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johnculberson: @MorgaineSwann Watch and wait until Repub Conven before you reach a firm opinion - I am encouraged by what I see

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:30:53 CDT

johnculberson: @MorgaineSwann Watch and wait until Repub Conven before you reach a firm opinion - I am encouraged by what I see

johnculberson: @SheilaMc7 Strong beliefs & personality and her conservative record seems solid

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:24:09 CDT

johnculberson: @SheilaMc7 Strong beliefs & personality and her conservative record seems solid

johnculberson: I am convinced after seeing, hearing & learning more about Gov Palin that she is a great choice & will help Sen McCain win this election

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:15:09 CDT

johnculberson: I am convinced after seeing, hearing & learning more about Gov Palin that she is a great choice & will help Sen McCain win this election

johnculberson: @maslowbeer My calendar said this was an unscheduled call FYI & I was buried so was going to call you next week - sorry for miscommunication

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:14:03 CDT

johnculberson: @maslowbeer My calendar said this was an unscheduled call FYI & I was buried so was going to call you next week - sorry for miscommunication

DeMint Statement on McCain-Palin Ticket

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:59:47 CDT

Harley Tour Day Four

Tim Walberg's House Member Office (R-MI-07) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:51:34 CDT

Congressman Tim Walberg continued his “Harley Tour” across Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District on Thursday. The Congressman is riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle across south-central Michigan this week to highlight how high gas prices are affecting local communities. On Thursday, he made stops in Adrian, Jackson, Charlotte and Coldwater.

One of the Congressman’s stops was in Jackson. From the Jackson Citizen Patriot:

“Walberg, R-Tipton, toured two Jackson County medical facilities Thursday hoping to inform area medical officials about his legislation that would provide families with health-care tax credits and create health savings accounts.

“Accompanied by U.S Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Tevi Troy, Walberg strolled through Great Lakes Home, Health & Hospice and Allegiance Health’s Heart Center and stressed the importance of having quality health care available in the Jackson community.”

johnculberson: Tremendously exciting news: Sen McCain has chosen a strong conservative woman as VP - Gov Sarah Palin of Alaska. They will win this election

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:50:50 CDT

johnculberson: Tremendously exciting news: Sen McCain has chosen a strong conservative woman as VP - Gov Sarah Palin of Alaska. They will win this election

Team Texas at the Olympics

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:48:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $202,875 for Huntsville International Airport

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:51:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $580,000 for Birmingham International Airport

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:50:00 CDT

President Signs Feinstein-Chambliss-Nunes-Costa Legislation to Protect Benefits of America's Military "Sole Survivors"

Dianne Feinstein's Senate Member Office (D-CA) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:38:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $100,000 for Franklin County Schools

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:59:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $447,174 to the University of Alabama at Birmingham

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:58:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $134,152 for Madison Police Department

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:57:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $792,000 for Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:56:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $76,143 for Montevallo

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:56:00 CDT

Senator Thune Comments on Governor Sarah Palin

John Thune's Senate Member Office (R-SD) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:33:58 CDT

Inhofe in Woodward to Present $1 Million EDA Grant

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:33:00 CDT

Brookings County Named County of the Month

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

County Featured in Section of Johnson's Senate Website

Webb Applauds Airline Industry Decision to Lift Baggage Fees for Military Personnel

Jim Webb's Senate Member Office (R-VA) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES $100,000 FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHEASTERN IOWA IN WEST BURLINGTON

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $80,000 TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN IOWA

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES $600,000 FOR IOWA JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Third Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

The Week in Review

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

As the media spotlight on presidential politics turned from Denver to St. Paul, and as a powerful hurricane churned toward a fearful New Orleans, newspapers tucked inside more bad news about the economy. This Labor Day weekend, lower wages and higher prices for essentials like fuel and food are the hard facts facing working families.

News Aug. 29

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Incomes Drop Personal incomes plunged in July while consumer spending slowed significantly as the impact of billions of dollars in government rebate checks began to wane. The Commerce Department reported today that personal incomes fell by 0.7 percent in July, the biggest drop in nearly three years and a far larger decline than the 0.1 percent decrease that analysts had expected, AP reported.

Pakistan's Presidential Favorite Under Guard The favorite to be Pakistan's next president has moved into a guarded government compound over security fears, officials said Friday as a militant campaign against the government led to more violence in the country's volatile northwest, according to The Associated Press.

New Orleans Fears Gustav Fear and foreboding gripped still-mending New Orleans as a potential Category 3 hurricane whirled toward the Gulf Coast on the eve of Hurricane Katrina's three-year anniversary, the LA Times reported. Republican officials are considering delaying the start of the GOP convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul because of the storm, and The Washington Post said the threat is serious enough that White House officials are debating whether President Bush should cancel his scheduled convention appearance on Monday.

