News from Politicians - SENATE

Senator Mike Crapo's Weekly Wrap-up Podcast, 05 Sep 2008

Mike Crapo's Senate Member Office (R-ID) posted a Audio Clip — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:00:00 CDT

Listen to Senator Crapo comment on issues that were topics of interest for the week ending on September 5, 2008.

Inhofe Statement on New EPA Clean Water Act Rule

The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee (R) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:57:00 CDT

Cornyn Voices Support for Trinity River Vision Project the Many Benefits it will Provide to Fort Worth Families, Businesses

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:50:00 CDT

FORT WORTH-U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, today joined U.S. Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12) and delivered remarks at the Trinity River Vision Public Signing Ceremony. U.S. Army Assistant Secretary John Paul Woodley, Jr. signed the Project Partner Agreement, which allows the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to begin spending construction dollars on the Trinity River Vision project as it moves forward. "The Trinity River Vision project is just the kind of initiative that I'm proud to support. It's the product of collaborative efforts on the local, state and federal level, and it's a plan that will result in numerous benefits for Forth Worth families and businesses alike. With the primary goal of flood protection and safety, the Trinity River Vision project goes even further than these important safety measures. It will also create a new and thriving uptown for local residents and tourists to enjoy-one that will generate local economic growth and job creation. Just as important, the Trinity River Vision project will enhance the natural beauty of Fort Worth by adding new biking and hiking trails, along with new parks and lakes," Sen. Cornyn said. "I'm pleased to be here in Fort Worth for today's signing ceremony that will really set things in motion. Once completed, this will be one of the largest multi-governmental cooperative projects in the country. I commend Congresswoman Granger, Mayor Moncrieff, Mary Ann Klueser, and all the men and women who have poured so much effort into putting this project together. The end result will be a wonderful example of what we can accomplish with Texas-sized ideas and the spirit of innovation that is central to our state."

Senators warn of F-22 assembly disruptions, layoffs in Fort Worth

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a News Article — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:47:00 CDT

WASHINGTON mdash; Lockheed Martin rsquo;s F-22 production line will face serious disruptions, resulting in layoffs in Fort Worth, unless Congress quickly authorizes $523 million toward the purchase of additional F-22s, two Republican senators warned...

MARTINEZ WARNS OF FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COPYCAT GROUPS

Mel Martinez's Senate Member Office (R-FL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:45:00 CDT

Inhofe Urges Immediate Action to Prevent Highway Trust Fund Insolvency

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:55:00 CDT

Inhofe Urges Immediate Action to Prevent Highway Trust Fund Insolvency

The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee (R) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:45:00 CDT

Boxer Statement on Bush Administration Admission That Highway Trust Fund Is In Crisis

The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee (D) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:51:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $892,107 for Auburn University

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:09:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $486,520 for the University of Alabama

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:08:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $459,500 for City of Dadeville

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:59:00 CDT

Inhofe To Welcome Elgin Mayor Before EPW Committee Next Week

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:44:00 CDT

Snowe, Collins Announce Over $3 Million in Health Funding for Maine

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:41:00 CDT

Snowe Calls for Immediate Release of $120 Million in Emergency LIHEAP Funding

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:07:00 CDT

MARTINEZ HOSTS HOMEOWNERSHIP COMMUNITY OFFICE HOURS IN WEST PALM BEACH

Mel Martinez's Senate Member Office (R-FL) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:02:00 CDT

Johnson Tours, Dedicates Medical School Building

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Johnson Announces $735,775 for Organizations on the Pine Ridge Reservation

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

The Week in Review

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

As an all-too-real threat approached New Orleans and a convention was covered by the media as if it were a soap opera or football game in St. Paul, Sen. Bernie Sanders toured Vermont to raise awareness of the role juvenile delinquency prevention programs play in our communities; he shone a light on real life slavery taking place on farms in Florida; and he continued the push for desperately-needed home energy assistance. Congress returns from August recess next week. All this while the economy continues to go in the wrong direction.

