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Political Calendar

AUGUST 2008
25-28	Democratic National Convention in Denver
SEPTEMBER 2008
1-4	Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
26	Presidential debate in Oxford, MS
OCTOBER 2008
2	Vice Presidential debate in St. Louis, MO
7	Presidential debate in Nashville, TN
15	Presidential debate in Hempstead, NY
NOVEMBER 2008
4	Election Day

Masonry Industry Position Papers

• 3% Government Withholding Tax
• Alternative Minimum Tax
• Bid Shopping
• Comprehensive Immigration Reform
• Estate Tax
• Military Construction (MilCon)
• Misclassification of Employees as lndependent Contractors
• National Engery Policy
• Rebounding the Highly Skilled Workforce
• School Construction
• Workplace Crystalline Silica

Government Affairs News

• McCain on Issues That Affect Masons
• What Happened... Part I
• Thoughts on the 2008 Election
• America's Vast Energy Potential
• Report of the MCAA Legislative Committee
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Recommended Reading

Capitol Hill News Roll Call The Hill The Politico Washington Post - Politics Washington Times - Politics CQ	On the Web Real Clear Politics Drudge Report
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Voting & Registration

Vote Early in Person
When the ballots are ready (approximately 40 days before the election), absentee in person at your local election office through the day before election day. You will need to provide a valid reason for voting early in person.

Vote Early by Mail
To vote early by mail, you must submit an application for an absentee ballot to the local election authority. Your application must be received no later than five days before the election. Your voted ballot must be received by the local election authority no later than the close of polls on election day. You will need to provide a valid reason for voting early by mail.

Register to Vote
To register to vote, you must contact your elections office. They will provide you with the appropriate forms and instructions.