11TH DISTRICT ART COMPETITION STUDENT ENTRIES TO BE FEATURED ON NEW STOCKTON-SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CARDS

Jerry McNerney's House Member Office (D-CA-11) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

GOP Weekly Radio Address

Lee Terry's House Member Office (R-NE-02) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

As the Cheyenne River IHS Hospital Breaks Ground, Johnson Congratulates the Tribe

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Johnson praises Cheyenne River Youth Project on Twentieth Anniversary

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Public Schedule of U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert for Tuesday, September 2nd & Wednesday, September 3rd

Judy Biggert's House Member Office (R-IL-13) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Biggert will tour Cornerstone Services, a local housing facility that provides community-based support services to enhance independence among those living with disabilities. . .

johnculberson: Every campaign speech & every ad should be conducted with the same class, honesty & respect that Sen McCain's ad showed Sen Obama tonight.

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:36:17 CDT

johnculberson: Every campaign speech & every ad should be conducted with the same class, honesty & respect that Sen McCain's ad showed Sen Obama tonight.

johnculberson: @lagomorph13 KBH is my first choice and Carly Fiorina would be my second; he definitely needs a strong conserv. woman alongside him to win

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:30:58 CDT

johnculberson: @lagomorph13 KBH is my first choice and Carly Fiorina would be my second; he definitely needs a strong conserv. woman alongside him to win

johnculberson: @kellyniemann To win this election Sen McCain needs Senator Hutchison

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:15:34 CDT

johnculberson: @kellyniemann To win this election Sen McCain needs Senator Hutchison

johnculberson: I hope Senator McCain chooses Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison as his Vice Presidential nominee.

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:10:52 CDT

johnculberson: I hope Senator McCain chooses Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison as his Vice Presidential nominee.

Arkansas Delegation Announces More Than $3 Million to Assist State's Crime Victims

John Boozman's House Member Office (R-AR-03) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT

johnculberson: Very classy McCain ad just aired on Fox - tonight is a night to offer congratulations to Sen Obama regardless of who we are voting for

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:28:51 CDT

johnculberson: Very classy McCain ad just aired on Fox - tonight is a night to offer congratulations to Sen Obama regardless of who we are voting for

johnculberson: Another well delivered speech and a great milestone for American history

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:58:31 CDT

johnculberson: Another well delivered speech and a great milestone for American history

johnculberson: Now we know why he chose today to accept nomination - anniversary of ML King's speech on DC Mall -

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:57:32 CDT

johnculberson: Now we know why he chose today to accept nomination - anniversary of ML King's speech on DC Mall -

johnculberson: Texans proved what he just said: Houstonians + Texans did more to help Katrina victims more quickly and more effectively than fed gov't

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:56:07 CDT

johnculberson: Texans proved what he just said: Houstonians + Texans did more to help Katrina victims more quickly and more effectively than fed gov't

johnculberson: The best answer: stop looking to fed gov't for all solutions + look to ourselves, our families, our friends and our local + state gov't 1st

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:53:41 CDT

johnculberson: The best answer: stop looking to fed gov't for all solutions + look to ourselves, our families, our friends and our local + state gov't 1st

johnculberson: Ask all candidates how they plan to pay off unfunded liability of 56+ trillion - GAO says we have about 5 years to get back on bal bud track

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:46:17 CDT

johnculberson: Ask all candidates how they plan to pay off unfunded liability of 56+ trillion - GAO says we have about 5 years to get back on bal bud track

johnculberson: Important during Conven week that clear contrasts be drawn btw 2 philosophies since America's future and our safety + security depend on it.

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:44:05 CDT

johnculberson: Important during Conven week that clear contrasts be drawn btw 2 philosophies since America's future and our safety + security depend on it.

johnculberson: I disagree w Sen Obama's liberalism + faith in big gov't but America's promise is evident to all when an African-Amer is nomin for President

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:40:10 CDT

johnculberson: I disagree w Sen Obama's liberalism + faith in big gov't but America's promise is evident to all when an African-Amer is nomin for President

8.26.08: Grassley, Welch announce college endowment roundtable

Peter Welsh's House Member Office (D-VT-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:20:11 CDT

Washington, D.C. - Senator Chuck Grassley and Congressman Peter Welch will convene a roundtable discussion titled, Maximizing the Use of Endowment Funds and Making Higher Education More Affordable, on Monday, September 8, 2008, in the Senate Finance Committee Hearing Room, Senate Dirksen Office Building, Room 215.

