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- SPACEHAB Chief Speaks at U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Science and Aeronautics Hearing
- Pickens Backs Value of NASA's ISS Program to Private Interests and Public Alike HOUSTON -- SPACEHAB Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAB), a provider of commercial space services, today announced that Thomas B. Pickens, III, SPACEHAB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, served as a key witness today in a hearing with the U.S....
- Research articles 2008-04-24
- Former Congressional Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Submitting Nearly $200,000 in Fraudulent Expense Vouchers
- To: POLITICAL EDITORS Contact: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs, +1- 202-514-2008, TDD: +1-202-514-1888 WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A former office manager for three members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Laura I. Flores, 47, of Arlington, VA, pled guilty today in Alexandria in the Eastern...
- Research articles 2008-01-25
- Obama Statement on SCHIP Vote
- CHICAGO -- U.S. Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement on the failed SCHIP Vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. "Four million American children were denied basic health coverage today because Washington politicians failed to stand up to this President's disgraceful veto. At a time when we're...
- Research articles 2007-10-18
- The National Abortion Federation Condemns Passage of the Teen Endangerment Act
- To: National DeskContact: Alexis Rice of the National Abortion Federation, 202-667- 5881 ext. 219; 202-595-4395 cell or arice@prochoice.orgWASHINGTON, Sept. 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure that combines the Child Custody Protection Act, which was passed by the U.S. Senate this past summer, with...
- Research articles 2006-09-26
- Photo Opportunity: Speaker Hastert to Visit National Archives Legislative Vault
- News Advisory: WHO:Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL),Professor Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States WHAT:Immediately after touring the National Archives' Legislative Treasures Vault (see editor's note), the Speaker and Prof. Weinstein will examine the original, handwritten Journal of the U.S. House of Representatives from the First Congress....
- Research articles 2006-09-20
- Statement by RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman on Dean Heller's Primary Election Victory
- WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Republican National Committee RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman issued the following statement regarding Dean Heller's primary election victory for the U.S. House of Representatives: "Dean Heller's record of cutting government waste, fighting for lower taxes and leading Nevada as a three-time elected statewide public official...
- Research articles 2006-08-16
- Hastert and Frist Call for Lobbying Reform Conference Report Before Fourth of July
- WASHINGTON, June 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D., (R-TN) today made the following statement on lobbying reform after meeting this morning with lobbying reform conferees: "Today, we asked lobbying reform conferees to complete their final package...
- Research articles 2006-06-09
- Statement by American Federation of Teachers President on Today's House of Passage of GOP Reconciliation Bill
- WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement by Edward J. McElroy, president, American Federation of Teachers, on today's U.S. House of Representatives passage of the GOP Reconciliation Bill: "Under the pretext of fiscal responsibility, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping five-year budget plan that...
- Research articles 2005-11-18
- TFK: Tobacco Products Included in CAFTA Mean More Death, Disease for Countries Involved; Statement of TFK President Matthew L. Myers
- WASHINGTON, July 28 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statement by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids President Matthew L. Myers, on the Central American Free Trade Agreement CAFTA approved today by the U.S. House of Representatives: "We are extremely disappointed by the inclusion of tobacco products in the Central American...
- Research articles 2005-07-28
- Fleet safety bill preserved
- In March, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected amendments to the Transportation Equity Act. The first amendment--known as the "Wal-Mart Amendment" because the chain was supporting the change--would have extended the maximum workday to 16 hours for truck drivers. It was withdrawn in the face of strong opposition from consumer,...
- Research articles 2005-05-01
- Mayors Decry Multi-Billion Dollar MTBE Unfunded Mandate Approved by the House
- WASHINGTON, April 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The nation's mayors express their extreme disappointment that the U.S. House of Representatives chose to impose a significant financial burden upon local budgets and local taxpayers rather than require the responsible parties -- MTBE manufacturers -- to pay the cost of cleaning up polluted...
- Research articles 2005-04-21
- Campbellsville University
- Campbellsville University (Ky.) has received $500,000 from the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The funds will be split equally to help establish a new nursing degree program and provide free technology training and business-related coursework to displaced workers from the surrounding...
- Research articles 2005-01-27
- 10th Congressional District.(Neighbor)
- 2-year term Mark Steven Kirk, 45, Incumbent Republican Congressman, from Highland Park. - Politics: Member of U.S. House of Representatives since 2000; member House Appropriations Committee and its foreign operations, commerce/justice/state and legislative subcommittees. Naval Reserve intelligence officer. ...
- Research articles 2004-10-27
- Minimizing govt. paperwork.(Brief Article)
- The U.S. House of Representatives has recently passed several relief measures aimed on reducing the federal paperwork and regulatory burden imposed on small businesses. A study by the Office of Advocacy has shown that companies with fewer than 20 employees experience an estimated annual regulatory compliance...
- Research articles 2004-07-01
- Speaker Hastert Hails Passage of Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
- WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Speaker Dennis Hastert released the following statement today regarding the permanent ban 1Fof partial-birth abortions: "Thomas Jefferson once said that, 'The care of human life and not its destruction is the first and only object of good government.' Is it very fitting that...
- Research articles 2003-10-02
- One small step ...(The Buzz)
- In June, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 660, the Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2003, legislation authorizing the formation and multi-state operation of federally-certified association health plans AHPs. The AHP Bill, sponsored by Representatives Ernie Fletcher (R-Ky.), Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), Sam Johnson (R-Tex.),...
- Research articles 2003-09-01
- SMWIA supports mold legislation.(Sheet Metal Workers' International Association)(Brief Article)
- WASHINGTON, DC--The Sheet Metal Workers' International Association SMWIA has formally announced its support for the "United States Toxic Mold Safety & Protection Act," a bill scheduled to be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI). The bill...
- Research articles 2002-07-01
- House passes defense bill
- Washington Report The U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (HR4546) for fiscal year 2003 by a 359 to 58 vote. The legislation roughly matches the request made by President George W. Bush and is the largest defense budget since FY 1990. It still includes $475 million...
- Research articles 2002-06-01
- Victory Fund Comes Out Strongly For Longley; Endorsement Made In Hotly Contested Race For Maine's 2nd Congressional District
- WASHINGTON, March 29 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund weighed in on a hotly contested congressional race today, endorsing state Sen. Susan Longley, D-Liberty, for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. John Elias Baldacci, the Democrat who holds the seat, is running for governor. Six Democrats and...
- Research articles 2002-03-29
- New bill removes barriers to internet-based higher ed - Policy News - Brief Article
- The Internet Equity and Education Act of 2001 (H.R. 1992) was introduced by Rep. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) in the U.S. House of Representatives to expand options for distance education. The bill would eliminate regulations that hinder students from participating in online courses and would allow schools that participate in the...
- Research articles 2001-11-01
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