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5 hrs ago | WLUK-TV Green Bay

Forest management focus of meeting

A congressional subcommittee plans to hold a public hearing in Appleton to focus on management of northern Wisconsin's forest resources.

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Related Topix: Appleton Metro, Appleton, WI, US Politics, Representative Steve Kagen, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Fri Jul 10, 2009

Alphecca

Civil Rights in Public Housing Advances

This is good news: Gun rights advocates scored a victory Thursday as the House Financial Services Committee adopted an amendment to allow guns in public housing projects.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Emanuel Cleaver

Thu Jul 09, 2009

590ktie.com

Food Stamps for Strikers

Rep. Joe Baca wants to automatically give food stamps to workers on strike. What better incentive to line the pockets of corrupt union bosses and abandon your job in pursuit of grossy higher pay than you deserve? This little gem, the Worker Eligibility Fairness Act, is being tucked into the 2008 Food and Nutrition Act, which is the feds' code for ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Life, Food, Nutrition

Sun Jul 05, 2009

The Press-Enterprise

'Anybody Can Do This'

Lynne Patalano says she watched too many Shirley Temple movies. The curly-haired little girl bringing generals together to end civil wars in India.

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Related Topix: Beaumont, CA, US Politics, Jerry Lewis, US News, Republican, Democrat, Ken Calvert

Sun Jun 21, 2009

San Bernardino County Sun

Quartet of Latina professors at Cal State San Bernardino file grievance

The state Attorney General's Office is investigating a grievance filed by four Latina professors at Cal State San Bernardino that a glass ceiling in the College of Education blocks them from advancement and leadership positions.

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Related Topix: Riverside Metro, San Bernardino, CA, Cal State San Bernardino, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Fri Jun 19, 2009

The Press-Enterprise

Inland transit desires listed

Inland Southern California's congressional delegation wants more than $1.5 billion from a half-trillion-dollar federal transportation proposal to fix freeways, build overpasses and expand public transit.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Jerry Lewis, US News, Ken Calvert, Republican, US House of Representatives, Darrell Issa, Mary Bono, Democrat, Representative Mary Bono Mack

Thu Jun 18, 2009

BTF's Baseball Primer

Democrats break Republican winning streak in Congressional baseball game

Seldom does one go to a baseball game and hear a heckler shout, "Go back to the agriculture committee!" but Wednesday night's 48th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park was no ordinary ballgame, where Democrats broke their losing streak to win 15-10. The first inning suggested a pitchers' duel was shaping up, with Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, John Shimkus, US House of Representatives, Republican, Democrat

Wed Jun 17, 2009

Press-Enterprise

House OKs war-funds bill despite vote switches

The House approved a $106 billion war-funding bill on Tuesday despite almost unanimous opposition from Republicans who objected to the inclusion of aid for foreign countries.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, David Dreier, Republican, US House of Representatives, San Dimas, CA, Democrat, Barack Obama

Tue Jun 16, 2009

The Press-Enterprise

Comp miscue

Rep. Joe Baca's proposal to establish a federal workers' compensation commission is first aid in search of a wound.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Opinion

Sun Jun 14, 2009

Politico

Remainders: In the region

Reader Comments Pages: Pro gay at the CIA sounds like the title to a gay spy porno.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Representative Michael Arcuri, Democrat, Mike Thompson, Adam Schiff, Jane Harman

Fri Jun 12, 2009

San Bernardino County Sun

Four Baca trips paid for by special interest groups

Perhaps because he's the Inland Empire's only Democrat - and, thus, the only local lawmaker in the now powerful Democratic majority - Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, San Bernardino, CA

Wed Jun 10, 2009

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Health-care issue fast approaching D.C.

With every job lost, the number of uninsured is growing. And if health care system is not overhauled, 52 million Americans could be without health insurance by next year.

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Related Topix: UC San Diego, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Ken Calvert, Republican, David Dreier

Mon Jun 08, 2009

US Insurance News

PIA Calls Proposed Commission on Workers' Comp System a "Waste of Time"

At least one congressman wants to set up a commission to study state workersa compensation laws and practices.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Sun Jun 07, 2009

Press-Enterprise

Reagan will always be at the Capitol

Last week's unveiling of a statue for Ronald Reagan to represent California in the Capitol Building in Washington was attended by a who's who of Republican bigwigs.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Ken Calvert, Republican, US House of Representatives, Jerry Lewis, Darrell Issa, Democrat, California

TulsaWorld.com - Government

Roll Call

Here's how Oklahoma House of Representatives members voted on key bills and amendments last week.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma Government, Oklahoma, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Mike McIntyre, North Carolina, Sheila Jackson-Lee

Fri Jun 05, 2009

CNN

WWII slave soldiers reunite after 64 years, prepare for honors

Samuel Fahrer and Sidney Lipson shake hands and smile. It's the first time the men have seen each other in 64 years.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, Spencer Bachus

Wed Jun 03, 2009

Press-Enterprise

Workers compensation task force urged

Inland Rep. Joe Baca is proposing the creation of a federal task force to study state workers' compensation laws, prompting pushback from business groups who say Congress shouldn't meddle in the issue.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rialto, CA

Thu May 28, 2009

KIVI-TV Nampa

PIA Opposes Federal Commission to Study State Workers Compensation Laws

Any effort by the federal government to set up a commission to study state workers' compensation laws and practices is unjustified and a waste of taxpayers' money, according to the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents .

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Sun May 24, 2009

Victorville Daily Press

Victor Valley Grad considered for Medal of Honor

VICTORVILLE Forty-three years ago, a local man was left severely wounded and blind in one eye after drawing fire to his position and saving most of the men in his company during a battle in Vietnam.

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Related Topix: Victorville, CA, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Fri May 22, 2009

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Officials: Budget cuts will be deep

State spending cuts will be comprehensive, deep and painful. And if the legislators cannot agree on what should go by July 1, California will run out of cash soon after.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Ken Calvert, Republican, US House of Representatives, California, California Government, Democrat, Grace Napolitano, US Governors, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Immigration Reform

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