8/12/2009 Congressman Ehlers Reads to Students in Grand Rapids -
Grand Rapids, MI – In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Reach Out and Read program, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers read to
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7/15/2009 Congressman Ehlers’ Statement on Health Care Legislation -
WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Education and Labor, of which Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is a member, began consideration of the
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7/9/2009 West Michigan Graduates Appointed to US Service Academies -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers extends his congratulations to eight students from the Third Congressional District who were appointed to attend four
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6/26/2009 Ehlers' Statement on Energy Legislation -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement after voting against the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454):
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6/24/2009 Rockford Student’s Artwork to Hang in U.S. Capitol for One Year -
WASHINGTON – Artwork composed by Rockford High School student Kara Denton will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year starting this week,
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6/10/2009 Rep. Ehlers, Sen. Dodd Introduce SPEAK Act -
WASHINGTON – In an effort to improve math and science education for American students, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI) and Senator Christopher Dodd
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6/5/2009 Ehlers Seeks Answers from Obama on GM, Chrysler Rescues -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers has sent a letter to President Barack Obama expressing concern about government intervention in the automotive industry.
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6/4/2009 Amendment to TSA Bill Brings Airports, Operators, and the Public to the Table Regarding Security Policy Changes -
WASHINGTON – To combat threats to air travel, effective and efficient airport security is more important than ever. Security policy should be determined
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5/21/2009 Legislation to Make College More Accessible to Students at Low-Income Schools -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI), along with Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and Congressman Tim
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5/20/2009 Ehlers Introduces Bill to Improve Science Education -
WASHINGTON –To improve the quality of science education in American schools, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI) introduced the Science Accountability Act (H.R. 2511)
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5/19/2009 Michigan Congressional Delegation Tells Energy Department the State is Uniquely Qualified to Produce Advanced Batteries -
Washington, DC – All 17 Members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation – 15 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 2 United
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5/14/2009 Legislation to Fight Scleroderma Introduced by Reps. Ehlers, Capps -
WASHINGTON – To help find better treatments and a cure for the debilitating disease Scleroderma, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers today introduced the Scleroderma
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5/14/2009 Ehlers Co-Chairs House Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus -
WASHINGTON – As a long-time environmentalist and advocate for responsible and sustainable energy use, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers recently took the position of
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5/13/2009 In White House Meeting, Ehlers Discusses Health Care, Energy, Autos with Obama -
WASHINGTON – In a meeting today at the White House, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, and other Republican Members of Congress, discussed health care,
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5/8/2009 Ehlers to Co-Chair National Service Caucus -
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Public service is of critical importance to our nation’s strength and security. Volunteers help provide social services, build housing,
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5/5/2009 Patient Safety Legislation to Keep Violent Offenders Out of Care Facilities -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is the lead Republican cosponsor of legislation to prevent violent offenders from working in long-term care facilities
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4/29/2009 West Michigan Congressmen Respond to EPA Ozone Transport Study -
WASHINGTON - U.S. Reps. Pete Hoekstra (R-Holland), Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) and Vern Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids) today responded to an Environmental Protection Agency
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4/29/2009 Ehlers: Investments in Roads, Highways and Bridges Needed -
WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, of which Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is a member, heard testimony from Transportation
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4/21/2009 Ehlers to Host Town Hall Meeting in Grand Rapids -
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will host a public town hall meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2 at
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4/2/2009 Ehlers Supports New Great Lakes Icebreaker Ship -
WASHINGTON – Great Lakes shipping lanes would get a new icebreaking ship to clear the path for commerce during winter months, under legislation
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3/26/2009 Ehlers Wins U.S. Chamber’s “Spirit of Enterprise” Award -
WASHINGTON – The United States Chamber of Commerce has presented Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers with its prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his
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3/19/2009 Ehlers Statement on Aid to Auto Suppliers -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement regarding a plan announced by President Obama to assist companies which supply parts
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3/19/2009 Ehlers’ Bill to Encourage Students to Enter Medical Field -
WASHINGTON – To encourage more students to enter medical professions, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers has introduced the Medical Economic Deferment for Students (MEDS)
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3/18/2009 Bill Introduced to Prevent Bullying and Gang Violence in Schools -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, along with Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA), introduced the Bullying and Gang Reduction for Improved Education Act
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2/13/2009 Ehlers Opposes Massive Spending Package -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today on the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1).