Major Ed Freeman Was a True Hero

Larry Craig's Senate Member Office (R-ID) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:01:23 CDT

Editorial from Larry Craig, US Senator for Idaho, about Major Ed Freeman

Wasteful Government Spending Needs to Stop

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:57:56 CDT

Wasteful Government Spending Needs to Stop

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:57:56 CDT

Harley Tour Day Three

Tim Walberg's House Member Office (R-MI-07) posted a Blog Post — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:54:25 CDT

Congressman Tim Walberg continued his “Harley Tour” across Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District on Wednesday. The Congressman is riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle across south-central Michigan this week to highlight how high gas prices are affecting local communities. On Wednesday, he made stops in Hillsdale, Jonesville, Bronson, Marshall and Albion.

Congressman Walberg spent time pumping gas for constituents in Albion.

Congressman Walberg chats with local residents in downtown Marshall.

Congressman Walberg visits the Marshall Chamber of Commerce.

Congressman Walberg at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall.

Senators push free trade pact

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a News Article — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:48:00 CDT

Two U.S. senators were in town Wednesday pushing for the approval of the Colombia Free Trade Agreement, a measure they say would level the playing field, increase exports and create jobs not only in Laredo and Texas, but nationwide. But some Democrat...

Shelby Announces $300,000 Tuskegee University

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:52:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $15,388 for City of Dothan

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:52:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $15,465 for Etowah County

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:51:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $15,063 for Lee County

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:50:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $134,152 for Madison County Police Department

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:49:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $174,927 for City of Birmingham

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:49:00 CDT

SEN. VOINOVICH'S FISCAL PREDICTIONS COME TRUE

George Voinovich's Senate Member Office (R-OH) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:47:00 CDT

JEC Vice Chair Maloney on 2nd Quarter GDP Numbers

Carolyn Maloney's House Member Office (D-NY-04) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:28:56 CDT

Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released revised data for the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in...

Inhofe Statement on Department of Defense Announcement of Taiwan Arms Sales

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:11:00 CDT

Inhofe Says New Drainage Project Good News for Bixby

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:07:00 CDT

GREGG ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE AQUACULTURE INITIATIVE

Judd Gregg's Senate Member Office (R-NH) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:50:00 CDT

Sen. Cornyn Joins U.S. Attorney Dallas Law Enforcement Officers To Discuss Efforts To Keep North Texas Communities Safe; Announces Federal Grant For Area

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:24:00 CDT

DALLAS- U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, was joined today by U.S. Attorney Richard Roper, Dallas City Councilman Sheffie Kadane, ranking officers for the Dallas and Fort Worth Police Departments, North Texas Crime Commission officers, and other local leaders and law enforcement officers to discuss renewed efforts to fight violent crime and gang activity, and help keep communities in North Texas safe. Sen. Cornyn announced a $284,993 federal grant has been awarded to the North Texas Crime Commission (NTCC) and discussed with local leaders how best to utilize the funding to expand and improve the organization's role in fighting against crime. "I had the opportunity today to meet with local law enforcement officers and city leaders to hear firsthand the successes they have had in fighting crime in the Dallas community. The work they are doing is instrumental in creating safer neighborhoods, as well as keeping criminals off the streets. "I commend the hard work of community organizations like the North Texas Crime Commission, as well as the Dallas police officers for their work to bring safety to the area and prevent and combat crime. Through their efforts, Dallas has seen a solid decline in crime rates. I know that the North Texas Crime Commission will put this new grant to good use. The funding will enable the North Texas Crime Commission to significantly expand their efforts to prevent crime and help make Dallas an even safer city.

Sen. Cornyn Urges President to Increase Federal Hurricane Recovery Aid to Cameron, Hidalgo Willacy Counties

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:22:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $356,843 for University of Alabama

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:05:00 CDT

Snowe Calls for Investigation of Northeast Fisheries Science Center to Verify NMFC Fish Stock Data Accuracy

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:25:00 CDT

August 28, 2008

John Linder's House Member Office (R-GA-07) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:55:00 CDT

Specter Responds to DOJ's Revisions of Attorney-Client Privilege Guidelines

Arlen Specter's Senate Member Office (R-PA) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:50:00 CDT

Biggert, Business Leaders Work to Curb Illegal Immigration

Judy Biggert's House Member Office (R-IL-13) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Downers Grove, IL – U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th) today joined local business leaders for an informational briefing on the Department of Homeland Security's electronic employment verification program called E-Verify. . .

Grassley on the Mike Gallagher Show

Chuck Grassley's Senate Member Office (R-IA) posted a Audio Clip — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Grassley Chats with Ben Stanton with KCII and Glenn Schreiber with the Dayton Review

Chuck Grassley's Senate Member Office (R-IA) posted a Audio Clip — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $820,679 FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION IN CUMBERLAND

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Today's News

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Today's News

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Taking on Poverty While new census data on poverty, income and health insurance for 2007 "don't even include the devastation wrought by the housing and credit crisis, and high energy costs, they nevertheless paint a bleak picture with poverty on the rise and working people's pay stagnating despite increased productivity," according to an online column in The Nation. Katrina vanden Heuvel quoted Senator Bernie Sanders saying, "We have the biggest gap between the rich and everybody else since the Great Depression."

