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LC's Annual Congressional City Conference will be held in Washington, DC, <br />March 6- 10. The program begins on Friday, March 6, with committee meet- <br />ings and leadership training seminars and concludes on Tuesday, March 10, <br />with roundtable discussions and Congressional briefings on Capitol Hill. In between, you'll <br />learn about Congressional and Administration priorities, help shape NLC's voice on federal <br />issues, and share your perspectives with people who make key federal decisions. <br /> This is your opportunity to be part of a unified and powerful local voice in Washington <br />DC where national decisions are made that affect your city or town every day. And, with all <br />435 seats in the House of Representatives up for grabs in 1998, it's an important time to <br />make sure the local voice is loud and clear as the candidates launch their campaigns. <br /> <br /> 10 REASONS TO ATTEND <br />THE 1998 CONGRESSIONAL CITY <br />CONFERENCE <br /> <br />IYou'll learn first-hand about the 1998 federal <br /> ., agenda and how it will affect your city or town <br /> , the coming year. <br /> You'll help shape NLC's voice on federal <br /> · issues that will be top priorities for policy <br />development and advocacy in the coming year. <br /> You'll hear from national leaders who will <br /> · share their perspectives on key issues such as <br /> <br />1997 <br /> <br />Fe~leralism <br /> <br />utility deregulation, transportation, federal <br />budget priorities, taxation of internet sales, <br />housing and community development, and <br />much more. <br /> You'll have a chance to meet with your <br />· Congressional delegation to discuss <br />local priorities for national action and influ- <br />ence how they'll vote on key issues. <br /> You'll learn about options and opportu- <br />· nities for restructuring state and local <br />revenue systems to prepare for the 21st century. <br />You'll have a chance to work with other <br />· officials from your state to zero in on fed- <br />eral issues that are particularly important at <br />home. <br /> You'll share experiences and network <br /> · with local leaders from throughout the <br />country. <br /> <br /> You'll be able to attend <br /> · special leadership training <br />institute seminars that will <br />increase the value of your visit <br />to Washington. <br /> You'll see old friends and <br /> · make new ones. <br /> <br />'l I"~ You'll be a key player as <br /> · NLC makes its voice <br />heard -- and you'll be able to <br />make a difference for your <br />hometown. <br /> <br /> <br />