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2/11/2009 Ehlers Urges Action on No Child Left Behind -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, sent a letter today to committee chairman
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2/5/2009 Tax Forms Available at Rep. Ehlers’ GR Office -
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – In response to accessibility concerns at the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) local Taxpayer Assistance Center, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers
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2/4/2009 Ehlers Opposes DTV Delay -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers voted against a bill passed by Congress today to delay the Digital Television (DTV) transition from February
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2/4/2009 Ehlers to Co-Chair National Prayer Breakfast -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI) and Heath Shuler (D-NC) have been selected to co-chair the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington,
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1/30/2009 Legislation to Honor Life of Former Calvin College President Spoelhof -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers introduced a resolution this week in the House of Representatives (H.Res. 91) honoring Dr. William Spoelhof, who
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1/30/2009 Ehlers’ Committee Assignments Announced for 111th Congress -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers returns to three committees for the 111th Congress, and resigns from his position on the Committee on
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1/28/2009 Ehlers’ Statement on House Stimulus Vote -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today regarding his “no” vote on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
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1/28/2009 Ehlers’ Bill to Increase, Retain Qualified Science and Math Teachers in U.S. -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, a former science educator, introduced the National STEM Education Tax Incentive for Teachers Act (H.R. 705) on
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1/22/2009 School Counselors to Be Honored Feb. 2 - 6 -
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House passed a resolution today (H. Res. 56) establishing February 2 through February 6, 2009, as National School Counseling
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1/20/2009 Ehlers' Statement on the Inauguration of President Barack Obama -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today about the inauguration of President Barack Obama. “I welcome President
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1/14/2009 Ehlers Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Restore and Protect Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers introduced major legislation today that aims to enhance Great Lakes cleanup efforts, protect the lakes from harmful
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1/8/2009 Ehlers’ Bill to Authorize All NOAA Activities -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers has reintroduced a bill that would codify the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in one authorization
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1/6/2009 Ehlers Nominates Local Students to U.S. Service Academies -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers has nominated 34 students from West Michigan for consideration by U.S. Service Academies. Students were nominated to
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12/19/2008 Ehlers Statement on Aid to Domestic Automakers -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today regarding the White House plan to issue $13.4 billion in emergency loans
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12/11/2008 MSU Wins Dept. of Energy Facility; Ehlers ‘Elated’ -
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Energy announced that it would locate its Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University. MSU
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12/10/2008 Ehlers Statement on Auto Industry Rescue Plan -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today on legislation passed in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide emergency
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12/9/2008 Ehlers Praises U.S. Student Progress in International Education Comparison -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is encouraged by a report released today which shows that American students in grades four and eight
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11/21/2008 New Legislation to Protect Older Americans’ Investments -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is cosponsoring a bill in the U.S. House which will help older Americans protect their retirement investments.
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11/20/2008 Ehlers Statement on Rep. John Dingell -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today regarding the Democratic Caucus vote to remove Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) from
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10/29/2008 Ehlers Helps Secure $824K to Fight Housing Discrimination in West Michigan -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan has been awarded a three-year performance-based grant by the U.S. Department of
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10/27/2008 Ionia Post Office Renamed in Honor of Local Civil War Hero -
IONIA, MI – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers was on hand today for a ceremony at which the Ionia City Post Office was renamed
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10/17/2008 Ehlers, With 89 Members of Congress, Sends Letter Demanding Repayment of Misused Taxpayer Money by AIG -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, supported by a bipartisan group of 89 of his colleagues in Congress, has sent a letter to
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10/16/2008 Deadline Approaches for Service Academy Nominations -
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Each year, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers has the privilege of recommending a select group of students from his congressional
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10/10/2008 Ehlers Demands AIG Repay Misused Taxpayer Funds -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI) is urging his colleagues in Congress to join him in signing a letter he wrote to
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10/3/2008 Economic Stabilization to Protect West Michigan Families -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act:
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9/29/2008 Ehlers Urges Action to Stabilize Economy -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today after the House of Representatives failed to pass the Emergency Economic Stabilization
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9/28/2008 Great Lakes Legacy Act Renewal Passed By Congress -
WASHINGTON – Congress passed the Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6460) today by a vote of 411 to 9. The bipartisan bill,
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9/24/2008 Ehlers’ Statement on Loans to Domestic Auto Industry -
WASHINGTON – Congress today included a provision in the FY-09 Continuing Resolution (H.R. 2638) to provide $25 billion in low-cost loans to domestic
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9/23/2008 Congress Passes Great Lakes Compact -
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bill to ratify an agreement between the eight states that border the Great
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9/23/2008 Grand Rapids Teacher Recognized As ‘Star’ -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers extends his congratulations to Judy Walton, a social studies teacher at Forest Hills Northern High
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9/18/2008 House Passes Great Lakes Legacy Act Renewal -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers praised the passage today of the Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act by the U.S. House of Representatives,
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8/14/2008 GRCC Receives $4 Million Grant for Early Reading Programs -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Grand Rapids Community College a $4.5 million grant under its Early Reading
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8/1/2008 Ehlers Statement on Sustainability in Higher Ed. -
WASHINGTON – The House on Thursday passed the Higher Education Opportunity and Affordability Act, which among other things, includes provisions written by Reps.
