Heard about the Istook Amendment? An amendment to "gag" the non-profit community? If you haven't, you should.

HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT IT, and WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT.

Where: In Seattle In Spokane Catholic Community Services NRF Conference Room 100 23rd S (at Yesler) 525 E Mission Ave. Contact: 206-632-6850 Contact: 509-484-6733

When: Wed., September 13 Tuesday, September 12 8:45 am - 11:45 am 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

What: (1) Briefing on the Amendment and how it affects you; (2) Establishing mechanism for information/mobilization; (3) Training in use of e-mail and how to get accounts.

Who: Staff from the Washington, D.C.-based OMB WATCH will conduct the briefing.

Why: Because your ability to speak out for issues and people you care about is at stake.

PLEASE LET OTHERS IN YOUR NETWORK KNOW ABOUT THESE BRIEFINGS.

SPONSORS INCLUDE: ACLU American Lung Association Catholic Community Services Children's Alliance Fair Budget Action Campaign King County Labor Council/AFL-CIO Lutheran Public Policy Office Nat'l Campaign for Freedom of Expression Nat'l Assn of Social Workers Nat'l Council of Senior Citizens (Reg X) Network for Local Arts in WA Northwest Nonprofit Resources WA Assembly for Citizens w/Disabilities WA Association of Churches WA Citizen Action WA Food Policy Action Center WA Low Income Housing Network WHERE (Women for Health Education Reform & Equity)