May 2008 Congressman Baird Supports Key Provisions for Southwest Washington in Farm Bill  (May 15, 2008) Baird, Subcommittee Review Legislation to Remove Barriers for Women in Academic Science and Engineering Fields  (May 8, 2008) April 2008 Baird Secures Funding for the Pacific County Transit System  (April 30, 2008) Baird’s National Heritage Area Bill Passes HouseBill Now Sent to President’s Desk for Signature  (April 29, 2008) Rep. Baird Announces $3.6 Million in Federal Funding for Runway Repairs at Olympia Airport  (April 29, 2008) Reps. Smith & Baird Co-chair Joint Subcommittee Hearing to Examine the Role Social Science Can Play in Enhancing National Security  (April 22, 2008) Reps. Baird & Kirk Praise House Passage of Resolution Highlighting 2008 as International Year of the Coral Reef  (April 22, 2008) Congressman Baird Fights to Extend Sales Tax Deduction for Washington Residents  (April 17, 2008) Baird Fights to Increase Access to Research and Development Programs for America’s Small Businesses  (April 16, 2008) Baird, Hastings Urge House Panel to Act on Bipartisan Bill to Save Salmon from Sea Lion Predation  (April 9, 2008) Baird Calls Upon Hi-Tech Employers Seeking More H-1B Visas to Increase Own Efforts to Train American Workforce  (April 8, 2008) Rep. Baird Releases FY 2009 Appropriations Requests  (April 8, 2008) Rep. Baird Announces Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Displaced by the Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Corporation Plant Closing  (April 7, 2008) Subcommittee Supports a Coordinated Effort to Advance International S&T Programs among Agencies  (April 2, 2008) March 2008 IRS Sets March 29 as “Super Saturday” to Help Retirees, Veterans and Low-Income Workers Receive Economic Stimulus Payment  (March 27, 2008) Cantwell, Murray, Baird Applaud Efforts of Local Community to Prepare Workforce for 21st CenturyPacific Mountain Workforce Consortium Receives $5 Million WIRED Grant; Elected Officials Participate in Forum of Community Leaders to Address America’s Workforce Needs for Today and the Future  (March 25, 2008) Artists Encouraged to Submit Work for Annual Congressional Art CompetitionWinning Entry Displayed in Halls of U.S. Capitol  (March 17, 2008) Reps. Slaughter and Baird Introduce Bill to Regulate Political Intelligence Gathering  (March 13, 2008) Baird, Science Committee Members Hear Testimony from Microsoft’s Bill Gates Science Committee Celebrates 50th Anniversary  (March 12, 2008) Rep. Baird Honored as National Policymaker of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education  (March 11, 2008) Subcommittee Examines How to Effectively Commercialize Nanotechnology Research for Public Good  (March 11, 2008) Baird Scores Important Victories for Southwest Washington in FY09 House Budget Resolution  (March 5, 2008) February 2008 Rep. Baird Announces Federal Funding to Help the Hungry and Homeless in Southwest Washington  (February 26, 2008) Rep. Baird and Members of the Pacific Northwest Encourage Americans to Spend Rebate Checks on Energy Efficient Products  (February 15, 2008) Baird Resolution Praising Washington’s Veterans Family Fund Passes House  (February 14, 2008) Baird Votes against Stimulus Package  (February 7, 2008) Baird’s Legislation to Expand Federal Student Loan Eligibility for Working Students Passes House  (February 7, 2008) Baird Chairs First of Many Subcommittee Hearings on Strengthening Science DiplomacyMembers Examine Visa Process for Foreign Science Students and Scholars  (February 7, 2008) Reps. Baird and English Blast Lack of Career and Technical Education Funding in FY 09 Budget  (February 6, 2008) Baird Joins Effort to Encourage Presidential Debate on Science and Technology  (February 5, 2008) Baird Examines Misplaced Priorities in President’s FY 2009 Budget  (February 5, 2008) January 2008 Baird: "Stimulus Should be Practical, Permanent, Paid For and Lower Petroleum Costs"  (January 29, 2008) Baird on President’s Last State of the Union Address: “Too Little, Too Late, and Too Much of What Got Us Here to Begin With”  (January 28, 2008) Baird Offers Economic Stimulus Proposal: Practical, Planned, and Paid For  (January 18, 2008) Washington Delegation Members Announce Mount St. Helens Advisory Committee  (January 18, 2008) Baird and English Highlight Significance of Career and Technical Education Programs in America  (January 18, 2008) December 2007 Baird Helps Southwest Farmers Get Agricultural Disaster Assistance  (December 20, 2007) Baird Announces Critical Funding for Southwest Washington Projects  (December 18, 2007) {Rep. Baird Announces Opening of Pacific County Disaster Recovery Center in South Bend  (December 17, 2007) Congressman Brian Baird Helps Residents Recover from Storm  (December 14, 2007) Baird Announces Passage of Bill to Clean Up Meth Labs in Washington  (December 12, 2007) Congressman Brian Baird Visits Troops in Iraq over Thanksgiving Recess  (December 11, 2007) Baird Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Help Timber Communities in SW Washington  (December 7, 2007) Baird Praises House Passage of Landmark Energy LegislationApplauds Inclusion of his Measure to Promote Energy Efficient Buildings  (December 6, 2007) U.S. Representatives Allen, Inslee, Gilchrest, and Baird Welcome Senate Mark Up of Ocean Acidification BillHouse sponsors applaud step forward on legislation to gather data and assess the impacts of carbon deposition on ocean ecosystems  (December 4, 2007) November 2007 Baird Works to Protect Communities from Illegal Drug Trafficking  (November 16, 2007) Funding for Discovery Trail Secured by Rep. Baird  (November 14, 2007) Baird Secures Funding for Washington Technology Center  (November 14, 2007) Baird Secures $200,000 for Wahkiakum County  (November 14, 2007) Baird Helps Secure $700,000 for Salmon Creek Interchange Project in Clark County  (November 14, 2007) Baird Secures Transportation Funding for Multimodal Facility in Olympia  (November 14, 2007) Reps. Allen, Inslee, Gilchrest, Baird Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Monitor and Study Ocean Acidification; Legislation would establish a comprehensive strategy for investigating impacts of increased carbon levels on oceans and marine life  (November 14, 2007) Congressman Baird's Statement on the Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007  (November 14, 2007) Baird Concerned by CBO Outlook on Health Care Spending  (November 13, 2007) Baird Urges Support for Programs that Maintain U.S. Competitiveness and Economic