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Polpourri for December 27: Vernon Ehlers' flying lessons don't mean a career change
If U.S. Rep. Vernon Ehlers is seen taking flying lessons, does that mean he is preparing to retire from the Congressional seat he has held since 1993? "There's no connection," the Grand Rapids Republican said. Comment?
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Ga: We're not Down, We have Another Round
... on the advocacy front, especially thanks to our vocal supporters in Congress. Reps. Allen Boyd (D-Fla.) and Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich.) founded the House General Aviation Caucus in May, while Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) formed ... Comment?
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Conflict of interest? Congresswoman staunchly backs...
... with recommendations that "look almost like cartoons." Finally, the roasting became too much for U.S. Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Mich. "I'm not from Texas, California or Florida, and I'm not married to an astronaut, so I can try to be as objective as ... Comment?
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Editorial: Drastic measures needed to halt the advance of Asian carp
... Once the carp enter the wide waters of the big lakes, there is no effective way to stop them. Meanwhile, Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, and other Michigan members of Congress have secured $13 million. The money will go to the Army Corps of ... Comment?
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... Schauer, a Democrat. LaJoy and Faas also met with office representatives for Miller, Republican U.S. Rep. Vernon Ehlers and three Democrats - U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin and U.S. Rep. Gary Peters. Some of the legislators have key ... Comment?
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... Mark Schauer, a Democrat. LaJoy and Faas also met with office representatives for Miller, Republican U.S. Rep. Vernon Ehlers and three Democrats - U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin and U.S. Rep. Gary Peters. Some of the legislators have key ... Comment?
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Computer Science Education Week
... The U.S. House of Representatives passed the resolution creating CSEdWeek, which was introduced by Congressmen Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) and Jared Polis (D-CO). "CSEdWeek is a new national movement to raise awareness of the significance of computer ... Comment?
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House Science Subcommittee Hearing on Fusion Energy
... and be ready to take advantage of them if and when they occur." In his opening remarks, subcommittee member Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) spoke of how fusion has dominated long-range energy thinking for years, despite having had very few public successes. It ... Comment?
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Congressional GA Caucus Formed in the House of Representatives and Senate.
... in the U.S. House and Senate. The House GA Caucus, which was founded by Representatives Alan Boyd (D-FL) and Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) on April 7, 2009, has grown to over 80 Members in just a few short months and has already played a pivotal role in ... Comment?
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Biotechnology Education Conference
Cong. Vernon J. Ehlers , a proponent of science education, is the keynote speaker for Building Biotech Bridges, a conference that offers a look at how the biotechnology and education communities... [view full description] Cong. Comment?
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Are abortion rights the best starting point?
... folk to issues that have broad implications for women. I attend school in Michigan, where Dave Camp, Vernon Ehlers, Fred Upton, Bart Stupak, Candice Miller, Thaddeus MCotter, Dale Kilder and Peter Hoekstra all voted to write women out of affordable ... Comment?
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Legislative election in 2010 could give Democrats a chance to win...
... control of redrawing congressional boundaries after next year's elections, and the 3rd District held by Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, will be recast to make it a swing seat, evening out differences in party strength. In one such scenario, the ... Comment?
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... for the bill. West Michigan's delegation voted against the bill. While acknowledging need for reform, Reps. Vernon Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, and Peter Hoekstra, R-Holland, telegraphed their decisions Friday. "I plan to vote 'no' because it's a massive ... Comment?
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House re-introduces SKILLs ACT emphasizing role of school librarians
... school library media specialist. H.R. 3928 was introduced by Representatives Raul Grijalva (D-AZ-7) and Vernon Ehlers (R-MI-3) and was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. In 2007 the SKILLs Act was introduced in the 110th Congress ... Comment?
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... measure that would cover 36 million uninsured people and create a government health plan. U.S. Reps. Vernon Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, and Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, said Friday that they plan to vote against the sweeping overhaul of health policy. ... Comment?
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AARP unapologetic about health-care stance despite critics, including ...
... stand up to lobbyists and politicians on issues that matter to seniors. We are a group that votes." U.S. Rep. Vernon Ehlers , R-Grand Rapids and an AARP member, agreed the group is effective but said the income from health plans and potential ... Comment?
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Congress Takes Up SKILLs Act, Again
... Child Left Behind (NCLB). Rep. Raul Grijalva (above) has introduced a stand alone SKILLs Act, along with Rep. Vernon Ehlers. But now that there's a new administration in the White House and NCLB will be replaced by the reauthorization of the ... Comment?
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Wayland family honored with Congressional Angels in Adoption award
... 11 children over the years through Catholic Charities . The family was to be honored today by U.S. Rep. Vernon Ehlers , R-Grand Rapids, with a Congressional Angels in Adoption Award . The award is given annually to a couple who has shown exceptional ... Comment?
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Who the RINOs and the DIABLOs are
... between the Diaz-Balarts and Ros Lehtinen versus Castle was Castle's support for abortion and gun grabbing.) Vernon Ehlers (9 points) Chris Smith (8 points) Mark Kirk, Dave Reichert (7 points) RINO Reps. Lance, Rogers of Michigan (6 points) Reps. ... Comment?
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Why Young Workers Don't Care About Computer Science
Just this week, the House of Representatives unanimously approved H. Res. 558, a resolution introduced by Vernon Ehlers , supporting computer science and the designation of a National Computer Science Education Week. Comment?
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