Worker Confidence Sinks American workers' confidence in the job market is as low as it was during the 2001 recession, according to a new survey. When asked whether this is a bad time to find a quality job, 65 percent said it was, matching the level of the 2001 recession, according to the survey by Rutgers University released Thursday. With unemployment at 5.7 percent, the highest level since 2004, and with weekly unemployment claims hitting a six-year high earlier this month, workers are worried about everything from their weekly hours to their total pay, The Associated Press reported.

Johnson, Thune, Herseth Sandlin to Visit State Fair

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Delegation will participate in Agriculture Forum; Greet Visitors at Delegation-wide Booth

Lugar Calls for European Leaders to Act on Energy Security

Richard Lugar's Senate Member Office (R-IN) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Tom Feeney Named "Taxpayer Hero"

Tom Feeney's House Member Office (R-FL-24) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Climate Change

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

A giant crack that is now 7 miles long and about half a mile wide is spreading in part of a massive glacier in northern Greenland, worrying scientists that a major portion of the largest floating glacier in the Northern Hemisphere could fall apart within a year. The crack is in a huge chunk of ice almost the size of Chittenden County that broke off the Petermann glacier in July. "As we see this phenomenon occurring further and further north -- and Petermann is as far north as you can get -- it certainly adds to the concern," Waleed Abdalati, director of the Center for the Study of Earth from Space at the University of Colorado, told The Associated Press. Scientists are studying whether the glacier fracture is part of normal stress or an effect of global warming. In the south of Greenland, the fastest retreating glacier in the world, set new records for how far it has moved inland, according to satellite images.

News Aug. 28

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Johnson Announces Funding for St Josephs School in Chamberlain

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Johnson Announces Funding for Children's Home Society in Sioux Falls

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senators Schumer and Clinton Announce More Than $4.8 Million in Transportation Funding for New York City

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Funding Will Support the Rehabilitation of 86th Street Station

Senator Clinton Welcomes More Than $187,000 in Funding for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senators Schumer and Clinton Announce $100,000 in Economic Development Funding for St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senators Schumer and Clinton Announce More Than $4 Million in Transportation Funding for Westchester County

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Funding Will Provide New Hybrid Buses

Hammond, Monroe Fire Departments Receive Grants

Richard Lugar's Senate Member Office (R-IN) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

SUNUNU TOURS CLAREMONT'S WAINSHAL BUILDING

John Sununu's Senate Member Office (R-NH) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senator thanked for helping to secure National Park Service historic tax credits for redevelopment project

Rep. Courtney Announces Two Federal Fire Grants Awarded to Local Departments

Joe Courtney's House Member Office (D-CT-02) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT

TAXPAYER WATCHDOG GROUP RANKS ROSKAM #1 FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN ILLINOIS DELEGATION

Peter Roskam's House Member Office (R-IL-06) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT

8/27/2008 Capito Applauds Roll Out of New Mobile Health Units for Veterans

Shelley Moore Capito's House Member Office (R-WV-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:05:30 CDT

Representatives Allen and Michaud Call on President to Declare a "Major Disaster" in Androscoggin, Cumberland and York Counties

Tom Allen's House Member Office (D-ME-01) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:17:00 CDT

August 26, 2008: Weekly Washington Update

Wittman Rob's House Member Office (D-VA-01) posted a Press Release/Newsletter — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:23:50 CDT

Virginia is the number two importer of trash in the nation, taking some seven million tons into our landfills in 2007 alone. Earlier this summer, I introduced the Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2008, H.R. 6166. This legislation would give states and localities greater control to regulate waste levels by giving them the ability to limit imports to their landfill facilities.

Snowe, Collins Announce Over $1.6 Million in Health Funding for Maine

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:29:00 CDT

Thune joins American Energy Freedom Day Letter, 39 Senators Now Signed

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:30:41 CDT

Thune joins American Energy Freedom Day Letter, 39 Senators Now Signed

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:30:41 CDT

Harley Tour Day Two

Tim Walberg's House Member Office (R-MI-07) posted a Blog Post — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:06:26 CDT

Congressman Tim Walberg continued his “Harley Tour” across Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District on Tuesday. The Congressman is riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle across south-central Michigan this week to highlight how high gas prices are affecting local communities. On Tuesday, he made stops in Delta Township, Grand Ledge, Eaton Rapids and Charlotte.

Congressman Walberg visits with a constituent at Quality Dairy in Charlotte.

Congressman Walberg on a walking tour of Grand Ledge with Mayor Kal Smith and other local residents.

Congressman Walberg at Pettit Hardware Store in Eaton Rapids.

Congressman Walberg speaks at the Demmer Corp. in Delta Township.

