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The following advocacy organizations listed here are those referred to in the articles within this issue of the electronic journal. They are just a few of the many that exist in the United States. Please note that USIA assumes no responsibility for the description, content and availability of those non-USIA resources listed below, which reside solely with the providers.

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American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve lives of independence, dignity and purpose. AARP serves their needs through information and education, advocacy and community services provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country.

American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
A "union of unions," which represents about 14 million workers throughout the United States, the AFL-CIO strives to improve the lives of working families and to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to the nation.

Center for Responsive Politics
A non-partisan, non-profit research organization, the Center for Responsive Politics specializes in the study of Congress and particularly the role that money plays in its elections and actions. The Center's work is aimed at creating a more involved citizenry and a more responsive Congress.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF)
Since 1967, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has been the voice of those who care about restoring North America's largest estuary. CBF is the largest and only independent, bay-wide organization and exists solely to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay, which spans six states on the East Coast of the United States.

Christian Coalition
Christian Coalition was founded in 1989 to give U.S. Christians a voice in government.

Common Cause
A nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen's lobbying organization promoting open, honest and accountable government. Supported by the dues and contributions of over 250,000 members in every state across the nation, Common Cause represents the unified voice of the people against corruption in government and big-money special interests.

Family Research Council
A nonprofit nonpartisan educational organization which reaffirms and promotes the traditional family unit and the Judeo-Christian value system.

Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA)
The Health Insurance Association of America is a national trade association, whose more than 250 members are insurers and managed-care companies that serve tens of millions of Americans.

League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters is a multi-issue organization whose mission is to encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.

National Education Association (NEA)
NEA is America's oldest and largest organization committed to advancing the cause of public education.

National Federation of Independent Business (NIFB)
NIFB is the nation's largest advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses.

National Organization for Women (NOW)
The National Organization for Women is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been "to take action" to bring about equality for all women.

Office of the Clerk, Legislative Resource Center, House of Representatives
Lobbying registration and frequently asked questions for those lobbying organizations who operate in the United States.

Public Citizen
Public Citizen is a national, non-profit consumer rights organization founded in 1971 by consumer-advocate Ralph Nader. Public Citizen fights for consumer rights in the marketplace, safe products, a healthy environment and workplace, clean and safe energy sources, and corporate and government accountability.