Prosperity  (November 13, 2007) Congressman Baird's Statement on the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement  (November 9, 2007) Baird Succeeds in Securing Sales Tax Deductibility in Tax Relief Bill  (November 7, 2007) Baird Leads Effort to Increase Funding for Career and Technical Education Programs  (November 7, 2007) Baird Secures Funding for Pharmacy Programs in Rural Communities in SW Washington  (November 7, 2007) Baird Secures Funding to Increase Access to Healthcare Services in Thurston County  (November 7, 2007) Baird Secures Funding to Aid Home Health Care Services  (November 7, 2007) Key Funding Secured by Baird Maintained; House Successfully Overrides Veto of Water Resources Bill  (November 6, 2007) Baird, WA Congressional Delegation Commend Veterans Family Fund Certificate of Deposit  (November 1, 2007) October 2007 Baird Fights to Maintain Funding for Career and Technical Education Programs  (October 31, 2007) Subcommittee Examines Relationship Between Environmental and Health Policy and Nanotechnology  (October 31, 2007) Rep. Baird Fights to Extend Sales Tax Deduction  (October 29, 2007) Baird Applauds Senate Passage of Funding for National Child Abuse Registry  (October 24, 2007) Baird Announces Funds to Help Communities Expand Economic Opportunities  (October 19, 2007) Subcommittee Investigates Barriers to Women Seeking Science and Engineering Faculty Positions  (October 17, 2007) Baird's Bill to Raise Awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis Passes House  (October 16, 2007) Subcommittee Looks at National Science Board's Action Plan for STEM Education  (October 10, 2007) Baird Stands Up for Consumers; Responds to Sub-Prime Mortgage Crisis  (October 4, 2007) Baird Urges Debate on Continuity of Representation  (October 4, 2007) Subcommittee Examines Relationship Between Education and Nanotechnology  (October 2, 2007) Baird Hosts U.S. Service Academy Nights  (October 1, 2007) September 2007 Baird Stands Up to Protect Children's Health Care Program; Urges President Not to Veto Legislation Funding Critical Programs for Millions of Uninsured Low-Income Children  (September 25, 2007) Baird Endorses "Bipartisan Compact on Iraq Debate"  (September 25, 2007) Subcommittee Examines Relationship Between Social Behavior and Energy Choices  (September 25, 2007) Key Programs Secured by Baird for Water Resources Development and Conservation Passes Senate; Urges President Not to Veto Legislation Containing Funding for Critical Programs to Prevent Flood Control, Land Erosion, and Provide Harbor Maintenence  (September 25, 2007) Baird Applauds Senate for Passing Legislation Bringing U.S. One-Step Closer to Mental Health Equity  (September 19, 2007) Baird Presents $100,000 Check to Organization Helping Communities Stay Drug Free  (September 14, 2007) Baird Announces Funding for I-5  (September 10, 2007) August 2007 Baird Responds to MoveOn.org Advertising Campaign  (August 30, 2007) Baird Announces $100,000 to Assist Communities in Staying Drug Free  (August 23, 2007) Baird Announces Grant for Evergreen School District to Support Mentoring Programs  (August 22, 2007) Baird Announces Grant for Lewis County to Support Mentoring Programs  (August 22, 2007) Baird Announces Grant to Prevent Violent Crimes Against Women  (August 8, 2007) Baird Announces Grant to Redevelop and Reuse Brownfields Sites  (August 8, 2007) Baird Announces Grant to Increase Accountability Among Young People  (August 8, 2007) Baird Works to Make College Accessible and Affordable for Working Students  (August 6, 2007) Baird Secures Funds to Improve Competitiveness and Crop Innovation in WA State  (August 3, 2007) Baird Stands Up for Math and Science Programs; Programs to Increase U.S. Competitiveness and Create Jobs  (August 2, 2007) Subcommittee Holds First Hearing on Baird Proposal to Protect and Preserve Endangered Salmon  (August 2, 2007) Baird Urges Subcommittee Members to Renew Commitment to America's National Parks  (August 2, 2007) Baird Secures Key Projects in Water Resources Development Act  (August 2, 2007) Hamilton Island Campground One-Step Closer to Reality  (August 2, 2007) Baird Helps Secure Funding for Flood Control Projects in Centralia  (August 2, 2007) Baird Secures Support to Protect Land on Shoalwater Indian Tribe Reservation from Further Erosion  (August 2, 2007) Baird Preserves Jobs and Strengthens Economy in Pacific County  (August 2, 2007) July 2007 Baird Secures Funds for Meth Prevention and Treatment Programs, Law Enforcement, and Substance Abuse Research  (July 26, 2007) Baird Secures Funding for Washington Technology Center  (July 26, 2007) Baird Fights to Prevent and Treat "Meth Mouth"  (July 26, 2007) Baird Announces Transportation Funding for Multimodal Facility in Olympia  (July 25, 2007) Funding for Discovery Trail Secured by Rep. Baird  (July 25, 2007) Baird Announces Funding to Repair Roads and Bridges in SW Washington Following November Storm Flooding  (July 25, 2007) Baird Secures $200,000 for Wahkiakum County  (July 25, 2007) Baird Takes Comprehensive Step to Address America's Health Care Crisis  (July 24, 2007) Baird Leads Effort to Save Funding for Career and Technical Education Programs  (July 20, 2007) Baird Spearheads Efforts to Save Funding for Low-Income Families and Children  (July 20, 2007) Baird Secures Funding to Increase Access to Healthcare Services in Thurston County  (July 19, 2007) Baird Secures $350,000 for Western Washington Rural Health Care Telepharmacy Program  (July 19, 2007) Baird Secures $15 Million for Channel Improvements in the Columbia River  (July 17, 2007) Congressman Baird Secures $10.2 Million for Mt. St. Helens Sediment Control  (July 17, 2007) Baird Secures $640,000 for Channel Dredging in Baker Bay  (July 17, 2007) Baird Announces $689,529 Grant for Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority  (July 16, 2007) Baird Announces $1.2 Million Grant for Education Personnel Development  (July 16, 2007) Baird Works to Increase Awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis  (July 13, 2007) House Passes First Step of Baird Measure to Combat Infectious Diseases  (July 12, 2007) Baird Announces Grant to Help Enforce Underage Drinking Laws in Washington  (July 12, 2007) Baird Announces $6,800,000 Loan Guarantee for City of Vancouver  (July 12, 2007) Baird Announces Grant to Increase Housing Opportunities in Longview  (July 12, 2007) Baird Announces Multi-Million Dollar Grants for Washington State Department of Health  (July 9, 2007) Baird Announces Department