8/27/2008 Capito to Host West Virginia Academy Days

Shelley Moore Capito's House Member Office (R-WV-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:03:25 CDT

Cornyn Highlights Integral Role Minority-Owned Businesses Play in Texas Economy

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 CDT

SAN ANTONIO-U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla, and Deputy Director Jovita Carranza of the Small Business Administration (SBA), today met with San Antonio officials and minority-owned small businesses. Sen. Cornyn invited Sen. Martinez and SBA Deputy Director Carranza to join him in meeting with minority business leaders to hear from them directly on the top issues facing their businesses today. Next week, business owners and employees across the country will celebrate Minority Enterprise Development Week and pay tribute to the significant contributions of minority-owned businesses and their employees. "I welcomed the chance to meet firsthand with some of San Antonio's leading minority small business owners today. I was thankful Sen. Martinez could join me. Representing a state home to some of the fastest-growing Hispanic-owned businesses in the country, he is no stranger to the priorities and challenges faced by minority-owned small businesses. "Minority-owned businesses have made significant contributions to the Texas economy and have provided job opportunities to Texans across the state. Minority entrepreneurs demonstrate the hard work and innovation that are central to the American Dream. I've been proud to support low-tax, pro-growth policies that have helped these businesses expand and hire.

Inhofe Meets with Canadian County Officials

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:53:00 CDT

SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION FOR MAINE PROJECTS IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS BILL

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:44:00 CDT

Snowe, Collins Announce American Tissue Mill Site Selected for Targeted Brownfields Assessment Program

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:40:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $550,000 for University of Alabama at Birmingham Transportation Research Center

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:37:00 CDT

Federal official steps down over Pitt hire

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:03:00 CDT

Professor's passion for ice worms sizzles

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:48:00 CDT

Professor of Fine Arts wins prestigious award

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:44:00 CDT

Study Shows Scientists, Labs Struggling with Lack of Funding

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:42:00 CDT

Obama, Biden's Son Linked by Earmarks

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:37:00 CDT

Sens. Cornyn, Martinez Discuss Importance of Striking Right Balance Between Successful Trade and Effective Security

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:15:00 CDT

LAREDO-U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, today issued the following statement after hosting a press conference in Laredo with U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Florida, to discuss trade, immigration and border security: "I'm thankful Sen. Martinez was able to join me today in Laredo to discuss a number of issues relating to international trade and commerce, border security, and lawful immigration. As the U.S. Senator from Florida-a state only second to Texas in exports-he knows firsthand some of the similar challenges that law enforcement officials and leaders here in Laredo face every day. "Laredo is growing at record speed. To ensure this growth continues, we must put policies in place that promote free trade and make the exportation of Texas-made goods as efficient a process as possible. At the same time, it's critical that we strike the right balance between successful trade operations and effective security that keeps Texas and the country safe. One area where we can strike this balance is at our ports of entry. I've introduced legislation that would boost efficiency for trade by improving infrastructure at our ports of entry and adding more lanes to reduce wait times. On the security front, this bill also provides for additional resources to hire more inspectors to ensure security operations are top-notch," Sen. Cornyn said.

Quapaw Exec Gets Bush Appointment

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:44:00 CDT

Crenshaw Gives Veterans an Update on New Jacksonville National Cemetery

Ander Crenshaw's House Member Office (R-FL-04) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:51:00 CDT

Hill Announces Panelists, Agenda Details for 2008 Southern Indiana Economic Forum

Baron Hill's House Member Office (D-IN-09) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Cantwell Reminds Washingtonians to Claim Economic Stimulus Payments

Maria Cantwell's Senate Member Office (D-WA) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

More than 100,000 Washington State Taxpayers Have Yet to Claim Checks

Congressman Chandler, Senator McConnell and Senator Bunning Applaud Decision at Blue Grass Army Depot

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Clinton Welcomes $3 Million in Community Development Funding for New York Community Development Organizations

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $250,000 TO WESTERN MARYLAND HEALTH CORP. FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Clinton Welcomes $100,000 in Community Development Funding for the Syracuse Cooperative Federal Credit Union

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Johnson Meets with Pierre Area Mayors

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Discusses Area Economic Development Projects with Gill, Tidball

COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY VOTE SOUGHT AS CONGRESS RETURNS TO WORK

Mike Crapo's Senate Member Office (R-ID) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Boise – Citing the economic stress on Idahoans and all Americans, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is calling for a vote on comprehensive energy reform as soon as Congress returns to work September 8th. Crapo joined with a coalition of local energy interests urging Idahoans to tell Congress to immediately consider wide-ranging legislation that will feature more domestic production, conservation and alternative energy using what Crapo calls a “use less, produce more” model.

“I am calling on Idahoans to make it loud and clear, not just to our delegation, but to their friends and neighbors in other states: tell the Congress we need to vote now on a comprehensive energy bill,” Crapo said alongside representatives from Idaho gas stations, energy researchers and a local electric car distributor.