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7/31/2008 Higher Education Reform Bill Passes U.S. House -
WASHINGTON – The House today voted 380-49 to renew the Higher Education Act, authorizing a variety of new initiatives to help make financial
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7/31/2008 House Committee Passes Great Lakes Legacy Act Renewal -
WASHINGTON – The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6460) today, sending it to the
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7/29/2008 Ehlers Supports New Research Facility at Michigan State University -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, with Michigan’s Congressional delegation, has sent a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman supporting
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7/23/2008 Ehlers Leads Effort to Ratify Great Lakes Water Compact -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, with Congressional leaders and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, unveiled a bill to ratify the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence
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7/16/2008 President Signs Bill to Rename Ionia Post Office -
WASHINGTON – To preserve the memory of a local Civil War hero, President Bush has signed into law a bill that will rename
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7/10/2008 Ehlers, Oberstar Introduce Great Lakes Legacy Act Renewal -
WASHINGTON – The highly successful Great Lakes cleanup law, the Great Lakes Legacy Act, will be renewed for an additional five years and
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6/25/2008 Grand Rapids Teen’s Artwork Displayed at U.S. Capitol -
WASHINGTON – Joining hundreds of students from around the country, Justine Dillenbeck saw her artwork unveiled at the opening of the Congressional Art
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6/24/2008 Ehlers Awards Local Advocate With Congressional Medal of Merit for Seniors -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – In recognition of his advocacy on behalf of older adults in West Michigan, Dr. Frederick “Rob” Deane was presented
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6/23/2008 Ehlers Congratulates Belding Middle School Teachers and Staff -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers congratulated teachers and staff from Belding Middle School for being recognized by The National Forum to Accelerate
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6/20/2008 Ehlers Supports Unemployment Benefit Extension -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers joined his colleagues Thursday in passing the Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 2642), which provides, among other things,
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6/18/2008 FEMA Delays Issuing Flood Insurance Rate Map -
WASHINGTON – Members of Michigan’s Congressional delegation praised a decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to delay issuing preliminary flood insurance
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6/11/2008 Mich. Earns Flexibility on ‘No Child’ Progress Measures -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers commended Michigan education leaders today for winning inclusion in the U.S. Department of Education’s “growth model” pilot
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5/21/2008 Ehlers Hears Testimony on Great Lakes Legacy Act -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, the original sponsor of the landmark cleanup law known as the Great Lakes Legacy Act, heard testimony
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5/14/2008 Lowell-area School Wins “We the People Bookshelf” Grant -
LOWELL, MI – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers congratulates St. Patrick School for winning the We the People Bookshelf grant. The school will receive
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5/14/2008 Ehlers Recognized for Advocacy for Libraries -
WASHINGTON – In recognition of his tireless work in support of public libraries, school libraries and media centers in the United States, Congressman
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5/3/2008 Ehlers Informs Constituents of Digital TV Transition -
GRAND RAPIDS – On February 17, 2009 television stations around the country must cease broadcasting on the analog spectrum and switch to higher
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4/28/2008 Ehlers to Host Town Hall Meeting In Grand Rapids -
GRAND RAPIDS – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will meet with constituents at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 at the Gerald R. Ford
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4/24/2008 House Passes Ehlers’ Efforts to Curb Invasive Species -
WASHINGTON – The influx of harmful aquatic invasive species into the Great Lakes would be greatly reduced, under a bill passed in the
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4/23/2008 Ehlers Honors Local Civil War Hero -
WASHINGTON – In an effort to preserve the memory of Civil War hero Sergeant Alonzo Woodruff, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a
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4/9/2008 Ehlers’ Statement on Petraeus, Crocker Testimony -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today in response to testimony by Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker.
