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October 1, 2010

NNEDV welcomes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Its efforts include national campaigns to raise awareness and needed funds. 

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September 22, 2010

NNEDV welcomed an important step on Capitol Hill.  U.S. Senators Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) introduced S. 3817, a bill to reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act. 

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July 30, 2010

thumb_Obama-Tribal-Law-and-Order-ActSue Else, president of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, commends President Obama and Congress for enacting the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010, landmark legislation that strengthens law enforcement and justice in Indian communities.

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July 23, 2010

NNEDV lauded the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee for approving a $45-million increase in funding for lifesaving programs within the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

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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."   

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