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The article reports that the National League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Discount Card Program has attained more than seven million dollars in savings in August 2011 in its approach to achieve 10 million dollars savings. It is mentioned that the program helps residents of cities in the U.S. to save on the cost of their prescriptions. It is also indicated that Portsmouth, Virginia, is the new one in the list of 495 others across the country.

The article offers information on the Prescription Discount Card Program of the non-profit association of cities and state municipals leagues in the U.S. National League of Cities (NLC). It is reported that, under the program the NLC provides each participating city with customized cards, which are accepted at more than 60,000 pharmacies. As reported, 470 cities across the country are participating in the program, and the residents of the cities have so far saved 6.2 million dollars.

The article reports on the Government Employees Marketplace (GEM) program located at www.govmarket.com, sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC), which offers access to government and nonprofit employee's exclusive volume discount on holiday shopping.

The article reports that Chicago, Illinois has joined the 400 cities that offer National League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Discount Card Program, providing residents a 20% discount on prescriptioned drugs' retail price. It mentions that discount cards can be claimed at City Hall, ward offices and other places all over Chicago. It also states that nine among the 10 pharmacies in the city and 60, 000 pharmacies around the states accept the discount card.

The article reports on the National League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Discount Card program in the U.S. It enables a participating city to help save their residents money by providing an average of 20% discount on the full retail cost of prescription drugs. The program, which includes about 60,000 participating pharmacies nationwide, is a member-only service and is administered by CVS Caremark. According to James Hunt, it is easy to use and does help save money for residents.

The article reports that the idea of borrowing from an employer-sponsored defined contribution retirement plan has been on the rise as people are stuck in a slowing U.S. economy. With the rising gas prices and growing credit crisis, workers including the public sector are considering borrowing from 401(k), 457 and other workplace savings. The National League of Cities (NLC) together with other institutions to raise awareness with city workers and encourage them to consider all the alternatives.

Previews the E-City showcase at the National League of Cities' 2000 Congress of Cities in Boston, Massachusetts. Educational sessions; Program of activities; Exhibit participants.

Discusses the conference activities during the National League of Cities Small Cities Council's (SCC) meeting in Los Angeles, California. Discussion of workshop sessions; Information sharing by city officials during Small Cities Networking Roundtables; Holding of mobile workshop tours; Amendments endorsed by SCC Steering Committee to SCC Bylaws.

The article offers information on a webinar on the U.S. Communities Online Marketplace sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC) and the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance to be held on April 19, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. eastern time.

The article offers information about the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance which is the only purchasing cooperative for cities and towns sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC).

The article reports that more than 500 member cities of the National League of Cities (NLC) in the U.S. are participating in the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program. According to NLC president James E. Mitchell Jr., the program has the potential to save money beyond the cost of the annual dues of a city to NLC. It adds that the program is moving closer to its goal of 10 million dollars in savings in 2011. Several cities that participate in the program are also cited.

The article reports on the Prescription Discount Card Program of the National League of Cities (NLC) which aims to increase the savings of residents in the U.S.

The article focuses on the benefits of National League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Discount Card Program in Clarksburg, West Virginia. It says that the city residents was able to save of more than 382,000 dollars on prescriptions' cost. It states that the city promotes the program through local media and city web site. It cites several ways for cities to participate in the program such as by reporting the savings at council meetings regularly and by distributing the cards at health clinics.

The article reports on the announcement of the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, a purchasing cooperative sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC) and other national organizations, regarding new technology contracts and food services to help cities save time and cost.

The article reports on the 10 million U.S. dollar goal in savings set by the president of the National League of Cities (NLC) James E. Mitchell Jr. for the Prescription Discount Card Program which provides money-saving benefits to residents faced with the high cost of prescription drugs.

The article reports on the participation of the new cities on the National League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Discount Card Program in the U.S., which include Flomaton, Alaska, Valley, Alaska, Eureka Springs, Arkansas and Colton, California.

The article reports on the sponsorship of National League of Cities (NLC) for the Government Employees Marketplace (GEM) which will offer discounts for the municipal employees and retirees.

The article reports on the success of the National League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Discount Card Program, which provide discount card benefits for the purchase of prescriptions, to save 2 million dollars for the city residents in the U.S.

The article focuses on the Prescription Discount Card Program of the National League of Cities (NLC). It explains that with this program, which was launched nationally in the U.S. in January 2009, help residents save costs on prescription drugs through the city prescription discount card. NLC executive director Donald J. Borut says that the program provides cities with a value-added service which offers tangible results to their residents.

The article reports on the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, a program sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC). U.S. Communities is a nonprofit government purchasing cooperative that offers publicly bid contracts to state and local governments for products and services such as school supplies and office equi[ment, which can save money. According to the article, the program saves public agencies over $200 million in taxpayer funds.

The article offers information on the National League of Cities (NLC) webinar to be held on June 29, 2009.

The article reports on the new program of National League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Drug Discount Card Program for member cities. In collaboration with CVS Caremark, the program promotes assistance among residents in coping with high price of prescription drugs through offers of savings to residents without health insurance, no benefit plan and prescriptions that are not covered by insurance. Furthermore, it offers details on how to avail the benefits of the discount card.

The article reports on the National League of Cities' (NLC) U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, a one-stop source for cities, counties and schools to find a catalog of products that meet third-party environmental certification standards. NLC executive director Donald J. Borut explains that the national purchasing program aims to help cities become national leaders on sustainability and in promoting and adopting cost-effective green programs.

The article reports on the new products offered by the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, which consist of parts and accessories for automobiles. Government Purchasing Alliance, which is the national purchasing cooperative of the National League of Cities, offers a contract to Autozone Inc. where it will provide auto parts at highly competitive prices. Moreover, cities that want to use the Autozone contract should register to participate in the purchasing alliance program.

The article reports on the contribution of the National League of Cities through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance in helping member cities to gain significant savings. U.S. Communities offers solicited contracts extending from basic office supplies to emergency homeland equipment which are available to all local and state governments. Any public agency with legal authority to use such agreements may piggyback on these contracts.

Reports that the National League of Cities has joined with the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance to announce the availability of a wide range of homeland security products and equipment through a competitively-bid national contract with Hagemeyer North America. Eligibility to reimburse the costs for many of the homeland security products through a grant program from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness; Benefits of the U.S. Communities program to cities and towns at many levels; Contact information.

Reports the business partnership between the National League of Cities and America Online in Washington, D.C. Provision of web sites in the cities; Connection of Internet in government offices; Benefits of the partnership.

Reports on the decision of the National League of Cities (NCT) to join on as a national sponsor of the United States Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. Opportunities for cost and administrative savings in typical government purchases; Contracts provided by the Government Purchasing Alliance; Estimated savings of local governments from the contracts.

Reports on discussions on small cities issues during a meeting of the National League of Cities Small Cities Council Steering Committee in July 1999. Includes smart growth; Taxation of electronic commerce; Youth character education.

Reports on the activities planned by the constituency groups of the National League of Cities for the 1994 Congressional City Conference in Washington D.C. Celebrate Diversity Breakfast; Cost; Speakers; List of the highlights of the conference.

Reports on the continuing efforts of the National League of Cities (NLC) to educate the public on unfunded federal mandates. Workshops on the municipal impact of mandates at the 1993 Congress of Cities; Schedule and venues of seminars; Speakers and resource persons.

Informs of a special `Mandates Legislation Appreciation Breakfast' for state league presidents at the Congressional City Conference presided over by the National League of Cities (NLC) second Vice President. Views of Senator Dirk Kempthorne.