of Housing and Urban Development Grants for Clark County  (July 9, 2007) Baird, Larsen Work to Keep Washington Aviation Affordable; T&I Committee Rejects President's User Fees, 300% Gas Tax Hike  (July 3, 2007) June 2007 Baird Secures Funding for Columbia River Gorge Land Acquisition  (June 27, 2007) Baird Secures $500,000 for Water Treatment Facility in Longview  (June 27, 2007) Congressman Baird Commends Increased Federal Commitment to Support National Parks  (June 27, 2007) Coast Guard Subcommittee Passes Baird Amendment for Oversight of Deepwater Program  (June 26, 2007) Baird Slams a Single During 46th Annual Congressional Baseball Game  (June 26, 2007) Baird Announces $798,719 for Cowlitz Family Health Center  (June 22, 2007) Rep. Baird Announces $967,305 for Washougal School District  (June 21, 2007) Congressman Baird Moves to Strengthen Existing House Rules  (June 21, 2007) Baird Measure Promoting Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Advances in House  (June 20, 2007) Rep. Baird Commends Move Toward Economic Development in Middle East  (June 20, 2007) Baird Votes to Support Veterans, Troops and Their Families  (June 16, 2007) Baird Votes to Protect America, Invest in Homeland Security  (June 15, 2007) Rep. Baird Continues Work to Protect Washington's Salmon Industry  (June 14, 2007) Rep. Baird Works to Assure U.S. Tech Workers Find Jobs Here at Home  (June 13, 2007) Baird Announces U.S. Service Academy Appointments  (June 7, 2007) Rep. Baird Names Sean Murphy as New Field Representative  (June 5, 2007) May 2007 Rep. Baird Leads Effort to Address Looming Shortage of Skilled Workers; Co-Founds Career and Technical Education Caucus to Strengthen Job Training in the U.S.  (May 30, 2007) Baird, Murray Announce Legislation Necessary to Bring a U.S. District Courthouse to Vancouver  (May 24, 2007) Baird Announces $696,568 in Department of Education TRIO Grants  (May 22, 2007) Rep. Baird Continues Working to Protect Northwest Ratepayers from Higher Energy Bills  (May 17, 2007) Reps. Baird and Slaughter Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Insider Trading on Capitol Hill  (May 16, 2007) Baird, Subcommittee Investigate How to Better Prepare Math and Science Educators  (May 15, 2007) Baird, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase U.S. Competitiveness in the 21st Century  (May 11, 2007) Rep. Baird Urges Extension of Sales Tax Deduction  (May 11, 2007) Baird's National Heritage Area Bill Passes the House  (May 7, 2007) Baird Joins Senators, CEOs of Top U.S. Companies to Push for Health Care Reform  (May 7, 2007) Vancouver Student Wins Rep. Baird's Congressional Art Competition  (May 4, 2007) House Passes Legislation Emphasizing Math and Science Education and Competitiveness  (May 3, 2007) Baird Rallies Support for Equal Mental Health and Addiction Treatment; End Insurance Discrimination  (May 2, 2007) Wyden, Bennett, Baird and Emerson Propose First Bipartisan, Comprehensive Bill to Guarantee Health Coverage for All Americans  (May 2, 2007) April 2007 Congressman Baird, Science Committee Advance Bill to Emphasize U.S. Competitiveness in Math and Science  (April 25, 2007) Baird Votes to Assure U.S. Has Well-Qualified Math and Science Teachers; Increase Research Opportunities  (April 24, 2007) Baird Encourages Energy Efficiency and Tax Breaks During Subcommittee Hearing  (April 24, 2007) Baird Urges Committee Members to Stimulate Job Creation and Protect Nation's Security  (April 24, 2007) Baird Continues Fighting to Keep American Jobs at Home  (April 20, 2007) Rep. Baird Secures Key Programs for Water Resources Development and Conservation  (April 20, 2007) Baird, Subcommittee Emphasize Competitiveness in Reauthorizing National Science Foundation  (April 19, 2007) Baird Strongly Supports Washington's First New Wilderness Area Designation in 20 Years  (April 17, 2007) Rep. Baird Announces Department of Homeland Security Grants for 3rd District  (April 5, 2007) Baird Calls for English Language Instruction for Immigrants; Legislation Would Also Offer Training for Languages Not Widely Taught in U.S. Schools  (April 2, 2007) March 2007 Baird Visits China on Fact-Finding Mission  (March 31, 2007) Baird's Subcommittee Examines How to Increase Students' Interest in Math and Science  (March 29, 2007) Baird Votes to Restore Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability; House Passes Budget that Invests in Next Generation and Boosts America's Prosperity  (March 29, 2007) Baird, Hastings Seek End to Sea Lion Predation on Endangered Salmon; Lawmakers Renew Push for Bipartisan Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act  (March 29, 2007) Congressman Baird Helps Lead Effort to Ensure Math and Science Teachers Meet the Growing Challenges of a Global Marketplace  (March 28, 2007) Baird Re-Introduces Legislation Calling for Renewed Investment in National Parks  (March 28, 2007) Baird Hails Extension of County Payments Program  (March 23, 2007) Congressman Baird's Statement in Support of the Iraq Supplemental  (March 23, 2007) Congressman Baird Helps Protect Funding for Key Programs Benefiting Southwest Washington; Funding Secured During House Budget Committee Markup  (March 22, 2007) Artists Encouraged to Submit Work for Annual Congressional Art Competition; Winning Entry Displayed in Halls of U.S. Capitol  (March 21, 2007) Rep. Baird Announces Funding to Complete Lewis and Clark National Historic Park  (March 20, 2007) Congressman Baird, Subcommittee Examine Priorities for National Science Foundation  (March 20, 2007) Baird: Increased Dredging Funds Will Help Boost Local Economy  (March 19, 2007) Forums Hosted by Rep. Baird Search for Ways to Increase Country's Competitiveness  (March 16, 2007) Representative Baird Urges Swift Action to Combat Infectious Diseases  (March 13, 2007) House Passes Baird Bill to Maintain Country's Leadership in Super-Computing  (March 12, 2007) Congressman Baird Leads Fight for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment; Co-Sponsors the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007  (March 8, 2007) Congressman Baird Spearheads Look Into the State of High School Labs; Scientific Learning in Classroom  (March 8, 2007) Congressman Baird Opposes LNG Terminal Project  (March 5, 2007) February 2007 House Science and Technology Committee Passes Baird Bill to Maintain Country's Leadership in Super-Computing  (February 28, 2007) Baird-English Resolution Honoring Career and Technical Education Month Passes House  (February 26, 2007) Congressman