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U.S. Senate Committee Approves Increased Investment in Violence Against Women Act
National News
July 23, 2010
NNEDV today lauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for approving a $45-million increase in funding for lifesaving programs within the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The vote on the Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill is a step toward realizing a greater investment in 2011.
NNEDV Responds to Mel Gibson Recordings
National News
July 14, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Sue Else, president of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, today issued the following statement in response to the tape recordings of Mel Gibson and his ex-girlfriend. “Mel Gibson’s behavior on the recordings is deplorable. His violent threats and demeaning words are themselves forms of abuse."
Tweet for YWCA
National News
July 07, 2010
The Allstate Foundation is partnering with the YWCA to support economic empowerment for survivors of domestic violence by donating $1 for each tweet that includes #Tweet4YWCA. Help raise $75,000 by tweeting as many times as you can by July 16. Click here to learn more.
NNEDV Mourns the Loss of Senator Robert C. Byrd
National News
June 28, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Sue Else, NNEDV's president, today issued the following statement mourning the death of U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia. “Our deepest condolences go to Senator Byrd’s family, friends, colleagues and dedicated staff. Senator Byrd was a true champion for the people of West Virginia and the nation."
National News
- NNEDV Recognizes International Effort to End Violence Against Women
- NNEDV Praises President's Choice for Violence Against Women Advisor
- New National Poll Reveals Economic Abuse Defined Differently on Main Street than Wall Street
- Verizon Volunteers Deliver Household Necessities to Domestic Violence Shelters
