Register for Humanities Advocacy Day

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I’m writing to remind you that Humanities Advocacy Day is only a little more than two months away. As I’m sure all of you are only too well aware, the FY’14 appropriations battle will be a very difficult one as the pressure to cut spending increases. The grants programs of both the NEH and the NHPRC will be at severe risk for substantial cuts, or even elimination.
It is imperative that we have advocates who can make the case for these programs, which receive tiny amounts in terms of the federal budget but are essential to the preservation and publication of our documentary heritage. We will have many new members of Congress to educate about our issues. The more states and congressional districts that we have represented on HAD the better. Given the current environment we must make every possible effort.

You can register to participate in the annual meeting of the National Humanities Alliance and Humanities Advocacy Day at the link: http://www.nhalliance.org/events/upcoming-events/index.shtml
Hope to see you in March!
Charlene Bickford
ADE Federal Policy Committee chair