“We’ve been dependent on petroleum as our primary source of energy for far too long, and we are too dependent on foreign sources of that oil,” Crapo said. “Any bill should not focus on just one energy source. We need to act now, and we need to do so in a way that explores all those energy options.”

“We do need a comprehensive policy,” agreed Dr. John Gardner, Associate Vice President at Boise State University, who coordinates wind and geothermal research. Gardner says Idaho can play an even larger role in the research and development of alternative energy given more federal resources to do so. “Idaho is in a good spot to do that,” Gardner said. “We have the wind resources, solar resources. We’re sitting on top of a great geothermal resource here in Boise that heats most of the downtown. We have great universities that are ready to take on that challenge.”

Electric cars are beginning to get more attention in Idaho, according to Sand Hollow resident Clint Marchbanks, who converts the Zap Truck made in China to run on fuel in addition to batteries. While demonstrating the operations of the electric truck, Marchbanks said federal legislation could spur plans underway for public plug-in charging stations from Caldwell to Boise. “I can charge this vehicle up for eight hours for 25 cents,” Marchbanks said. “It has a running distance of about 40 miles. This is the cheapest form of transportation there is,” he said, adding electric cars are popular in other Northwest states and foreign countries and will catch on in Idaho “if we can promote it with the Senator’s help.”

John Jackson, who owns and operates convenience stores and gasoline stations throughout Idaho, agreed that Congress has been ineffective in passing legislation that spurs additional American energy production while the nation transitions to alternative energy. “It makes me sick to see the hundreds of millions of dollars that are going overseas, paying for the excessive price of fuels,” Jackson said. “It’s down to supply and demand. We need to reduce demand with alternative fuels and change our habits. Eighty-five percent of our shorelines are off-limits right now—it’s not realistic.”

HARKIN: $686,000 COMING TO SIOUX CITY TO DEMOLISH KD STATION

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $80,000 FOR MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION IN AMES

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES $150,000 FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC. IN DAVENPORT

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES $150,000 FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF FORT DODGE

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES $150,000 FOR COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $59,000 IN FIREFIGHTING FUNDS FOR HEDRICK'S FIRE DEPARTMENT

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Today's News

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Scientists Report Further Shrinking of Arctic Ice Arctic sea ice has shrunk to the second-lowest level since record-keeping began three decades ago, a group of international researchers determined yesterday, a revelation underscoring how rapidly climate change is transforming ecosystems in northern latitudes. The Washington Post said the extent of Arctic sea ice is now 2 million square miles below the long-term average for Aug. 26, according to the International Arctic Research Center and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, a figure that is within 400,000 square miles of the all-time record low set in September 2007.

Fewer Lack Health Insurance The number of people lacking health insurance dropped by more than 1 million in 2007, the first annual decline since the Bush administration took office, and the overall poverty rate held steady, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday. The number of Americans without health insurance fell to 45.7 million, down from 47 million in 2006, largely because more people were covered through government programs, The Associated Press reported.

US Census: Vt. Household Income Declines New U.S. Census Bureau figures indicate Vermont's median household income has been dropping through the middle of this decade. Census figures show that median household income in Vermont dropped from $52,902 in 2004-2005 to $50,423 in 2006 and 2007. That 4.7 percent decline was the second-steepest drop in the country, topped only by North Carolina, The Associated Press reported.

English Announces Committee Approval of Federal Funds for LECOM

Phil English's House Member Office (R-PA-03) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Erie, Pa. - Today, U.S. Rep. Phil English (R-Pa.) announced that the House Committee on Appropriations has approved $500,000 in federal funds for a new Geriatric Treatment Assessment Center at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). Funding for this project is part of the fiscal year 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill. The bill awaits action on the House floor and must be approved by the Senate and the president before funding is final.

Vermont Household Income

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

New Census Bureau data released this week on poverty, income and health insurance painted a bleak picture of the American economy in 2007, a year before the housing market collapsed and energy prices soared. In Vermont, the median household income dropped to $50,423, a 4.7 percent decline that was the second-steepest in the country, according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, the rich are getting richer. Jared Bernstein of the Economic Policy Institute agreed with Senator Bernie Sanders that the income gap hasn't been so wide since the Great Depression, The Nation reported online on Wednesday. Bernstein said the concentration of wealth in the richest 1 percent of Americans is greater than at any time since 1928, and while the economy expanded in the 2000s, that growth clearly failed to reach most households. "Never before has poverty been higher and median income for working-age households lower at the end of a multi-year economic expansion than at the beginning," added Robert Greenstein, executive director of the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.

