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- Class Meeting? In the Phone Booth. Wilson, Reid // National Journal;3/15/2008, Vol. 40 Issue 11, p18
The article reports on the challenges being faced by the Republican freshman class of 2007 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Republican newcomers have bonded better than those most freshman classes and several are already playing a role in trying to help their party win back the...
- D.C. Representation in Congress Unconstitutional. Miller, Candice // Human Events;6/12/2006, Vol. 62 Issue 20, p9
The article explains the reason of the author, who is a Republican representative of the 10th District of Michigan, for opposing legislation introduced by Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis (R.-Va.) that would grant the District of Columbia a voting member in the House of...
- Lease-Shelter Curbs Gain Momentum in House, Senate. Ferris, Craig T. // Bond Buyer;3/5/2004, Vol. 347 Issue 31835, p5
Reports on the inclusion of the leasing curb plan in the corporate tax and job proposed legislation of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee. Decision of the Senate to adopt a broad amendment to its corresponding tax measure; Budget allocated for the plan by the committee; Design of the...
- Budget-cutting bill passed. // Christian Century;2/21/2006, Vol. 123 Issue 4, p17
The article reports that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a controversial budget-cutting bill opposed vigorously as immoral by mainline and ecumenical church leaders late in 2005. The bill, which U.S. President George W. Bush said he would sign, trims federal budget programs over...
- California Congressman Named Chair Of House Education Committee. Dervarics, Charles // Diverse: Issues in Higher Education;3/9/2006, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p7
The article reports on the election of U.S. Representative Howard McKeon (R-Calif.) as chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The Committee is responsible for student financial aid policy and the Higher Education Act. A member of Congress since 1992, McKeon has a long...
- Q&A With James Clyburn. Cohen, Richard E. // National Journal;12/1/2007, Vol. 39 Issue 48, p2
This article presents an interview with James Clyburn, U.S. House of Representative majority whip. Asked if he will be able to reach agreement with President George W. Bush on the appropriations bills, he explained that President Bush is being very intransigent. He said that it seems the...
- Doubts Over DeLay. Cohen, Richard E. // National Journal;12/18/2004, Vol. 36 Issue 51/52, p3734
Discusses the continuing legal and ethical woes of U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, in December 2004. Concerns among fellow House Republicans over the possible indictment of DeLay; Two historical precedents that highlight the peril facing DeLay; Comments from several legislators regarding...
- Nancy Pelosi and the Clueless Party. Elder, Larry // Human Events;12/2/2002, Vol. 58 Issue 44, p10
Features U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), a candidate to succeed Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.) as House minority leader in 2002. Liberal ratings received by Pelosi on social and economic issued in 2000 from 'National Journal'; Positions of Pelosi regarding the use of force in Iraq; Social...
- Hearing Aid Tax Credit Bill Introduced in U.S. House. Reeves, Stefanie // ASHA Leader;6/19/2007, Vol. 12 Issue 8, p4
The article explains proposed legislation to provide financial relief to individuals purchasing hearing aids, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in spring 2007 by New York Representative Carolyn McCarthy and Michigan Representative Vernon Ehlers. The proposed Hearing Aid Assistance...