News Sept. 5

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senators Schumer and Clinton Announce More Than $425,000 in Transportation Funding for Utica

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senator Clinton Stresses Importance Of Upcoming Public Meetings With Nassau Flood Map Appeal Period Beginning This Friday

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Following Efforts By Clinton, FEMA Will Hold Two Additional Public Information Meetings In Valley Stream and Long Beach Next Week

Starting September 5th, Nassau Communities Have 90 Days To Challenge New FEMA Flood Zone Designations

Senator Clinton On Approval Of Proposed Iberdrola Acquisition Of Energy East

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $23 MILLION IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING FOR RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN REQUESTS PROOF OF LOSS WAIVER FOR IOWANS WITH FLOOD INSURANCE

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN: MORE THAN $12,000 COMING TO MARSHALLTOWN TO FIGHT DRUGS

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Schumer, Clinton Welcome Efforts By HUD To Ensure Bidding Process For Eljay Apartments Addresses City's Concerns

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senator Clinton Calls for Safe and Prompt Return of Detained New York Filmaker and Journalist Andrew Berends

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Clinton: State Department Should Press Nigerian Authorities to End Detention and Secure Immediate Return of Andrew Berends

Senator Clinton Announces Over $400,000 to Help Homeless and At-Risk Youth

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senators Schumer and Clinton Announce More Than $1.7 Million in Transportation Funding for Syracuse

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Schumer and Clinton Assail Administration Plan to Slash Support for Health Clinics

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Proposed Rule Could Endanger More Than 400,000 New Yorkers Who Rely on Clinics for Essential Services

Reid: Bush-McCain Economy Costs Americans Jobs For Eighth Straight Month

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Reid: Bush-McCain Economy Costs Americans Jobs For Eighth Straight Month

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the August Unemployment Report

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senator Clinton Calls for Safe and Prompt Return of Detained New York Filmmaker and Journalist Andrew Berends

Hillary Clinton's Senate Member Office (D-NY) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Clinton: State Department Should Press Nigerian Authorities to End Detention and Secure Immediate Return of Andrew Berends

Johnson Seeks Fall Intern Applicants for South Dakota Offices

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Harkin Requests Proof of Loss Waiver for Iowans With Flood Insurance

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Back in Session - Back to School

Larry Craig's Senate Member Office (R-ID) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:01:36 CDT

Editorial from Larry Craig, US Senator for Idaho, about the need for an extension of the Craig-Wyden Secure Rural Schools and Communities Self-Determination Act.

Snowe, Collins Announce Energy Grants for Maine

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:40:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $715,479 for Alabama District Attorneys Association

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:14:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $178,870 for Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:13:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $447,174 for Montgomery YMCA

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:12:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $890,000 for University of South Alabama

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:59:00 CDT

Shelby Announces Nearly $1 Million for University of Alabama in Huntsville

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:58:00 CDT

Shelby Announces Over $1 Million for University of Alabama at Birmingham

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:58:00 CDT

Senator Feinstein Praises New EPA Rule Requiring Reduced Emissions from Lawn Mowers, Other Small Engines

Dianne Feinstein's Senate Member Office (D-CA) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:56:00 CDT

Snowe, Collins Announce $404,349 Grant to Renovate Alzheimer's Unit at State Veterans Home

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:41:00 CDT

A Big Weekend in Anderson For Balloon Enthusiasts

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:34:07 CDT

A Big Weekend in Anderson For Balloon Enthusiasts

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (3) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:34:07 CDT

Bethlehem Community Center... A Beacon of Light

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:27:00 CDT

Bethlehem Community Center... A Beacon of Light

Jim DeMint's Senate Member Office (R-SC) posted a Blog Post Region (6) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:27:00 CDT

Statement of Senator Boxer: Transportation Field Briefing in Los Angeles, CA

The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee (D) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:06:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $90,000 FOR FOUR OAKS FAMILY CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN CEDAR RAPIDS

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $12,000 FOR RESEARCH AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN: MORE THAN $10,000 COMING TO WEBSTER COUNTY TO FIGHT DRUGS

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN: NEARLY $80,000 COMING TO SCOTT COUNTY TO FIGHT DRUGS

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN: NEARLY $14,000 COMING TO IOWA CITY TO FIGHT DRUGS

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

HARKIN: MORE THAN $26,000 COMING TO LINN COUNTY TO FIGHT DRUGS

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Lautenberg, Menendez Announce $1.5 Million For Development Of Newark's High-Tech Sector

