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[Heather Norris <HGNorris@AOL.COM>]

ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline
Volume 10, Number 84
December 6, 2001

In this issue:

ATTENTION OHIO SCHOOL LIBRARIANS: YOUR URGENT HELP IS NEEDED!

This year's Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations
bill is now in conference.

In the Senate bill there is a line item of $25 million for school library
resources.  There is no such line item in the House bill.  Conferees have
been waiting to finish their bill until the large education bill conference
is concluded, but we understand they are now planning to report their bill
without waiting for the conclusion of ESEA.  We also understand that the
Chairman of the House Subcommittee, Ralph Regula R-OH) is unwilling to
agree to the $25 million for school libraries.  Please contact his local
office in Canton (330-489-4414) or fax messages to his DC office
(202-225-3059) with illustrations of the importance of specific funds for
school library resources.  We know Ohio school libraries can use additional
specific library resources.  Please explain to Mr. Regula how important
this is, and thank you in advance for your help.  We expect action to take
place on the legislation within the next few days.

Call Mary Costabile at 202-628-8410, ALA Washington Office for further
info.  Please copy us with your fax 202-628-8419.



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Heather Norris
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