Baird's Website Receives Gold Mouse Award / 615 House and Senate Websites Examined in 2006  (February 26, 2007) Congressman Baird Leads Fight for Equal Mental Health and Addiction Treatment  (February 18, 2007) Congressman Baird's Statement in Support of Iraq Resolution  (February 16, 2007) Congressman Baird's Statement in Support of Iraq Resolution; Calls for a Change in Strategy  (February 15, 2007) Reps. Baird, Kennedy Hold Forum on Mental Health Equity  (February 14, 2007) Rep. Baird Announces $12,081,900 for City of Winlock  (February 9, 2007) House Passes Bill to Help Washington Clean Up Meth Problem  (February 7, 2007) Congressman Baird's Statement on FY 2008 Budget  (February 5, 2007) January 2007 Rep. Baird Re-Introduces Legislation to Close Language Gap; Maintain America's Competitiveness  (January 31, 2007) Students from Washington's 3rd District Selected for Once in a Lifetime OpportunityStudents Nominated by Rep. Baird for Congressional Page Program  (January 31, 2007) Rep. Baird Supports Legislation to Help Washington Clean Up Meth Problem  (January 24, 2007) Rep. Baird Named Chairman to Subcommittee on Research and Science Education  (January 24, 2007) Congressman Baird Responds to President's State of the Union Address  (January 23, 2007) Rep. Baird to Hold Town Hall Meetings  (January 23, 2007) Rep. Baird Celebrates Vancouver's 150th Year  (January 23, 2007) Rep. Baird Votes to Make College More Affordable by Cutting Interest Rates on Student Loans  (January 17, 2007) Reps. Baird and Schwartz Introduce Legislation to Promote Energy Efficient Buildings  (January 17, 2007) Rep. Baird Re-Establishes the National Parks Caucus  (January 17, 2007) Rep. Baird Chosen for House Democratic Whip Team  (January 16, 2007) Northwest Lawmakers Re-Introduce Legislation to Designate National Heritage Area  (January 11, 2007) Rep. Baird Announces Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund Grants for 3rd District  (January 10, 2007) Rep. Baird Re-Establishes Congressional Shellfish Caucus  (January 8, 2007) Rep. Baird Secures Commitment from House Leadership That Members Will Have Adequate Time to Review Legislation  (January 5, 2007) Rep. Baird Introduces Legislation to Make Sales Tax Deduction Permanent  (January 4, 2007) Rep. Baird Sworn Into 110th Congressional Session  (January 4, 2007) December 2006 Congressman Baird Statement on President Bush’s Disaster Declaration for Washington State  (December 13, 2006) Murray, Cantwell, Baird Celebrate Passage of Sales Tax Deductibility Measure  (December 13, 2006) Baird Celebrates Passage of Sales Tax Deductibility Measure  (December 8, 2006) November 2006 Rep. Baird Assists with Flood Control Efforts-Congressman to Spend Day Touring Flooded Areas, Meeting with Residents and Local Officials-  (November 7, 2006) October 2006 National Meth Awareness Day Set for Nov. 30-Cantwell-Baird Meth Awareness Legislation Made Official-  (October 31, 2006) Rep. Baird Seeks to Strengthen Skilled American Workforce  (October 30, 2006) WA Lawmakers Urge Frist to Act on Sales Tax Deduction  (October 19, 2006) Baird, Hastings Take Aim at Sea Lions Preying on Endangered Salmon-Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act-  (October 16, 2006) Rep. Baird to Host Annual Military Academy Information Nights in Vancouver and Olympia-Great opportunity for students and parents to learn about nomination process-  (October 16, 2006) Willapa Bay Receives $1 Million for Conservation  (October 3, 2006) September 2006 Rep. Baird Chastises Congress for Inaction on Sales Tax Fairness  (September 30, 2006) Baird Energy Efficiency Provision Passes House  (September 30, 2006) Baird Leads Push for Immediate Sales Tax Vote  (September 28, 2006) With Time Running Out, WA Lawmakers Push for Sales Tax Deduction Extension  (September 27, 2006) Rep. Baird Helps Secure $14.6 Million for Northwest-based Defense Projects-Federal Funding Will Protect Troops and Create Local Jobs-  (September 27, 2006) Baird Urges President to Fund Vets’ Health Care  (September 25, 2006) Dismal Nitch Officially Added to Lewis & Clark Park  (September 22, 2006) Rep. Baird Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration  (September 21, 2006) Rep. Baird Supports Border Security Bill, Calls for Even Tougher Measures  (September 14, 2006) Baird Supports Gaming Bill, Calls for Fair Debate  (September 13, 2006) Rep. Baird Statement on the Anniversary of 9/11  (September 11, 2006) Baird Welcomes Long Beach Leader to D.C. for National Heritage Area Hearing  (September 7, 2006) August 2006 Baird Statement on Katrina Anniversary  (August 28, 2006) Local Gas Prices Up 97% Since 2001 According to Baird/Blumenauer Report  (August 10, 2006) Rep. Baird, Local Vets Work Together to Improve GI Bill -Thousands of Local Vets Currently Forgoing Education Benefits-  (August 9, 2006) Baird Announces $5k Grant for Cathlamet Health Clinic  (August 2, 2006) July 2006 Baird Denounces Republican “Insult to Democracy”  (July 28, 2006) Baird Calls on President to Work towards Solution to Middle East Crisis and End Casualties on Both Sides  (July 28, 2006) BIA Grants Rep. Baird’s Request to Extend Public Comment Period for Cowlitz Casino  (July 28, 2006) Cantwell, Baird Urge President to Establish National Meth Prevention Week  (July 27, 2006) Baird, WA Dems Succeed in Pulling Tax Bill with Harmful State Budget Consequences  (July 25, 2006) Rep. Baird Announces $2.7 Million in Clark County HUD Grants  (July 21, 2006) Rep. Baird Votes for U.S.-Oman Trade Agreement  (July 20, 2006) Rep. Baird Votes to Override Stem Cell Veto  (July 19, 2006) Baird Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Promote Energy Efficient Buildings-Legislation will reduce dependence on foreign fuels and decrease pollution-  (July 18, 2006) Rep. Baird Supports Voting Rights Act Reauthorization  (July 13, 2006) Rep. Baird Announces New Grant Program for College Science, Math, Language Majors  (July 11, 2006) Congressman Baird Voices LNG Concerns to FERC  (July 6, 2006) Rep. Baird Awards Bronze Star to WWII Veteran  (July 5, 2006) Rep. Baird, Recovering Meth Addicts, Local Health Care Professionals Stress Importance of Federal-Local Partnership  (July 5, 2006) June 2006 Baird Blasts 3rd Inning Triple in 45th Annual Congressional Baseball Game  (June 30, 2006) Rep. Baird Helps Secure $Billions in Meth-Related Federal Funding for FY07  (June 29, 2006) Rep. Baird Passes Anti-War Profiteering Amendment -Provision Protecting Taxpayers Added to Appropriations Bill-  (June 29, 2006) Baird