Frank Lautenberg's Senate Member Office (D-NJ) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Grant Will Help with the Construction of the Digital Century Center Building

DORGAN CALLS FOR INCREASED NORTH DAKOTA OIL REFINING, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Byron Dorgan's Senate Member Office (D-ND) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) chaired a Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee field hearing here today to examine how North Dakota can ensure the proper infrastructure is in place to take full advantage of the oil and gas resources discovered in the Bakken Shale formation

DORGAN DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT UNITED TRIBES TRIBAL SUMMIT LUNCHEON

Byron Dorgan's Senate Member Office (D-ND) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan called for improved Indian health care and increased law enforcement on reservations in his keynote address delivered today at the United Tribes Tribal Summit Luncheon in Bismarck

Today's News

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Youth Programs Sen. Bernie Sanders has secured money for the tutoring program at Bennington's Mount Anthony Union High School. Sanders, an independent, will be at the high school library today to make a formal announcement with Principal Sue Maguire and tutors and students from the program. "I am proud to support a program that gives at-risk kids the extra help they need to be successful students," Sanders said according to the Bennington Banner. Sanders will also announce federal funding to support juvenile delinquency prevention programs in Vermont during a news conference on in Montpelier, according to The Burlington Free Press online and The Associated Press Daybook.

Heating-Oil Editorial "The high price of heating oil threatens to create a financial crisis for many households in the Upper Valley and across New England. And a heating-oil crisis, though less dramatic than a hurricane or a flood or a wildfire, carries with it the same potential for disastrous consequences," editorialized the Valley News. "To their great credit, a coalition of 20 nonprofit agencies in the Upper Valley has recognized the severity of the situation and is taking steps to contain it... In New England, warmth is every bit as essential as food and shelter, and individual generosity is one way to take the chill out of winter.

Vt. Guard on Hurricane Duty Thirty-one members of the Vermont Air National Guard left the state Wednesday morning to help people on the Gulf Coast recover from Hurricane Gustav. At the same time, 120 members of the Army Guard have been called up to prepare for two other hurricanes that are approaching the U.S. Captain Kate Irish says the members of the Air Guard landed yesterday afternoon in Alexandria, Louisiana, according to Vermont Public Radio.

Johnson Announces $150,000 for Rapid City to Hire Policemen

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

SUNUNU MEETS WITH NURSE MIDWIVES, MOTHERS IN CONWAY TO DISCUSS AVAILABLITY OF OB-GYN CARE IN NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE

John Sununu's Senate Member Office (R-NH) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

CARDIN DETAILS PLAN TO SECURE FUNDING FOR HARRIET TUBMAN PARK VISITORS CENTER

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senator Has Introduced Bill to Create National Park to Honor Harriet Tubman

FARM BILL MEETINGS SET THIS MONTH

Mike Crapo's Senate Member Office (R-ID) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Washington, DC – Idahoans with questions about the 2008 Farm Bill enacted this spring by Congress can get answers at nine informational meetings planned around Idaho and sponsored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. Crapo’s staff will be joined by representatives from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies, including the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development.

“These Farm Bill meetings are meant to provide information about the many programs in the 2008 Farm Bill, the status of the programs that USDA is working to implement and available sign-up deadlines and details,” said Crapo, a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. “Beyond traditional farm support, the comprehensive Farm Bill includes a wide range of conservation, rural development, beginning farmers and ranchers, specialty crop competitiveness, organic production and renewable energy incentives. There are also programs to assist with market access, address the impacts of disaster and much more. There have been many changes and additions to past Farm Bill programs, and I want to make sure that Idahoans have the information they need to truly make this important legislation helpful and accessible on the ground.”

Crapo held a statewide townhall-style meeting with Idahoans in August. Information and a recording of the meeting are available at Crapo’s website at http://crapo.senate.gov.

