2002 Press Releases
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(Release, December 19, 2002) Bass Announces New Firefighter Grant for Meriden Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today that the Second District community of Meriden has been awarded a federal firefighter grant. The Meriden Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded $20,700 under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Program. Bass is a supporter of the program, which was authorized by Congress to provide much needed support to local fire departments throughout the nation.... (Release, December 19, 2002) Bass Moves Capitol Hill Office Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today announced a change of address. Bass, who was recently elected to his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, has moved his Washington, DC, office to 2421 Rayburn House Office Building. Although the 2nd District Republican has a new Capitol Hill address, his e-mail and Washington, DC, phone and fax numbers have remained the same.. (Release, December 13, 2002) Bass Seeks Additional Funding for Low-Income Fuel Assistance Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today urged the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee to provide additional federal funding for low-income fuel assistance. The Bush Administration has proposed a $300 million cut in federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. . .. . . (Release, December 12, 2002) Bass Announces New Firefighter Grant for Allenstown Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today that the Second District community of Allenstown has been awarded a federal firefighter grant. The town of Allenstown has been awarded a $52,236 Fire Operations and Fire Safety Grant under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Program. Bass is a supporter of the program, which was authorized by Congress to provide much needed support to local fire departments throughout the nation.. . .. . . (Release, December 12, 2002) Bass Calls for Federal Investigation of Dairy Merger Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today urged federal authorities to investigate the proposed merger of two dairy processors. In a letter to the U.S. Attorney General’s Office, Bass said the proposed merger of H.P. Hood and National Dairy Holdings could have an adverse affect on New Hampshire dairy farmers and increase dairy prices for consumers. . .. . . (Release, December 11, 2002) Bass Calls for Hearing on Easing of Clean Air Regulations Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH) today expressed grave concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) easing of clean air requirements. The House Energy and Commerce Committee member called for a Congressional hearing to be held as soon as possible to examine the impact of the agency’s revisions to regulations known as New Source Review (NSR). . .. . . (Release, December 4, 2002) November Bass Welcomes Presidents Signature of Homeland Security Bill Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today welcomed President Bush’s signature of legislation to establish a U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Bass supported the bill, which passed the House and Senate earlier this month. .. . . (Release, November 25, 2002) Bass Announces New Firefighter Grant for Litchfield Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today that the Second District community of Litchfield has been awarded a federal firefighter grant. The town of Litchfield has been awarded $112,081 under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Program. Bass is a supporter of the program, which was authorized by Congress to provide much needed support to local fire departments throughout the nation.. . . (Release, November 22, 2002) Bass Announces New Fire Training Grant for Nashua Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today the Second District community of Nashua has been awarded $168,560 in federal grants under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Program. Bass is a supporter of the program, which was authorized by Congress to provide much needed support to local fire departments throughout the nation. . . . (Release, November 8, 2002) October Bass Votes For Iraq Resolution Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today voted in support of the bipartisan resolution authorizing the use of military force against Iraq if they fail to comply with United Nations Resolutions to disarm. The resolution, H.J.Res 114, passed the House 374 - 37. . . . (Release, October 10, 2002) Bass Secures $102 Million in Defense Contracts for NH Workers Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) has helped attain increased federal funding for defense contracts for New Hampshire workers. Today the House approved $102 million in federal funding sought by Bass in the fiscal year 2003 Defense Appropriations Act. . . . (Release, October 10, 2002) Bass Announces New Fire Training Grants for Concord, Milford, Monroe, and Hillsboro Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today the Second District communities of Concord, Milford, Monroe, and Hillsboro have been awarded a total of $301,392 in federal grants under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Program. Bass is a supporter of the program, which was authorized by Congress to provide much needed support to local fire departments throughout the nation. . . . (Release, October 10, 2002) Bass Bass