Energy Efficiency Provision Added to Comprehensive Energy Bill  (June 27, 2006) Rep. Baird Votes to Reduce Tax Burden for Family Businesses and Farms  (June 22, 2006) Rep. Baird Votes NO on Line-Item Veto Proposal  (June 22, 2006) Interior Dept. Heeds Rep. Baird’s Concerns Over National Park Policy Rewrite  (June 21, 2006) Congressman Baird Helps Secure $5.8 Million for Northwest-based Defense Projects-Federal Funding Will Protect Troops and Create Jobs-  (June 20, 2006) Rep. Baird Urges Students, Parents to Consolidate Loans before July 1  (June 19, 2006) Rep. Baird Votes NO on Partisan War Resolution  (June 16, 2006) Rep. Baird Helps Secure Increased Federal Meth Funding  (June 14, 2006) Rep. Baird Secures $400k to Improve SR 101 in South Bend  (June 14, 2006) Rep. Baird Secures $100k for Vancouver Tech Center  (June 14, 2006) Rep. Baird Secures $350k for Olympia Multimodal Transportation Facility  (June 14, 2006) Rep. Baird Pushes 72 Hour Rule During Line Item Veto Bill Markup -VIDEO LINK: http://www.house.gov/baird/video/baird_on_three_day_rule.wmv-  (June 14, 2006) Rep. Baird Announces Federal Small Business Conference-Seattle Forum Offers Local Businesses $1 Billion in Contracting Opportunities-  (June 13, 2006) Baird Expands Mentoring Opportunities for Science and Math Students-Congressman Inspired by Local Business’ Mentoring Program-  (June 7, 2006) Cowlitz Awarded $164k in HUD Grants  (June 6, 2006) Vancouver Awarded $829,137 HUD Grant  (June 6, 2006) Rep. Baird Statement on Admin’s 2006 Meth Strategy  (June 1, 2006) Rep. Baird: Ilwaco Nonprofit to Receive $35 Million for Economic Development  (June 1, 2006) May 2006 NW Lawmakers Seek National Heritage Area Designation for Mouth of the Columbia  (May 25, 2006) Rep. Baird Votes NO on ANWR Drilling Bill  (May 25, 2006) Rep. Baird Helps Secure Over $1 Million for Olympia Harbor Dredging  (May 24, 2006) Rep. Baird Secures $33 Million for Columbia River Projects-Dredging, Jetty Repair, and Port Maintenance Projects to Benefit-  (May 24, 2006) Rep. Baird Secures $500,000 for Mount St. Helens Sediment, Flood Control  (May 24, 2006) Rep. Baird Sets Online Town Hall Record  (May 24, 2006) Rep. Baird Meets with Middle East Leaders at World Economic Forum in Egypt  (May 23, 2006) Rep. Baird Helps Secure Over $38 Million for Local Shellfish Industry, Farmers-Baird Secures Funding in House Agriculture Appropriations Bill-  (May 23, 2006) Rep. Baird to Hold E-Town Hall This WEDNESDAY  (May 22, 2006) Baird to Attend World Economic Forum in Egypt  (May 19, 2006) Rep. Baird Secures $2.5 Million for Spartina Eradication and Gorge Preservation  (May 19, 2006) Baird Votes NO on Bad Budget Bill  (May 18, 2006) House Passes Walden-Baird Forest Emergency Recovery & Research Act - Bipartisan Legislation Now Heads to Senate - VIDEO: http://www.house.gov/baird/video/Rep.Baird_FERRA.wmv  (May 17, 2006) Battle Ground Student Wins Rep. Baird’s Congressional Arts Competition  (May 16, 2006) Rep. Baird Seeks to Modernize Small Business Administration  (May 11, 2006) Rep. Baird: Tax Bill Omits Sales Tax Fairness, Balloons Debt, Lavishes Breaks on the Wealthiest  (May 10, 2006) Lawmakers Take Aim at Iraq Contractor Fraud-Baird and Lofgren Introduce Bill to Hold War Profiteering Companies Accountable-  (May 4, 2006) Port Security Bill Passes House  (May 4, 2006) Baird: Americans Deserve More Than a Sham Reform Bill  (May 3, 2006) Baird: Congressional Art Competition Deadline Fast Approaching  (May 1, 2006) April 2006 Rep. Baird: Unregulated Energy Speculators Are Inflating Gas Prices, Hurting Consumers  (April 26, 2006) Rep. Baird Mobilizes Support for Vancouver U.S. District Courthouse  (April 18, 2006) Baird Announces Annual High School Art Competition-Winning Entry Will Be Displayed in U.S. Capitol-  (April 13, 2006) Rep. Baird Announces Second Annual Grant Forum for Local Nonprofits  (April 12, 2006) Rep. Baird’s National Meth Prevention Week Legislation Passes House  (April 6, 2006) Rep. Baird Hosts Infectious Disease Briefing-Congressman Calls for Action on Threat of Infectious Pandemics like Avian Flu, Need for Legislation during National Public Health Week-  (April 6, 2006) Rep. Baird, House of Representatives Honor 2005 Nobel Laureates in Physics and Chemistry  (April 5, 2006) Rep. Baird Secures Vancouver Lake Watershed Restoration Study  (April 5, 2006) Walden-Baird Forest Recovery Bill Passes Second House Committee 36-3  (April 5, 2006) March 2006 Rep. Baird Testifies before Rules Committee on Insider Trading and 72 Hour Proposals VIDEOLINK: http://www.house.gov/baird/video/Baird_Rules_Committee.wmv  (March 30, 2006) Rep. Baird Applauds Comment Period Extension for Admin’s Proposed Gorge Land Sale  (March 30, 2006) Rep. Baird Saves Rural Schools Funding in Budget Markup  (March 30, 2006) House Committee Approves Walden-Baird Forest Recovery Bill  (March 29, 2006) Baird, Slaughter Seek Capitol Hill Insider Trading Ban-Lawmakers Call for Department of Justice Investigation-  (March 28, 2006) Rep. Baird, Local Ironworkers Rally against Administration’s Attempts to Outsource Jobs  (March 21, 2006) Rep. Baird, ReadtheBill.org Urge Passage of “72 Hour” Bill  (March 15, 2006) Rep. Baird Secures Critical Army Corps Protection-WRDA Extension Will Save Jobs, Promote Local Economic Growth-  (March 14, 2006) Rep. Baird's Meth Trafficking Legislation Passes House  (March 9, 2006) Rep. Baird’s Child Abuse Registry Bill Included in Comprehensive Child Safety Act  (March 8, 2006) Rep. Baird Votes for Patriot Act Oversight Protections, Remains Opposed to Overall Bill  (March 7, 2006) Rep. Baird Blasts Bush Budget on House Floor-Budget Cuts and Rate Increases Unfairly Tax Washingtonians, Baird Says-  (March 2, 2006) February 2006 Cantwell, Baird, and Local Law Enforcement Team up to Fight Meth Funding Cuts -Cantwell, Baird to President: Lack of Commitment Hurts Local Communities-  (February 22, 2006) Rep. Baird to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address­  (February 17, 2006) Rep. Baird Expresses Concern with Proposed National Parks Policy Changes  (February 16, 2006) Rep. Baird Announces $3 Million Head Start Grant  (February 15, 2006) Rep. Baird to Be Featured on FRONTLINE Meth Documentary Tonight  (February 10, 2006) Rep. Baird Decries Deep Cuts to Federal Meth Funding-President’s Proposed FY07 Budget Slashes Meth Programs by 80%-  (February 8, 2006) Rep. Baird Meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah  (February 8, 2006) Rep. Baird Statement on FY 2007 Budget  (February 6, 