The 2008 Farm Bill resource and information meetings are planned at the following locations:

Wednesday, September 17th:
Rexburg 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. City Council Chambers, 12 North Center Street
Blackfoot 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Bingham County Courthouse, 501 North Maple Street
Burley 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. City Offices, 1401 Overland Street

Thursday, September 18th:
Jerome 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. City Council Chambers, 100 East Avenue A
Caldwell 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn Street

Tuesday, September 23rd:
Sandpoint 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Intermountain Community Bank, 414 Church Street
Plummer 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Community Center, 520 C Street
Genesee 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. PNW Growers Offices, 117 West Chestnut Street

Wednesday, September 24th
Nezperce 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Nezperce Hotel and Café, 312 Oak Street

SUNUNU VIEWS RESTORATION PROGRESS ON WHITTIER COVERED BRIDGE IN WEST OSSIPEE

John Sununu's Senate Member Office (R-NH) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Russia's Aggression is a Challenge to World Order

Joe Lieberman's Senate Member Office (I-CT) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

WSJ Op-Ed

Lautenberg, Levin Call On Secretary Of State To Urge Libya To Compensate U.S. Victims

Frank Lautenberg's Senate Member Office (D-NJ) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

On Eve of Historic Trip, Sens. Call on Sec. Rice to Pressure Libya to Finalize Payments Due to American Victims and Their Families

Klobuchar Announces Federal Law Enforcement Funding For Minneapolis' Gunfire Detection System

Amy Klobuchar's Senate Member Office (D-MN) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Grant will help reduce response time to gunfire-related crimes

Johnson Announces $67,746 to Reduce Local Gun Crime

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

BLM Identifies Lands for Oil Shale; Bennett Urges Congress to Act

Robert Bennett's Senate Member Office (R-UT) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Sanders Aids Youth Programs 'From Bennington to Highgate'

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Youth Programs

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Sen. Bernie Sanders toured Vermont to announce federal funding secured to support juvenile delinquency prevention programs throughout the state. "These different programs will impact young people from Bennington to Highgate," Sanders said. These monies will bolster after-school, tutoring and recreation programs in Barre City, Brattleboro and Bennington, as well as on-going statewide efforts by the Vermont Coalition of Teen Centers. "Most parents know that these are tough times in which to raise kids. We worry about drugs, we worry about kids dropping out of school or doing poorly, we worry about kids getting involved in criminal activities."

News Sept. 4

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Texas Times - Team Texas at the Olympics

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Newsletter — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:19:00 CDT

Texas Times - A Legendary Texan at the Helm

John Cornyn's Senate Member Office (R-TX) posted a Newsletter — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:10:00 CDT

Tar Creek Residents to Receive $9.5 million

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:30:00 CDT

Helping Ohio Companies Create Jobs

George Voinovich's Senate Member Office (R-OH) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:07:00 CDT

Statement of Senator Boxer: Transportation Field Briefing in Sacramento, CA

The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee (D) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:11:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $40,000 for the University of Alabama at Birmingham

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:05:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $497,241 for Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:04:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $419,952 for Auburn University

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:03:00 CDT

SNOWE, COLLINS, AND MICHAUD SHOW SUPPORT FOR PINKHAM SAWMILL WORKERS WITH REQUEST FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:13:00 CDT

Fiscal 2009 Appropriations Requests

Mike Enzi's Senate Member Office (R-WY) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:11:00 CDT

Grant to aid plastics recycling firm

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:11:00 CDT

The Woodward News: City receives $1 million Grant for Conference Center

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:52:00 CDT

Members of Congress request the U.S. Government to provide direct assistance to the victims of Hurricane Gustav in Cuba

Mel Martinez's Senate Member Office (R-FL) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:21:00 CDT

Today's News

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Vt. Guard to the Gulf Coast A contingent of about 30 member of the Vermont Air National Guard is expected to leave this morning for hurricane relief duty in Louisiana. Capt. Kate Irish says transportation and logistics were being made in anticipation of Hanna, Ike and other storms that could hit the region, according to The Associated Press.

Lautenberg Calls For Immediate Investigation Into Spinal Cord Injuries At Cape May Beaches

Frank Lautenberg's Senate Member Office (D-NJ) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Lugar Endorses Georgia Aid Package

Richard Lugar's Senate Member Office (R-IN) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Crapo-Teen Crime Prevention Grants

Republican's Senate Conference Office (R) posted a Audio Clip — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

CARDIN, O'MALLEY, AND ULMAN JOIN FORCES TO URGE ACTION ON NATION'S ENERGY CRISIS

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

CARDIN TELLS MORGAN STATE STUDENTS THAT THE NEXT PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS MUST DEAL WITH CRITICAL ISSUES

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

It's Time for All Americans to Get Involved

Admitted Slavery in America Today?

