Press Releases
April 8, 2009
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"This week marks six years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. It is an important week and for many of our fellow Americans it is a painful anniversary of the death of a loved one. It is important that all of us recognize this day, whether by attending a local gathering or simply pausing for a moment in honor of the people who died in the attacks.
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April 8, 2009
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Today Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA) signed a discharge petition for H.Res. 479, legislation sponsored by Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) that would ensure all taxpayer-funded earmarks in all congressional bills are publicly disclosed and subject to challenge and open debate on the House floor.
April 8, 2009
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Today Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) announced two grants that benefit Riverside, California.
"Today I am pleased to announce that two priorities for our region have been awarded funding from the federal government," said Rep. Calvert.
The grants include:
$2,000,000 for an Automated Pathogen Tracking System
"Today I am pleased to announce that two priorities for our region have been awarded funding from the federal government," said Rep. Calvert.
The grants include:
$2,000,000 for an Automated Pathogen Tracking System
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April 8, 2009
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Today Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona), a member of the House Cancer Caucus, signed onto H.R. 1738 – the Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2007. The month of September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
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April 8, 2009
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Today Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) voted to sustain the President's veto of H.R. 976, a massive expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The vote to override the veto, which requires a two-thirds majority, failed by 273 to 156.
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April 8, 2009
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"California is battling some of the worst wildfires in its history and I commend the many firefighters, policemen, first-responders, and National Guardsmen who are putting their lives on the line in this fight. My thoughts and prayers are with the many families who have lost their homes and those who are currently evacuated. I, along with my staff, stand by ready to help in any way we can."
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April 8, 2009
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Today Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-OH) solicited signatures for a letter to Acting Secretary of Veterans' Affairs Gordon Mansfield requesting the Department reconsider the decision that prevents the recitation of the flag-folding ceremony at military funerals.
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April 8, 2009
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Yesterday Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-OH) introduced legislation, H. Res.
April 8, 2009
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Yesterday the Department of Veterans' Affairs issued a memo (attached) to all cemetery directors in the National Cemetery Administration that states the 13-fold flag recitation will be allowed at military funerals. Employees and volunteers will be able to recite the ceremony if requested by the family.
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April 8, 2009
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Today Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona) voted in favor of H.R. 3915, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007.