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07/23/2012
On the Agenda

On the Agenda: Week of July 23-27

By Amanda Simon at 3:04pm

Here are a few highlights of our work for the upcoming week. 

This week, for the first time since 1990, the International AIDS Conference will be held in Washington, DC. A long-standing HIV travel and immigration ban, which was ended in 2010, allowed the conference to be held here. Patrick DePoy has more here. 

We’ll also be watching the Senate carefully as it will take up cybersecurity this week. Check out a blog by Michelle Richardson to see where we stand on the new bill.

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07/02/2012
On the Agenda

On the Agenda: Week of July 2-July 6

By Amanda Simon at 3:41pm
With Congress out this week, we’ll have a well-deserved break after a very busy June. It’ll be a slow week here in Washington, fingers crossed, with both the House and Senate out for recess. 
 
Last week was huge for the Supreme Court, as it handed down some blockbuster rulings before ending its term on Thursday. To recap the biggest decisions:

Mixed Ruling on the Arizona R
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07/16/2012
On the Agenda

On the Agenda: Week of July 16-20

By Amanda Simon at 1:02pm

 Here’s a quick run-down of what we’re working on this week. 

Tuesday, July 17
 
The ACLU is in federal court today seeking to force the government to disclose how often it uses surveillance tools against Americans simply by stating to a judge
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07/09/2012
On the Agenda

On the Agenda: Week of July 9 - 13

By Amanda Simon at 1:31pm

Here’s a quick rundown of what we’re working on this week. Note that the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security is holding back to back hearings on TSA Tuesday and Wednesday. You can learn more about our efforts on TSA and privacy here.

Tuesday, July 10

TSA: The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security will hold a hearing titled, “Challenging the Status Quo at TSA: Perspectives on the Future of Transportation Security.” 

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05/30/2012
Women in the Military

ACLU Lens: Shaheen Amendment Draws Support from Retired Military

By Amanda Simon at 10:14am

Last week, during its markup of the National Defense Authorization (NDAA) bill, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to include a much-needed and overdue amendment to help servicewomen when they need it most. The amendment, offered by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), would reverse the current ban on abortion coverage for servicewomen who are the victims of rape or incest.

When the news broke a group of senior military officers, retired medical personnel and veterans called Stand With Servicewomen, immediately registered their support releasing video featuring several retired military leaders.

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