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Bill gives tourism, travel industries more input on homeland security
December 08, 2004WASHINGTON - The tourism and travel industries were given a louder voice on homeland security in the intelligence bill that passed the House on Tuesday.< read more > -
House bill could help schools detect dangerous teachers
September 29, 2004WASHINGTON - A bill pending in Congress would help fast-growing school districts like Clark County identify teacher applicants with criminal histories, a Nevada official told a House panel Tuesday.< read more > -
Porter advises patience with regard to Iraq
June 23, 2004WASHINGTON - Rep. Jon Porter, R-Nev., returned Tuesday from a weekend trip to Iraq saying he is confident the country's interim leaders are prepared to take over when the United States cedes authority on June 30.< read more > -
More funds urged for Lake Mead
April 20, 2004Lake Mead National Recreation Area was already being shortchanged by the federal government before the dropping water level made it even more expensive to maintain, some at the first Lake Mead Summit said Monday.< read more > -
Nevada Congressman Seeks Tourism Advocate Post for Homeland Security Agency
April 07, 2004U.S. Rep. Jon Porter, R-Nev., told a group of local business leaders Tuesday he's working to create a full-time tourism advocate position within the Department of Homeland Security.< read more >
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AN OPEN LETTER TO SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI
08/04/08House Republicans are continuing to fight on the House Floor for increased production of American Energy. So far not a single Democrat has cared enough to come back to Washington to deal with this crisis. Congressman Porter calls on Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat Congress, to bring us back into session so that Congress can vote on proposals that will increase American-made energy.
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PORTER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING "MOBILE OFFICE" HOURS
08/01/08 Read More