United States Association of Former Members of Congress
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The United States Association of Former Members of Congress is a non-partisan, non-profit association of former Members of the United States Congress, founded in 1970 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1980.[1]
[edit] Objectives and Activities
The objectives of the United States Association of Former Members of Congress are (i) promoting public service, (ii) strengthening representative democracy and (iii) keeping members connected after service.[2] The Association is a member of the Network of Overseas Former Legislators Assoications, with a view to promoting interchanges among former legislators.[3] In addition, former members are active in the International Election Monitors Institute.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ United States Association of Former Members of Congress, History. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ United States Association of Former Members of Congress, What We Do. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
- ^ a b United States Association of Former Members of Congress, Network of Overseas Former Legislators. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