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4/9/2008 House Passes Bill to Help Children with Hearing Loss -
WASHINGTON – Legislation was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday that will help newborns with hearing loss get the proper
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4/2/2008 FEMA Remapping Policy Unfairly Burdens G.R. -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers testified today before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure about the Federal Emergency
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3/24/2008 Ehlers Named “Friend of Job Corps” -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers spoke to students today at the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center in Grand Rapids and was
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3/18/2008 Ehlers Helps Seniors Secure Stimulus Checks -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers met with senior citizens in the Third District today to help them get checks they may be
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3/12/2008 Ehlers Applauds Bill Gates’ Remarks to Science Committee -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers praised Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on Wednesday for his remarks to the House Committee on Science and
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2/28/2008 Ford Statue Approved By State, Federal Government -
WASHINGTON – The final step has been taken in the process to place a statue resembling President Gerald R. Ford in the U.S.
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1/23/2008 School Counselors to Be Recognized Feb. 4 – 8 -
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution today (H.Res.932) designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008 as
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12/21/2007 Ehlers’ statement on federal science spending -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI) issued the following statement regarding federal funding for basic research and innovation passed this week in
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12/19/2007 Bus Service Expansion to Get Federal Approval -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers announced today that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will approve the Grand Rapids South Corridor Bus Rapid
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11/15/2007 Ehlers to host Academy Night on Monday -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, along with the West Michigan National College Fair Coalition, will host Academy Night on Monday,
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11/14/2007 Ehlers’ measures included in final Head Start bill -
WASHINGTON – The final version of the Improving Head Start Act of 2007 (H.R. 1429), which received final approval by both houses of
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11/6/2007 House overrides veto on water bill -
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 1495). The
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10/31/2007 Ehlers votes to help laid-off workers -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives today in passing the Trade & Globalization Act of
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10/17/2007 Clean Water Act celebrates 35th anniversary -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is co-sponsoring a House Resolution this week (H.Res. 725) recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Clean Water
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10/4/2007 Ehlers to host aviation summit -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Air travel continues to grow as the preferred method of transportation for millions of people in the United States,
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9/28/2007 Fair Housing Center receives grant to fight discrimination -
WASHINGTON – The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan has received a grant totaling $273,786 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
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9/26/2007 Ehlers statement on SCHIP reauthorization -
WASHINGTON – The House this week approved a bill to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Several years ago, Congressman Vernon
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9/24/2007 Ehlers encourages sustainability in higher ed -
WASHINGTON – Under a bipartisan bill introduced in the House this week by Reps. Vernon J. Ehlers and Earl Blumenauer, universities could compete
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8/2/2007 Ehlers applauds passage of bill to improve U.S. competitiveness -
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed the final version of a comprehensive bill to boost U.S. competitiveness in the global economy by
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8/2/2007 Ehlers calls Minneapolis bridge collapse “tragic” -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, called the collapse of the Interstate-35 bridge
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8/2/2007 Ehlers “pleased” with important Great Lakes bill -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers praised the final approval of a bill that will authorize water resources projects nationwide, including important projects
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8/1/2007 Ehlers votes against bill that pits seniors against children -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers voted today to protect Medicare Advantage coverage for thousands of senior citizens in West Michigan. Congressman Ehlers
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7/25/2007 Congress passes Ehlers’ resolution disapproving of Great Lakes dumping -
WASHINGTON – A bi-partisan resolution introduced by Congressmen Vernon J. Ehlers (MI-3) and Rahm Emmanuel (IL-5) passed in the House today by a
