2008/2009 Federal Laws
November 2009
ALA files comments to NTIA and RUS on broadband stimulus programs
October 2009
September 2009
July 2009
Library groups advise DOJ on proposed Google Book Search settlement
ALA Washington Office lauds House for passing spending bill with increased funds for libraries
June 2009
April 2009
Federal Bills Revisit NSLs, Digital Privacy
March 2009
ALA: U.S. Rep. Fortenberry’s legislation will protect books from regulation
FY 2009 Omnibus increases funding for libraries
February 2009
Stimulus Package Funds Libraries as Economy Boosters
ALA Applauds Signing of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 ARRA 101 from ALA
The U.S. Senate voted Friday, February 6th at 9:57 p.m. to reject Graham Amendment No. 501
to the Senate stimulus bill, H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 the amendment.
Yea-Nay Vote. 39 Yea - 57 Nay. Arkansas Senators Lincoln and Pryor voted against the amendment.
January 2009
Supreme Court Rejection Nixes Child Online Protection Act
Dec. 2008
Nov. 2008
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