City Fiscal Conditions Take a Turn for the Worse
NLC's City Fiscal Conditions in 2008 report finds a
troubling combination of developments that will likely affect the
financial health of cities over the next several years. Full Story
LTI Seminars Provide Vital Training for Local Officials
For more than 85 years, NLC has provided space and support for local
government leaders to network, learn and strengthen their ability to
lead in their changing communities. NLC is pleased to continue that
task with an offering of pre-conference Leadership Training Institute seminars held before the Congress of Cities in Orlando, FL. Full Story
Senate Approves $8 Billion For Highway Trust Fund
The Senate voted last week to transfer $8 billion into the federal Highway Trust Fund, financed by federal
fuel tax receipts and distributed to states. Full Story
Federal Takeover of Fannie, Freddie Stirs Debate Over Government Role in the Housing Market
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sent shockwaves through Wall Street
and the housing industry last week by exercising authority granted
under recently passed legislation to seize control of troubled mortgage
finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Full Story
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Thomas L. Friedman, world-renowned author
and three-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, will address
attendees at the 2008 Congress of Cities in Orlando, FL. During the
afternoon general session on Friday, November 14, Friedman will focus
on the economy and implications for local leaders. He will offer his insights on the U.S. and global economy and touch
on how local communities could be impacted by the changing economy. 