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7/24/2007 GRPS wins federal grant to improve school libraries -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers extends his congratulations today to Grand Rapids Public Schools, which was just awarded a grant in the
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7/18/2007 Ehlers, Emanuel Introduce Resolution to Express Congress’ Disapproval of Dumping in Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI) and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced a concurrent resolution expressing Congress’ disapproval of the
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7/11/2007 Third District graduates appointed to service academies -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is commending nine Third District graduates who received appointments to attend three U.S. service academies. The recent
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7/9/2007 Ehlers ‘thrilled’ as Senate confirms federal judges for West Michigan -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers said today that he is pleased that the U.S. Senate confirmed a slate of judicial nominations –
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6/28/2007 Ehlers’ effort to stop invasive species approved -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers today praised the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 2830), which will include provisions to establish
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6/28/2007 Ehlers promotes sustainability in U.S. manufacturing -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is pointing out efforts at Grand Rapids-based furniture manufacturer Steelcase as an example for manufacturers across the
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6/28/2007 Ehlers leads effort to place statue of President Ford in U.S. Capitol -
WASHINGTON – As a way to honor and preserve the memory of President Gerald R. Ford, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is leading an
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6/19/2007 Local leader awarded Congressional Medal of Merit -
WASHINGTON – For her steadfast advocacy for older adults in the Third Congressional District, Louise Thomas has been honored with the Congressional Medal
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6/15/2007 Ehlers urges diligence for summer travelers -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of State has temporarily lifted a new mandate for American travelers to carry a passport when re-entering the
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6/8/2007 Ehlers honors 150th anniversary of Christian Reformed Church -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers honored the 150th anniversary of the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) in North America this week with a
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6/6/2007 House passes bill to create financial aid database -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers spoke on the House floor today in support of the National STEM Scholarship Database Act (H.R. 1051), which
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5/24/2007 Ehlers supports bill to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, along with other members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is co-sponsoring a bill that was
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5/16/2007 Ehlers' bill to provide tax credit for hearing aids -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers on Tuesday helped introduce bi-partisan legislation to assist the hearing impaired. Introducing the bill with Congressman Ehlers
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5/11/2007 GRCC, GVSU awarded Upward Bound grants -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Education today announced that it is awarding Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and 20
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5/10/2007 �The Rapid� director testifies in Washington about local projects -
WASHINGTON � C.E.O. Peter Varga of the Interurban Transit Partnership (ITP), better known as �The Rapid�, spoke before the House Committee on Transportation
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5/9/2007 EPA says Kent County meets air quality standard -
WASHINGTON - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has redesignated 16 Michigan counties to �attainment� status of national outdoor air quality standards for ozone.
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5/2/2007 Ehlers to host public town hall meeting -
GRAND RAPIDS � Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will be in Grand Rapids on Saturday, May 5 for a public town hall meeting. The
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5/2/2007 Ehlers to honor local high school students -
GRAND RAPIDS � Over 100 high school students from Kent, Ionia and Barry counties will be honored by Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers this
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4/25/2007 Ehlers legislation to help local manufacturers -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers advanced legislation that authorizes federal funding to strengthen manufacturing. The Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act (H.R. 255) would
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4/18/2007 House legislation to address librarian shortage -
WASHINGTON � On National Library Worker Day Tuesday, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is co-sponsoring bi-partisan legislation to help recruit and train much-needed workers
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4/17/2007 Ehlers hears testimony from authors of climate change report -
WASHINGTON - The authors of an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report testified today before the House Committee on Science & Technology.