Supports Child Abduction Prevention Act and National AMBER Alert Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) voted in favor of legislation that would toughen the criminal response to kidnapping and the sexual abuse of children. H.R. 5422 passed the House earlier today by a vote of 390 to 24. . . . (Release, October 8, 2002) Bass Applauds President’s Speech and Resolve on Iraq Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) released the following statement today regarding President Bush’s speech last night and the Congressman’s support for the Congressional resolution to be voted on this week in the House. . . . (Release, October 8, 2002) Bass Supports Administration’s Efforts to Resolve Port Labor Dispute Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH) today expressed concern for the economic impact of the West Coast port dispute. Bass wrote to Department of Labor Secretary Chao and shared his fear for both the nation and New Hampshire’s fragile economies. . . . (Release, October 7, 2002) Bass Continues to Fight for Lower Prescription Drug Prices Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today that he has cosponsored legislation to bring lower cost prescription drugs to market. Bass has signed onto the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (H.R. 5311), which would reform current pharmaceutical patent laws that allow brand-name drug companies to delay the introduction of less expensive generic drugs into market. . . . (Release, October 4, 2002) Bass Supports Bipartisan Resolution on Iraq Washington, D.C. - Representative Charles Bass (R-NH) today released the following statement regarding the bipartisan resolution authorizing the use of military force against Iraq if they fail to comply with United Nations Resolutions to disarm. . . . (Release, October 3, 2002) Bass Supports Aggressive Prosecutions and Ongoing Work to End Corporate Misconduct Washington, D.C. - Congressman Charlie Bass (R-NH), a Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement in response to the Securities and Exchange Commission's action against Andrew Fastow, the former chief financial officer of Enron Corp., and the Department of Justice's progress involving the case of illegal insider trading by Martha Stewart and executives at ImClone Systems Inc. . . . (Release, October 3, 2002) Bass Helps Pass Improved Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH) helped pass legislation to increase loan forgiveness for elementary and secondary school teachers in low-income areas. The bill, H.R. 5091, which passed the House unanimously, would build upon a teacher loan forgiveness program supported by Rep. Bass that was created in 1998 Higher Education Act. . . . (Release, October 2, 2002) September Bass Presents Export Achievement Certificate to GT Equipment Technologies of Nashua Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH) today presented GT Equipment Technologies with a Department of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate. Rep. Bass, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was joined by Susan Berry of the Department of Commerce for the certificate presentation and a tour of the company located on Amherst Street in Nashua. . . . (Release, September 30, 2002) Bass Secures Approval of Nashua Rail and Salem Intelligent Transportation System Project Funding Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Charles Bass (R-NH) announced today House Appropriations Committee approval of additional federal funds to provide commuter rail service from Massachusetts to New Hampshire. The Fiscal Year 2003 Transportation Appropriations Act approved by the Committee today includes $5 million to help extend commuter rail service provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority from Lowell to Nashua, and $900,000 for an Intelligent Transportation System Project for the Town of Salem. . . . (Release, September 27, 2002) Rep. Bass Hosts New Hampshire Librarians in Washington Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) hosted 56 New Hampshire librarians in the nation’s Capitol today. Bass worked with the New Hampshire State Library to organize the trip, which included an afternoon of meetings at the Library of Congress. . . . (Release, September 19, 2002) Bass Announces Fire Training Grants for Alexandria and Landaff Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today the Second District communities of Alexandria and Landaff have been awarded a total of $57,894 in federal grants under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Program. Bass is a supporter of the program, which was authorized by Congress to provide much needed support to local fire departments throughout the nation. . . . (Release, September 19, 2002) Bass Responds to Iraq's Acceptance of Arms Inspectors Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) released the following statement today regarding Iraq's announced acceptance of United Nations arms inspectors. . . . (Release, September 17, 2002) Congressman Bass and HUD Assistant Secretary Liu Announce $1.8 Million in Housing Grants for Nashua Washington, D.C.