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

"I think most Americans would find it hard to believe that people in our country are pleading guilty to slavery charges in the year 2008, but that is what is going on in the tomato fields of Florida," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. Tuesday, five residents of Immokalee, Florida pled guilty to what Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Doug Molloy called "slavery, plain and simple." Sanders visited Immokalee earlier this year and chaired a hearing of the Senate labor committee to discuss the situation there. He said, "While slavery is, of course, the most extreme situation in the tomato fields, the truth is that the average worker there is being ruthlessly exploited. Tomato pickers perform backbreaking work, make very low wages, have no benefits and virtually no labor protections."

Statement: Slavery Verdict in Immokalee, Florida

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

News Sept. 3

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

SUNUNU VISITS EASTERN PROPANE IN ROCHESTER

John Sununu's Senate Member Office (R-NH) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Calls for balanced approach to national energy policy

SUNUNU ATTENDS RIBBON CUTTING AT THOMPSON/CENTER HEALTH CLINIC IN ROCHESTER

John Sununu's Senate Member Office (R-NH) posted a Press Release — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Sen. Salazar Requests Hearing on Consensus U.S. District Court Nominees

Ken Salazar's Senate Member Office (D-CO) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:10:00 CDT

Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to consider the U.S. District Court nominations of Christine Arguello and Gregory Goldberg in a nominations hearing that has been scheduled for next week.

Sen. Salazar Applauds Citizen, Federal Response to Hurricane Gustav

Ken Salazar's Senate Member Office (D-CO) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:13:00 CDT

Recognizes Contributions of Coloradans to Recovery Effort

INHOFE ANNOUNCES $900,000 EDA GRANT FOR ADAIR COUNTY

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:07:00 CDT

MARTINEZ: ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENT COMMUNITY OFFICE HOURS

Mel Martinez's Senate Member Office (R-FL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:06:00 CDT

IRS available to help file for stimulus checks

Mel Martinez's Senate Member Office (R-FL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:18:00 CDT

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released $8,840,913 to the Univer

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:18:00 CDT

Shelby Announces Over $1.4 Million for Alabama's Coastal Counties

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:18:00 CDT

Shelby Announces Over $8 Million for the University of Alabama

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:17:00 CDT

Boxer to Hold Transportation Briefing in Los Angeles

The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee (D) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:16:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $75,000 for Alabama A&M University

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:16:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $115,000 for Tuskegee University

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:15:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $750,000 for Birmingham Police Department

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:15:00 CDT

Boxer to Hold Transportation Briefing in Sacramento

The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee (D) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:14:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $225,000 for Opelika Police Department

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:14:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $227,027 for Highland Home Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:13:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $38,000 for Adamsville Fire and Rescue Service

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:13:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $549,312 for Mobile Fire and Rescue Department

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:12:00 CDT

Shelby Announces $63,889 for Sylvan Springs Fire Department

Richard Shelby's Senate Member Office (R-AL) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:11:00 CDT

Enzi set to meet with Fremont County residents, tour local businesses

Mike Enzi's Senate Member Office (R-WY) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:50:00 CDT

Snowe, Collins Express Disappointment by Decision to List Maine's Atlantic Salmon as Endangered

Olympia Snowe's Senate Member Office (R-ME) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:20:00 CDT

INHOFE-BOREN ANNOUNCE $9.55 Million EPA GRANT FOR TAR CREEK

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:25:00 CDT

U.S. Senator Inhofe Speaks to Local Leaders

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:11:00 CDT

Lugar to Europeans: Biotech Breakthroughs Critical to Feeding World

Richard Lugar's Senate Member Office (R-IN) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senators Lieberman and Collins Praise Federal Government's Response to Hurricane Gustav

Joe Lieberman's Senate Member Office (I-CT) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Senators Led Hurricane Katrina Investigation and Authored FEMA Reforms that Resulted in Better Preparedness and Response

Today's News

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Spared a Direct Hit, New Orleans Exhales This nearly deserted city appeared to have escaped threats of full-scale devastation on Monday when Hurricane Gustav came ashore 70 miles to the southwest, bearing winds and rain far less formidable than earlier forecast. The storm smashed through the bayou country of rural Louisiana, raising fears of widespread coastal erosion and damage to fishing villages that state officials were unable to confirm Monday evening. But before making landfall, it was downgraded from a Category 3 hurricane to Category 2 when its winds slowed to 110 miles per hour, from 115 m.p.h., and state officials said they believed that their worst fears had not been realized. Hurricane Gustav weakened to a tropical depression early Tuesday as it moved over central Louisiana, though officials said that it remained a flood threat. Early Tuesday, it was 135 miles northwest of Lafayette, La., and moving toward the northwest. It was forecast to move into northeast Texas late Tuesday, reported The New York Times.

