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(Columbia, SC) - Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson (District 2) was installed as Chair of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) today in the Rotunda of the South Carolina State House.

During NFWL's most recent Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, attendees travelled to the nearby Cancer Treatment Centers of America's (CTCA) Southeastern Regional Medical Center, to learn firsthand why CTCA consistently earns high marks in patient satisfaction. CTCA's leaders and caregivers indicated that it begins simply with listening, to better understand how patients value every dimension of their treatment experience.

Elected women from across the nation gathered this week to roll out a new Women's Health Initiative launched by the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), to improve the quality and standard of care women receive.

(WASHINGTON, DC) -- The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) announced its continued support and partnership with the Safe America Foundation at the "Be Safe America" Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill today.

Following a series of devastating tornadoes that hit western Iowa, State Senator Joni Ernst(R-Red Oak), secured donated supplies to distribute in the affected areas.

The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) that this year's Annual Conference will take place November 15-19, 2012 at The Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta, Georgia!

With Georgia on our mind, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate NFWL's 74^th Anniversary and host this year's Conference in a dynamic city rich in diversity and a bustling hub for industry, the arts, and most importantly - southern hospitality!

Organizations rooted in efforts to empower women through information, experience, and education, like the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), have been working to promote increased opportunities for women and girls in science and engineering.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - Representative Geraldine Thompson (D-FL) hosted a Women's Legislative Breakfast on behalf of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) in Tallahassee on March 6th, 2012, to honor current and former women legislators in Florida.

Tallahassee - Florida State Representative Gayle Harrell (R-District 81) was installed as Chair of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) today on the Floor of the House at the State Capitol.

It's often forgotten that since the beginning of time, women have served in all wars and conflicts. The history of women in the military is a history of love for country, service, commitment, dedication, and courage, and it includes sacrifices that have largely gone unrecognized. That is changing, and we must be part of that change.

NFWL's last Annual Conference, hosted in Des Moines, Iowa, was a huge success! Many of the Conference participants have indicated that this year's Conference was literally one of the BEST Conferences the Foundation has had to date.

Nine elected women leaders from across the nation will serve on the Board for the National Order of Women Legislators (NOWL), which was founded in 1938 and serves as the membership arm of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), for the 2011-2012 cycle. The women were elected to these positions by their peers at the 2011 NFWL Annual Conference, this year hosted in Des Moines, Iowa.

Key women leaders have been tapped to lead panel discussions at a national conference focusing on women veteran combat trauma and addiction this week in Las Vegas.

The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) was pleased to join a bi-partisan coalition of elected women this week in the nation's capital to support the establishment of the National Women's History Museum (NWHM).

U.S. Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL) hosted a press event on Capitol Hill to announce the reintroduction of the National Women's History Act and show their support for the establishment of a National Women's History Museum in a prominent location near The Mall in Washington, DC.

Elected women at every level of government, from every state in the union, and from both sides of the political aisle, mourn the loss of Geraldine Ferraro, a courageous leader who worked diligently to ensure that qualified women are afforded the same opportunities as their male counterparts, within the political arena.

In a field where the technology and policy discussions have been primarily dominated by men, a new report, Winning the Future: A Policy Framework for Empowering Women with Broadband, a joint effort of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) and the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL/Women), identifies technology policy recommendations that benefit women, families, and children and also examines the specific importance of broadband to women.

Today, March 8, 2011 marks the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day! To commemorate the occasion and just in time for Women's History Month, The White House released a new report entitled Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being, a statistical portrait showing how women are faring in the United States today and how their lives have changed over time.

The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) partnered with the National Women's History Museum (NWHM) a few years ago to present an online exhibit, Women Wielding Power: Pioneer Female State Legislators, in honor of all of the courageous women who broke the legislative "glass ceiling" in some way.

Iowa State Senator Swati Dandekar (D-District 18) was installed as Chair of the National Foundation for Women Legislators today at the Iowa Statehouse. NFWL Board Members, Millie Hallow, Karen Howard, and Troy Stremming joined Robin Read in Iowa for the special ceremony.

Elected women from all levels of government, in every state of the union, and across party lines were shocked and saddened to learn that one of their own, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was the victim of a violent attack on Saturday.

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The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) and the National Rifle Association (NRA) are co-sponsoring the 13th annual nationwide Bill of Rights Essay Contest for college bound female high school juniors and seniors. This year's essay topic is "Freedom and Civic Virtues."