News Aug. 27

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Schumer and Clinton Announce $76,000 in Funding for Plattsburgh International Airport

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Schumer And Clinton Announce $38,760 in Funding for Adirondack Regional Airport

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on FAA Auctions at New York Airports

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

GREGG AND SUNUNU SUPPORT GOVERNOR'S REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN BELKNAP, GRAFTON AND COOS COUNTIES

John Sununu's Senate Member Office (R-NH) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Request also includes individual assistance for NH counties affected by July 24th tornado

Johnson Hosts Wind Energy Discussion in Lower Brule

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Taxpayer Hero Award

Lee Terry's House Member Office (R-NE-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

King Kamehameha statue in U.S. Capitol moving to new location

Neil Abercrombie's House Member Office (D-HI-01) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Full house of Green Bay area residents hear Rep. Kagen talk about senior issues

Steve Kagan's House Member Office (D-WI-08) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Green Bay, WI -- A standing-room-only crowd of more than 70 Green Bay area residents heard Congressman Steve Kagen answer questions and address citizen’s concerns during a Senior Issues Town Hall meeting Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County in Green Bay.

Arkansas Congressional Delegation Announces Funding for State’s Recovery from Severe Weather

Vic Snyder's House Member Office (D-AR-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01), Vic Snyder (AR-02), John Boozman (AR-03), and Mike Ross (AR-04) today announced that the Economic Development Administration’s Austin Region will receive $13.8 million to be used for disaster recovery projects in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The funds are allocated through the fiscal year 2008 supplemental appropriations bill.

HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $7 MILLION TO SUPPORT RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS ON IOWA FARMS

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Farm Bill Funding Helps Newton and Searcy County Water Supply

John Boozman's House Member Office (R-AR-03) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Arkansas Congressional Delegation Announces Funding for State's Recovery from Severe Weather

John Boozman's House Member Office (R-AR-03) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT

johnculberson: I am on my BB so cannot see your replies - I will be back at a desktop tomorrow night and will catch up on your DMs and replies -

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:54:16 CDT

johnculberson: I am on my BB so cannot see your replies - I will be back at a desktop tomorrow night and will catch up on your DMs and replies -

johnculberson: If Sen Obama is not elected she is clearly the next Democrat nominee

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:08:58 CDT

johnculberson: If Sen Obama is not elected she is clearly the next Democrat nominee

johnculberson: Sen Clinton is very gracious in defeat and is giving one of her best speeches

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Tweet — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:06:55 CDT

johnculberson: Sen Clinton is very gracious in defeat and is giving one of her best speeches

August 26, 2008: Rep. John Lewis Commemorates Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote

John Lewis's House Member Office (D-GA-05) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:51:28 CDT

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) released the following statement today on the 88th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote:

August 26, 2008: Rep. John Lewis Commemorates Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote

John Lewis's House Member Office (D-GA-05) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:51:28 CDT

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) released the following statement today on the 88th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote:

Rep. Tom Allen Announces Community Development Financial Institutions Program Award to Genesis Fund in Damariscotta

Tom Allen's House Member Office (D-ME-01) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:41:00 CDT

Comprehensive, Bipartisan Energy Legislation Gains Traction

Ken Salazar's Senate Member Office (D-CO) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:31:00 CDT

"Gang of 10" Expands to "Gang of 16"

Rep. Tom Allen Announces Drug Free Community Grant to Maine Coalition

Tom Allen's House Member Office (D-ME-01) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:29:00 CDT

Harley Tour Day One

Tim Walberg's House Member Office (R-MI-07) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:45:48 CDT

Congressman Tim Walberg yesterday kicked off a “Harley Tour” across Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District. The Congressman is riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle across south-central Michigan this week to highlight how high gas prices are affecting local communities. He will also make stops to meet with local residents and community leaders. With gas prices so high, the Congressman wanted to travel across the district in a fuel efficient manner

At one of his stops yesterday, Congressman Walberg pumped gas for constituents in Dexter (pictured above). During the week-long tour, the Congressman will make 27 scheduled stops, tour 11 communities, meet with dozens of local officials and community leaders, tour 8 businesses, meet with 5 local clubs/organizations/governments and pump gas at 3 different gas stations. Throughout the tour, the Congressman will highlight his efforts to pass a comprehensive, “all of the above” energy plan that includes more oil drilling, more alternatives and more conservation.

Congressman Walberg also stopped yesterday in Manchester (pictured above) and visited with business leaders and local residents. Throughout the day on Monday, Walberg made stops in Manchester, Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Tecumseh, Adrian and Blissfield.

Today the Congressman will be in Delta Township, Grand Ledge, Eaton Rapids and Charlotte.

Snowe, Collins Announce Department of Justice Grants to Maine

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:53:00 CDT

Russia's Aggression Is a Challenge to World Order

Lindsey Graham's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:52:00 CDT

Snowe, Collins Offer Support to Otis Mill Workers

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:44:00 CDT

Funding for the Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition

John Culberson's House Member Office (R-TX-07) posted a Blog Post — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT

On Monday, at the request of Congressman Culberson, the Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition received over $4.7 million from the Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program, administered by the Department of Justice.