Home Heating Home heating bills are expected to rise dramatically this winter and there is growing concern that the government's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program aimed at helping poor families cope with energy costs may not be able to meet the needs of cash-strapped households. Expanding LIHEAP's budget remains a "top priority" for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who sponsored the bill in July, and whose office expects that the issue will be revisited when Congress returns from recess next month, wrote CNNMoney.com.

HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $77 MILLION IN FEMA FUNDING FOR CEDAR RAPIDS AND LINN COUNTY FLOOD RECOVERY

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Federal Assistance Available in Marion

Richard Lugar's Senate Member Office (R-IN) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

IDAHO BUSINESSES TO USE NEW ENERGY SYSTEMS

Mike Crapo's Senate Member Office (R-ID) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Boise - Four Idaho businesses have been rewarded for renewable energy planning and will split federal grant dollars totaling nearly $300,000, according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. The funding comes through USDA Rural Development’s Section 9006 Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program.

“Idaho businesses have always been innovative, and these energy upgrades will save money and power and expand the use of renewable energy in Idaho,” noted Crapo, a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation, Forestry and Credit. “The grant monies will be used to encourage conservation in some businesses, while others are moving toward renewable and alternative sources like solar to provide the energy needed to operate.”

The Section 9006 Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program will spend close to $300,000 in Idaho to help Idahoans accomplish the following upgrades in Coeur d’Alene, Moscow, Mountain Home and Twin Falls:

Coeur d’Alene Runge Furniture Company $6,237 for energy-efficient lighting

Moscow Camas Winery $23,192 for solar energy installation

Mountain Home Towne Center Motel $8,277 for solar hot water system

Twin Falls Gordon Paving Company $250,000 for upgrades to hot plant

Home Energy Assistance

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

As winter moves onto the horizon in cold-weather states, the anxiety over how families will afford to keep their homes warm continues to mount. Just as with keeping homes cool in the summer in many warm-weather states, a warm home is not a luxury in Vermont and other cold-weather state; it is a matter of survial. This is why Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act. While the bill was blocked in the Senate this July, it remains a top priority to Sanders. The New York Times editorial page again turned its attention to this growing crisis when it wrote on Labor Day, "If fundamental human needs are not enough to get Congress to do the right thing, perhaps the specter of a worsening recession is. In a recent poll of people 45 and older, more than half said they expected that high energy bills would cause them to spend less during the holidays; 29 percent said energy costs would cut into back-to-school spending."

News Sept. 2

Bernie Sanders's Senate Member Office (I-VT) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $100,000 FOR GREAT ALLEGANY PASSAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

SENATOR CARDIN TELLS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND STUDENTS THAT THE NEXT PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS MUST DEAL WITH CRITICAL ISSUES

Ben Cardin's Senate Member Office (D-MD) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

It's Time for All Americans to Get Involved

CRAPO SEEKS ANSWERS ON TEEN CRIME GRANTS

Mike Crapo's Senate Member Office (R-ID) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo wants officials with the U.S. Department of Justice to explain why a highly-effective program dealing with juvenile crime and violence was not funded by the department for Fiscal Year 2007. Crapo wrote a letter to the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), J. Robert Flores, last week and asked for a response within 30 days.

The program in question is the National Partnership for Juvenile Services (NPJS), which uses federal grant dollars to coordinate technical assistance and training for personnel and authorities in the fields of juvenile justice and corrections. Crapo noted that staff with the Justice Department’s OJJDP rated it second out of over 100 groups applying for grant dollars. Yet, the program was not funded under the budget decisions made by the Justice Department for Fiscal Year 2007.