2006) Congressman Baird Votes NO on “Fiscally Irresponsible” Budget Bill  (February 1, 2006) Rep. Baird Highlights Science/Math Partnership Between Vancouver Business, Local Schools  (February 1, 2006) January 2006 Congressman Baird's State of the Union Response  (January 31, 2006) Rep. Baird Announces $3,709,953 Head Start Grant  (January 30, 2006) Rep. Baird: Current Medicare Crisis Exemplifies Effect of Stifled Congressional Debate  (January 25, 2006) Rep. Baird on MSNBC's Countdown to Discuss Capitol Hill Insider Trading  (January 20, 2006) Rep. Baird Names New Labor Liaison, Commends Harry Glaus for Years of Service  (January 19, 2006) Rep. Baird Amplifies Calls for Government Reform  (January 18, 2006) Rep. Baird Statement on NACo Meth Report  (January 18, 2006) Rep. Baird Secures 2 Casino Meetings, Ombudsman for Southwest Washington Residents  (January 18, 2006) Rep. Baird Announces Town Hall Meetings THIS WEEK  (January 10, 2006) Rep. Baird Announces $6 Million Grant for Vancouver Low-Income Senior Housing  (January 9, 2006) December 2005 Rep. Baird Brings Science, Math Resources Direct to Teachers, Students-Baird: We Need to CloseGrowing Science, Math Gap-  (December 22, 2005) Rep. Baird: Youth Meth Numbers Encouraging  (December 19, 2005) Rep. Baird: Congress Should READ Bills before Voting-$ Half Trillion Defense, Domestic Spending Bills Deserve More Than 3 Hours of Consideration-  (December 19, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces $248,000 Grant for Southwest WA Hospital Network -Ocean Beach, Willapa Harbor, and Morton General Hospitals to Benefit-  (December 19, 2005) Rep. Baird Opposes Misguided Immigration Bill  (December 16, 2005) Rep. Baird Takes On Capitol Hill Insider Trading-Baird, Business Week: Investors Benefiting Before Lawmakers Make Policy Moves-  (December 16, 2005) Rep. Baird Opposes Pension Bill That Worsens Pension Crisis  (December 15, 2005) Congressman Baird Statement on Iraq Elections  (December 15, 2005) Rep. Baird Calls for Medicare Enrollment Extension  (December 15, 2005) Rep. Baird Votes NO on PATRIOT Act Reauthorization-In Bittersweet Twist, Baird’s Comprehensive Meth Bill Attached to Act-  (December 14, 2005) Rep. Baird Highlights Gaps in Current Flu Plan  (December 14, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces Passage of Meth Clean-up Bill  (December 13, 2005) Congressman Baird Votes NO on "Fiscally Irresponsible" Tax Bill  (December 8, 2005) Rep. Baird Urges President to Convene International Meth Summit  (December 8, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces $25,000 Grant for Confluence Project  (December 8, 2005) Rep. Baird Testifies Before Agriculture Committee On Forest Recovery Bill  (December 7, 2005) Rep. Baird, Conservation Fund Announce Sale of Dismal Nitch for Lewis & Clark National Historic Park  (December 5, 2005) Rep. Baird, Local and WSDOT Officials Tour SR-14 Improvement Site  (December 5, 2005) Rep. Baird Joins Partnership for a Drug-Free America, ONDCP in Anti-Meth Education Campaign Launch  (December 2, 2005) Rep. Baird to Host 5 Town Hall Meetings  (December 1, 2005) November 2005 Congressman Baird Statement on National Indian Gaming Commission Decision  (November 23, 2005) Rep. Baird Votes NO on Partisan Political Stunt  (November 18, 2005) Baird, Murray Secure $2 Million for Port of Olympia Infrastructure Project  (November 18, 2005) Rep. Baird Secures $150,000 for Skamania Economic Development  (November 18, 2005) Rep. Baird Helps Secure More Funding to Fight Meth  (November 18, 2005) Congressman Baird Votes NO on “Fiscally Irresponsible” Budget Bill  (November 18, 2005) Rep. Baird Testifies Before Ways and Means On Sales Tax Fairness  (November 16, 2005) Baird, Cantwell Propose National Meth Prevention Week  (November 15, 2005) Rep. Baird Secures $1.2 Million for Morton Economic Development  (November 15, 2005) Congressman Baird Honors Our Veterans  (November 11, 2005) Rep. Baird Puts Patients, Small Business Innovators above Bureaucracy  (November 9, 2005) Rep. Baird Helps Secure Unprecedented Anti-Meth Funding  (November 9, 2005) Rep. Baird Secures $44 Million for Columbia River Projects-Dredging, Jetty Repair, and Coastal Preservation Projects to Benefit-  (November 9, 2005) Rep. Baird Secures $495,000 for Mount St. Helens Ecological Research  (November 9, 2005) Rep. Baird Urges President Bush to Fully Fund Renewable Energy in FY07 Budget Request  (November 8, 2005) Rep. Baird Recognizes Nobel Prize Science Winners  (November 8, 2005) Rep. Baird’s Meth Advice Sought by Administration  (November 4, 2005) Rep. Baird Secures Job Extension for Critical Iraq Watchdog  (November 4, 2005) Reps. Baird, Walden Introduce Forest Recovery Legislation  (November 3, 2005) Rep. Baird Opposes ANWR Drilling in Budget Committee Markup  (November 3, 2005) Rep. Baird Introduces Bill to Close U.S. Language Gap-Gap Compromises Our Economic and National Security, Baird Says-  (November 2, 2005) Rep. Baird Urges Swift Action on Bill to Fight Avian Flu, Other Dangerous Infectious Diseases  (November 1, 2005) October 2005 Rep. Baird Announces $110,942 for Wahkiakum County Firefighters  (October 31, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces $258,878 for Thurston County Firefighters  (October 31, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces $34,109 for Skamania County Firefighters  (October 31, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces $75,620 for Pacific County Firefighters  (October 31, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces $484,686 for Lewis County Firefighters  (October 31, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces $46,139 for Cowlitz County Firefighters  (October 31, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces $463,221 for Clark County Firefighters  (October 31, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces $1.9 Million in Unclaimed Tax Refunds for WA Residents-234 Southwest Washington Taxpayers Owed Money-  (October 28, 2005) Rep. Baird Works to Ensure Public Understands Proposed Casino Application Process  (October 27, 2005) Rep. Baird: Davis-Bacon Reinstatement is a Victory for American Workers  (October 26, 2005) Rep. Baird Fights for Permanent Sales Tax Fairness-Baird Working to Get WA Residents the Tax Deductions They Deserve-  (October 26, 2005) Rep. Baird Hosts Town Hall for Mt. View Students  (October 24, 2005) Rep. Baird Named “Funniest Celebrity in D.C.”  (October 20, 2005) Congressman Baird Welcomes “Top Young Scientist of the Year”-Baird Encourages Local Students, Teachers to Participate in Program-  (October 20, 2005) Congressman Baird Leads Effort to Complete Lewis and Clark National Historic Park  (October 19, 2005) Rep. Baird Secures Final Passage of Critical Army Corps Protection-WRDA Extension Will Save Corps Projects, Jobs-  (October 18, 2005) Rep. Baird to Host Annual Military Academy Information Events in Vancouver and Olympia-Opportunity for Students and Parents to Learn about Nomination Process-  (October 17, 2005) Congressman Baird Celebrates Passage of Upper White Salmon Protection Law  (October 13, 2005) Rep. Baird: Energy Bill Amounts to ‘Corporate Mugging’ of Taxpayers  (October 7, 2005) Rep. Baird Urges Swift Action on Bill to Fight Avian Flu, Other Dangerous Infectious Diseases  (October 7, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces $999k History Grant for Southwest Washington Schools  (October 6, 2005) Congressman Baird Urges Job Extension for Critical Iraq Watchdog  (October 5, 2005) September 2005 Congressman Baird Denounces Plan to Sell Off America’s National Parks  (September 29, 2005) Rep. Baird Votes to Protect Endangered Species  (September 29, 2005) Rep. Baird Reminds WA Residents About Warm Springs Casino Meeting  (September 27, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces Thurston County Anti-Drug Grant  (September 26, 2005) Rep. Baird Announces $100,000 Anti-Drug Grant for Castle Rock Program  (September 26, 2005) Rep. Baird Welcomes Increased Federal Money to Fight Drugs -Baird Helped SW WA Qualify for HIDTA Funds-  (September 23, 2005) Rep. Baird, Meth Caucus Introduce Comprehensive Meth Legislation  (September 22, 2005) Congressman Baird Works to Strengthen State’s Emergency Preparedness-Government, Citizens Have Responsibility to be Prepared, Baird Says-  (September 21, 2005) Rep. Baird Secures Critical Army Corps Protection-WRDA Extension Will Save Flood Control Projects, Jobs-  (September 20, 2005) Congressman Baird Starts Congressional Shellfish Caucus  (September 19, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces Olympia Affordable Housing Grant  (September 15, 2005) Congressman Baird Proposes National Child Abuse Registry  (September 14, 2005) Congressman Baird Assesses NW National Parks at WA Congressional Hearing  (September 12, 2005) Congressman Baird Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of 9/11  (September 11, 2005) Congressman Baird Commends WA Drug Summit for Addressing Meth  (September 9, 2005) Rep. Baird Votes for Emergency Hurricane Funds, Renews Call for Answers, Accountability  (September 8, 2005) Rep. Baird Supports Disaster Relief, Decries lack of Funding and Preparation  (September 2, 2005) August 2005 Rep Baird Announces Additional Homeland Security Grants for Pacific County Firefighters  (August 29, 2005) Former Congressman Don Bonker Honored-Rep. Baird Planned Dedication and Community Thank You-  (August 27, 2005) Congressman Baird Helps WWII Vets Tell Their Stories  (August 26, 2005) Congressman Baird Statement on Today’s BRAC Vote  (August 26, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures Warm Springs Casino Meeting For Washington Residents  (August 26, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces COPS Grant for Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe  (August 26, 2005) Baird, Murray, Cantwell Urge Interior To Take Over Vancouver Barracks-Lawmakers' Request Comes in Wake of Today's BRAC Vote-  (August 24, 2005) Rep Baird Announces Homeland Security Grants for Clark County Firefighters  (August 23, 2005) Rep Baird Announces Homeland Security Grants for Lewis County Firefighters  (August 23, 2005) Rep Baird Announces Homeland Security Grants for Thurston County Firefighters  (August 23, 2005) Rep Baird Announces Homeland Security Grants for Pacific County Firefighters  (August 23, 2005) Rep Baird Announces Homeland Security Grants for Wahkiakum County Firefighters  (August 23, 2005) Congressman Baird, Sheriff Lucas Present Meth Community Service Awards, Introduce “LIVE METH FREE” Bracelet Program  (August 9, 2005) Congressman Baird Meets with Future Farmers’ Leaders -Vancouver Resident is New FFA President-  (August 1, 2005) July 2005 Congressman Baird Secures Over $30 Million for Clark County Transportation Projects  (July 29, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures Over $5 Million for Cowlitz County Transportation Projects  (July 29, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures Nearly $4 Million for Lewis County Transportation Projects  (July 29, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures Over $1 Million for Pacific, Wahkiakum Transportation Projects  (July 29, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures Over $45 Million for Southwest WA Transportation Projects-Baird Brings Over $5 Million to Thurston County-  (July 29, 2005) Congressman Baird Votes NO on Flawed Energy Bill  (July 28, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures $1.6 Million for Lewis & Clark National Historic Park  (July 28, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures $3.1 Million for Spartina Eradication and Columbia River Gorge Preservation  (July 28, 2005) Congressman Baird Criticizes Special Interests, Republican Leadership for Stifling Free and Fair Debate-Baird Urges Debate on Critical Medical Liability Reform Bill-  (July 28, 2005) Congressman Baird Votes NO on CAFTA-Baird Calls for Trade Policy that Creates Jobs, Promotes Workers’ Rights-  (July 27, 2005) Congressman Baird Eases Small Business Health Care Burden -Baird Supports Small Business Health Plans-  (July 26, 2005) Congressman Brian Baird Announces Vancouver HUD Grant  (July 25, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces Kelso HUD Grant  (July 25, 2005) Congressman Baird Statement on PATRIOT Act Reauthorization  (July 21, 2005) Reps Baird and Hooley Take on International Meth Trafficking  (July 19, 2005) Rep. Baird Urges Congress to Fix VA Shortfall Once and For All-Baird Pushes for Renewed Commitment to Vets on VA’s 75th Anniversary-  (July 18, 2005) Rep Baird to President Bush: Meth Must Be Top Priority  (July 13, 2005) Congressman Baird Awards Bronze Star to WWII Vet  (July 8, 2005) Congressman Baird Tours Puget Island Coast-Baird Surveys Area to Benefit from $1 Mill Protection Program-  (July 7, 2005) Congressman Baird: Statement on London Terrorist Attacks  (July 7, 2005) CongressmanBaird Echoes Sentiments of NACo Meth Report  (July 6, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces Grant for Clark County