The competitive program, included in the FY 08 Congressional budget, supports local law enforcement agencies by providing them with resources to improve the capacity of their local justice systems.

Securing our border remains a top priority to Congressman Culberson, and as an appropriator, he works passionately to ensure that Congress provides law enforcement agencies with the resources they need to establish law and order and improve public safety. This funding will be distributed to several county sheriffs’ offices to boost law enforcement services, enhance coordination between local, state and federal agencies and increase patrolling along the Texas/Mexico border. The Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition works closely with the Customs and Border Protection Agency to coordinate security measures on the border.

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Additional Senators Announce Support for New Energy Reform Act of 2008

Saxby Chambliss's Senate Member Office (R-GA) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:48:00 CDT

TROUBLING NEW DATA ON U.S. HOUSEHOLD INCOMES, HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, AND POVERTY INDICATE ...

Carolyn Maloney's House Member Office (D-NY-04) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:23:41 CDT

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairman and Vice-Chair of the Joint Economic...

Dallas VA Medical Center praised for swift upgrades after suicides

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a News Article — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:26:00 CDT

The U.S. secretary of Veterans Affairs and Sen. John Cornyn on Monday praised administrators at the Dallas VA Medical Center for what they called an quot;aggressive response quot; to four suicides by mentally ill patients earlier this year. Hosp...

Sen. Cornyn Delivers Legislative Update At "Leaders In Government" Luncheon In Fort Worth

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:09:00 CDT

FORT WORTH-U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, delivered the keynote address to the "Leaders in Government" luncheon series in Fort Worth today. He provided a legislative update to more than 350 members of the Fort Worth Petroleum Club, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, business owners and leaders in the area. He discussed various economic growth issues that will keep the Metroplex economy growing, including extending critical tax relief to create jobs, and the Trinity Uptown Project. Sen. Cornyn also provided an update on his ongoing efforts to increase domestic energy production and lower gas prices. "I appreciated the opportunity to speak with members of the Fort Worth Petroleum Club and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce today and discuss my priorities in the Senate, including keeping taxes low for Fort Worth families and small businesses, and increasing energy production here at home. Texas is an energy leader, and the Barnett Shale in Texas is one example of how we can develop domestic energy in an environmentally-friendly way. We should continue exploring and developing other areas like the Outer Continental Shelf, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and Western shale oil sites. I will continue to push for these initiatives in Congress to lower prices at the pump and bring relief to family budgets as quickly as possible. "I also voiced my continued support in the Senate for the Trinity Uptown Project, which will help protect businesses by the river from flooding and increase job opportunities in the area," Sen. Cornyn said.

Sen. Cornyn Meets With Abilene Officials; Discusses Priorities For Area

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:07:00 CDT

Inhofe Visits Southeastern Oklahoma State University

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:32:00 CDT

Cornyn calls for more oil, gas drilling in Fort Worth stop

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a News Article — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:03:00 CDT

FORT WORTH-U.S. Sen. John Cornyn called for more oil and gas drilling, lower taxes and a new system to finance the federal highway system during a stop here Tuesday. ldquo;We know the failure of the United States to develop our own God-given nat...

Inhofe Tours Tiger Truck Facility

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:38:00 CDT

Shelby Announces Nearly $1.2 Million for University of Alabama at Birmingham

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:37:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $11,076 for City of Decatur

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:36:00 CDT

Managers brace for '09 budget delays

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:36:00 CDT

Medicare Ignored Its Claims Policy, Audit Says

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:32:00 CDT

B Reactor named National Historic Landmark

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:28:00 CDT

FEMA refuses to help local PBS affiliate rebuild

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:26:00 CDT

Monkeys Enjoy Giving To Others, Study Finds

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:24:00 CDT

Thune Tours Wessington Springs Wind Farm

John Thune's Senate Member Office (R-SD) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:04:03 CDT

SENATORS SNOWE AND COLLINS ANNOUNCE OVER $2.2 MILLION IN HOUSING FUNDING FOR TWIN CITIES

Susan Collins's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:00:00 CDT

'Stupid' Neanderthals break stereotype

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:00:00 CDT

UI professor to study antelope mating

Tom Coburn's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:45:00 CDT

A Legendary Texan at the Helm

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:38:00 CDT

Inhofe Tours Navistar International IC Bus Plant in Tulsa

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:51:00 CDT

Snowe, Collins Respond to Impending Katahdin Mill Closure

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:47:00 CDT

Snowe, Collins Announce Department of Education Funding for Maine

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:39:00 CDT

A Carbon Education

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:35:00 CDT

Cannon Manufacturer, Test Site Are 'A Big Deal' in Elgin

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:12:00 CDT