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Advocacy Agenda Advocacy is a key element of being a community impact leader and fulfills Orange County United Way's role as a voice on behalf of human care issues in Orange County. As advocates, we will educate legislators, community stakeholders and the general public about key issues and the potential impact of specific proposals. We aim to build relationships and strategic partnerships with organizations that support Orange County United Way's vision to create lasting changes that improve lives. The following public policy items will be the focus of Orange County United Way's Advocacy Agenda:
Learn more about Orange County United Way's Advocacy Agenda. National Advocacy Efforts Savings for Working Families Act The US Senate and House of Representatives are reintroducing S. 871 and H.R.1514, the Savings for Working Families Act (SWFA). Ask your Legislators to co-sponsor S. 871 and H.R. 1514 by calling the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 or send them an email through the To learn more about 2-1-1 national efforts, please click here (for press release, click here) Did You Know... United Way of America released a preliminary review of the charity-related provisions in the Pension Reform Act of 2006, signed into law by President Bush on August 17. The review can be found online at: http://national.unitedway.org/files/pdf/UWAAnalysis2006CharityLaw.pdf (61.2 KB PDF). State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) For those of you interested in more resources and arguments concerning the CHAMP bill, the House bill reauthorizing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), check out www.medicareadvocacy.org, specifically the link concerning seniors and Medicare Advantage: http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/MA_07_07.19.MAScareTactics.htm . United Way CaliforniaLearn more about our advocacy efforts statewide. Getting Started in Public Policy (53 KB PDF). Public Policy How & Why (311 KB zipped PPT).
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