Elected women in U.S. cities with large Haitian populations have united to launch the National Foundation for Women Legislators' (NFWL) Haiti Relief Task Force in light of the catastrophic earthquake that has decimated Haiti.

NFWL hosts the launch party for longtime friend and CNN political pundit, Leslie Sanchez.

NFWL is currently working on a number of policy issues from teen dating violence legislation to international affairs.

Iowa State Senator Swati Dandekar is at the forefront of a statewide e-prescription program being launched by Saint Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids and Iowa Health System.

NFWL welcomes new leadership during the 2009 Annual Conference in New Mexico

Bringing together women elected officials and industry leaders, NFWL celebrates another successful Annual Conference.

Here is the announcement of the seven winners of the 2009 NFWL-NRA Essay Contest.

NFWL visits groundbreaking medical facility treating patients living with cancer.

NFWL President, Robin Read, and staff met with Members of the Tunisian Parliament to discuss relations between the US and Tunisia as well as the possible development of a sister-organization that would represent elected women in Tunisia.

Election of the 2009 National Order of Women Legislators Slate of Officers took place during the 70th NFWL Annual Conference in Sarasota, FL. Representative Rosita Youngblood (PA) was installed as Order President along with her 2009 Board.

NFWL installs Representative Judy Morrison as Chair of the Foundation at the Kansas State Legislature in Topeka, Kansas.

Elected officials from various states took part in the NFWL Delegation to Taiwan, January 7-13. Trade, economic development and national security were among the topics discussed. NFWL officials also monitored the legislative elections in Taiwan that took place January 12.

The NFWL-NRA Scholarship Committee has announced the seven winning essays for the 2007 "Revolutionary Women" contest. Winners can be found here.

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A delegation of representatives from the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), National Women's History Museum (NWHM), and NWHM Coalition organizations participated in a special press conference with New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson.

NFWL and elected officials from across the country honored several Members of Congress for their pioneering work on policy issues ranging from defense and security to education to healthcare.

The National Foundation for Women Legislators has elected three new members to serve on the Corporate Board of Directors. These members will help underwrite the work of the Foundation and will help set the direction for NFWL's programs.

January 4th, 2007 was an historic day for women as the first-ever woman Speaker of the House in the US Congress was elected by her colleagues.

Reps. Phyllis Katsakiores (NH) and Nancy Todd (CO) were the only US delegates to participate in the Fourth Session of the Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom (IPC) November 28-30 in Rome, Italy.

The 2006 NFWL Annual Conference, held in Avon, Colorado, was heralded as an exciting and successful event by the hundreds of legislative and private sector participants.

Legendary performer Mary Wilson, founding member of the Supremes, met with Members of Congress after Wednesday's Senate Judiciary Hearing on music licensing.

Women elected officials from across the country are working to turn the idea of Women's History Month into a daily reality in the nation's capital.

The National Foundation for Women Legislators' Human Trafficking Task Force works to halt human trafficking in nationwide and is receiving praise from high places.

NFWL mourns the passing of Senator Jarrett, a longtime member of the Foundation who was to become Chair of NFWL in spring of 2006.

Women elected officials at every level of government joined forces today as the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) unveiled a "Call to ACTION" at an historic press conference on the Senate Swamp outside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC.

Six members of the National Foundation for Women Legislators' (NFWL) Task Force on Aging served as official Delegates to the White House Conference on by from NFWL, these women elected officials joined 1,200 delegates from across the country to address issues that the nation's current and future elderly population will face over the next decade.

The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to support members of the Armed Forces and their families nationwide.

Members of NFWL's Task Force on Missing Persons met with John Walsh, host of the television show "America's Most Wanted," and several high-level officials during a national strategy meeting coordinated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

Women elected officials met with President Bush during a human trafficking conference sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Ten WWII veterans were selected for special honor. Selected veterans met with U.S. Secretary Anthony J. Principi and Robin Read, President & CEO of the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), in Principi's office at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in conjunction with the Dedication Ceremony for the new WWII Memorial.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is joining forces with the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to record interviews with veterans for presentation to the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project.

The National Foundation For Women Legislators, Inc., (NFWL) today announced an agreement with Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE:ODP) in which the global office supply company will support the soon-to-be annual "Valentines For Veterans" program.

NFWL President & CEO Robin Read represents the Foundation and the US during the International Agriculture & Rural Affairs Journalists meeting in Spain. Ms. Read reflects on her experiences both as a farm-owner and former journalist.