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April 8, 2009
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Today Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona) denounced the passage of H. Res. 78, which amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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April 8, 2009
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Today Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona) voted against the $463 billion Democrat spending bill, H.J.Res. 20, which passed the House 286 – 140.
"This bill is spending almost half a trillion American taxpayer dollars without so much as a hearing, an amendment or mark-up," said Rep. Calvert. "Where is the openness the Democrats promised the American people?"
"This bill is spending almost half a trillion American taxpayer dollars without so much as a hearing, an amendment or mark-up," said Rep. Calvert. "Where is the openness the Democrats promised the American people?"
April 8, 2009
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Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona), an original co-sponsor, was pleased that the Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2007 passed the House under suspension of the rules today.
"The meth epidemic in our country shows no deference to district or party-line," stated Rep. Calvert. "This is an issue everyone can agree is wreaking havoc on communities across the nation."
"The meth epidemic in our country shows no deference to district or party-line," stated Rep. Calvert. "This is an issue everyone can agree is wreaking havoc on communities across the nation."
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April 8, 2009
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Yesterday Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona) introduced H.R. 988, a bill that would name the post office located at 5757 Tilton Avenue in Riverside, California the "Lieutenant Todd Jason Bryant Post Office."
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April 8, 2009
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Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman announced that DOE has selected a biorefinery project located in Corona, California to receive up to $40 million in federal funding.
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April 8, 2009
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Today Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona) announced the twenty-sixth annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. "I invite all the high school students in the 44th California Congressional District to submit an entry for this year's theme – An Artistic Discovery," said Rep. Calvert.
April 8, 2009
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Today Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-44) applauded the proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to severely reduce smog-related emissions from locomotives and similar diesel engines used in ships.
A letter sent to the EPA by Rep. Calvert and Rep. Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) in December 2006 stated:
A letter sent to the EPA by Rep. Calvert and Rep. Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) in December 2006 stated:
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April 8, 2009
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Rep. Calvert (R-CA) was pleased by the announcement by President Bush that those areas affected by the January freeze are designated major disaster areas.
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April 8, 2009
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Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA) issued the following statement on the conditions of Walter Reed Army Medical Center:
"Like most Americans, I am disturbed by the poor conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. It is unacceptable that our wounded veterans are not receiving the care and the comfort they deserve.
"Like most Americans, I am disturbed by the poor conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. It is unacceptable that our wounded veterans are not receiving the care and the comfort they deserve.
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April 8, 2009
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Today Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA) gave the following statement on the House floor:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the Majority Party's Iraq Supplemental appropriations bill.
"I returned from Iraq last week where I met with our troops. The one question I was asked repeatedly was ‘Why doesn't Congress support us?'
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the Majority Party's Iraq Supplemental appropriations bill.
"I returned from Iraq last week where I met with our troops. The one question I was asked repeatedly was ‘Why doesn't Congress support us?'
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