Crapo noted internal reviews have given the program high marks. “Programs that assist those working to stop teen dating violence, address local juvenile crime programs and prevent teen crime are succeeding across the country,” Crapo said. “I don’t understand why an apparently successful and highly-rated program like this one goes unfunded, and I am seeking further explanation from the Justice Department.”

OJJDP funding has been used to bring in expert assistance regarding a new juvenile detention center in Bonner County, to provide statewide training on specific liability and detention issues for those working with juveniles in the justice system and to increase technical assistance for juvenile detention needs. It has also been used to bring in nationally-recognized experts to speak to state conferences on juvenile justice.

“Since 2001 in Idaho alone, the juvenile justice community has used OJJDP funding to provide over 23,000 training hours to staff and trainers at its juvenile justice facilities,” wrote Crapo, a member of the Senate Budget Committee and longtime advocate for programs seeking to stop domestic violence and teen dating violence. “Without the necessary and well-deserved grant funding for FY2007, these programs did not receive this critical training and technical assistance for the coming fiscal year.”

Johnson Announces Federal Funding for SDSU's Obesity Research Group

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Johnson Announces Federal Funding for Rosebud Inter-facility Transport

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Johnson, Yankton Leaders Tour City's Economic Development Projects

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

DORGAN HOLDS TOWN HALL MEETING IN KENMARE

Byron Dorgan's Senate Member Office (D-ND) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) held a town hall meeting Tuesday in Kenmare to listen to concerns of area residents

DORGAN CALLS NEW WATER AGREEMENT A MAJOR BOOST TO FORT BERTHOLD RESERVATION

Byron Dorgan's Senate Member Office (D-ND) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) joined with officials from New Town and the Three Affiliated Tribes today to celebrate an agreement to bring clean, dependable drinking water to rural areas of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation

DORGAN HONORS THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES FALLEN SOLDIERS

Byron Dorgan's Senate Member Office (D-ND) posted a Press Release — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) was joined today by officials from the Three Affiliated Tribes for a dedication of the new Fallen Soldiers Memorial on the east side of the Three Affiliated Tribes Museum here

Valuing Work, Honoring Workers

Tom Harkin's Senate Member Office (D-IA) posted a Blog Post — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Savannah Morning News: Energy policy: Break the logjam

Saxby Chambliss's Senate Member Office (R-GA) posted a Press Release — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:20:00 CDT

BIDEN Issues Statement on News of Russia's Ban on Chicken Imports

Joe Biden's Senate Member Office (D-DE) posted a Press Release — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:35:34 CDT

Two Delaware Plants Affected Beginning on Monday

Johnson Fields Questions at Farm Bill Town Hall Meeting

Tim Johnson's Senate Member Office (D-SD) posted a Press Release — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

SUNUNU VISITS LIONS CLUB TORNADO AID PROJECT

John Sununu's Senate Member Office (R-NH) posted a Press Release — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Volunteers work to help residents in need at Epsom Fire Station

Oklahoma City-based ClimateMaster benefiting from network spot

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:09:00 CDT

Privately owned marginal oil wells pumping out cash for Oklahomans

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:06:00 CDT

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

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

Inhofe Across Oklahoma:

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:46:00 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.

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

Clinton, In Democratic Radio Address, Discusses The Challenges Our Nation Is Facing

Harry Reid's Senate Leadership Office (D) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Clinton, In Democratic Radio Address, Discusses The Challenges Our Nation Is Facing

SUNUNU EARNS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION AWARD HELPING TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE

John Sununu's Senate Member Office (R-NH) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

SUNUNU, DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMERCE SECRETARY CONGRATULATE LAKES REGION PLANNING COMMISSION

John Sununu's Senate Member Office (R-NH) posted a Press Release — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Organization receives $50,000 grant for development of comprehensive economic development strategy

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

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

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

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

Inhofe Across Oklahoma: Ceremony to Dedicate the FEMA Downtown Drainage Project

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:22:00 CDT

Inhofe says energy top issue for Americans

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:29:00 CDT

Artillery Facility; BAE Anchor in new Elgin Industrial Park

James Inhofe's Senate Member Office (R-OK) posted a Press Release — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:17:00 CDT

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

Grassley on the Mike Gallagher Show

Republican's Senate Conference Office (R) 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

Republican's Senate Conference Office (R) 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