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4/10/2007 Ehlers to speak at VAI groundbreaking ceremony -
GRAND RAPIDS � The Van Andel Institute will break ground on a $170 million dollar expansion in Grand Rapids on Thursday, and Congressman
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3/26/2007 Ehlers selects WGVU reporter as new communications director -
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, has chosen Kevan Chapman to serve as his communications director. Chapman replaces Jon Brandt,
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3/7/2007 Ehlers re-introduces legislation to improve Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Wednesday introduced major legislation that would promote the cleanup and protection of the Great Lakes over the
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3/5/2007 Additional federal funds approved for Michigan workers -
WASHINGTON - Congressmen Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, and Dave Camp, R-Midland, Monday confirmed that Michigan won approval from the U.S. Department of
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2/15/2007 Ehlers announces opposition to Iraq war resolution -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, Thursday announced his opposition to H. Con. Res. 63, a resolution opposing the plan for
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2/13/2007 Ehlers applauds call to bolster science and standards -
WASHINGTON - A call to strengthen education content standards and science education in our nation�s schools through the reauthorization of the No Child
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1/24/2007 Ehlers� committee assignments set for 110th Congress -
WASHINGTON - Being a member of the minority party for the 110th Congress will not mean less work for Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers,
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1/23/2007 Ehlers: President�s speech focused on issues, answers -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, offered the following comments in response to President George W. Bush�s State of the Union
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1/18/2007 House approves resolution honoring GVSU football -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday approved a resolution honoring the Grand Valley State University football team for winning the 2006
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1/16/2007 Ehlers bill calls for study of �distance learning� courses -
WASHINGTON - Seeking to ensure the quality of online �distance learning� education programs, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers has introduced legislation requiring a scientific
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1/12/2007 Ehlers reintroduces bill to aid manufacturing sector -
WASHINGTON - Legislation that would create new � and strengthen existing � programs that support U.S. manufacturing sector research, development and innovation efforts
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1/11/2007 U.S. House approves resolution honoring President Ford -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday approved a resolution remembering and honoring former President Gerald R. Ford, who died Dec. 26,
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1/10/2007 Ehlers comments on Bush speech on Iraq policy -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, issued the following statement in response to President George W. Bush�s address to the nation
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1/5/2007 Ehlers reintroduces bill to establish NOAA in law -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Friday reintroduced a bill that would establish in law the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for
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1/4/2007 Ehlers introduces bills to improve math & science education -
WASHINGTON - Seeking to improve our nation’s economic competitiveness and national security, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Thursday introduced a package of four bills
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12/27/2006 Ehlers comments on death of former President Ford -
GRAND RAPIDS � Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the death of former President Gerald R. Ford, the 38th
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12/18/2006 Ehlers pleased with Coast Guard decision to end live-fire zones -
WASHINGTON - Officials for the U.S. Coast Guard announced Monday that they would suspend efforts to establish 34 so-called �safety zones� to be
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12/7/2006 Ehlers tapped as top Republican on House Administration -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will continue to lead Republicans on the Committee on House Administration in the 110th Congress after being
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12/7/2006 Senate OKs Ehlers bill to revitalize U.S. aerospace workforce -
WASHINGTON - Seeking to revitalize an industry that could find itself in crisis in the very near future due to a rapid drain
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12/4/2006 Ehlers gains new DC address -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers won election to the U.S. House of Representatives for the eighth time in November, but nevertheless he
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11/27/2006 EPA: Kent County meets ozone pollution standard -
GRAND RAPIDS � Residents of Kent County and 10 other Michigan counties no longer face the cost of having the emissions of their
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11/9/2006 Ehlers to host Academy Night for prospective students -
GRAND RAPIDS � Students and parents interested in learning more about the nation�s five service academies and how to apply for an appointment
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10/17/2006 Congress calls for aircraft carrier to be named for President Ford -
WASHINGTON - If Congress gets its way, the U.S. Navy�s next aircraft carrier, CVN-78, will be named after the 38th President of the
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9/20/2006 House passes Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006 -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday approved a bill that puts voter identification requirements in place to preserve the integrity of
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9/20/2006 Full House approves Ehlers� NOAA bill -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday approved a bill that would establish in law the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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9/14/2006 House approves prison industries reform legislation -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Thursday applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for overwhelmingly approving legislation that would reform the Federal Prison
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9/13/2006 Ehlers statement on Great Lakes Regional Collaboration -
WASHINGTON - The following is a statement by Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, during a hearing Wednesday of the Water Resources and
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7/18/2006 Ehlers joins bill to help children in under-performing schools -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers joined with members of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate Tuesday in supporting the introduction of legislation
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7/17/2006 Grand Rapids teen working as House Page this month -
WASHINGTON - When Douglas Sharp returns for his senior year at Forest Hills Central High School this fall, he�ll have a unique �What
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7/14/2006 Ehlers urges students to apply for $790M in new grants -
WASHINGTON - As summer vacation hit its midpoint and a new school year loomed ahead, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Friday urged qualified Pell
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7/13/2006 Ehlers receives Rough Riders Award from Ripon Society -
WASHINGTON - Highlighting his efforts on environmental issues and math and science education, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers was honored Wednesday evening by the
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6/29/2006 Ehlers pleased with nomination of federal judges for Michigan -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers said Thursday morning that he is pleased that President George W. Bush has sent a slate of
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6/28/2006 East Grand Rapids teen�s artwork displayed at U.S. Capitol -
WASHINGTON - Joining more than 300 other high school student artists from around the country, Jessica Zevalkink proudly saw her artwork displayed in
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6/21/2006 House backs bipartisan bill to modernize services for seniors -
WASHINGTON - Without dissent, the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday approved the Senior Independence Act (H.R. 5293), a measure to reauthorize and strengthen
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6/19/2006 Ehlers: GR veterans home to receive $786,000 VA grant -
WASHINGTON - The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans is slated to receive $1.2 million in improvements thanks to more than $786,000 in grant
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6/16/2006 Ehlers honors Snow for work as teacher, senior advocate -
GRAND RAPIDS � Add one more honor to Deborah Nelson Snow�s list of accolades and accomplishments. Snow, who was named Michigan�s Senior
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6/15/2006 Ehlers announces creation of �Wall of the Fallen� to honor military killed in Iraq and Afghanistan -
WASHINGTON - As part of the day-long debate in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday concerning the Global War on Terror, Congressman Vernon
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5/23/2006 Ehlers introduces legislation to ensure K-12 students learn science -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Monday introduced the Science Accountability Act (H.R. 5442), legislation to ensure that K-12 students are learning science.
