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USA PATRIOT Act Update 
On Friday March 3, 2006 the U.S. Senate renewed the USA Patriot Act by a vote of 89-10.  The Senate’s renewal (reauthorization) package makes 14 of 16 temporary provisions permanent and sets four-year expirations on the others.  After the Senate renewed the USA Patriot Act the bill was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote.  On Tuesday March 7, 2006 the House voted 280-138 to approve the Senate-passed reauthorization.  President Bush is expected to sign the reauthorization package before the 2001 law expires on March 10, 2006.
Source: Women's Division
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Date posted: Mar 12, 2006

Good Morning, God! 
Assembly Meditation:  "Rise, Shine, Glorify God!"

I am reminded of the elderly gentleman who, when he awakened each morning, prayed, "Good morning God, what are you up to today? I want to be a part of it."

United Methodist Women have a tremendous opportunity to stand up, speak up, and reach out to those who cannot speak for themselves.
Source: Women's Division
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Date posted: Mar 06, 2006

Media Monitoring Project 
On February 16, 2005, United Methodist Women participated with others from around the world in a Global Media Monitoring Project. The purpose was to evaluate the media and the roles women play in it. The data are in and Dr. Glory Dharmaraj of the United Methodist Women's Division and Dr. Gayle Ortiz of Catholic Communications are helping women interpret the facts. The following report is analysis to help United Methodist Women understand the data and how to use it for advoca
Source: Women's Division
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Date posted: Feb 28, 2006

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