League of Women Voters of Knoxville-Knox County

National Program 2004-2006 (in brief)

Whatever the issue, the League believes that government policy, programs and performance must meet these criteria:

Government

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive; that has a fair and adequate fiscal basis; that protects individual liberties established by the Constitution; that assures opportunities for citizen participation in government decision making; that provides sound agricultural policy; and, that preserves public health and safety through gun control measures.

International Relations

Promote peace in an interdependent world by cooperating with other nations, strengthening international organizations, fostering long-term development, negotiating arms control measures and encouraging the successful resolution of conflicts through nonmilitary means.

Natural Resources

Promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest by recognizing the interrelationships of air quality, energy, land use, waste management and water resources.

Social Policy

Promote social and economic justice, secure equal rights for all, achieve univeral health care coverage at reasonable cost, promote the well-being of children, and combat discrimination, poverty and violence.

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