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5/19/2006 GR City Clerk Hegarty appointed to federal board by Ehlers -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Friday announced that he has appointed Grand Rapids City Clerk Terri Hegarty to fill a two-year term
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5/8/2006 Medicare prescription drug enrollment deadline nears -
WASHINGTON - As the May 15 deadline for Medicare recipients to sign up for the new Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage nears,
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5/8/2006 EGR junior wins 2006 Congressional Arts Competition -
GRAND RAPIDS � Beating out 63 other entries, Jessica Zevalkink�s oil painting titled, �Holding On,� was announced Saturday as the winner of the
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5/2/2006 Ehlers to meet with constituents in Grand Rapids Saturday -
GRAND RAPIDS � Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will meet with his constituents Saturday morning to listen to their concerns and to report on
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4/26/2006 GVSU receives $178,000 grant to educate local businesses on exporting to India, China -
WASHINGTON - The Grand Valley State University Van Andel Global Trade Center and the Seidman College of Business will receive a two-year grant
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4/21/2006 Ehlers brings Great Lakes field briefing to Grand Rapids -
GRAND RAPIDS � Seeking to raise awareness about the plight of the Great Lakes, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers brought a Congressional field hearing
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4/20/2006 Ehlers announces town meeting schedule -
GRAND RAPIDS � Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will meet with his constituents at a series of three town meetings to listen to their
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4/19/2006 Ehlers to lead field briefing on Great Lakes Friday in GR -
GRAND RAPIDS � Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Friday afternoon will host a Congressional field briefing on the status of current and future efforts
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4/6/2006 House approves effort to restore fairness to campaign finance law -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives took an important step to restore fairness to campaign finance regulations Wednesday evening, Congressman Vernon J.
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4/5/2006 Ehlers introduces legislation to improve Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Wednesday introduced major legislation that would authorize $3.5 billion for restoration of the Great Lakes over the
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4/3/2006 Free Medicare Prescription Drug sign-up event scheduled for April 17 in Grand Rapids -
GRAND RAPIDS � Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers and the Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan, in conjunction with Medicare Today, will hold
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3/30/2006 House passes College Access and Opportunity Act -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday approved the College Access & Opportunity Act (H.R. 609), legislation to expand college access by
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3/3/2006 Ehlers comments on death of former Congressman VanderVeen -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers offered the following statement regarding the death of former Congressman Richard F. VanderVeen, who passed away Thursday
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2/15/2006 Science Committee Release: Ehlers, committee members praise American Competitiveness Initiative -
WASHINGTON - At a hearing today examining the Administration�s proposed research and development budget for fiscal year (FY) 2007, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers
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2/1/2006 West Mich. receives $15M federal grant for workforce education -
WASHINGTON - The West Michigan Strategic Alliance has been selected to receive a three-year, $15 million federal grant as part of President George
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1/31/2006 Ehlers �very pleased� with Bush�s emphasis on competitiveness -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, offered the following comments regarding President George W. Bush�s State of the Union Address, delivered
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1/27/2006 Ehlers urges seniors to sign up for Medicare Rx plan in PSA -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers has recorded a public service announcement (PSA) urging seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries to sign up for
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1/18/2006 Ehlers named acting chairman of House Administration Committee -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Wednesday was named by House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert to serve as acting chairman of the House
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