CDFI Coalition E-news: 4/13/06

[Akman Coalition]

CDFI Coalition E-news: CDFIs Making an Impact!
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April 13, 2006
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In this issue:
Register Today for the 2006 CDFI Institute – Speakers and Agenda Finalized!
Senators Santorum and Menendez Lead the Effort to Secure CDFI Fund Appropriations
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Register Today for the 2006 CDFI Institute – Speakers and Agenda Finalize!
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Register TODAY for the 2006 CDFI Institute exploring “The Future of Community Development Finance.” Philanthropic and corporate investors, national policy makers and CDFI leaders from across the country will be gathered for an exciting program of education, advocacy and networking.Don't miss the CDFI Coalition's annual policy conference, April 27-28 in Washington, DC. For more information, see the finalized agenda and confirmed speakers here (http://www.cdfi.org/Uploader/Files/Agenda041306.doc)and to register online click here (http://www.cdfi.org/registration/register.asp). Please click the registration brochure (http://www.cdfi.org/CDFIRegBrochure2006.pdf) for details about registration costs and the registration form.
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Senators Santorum and Menendez Lead the Effort to Secure CDFI Fund Appropriations
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On March 21, Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) began circulating a letter (http://www.cdfi.org/Uploader/Files/CDFIfy07dc.pdf) of support requesting at least an $80 million appropriation to the CDFI Fund in FY 2007.* The letter is addressed to Senator Bond (R-MO) and Senator Murray (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member respectively of the Senate Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the CDFI Fund.* The CDFI Coalition is encouraging all United States Senators to sign the letter supporting the continuation of CDFI Fund grant programs.* As of April 13, 35 Senators had committed to sign the letter (see this list of signatures (http://www.cdfi.org/Uploader/Files/signatures2006.doc) to see if your Senator has signed).* Please urge your Senators to sign the letter of support if they haven’t already done so—click here (http://capwiz.com/cdfi/issues/alert/?alertid=8615131) to urge your state delegation to support the CDFI Fund.
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The Coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions is the lead national organization in the United States promoting the work of community development financial institutions. The CDFI Coalition coordinates industry wide initiatives and conducts a variety of public education programs to introduce key audiences to the valuable work performed daily by CDFIs. Join the CDFI Coalition Action Network at http://www.capwiz.com/cdfi/mlm to receive your own copy of this e-newsletter!
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Please send your comments and suggestions about this newsletter to info@cdfi.org
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CDFI Coalition
3240 Wilson Blvd., Suite 220
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 703-294-6970
info@cdfi.org
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Joe Akman
CDFI Coalition
3240 Wilson Blvd., Suite 220
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 294-6970
www.cdfi.org
akman@cdfi.org (akman@cdfi.org)
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The Coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions is the lead national organization in the United States promoting the work of community development financial institutions. The CDFI Coalition coordinates industry wide initiatives and conducts a variety of public education programs to introduce key audiences to the valuable work performed daily by CDFIs.
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