GLIN==> Northeast-Midwest Weekly Update -- 22 January 2001

[Glenn Starnes <gstarnes@nemw.org>]

QUINN AND MEEHAN TO CHAIR HOUSE COALITION
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     Reps. Jack Quinn (R-NY) and Marty Meehan (D-MA)
have been elected
co-chairs of the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition for the
107th Congress.  Quinn replaces former Rep. Bob Franks (R-NJ)
as
Republican co-chair, and Meehan was re-elected to his position. 
The
Coalition leaders intend initially to focus on energy 
affordability,
brownfield restoration, water infrastructure, manufacturing, and
ecosystem issues.


SMART GROWTH AND THE CLEAN WATER ACT
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     The Northeast-Midwest Institute this week will
release Smart
Growth and the Clean Water Act, the second in a series of
publications
on the influence of federal programs on smart growth.  The
76-page
publication examines how three water quality programs – stormwater
permits, combined sewer overflows, and total maximum daily loads –
can
affect land-use planning and development.  It also reviews how
strategies for improving water quality and fostering smart growth
can
be mutually reinforcing.

     The publication is available in hard copy and on
the smart growth
section of the Institute's home page.

     Contact: 
Barbara Wells at the
Northeast-Midwest Institute (544-
5200).


JOB OPENING
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     The Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition is
seeking a
legislative director.  The successful candidate will organize
the
bipartisan Coalition to advance economic development and
environmental
issues important to the region.  The legislative director will
operate
out of a co-chair's congressional office but will coordinate 
closely
with all Coalition members.  Congressional experience is required,
as
are strong outreach skills, knowledge of a wide array of economic
and
environmental issues, and a proven ability to work well with 
diverse
interest groups.  Annual salary will be up to $40,000, and
congressional benefits apply.

     Rather than call, please send a resume and
writing sample to Dick
Munson at the Northeast-Midwest Institute (218 D Street, SE,
Washington, D.C. 20003), (fax:  202/544-0043), or
e-mail Dick Munson.