Recreation Project  (July 5, 2005) June 2005 CongressmanBaird Reveals Small Business Index at Eight Year Low  (June 30, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces Town Hall Schedule-Three Town Halls Scheduled for Next Week-  (June 30, 2005) Congressman Baird Leads House Fight to Correct VA Shortfall -Baird Leads Impassioned Charge for Vets with Emergency Supplemental Bill-  (June 30, 2005) Congressman Baird Calls on President Bush to Fully Fund Vets-Baird Pushes to Correct $1 Billion VA Shortfall-  (June 29, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures Pledge for Increased International Meth Trafficking Money-Baird Commended for His Work Fighting Meth-  (June 29, 2005) Congressman Baird Responds to President Bush's Iraq Speech  (June 28, 2005) Congressman Baird Honors Fallen Soldiers-Baird Acknowledges the Tragic Loss of Regina Clark-  (June 27, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces Upper White Salmon Protection Passes House  (June 27, 2005) Congressman Baird Criticizes Bush Administration and Republican Leadership for Shortchanging Veterans by $1 Billion  (June 24, 2005) Congressman Baird Drives in a Run at 44th Annual Congressional Baseball Game  (June 24, 2005) Congressman Baird Leads Fight to Save Funding for Low-Income Families and Children  (June 23, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures Approval for Local Ports, Flood and Erosion Control Projects  (June 22, 2005) Rep. Baird Commends Chairman Wolf for Allocating an Additional $34 Million to Fight Meth  (June 15, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures $20 Million to Fight Meth Trafficking, Prosecute Meth Crimes  (June 14, 2005) Congressman Baird Welcomes Winner of Congressional Arts Competition  (June 14, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures Key Funding for Area Shellfish, Agriculture Research  (June 8, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures $6 Million for Vancouver-based Defense Projects  (June 7, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces Plans for U.S. District Courthouse in Vancouver  (June 6, 2005) Congressman Baird Protects Local Salmon-Baird Requests $15 Million to Relocate Predatory Birds on Columbia and Snake Rivers-  (June 2, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces Upper White Salmon One Step Closer to Protected Status  (June 1, 2005) May 2005 Congressman Baird Honors Veterans  (May 27, 2005) Congressman Baird Secures $15 Million for Channel Deepening and Dredging of Columbia River Funding will spur regional economic growth  (May 26, 2005) Reps Baird, Moran, and Ruppersberger Offer Comprehensive, Common Sense Compromise to Medical Malpractice Reform  (May 25, 2005) Congressman Baird Casts Support for Life-Saving Stem Cell Research  (May 24, 2005) Congressman Baird Meets with Vets, Decries Lack of Funding  (May 19, 2005) Congressman Baird Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Mt. St. Helens  (May 18, 2005) Congressman Baird Remains Committed to Continued Army Reserve Presence in Clark County  (May 13, 2005) Baird Announces Opposition to DR-CAFTA  (May 4, 2005) Baird Leads Congressional Effort to Promote Returning Veterans' Services Programs  (May 3, 2005) Baird Announces High School Art Competition-Winning Entry Will Be Displayed in U.S. Capitol-  (May 2, 2005) April 2005 Rep. Baird Announces Social Security Town Hall Meetings  (April 29, 2005) Baird Receives over 7,000 Responses to Social Security Survey; Responses Overwhelmingly Anti-Privatization-Congressman Holds Series of Social Security Town Hall Meetings to Discuss Survey Results-  (April 28, 2005) Baird Calls for Comprehensive Renewable Energy Policy in Place of Flawed Republican Energy Bill  (April 21, 2005) Baird’s National Parks Legislation Gains Momentum as Key Senate Leaders Announce Support  (April 21, 2005) Baird Introduces Comprehensive Veterans' Mental Health Bill  (April 13, 2005) March 2005 Baird Announces $931,398 in Department of Education TRIO Grants  (March 29, 2005) Baird Methamphetamine Clean-Up Bill Advances  (March 17, 2005) Baird Urges Investigation into Rapidly Rising Cost of Diesel Fuel  (March 16, 2005) Baird Secures $57.5 Million for Southwest Washington Transportation Projects in Major House Bill  (March 10, 2005) Baird Introduces National Parks Centennial Act  (March 3, 2005) February 2005 Baird Announces Comprehensive Medical Malpractice Legislation  (February 22, 2005) Baird & Cantwell to Introduce Interstate Tax Fairness Legislation  (February 21, 2005) Baird & Hooley Lead Coalition Requesting $1.3 Billion in Veterans Funding in Iraq Supplemental  (February 17, 2005) Baird Announces $52,391 Grant For Vancouver Fire Department  (February 17, 2005) Baird Urges Port and FAA to Toughen Efforts to Mitigate Airport Noise  (February 15, 2005) Baird: “Where Is the Funding for Our Returning Soldiers?”  (February 14, 2005) Congressman Baird Delivers Democratic Hispanic Radio Address  (February 11, 2005) Baird Announces $70,331 Grant for City of Olympia Fire Department  (February 10, 2005) Baird Announces $216,055 Grant for Clark County Fire Protection District 6  (February 10, 2005) Congressman Baird’s Comment on State Of The Union Address  (February 3, 2005) Baird &Hooley to Hold Returning Veterans’ Services Roundtable  (February 3, 2005) Baird Supports Legislation to Continue Benefits to America's Rural Schools and Communities  (February 3, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces $211,500 Grant for South Bend Volunteer Fire Department  (February 2, 2005) Congressman Baird Renews Support for Increasing Military Death Benefit  (February 1, 2005) January 2005 Congressman Baird Announces $106,775 Federal HUD Grant to Help Lewis County Homeless  (January 31, 2005) Baird Announces $1,072,574 in FederalHUD Grants to Help Thurston County Homeless  (January 31, 2005) Baird Fights to Make State Sales Tax Deductibility Permanent  (January 26, 2005) Baird & Hooley Propose $1.3 Billion Increase for Veterans Administration Services for Returning Soldiers  (January 26, 2005) Congressman Baird Receives Awardfor Work to Protect and Expand National Parks —Association Cites Baird’s Work in Establishing Lewis and Clark National Historical Park—  (January 24, 2005) Congressman Baird Announces Town Hall Meetings, “Ski with Your Congressman Day”  (January 7, 2005) Baird Reintroduces Bill to Protect Upper White Salmon River  (January 5, 2005) Rep. Baird Leads Fight to Uphold Constitution, Provide Legislators Time to Read Bills  (January 4, 2005)