America works best when Americans vote. But the percentage of eligible voters
who cast their ballots continues to decline election after election. According
to a study by Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, 23 million
Americans contacted an elected official over a two year period, but didn't
bother to go vote! We think something needs to be done. These pages are designed
to provide you information and tools you need to make it to the polls and cast
an informed vote. Here is what you’ll find:
Top Issues
A list of the top industry issues that NASBP is currently watching and the
position statements that NASBP has issued on several of these issues.
Your Elected Officials
Tools to locate your elected officials.
Government 101
Information on:
- the legislative process,
- congressional leaders at the local and national level,
- state and federal Committees,
- links to state government web sites,
- the executive, legislative and judicial branches,
- independent establishments created by Congress,
- links to government sites with historical research and information, and
- games to test your knowledge of the state capitals, U.S. Presidents, and
political newsmakers.
Register & Vote
Voter registration and absentee ballot information and forms for all states.
Election Information
The outcome from recent elections and its affect on 2009. As candidates file
for office and votes that matter are cast we'll present candidate guides and
voting records.