Make the 2001 and 2003 tax cut permanent to help protect the families from rising taxes. Was founded in 1989 by Pat Robertson Current president of the group is Roberta Combs They want to stop homosexuals from being in the military and also repeal the military’s regulations on religion that stopped soldiers from being allowed to pray in the name of Jesus during military functions.

  8. (Formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) The AAJ provides resources and services to plaintiff (i.e. prosecutor) trial lawyers. In exchange for a “regular” or “associate” membership, a lawyer is put on AAJ’s directory for networking, allowed in to AAJ conventions and classes, and given an online subscription to the group’s magazine, Trial. The AAJ has sub-groups which include the Canadian Caucus and the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus. The leaders of the America Association for Justice are lawyers with private firms, elected by the regular members. The regular members can choose to run for office in the AAJ or one of its litigation (lawsuit) groups. Clarissa Thiriot

  9. In 1909 a group of multi ethnic and multi religious activists came together to form the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People The NAACP fights for issues such as education, civic engagement, health and economic opportunity Some of the biggest achievements for the NAACP is desegregation, African Americans in political offices such as supreme justices and most recently, the president. NAACP The NAACP is responsible for challenging the ruling of cases like Plessyv. Ferguson saying that schools may be separate, but the white have facilities much more advanced than those for those of color. MOE

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