ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline
Volume 10, Number 84
December 6, 2001

In this issue: 

ATTENTION OHIO SCHOOL LIBRARIANS: YOUR URGENT HELP IS NEEDED!

This year's Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill is now in conference.  

In the Senate bill there is a line item of $25 million for school library resources.  There is no such line item in the House bill.  Conferees have been waiting to finish their bill until the large education bill conference is concluded, but we understand they are now planning to report their bill without waiting for the conclusion of ESEA.  We also understand that the Chairman of the House Subcommittee, Ralph Regula R-OH) is unwilling to  agree to the $25 million for school libraries.  Please contact his local office in Canton (330-489-4414) or fax messages to his DC office (202-225-3059) with illustrations of the importance of specific funds for school library resources.  We know Ohio school libraries can use additional specific library resources.  Please explain to Mr. Regula how important this is, and thank you in advance for your help.  We expect action to take place on the legislation within the next few days.  

Call Mary Costabile at 202-628-8410, ALA Washington Office for further info.  Please copy us with your fax 202-628-8419.



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