- U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) and Assistant Secretary Michael Liu today announced that the City of Nashua will receive $1.8 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to increase viable housing options and job opportunities in Nashua. . . . (Release, September 17, 2002) Bass Supports Bush's Resolve Against Iraq Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) released the following statement today in support of President Bush's challenge to the international community to help deal with Saddam Hussein. . . . (Release, September 12, 2002) Bass Announces Fire Training Grants for Berlin, Dunbarton, and Rumney Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today the Second District communities of Berlin, Dunbarton, and Rumney have been awarded a total of $93,748 in federal grants under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Program. Bass is a supporter of the program, which was authorized by Congress to provide much needed support to local fire departments throughout the nation. . . . (Release, September 12, 2002) August Bass Announces $312,943 Federal Grant for Franklin Health Care Center Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) and the Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, Brian Cresta today announced that a Franklin health care center is receiving federal funding to help treat under-served residents in central New Hampshire. The Health First Family Care Center (HFFCC) is being awarded a ten month, $312,943 Federal Community Health Center grant. . . . . (Release, August 27, 2002) Bass Announces Fire Training Grants for Claremont and East Andover Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today the Second District communities of Claremont and East Andover have been awarded a total of $70,470 in federal grants under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Program. . . . . (Release, August 22, 2002) Bass Announces Fire Training Grants for New Hampshire Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today the Second District communities of Campton-Thornton, Mont Vernon, Plymouth, and Sandwich have been awarded a total of $127,705 in federal grants under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Program. Bass is a supporter of the program, which was authorized by Congress to provide much needed support to local fire departments throughout the nation. . . . . (Release, August 9, 2002) July Bass Votes to Create Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) voted today to create a Department of Homeland Security. The Homeland Security Act (H.R. 5005) preserves the essential functions outlined by the President in his proposal to create a single department to protect Americans from terrorist attacks; however, it incorporates several changes to help ensure successful implementation of the plan and continued congressional oversight. . . . . (Release, July 26, 2002) Bass to Host House Speaker in New Hampshire Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today that he will host the Speaker of the House in New Hampshire next week. House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-ILL) will highlight House accomplishments on issues important to Granite Staters during his visit to New Hampshire on Tuesday. . . . . (Release, July 26, 2002) Bass Hails Passage of Compromise Corporate Reform Bill Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today hailed passage of compromise corporate reform legislation. The House voted 423-3 for the Sarbanes Oxley Act Conference Report (H.R. 3763), which will enhance penalties for corporate crime and reform the standards for recording and reporting public companies’ financial information to help protect investors and pension holders. . . . . (Release, July 25, 2002) Bass Helps Pass Increased Penalties for Corporate Crimes Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today helped pass legislation to increase penalties for corporate crimes. The Corporate Fraud Accountability Act (H.R. 5118) is one of several bills supported by Bass to restore integrity to our financial markets and hold accountable those who defraud investors. . . . . (Release, July 16, 2002) Bass, Sununu present Congressional Law Enforcement Awards WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Charels Bass and John E. Sununu (R-NH) presented the Fifth Annual Congressional Law Enforcement Awards for outstanding contributions to law enforcement by New Hampshire officers at a ceremony on Sunday night at the Police Standards and Training Academy in Concord. . . . . (Release, July 14, 2002) Bass Votes to Arm Qualified Volunteer Pilots Against Terrorists Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today helped pass legislation to arm some pilots to defend passengers and crew against terrorists. The Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 4635), which passed the House 310-113, would expand aviation security to include arming trained and qualified volunteer pilots. . . . . (Release, July 10, 2002) Bass Supports Bush Proposals for Corporate Responsibility Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) said today that he supports the “New Ethic of Corporate Responsibility” outlined today by President Bush. Meanwhile, the 2nd District Congressman will help draft legislation this week to reform the standards for recording and reporting public companies’ financial information to help protect investors and pension holders. . . . . (Release, July 9, 2002) Bass Announces NH Chosen for Underground Storage Tank Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has chosen six brownfields communities in New Hampshire for an Underground Storage Tank Pilot Award. Under the program, the EPA will provide funding for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to work with the communities of Northumberland, Berlin, Carroll, Bradford, Greenfield, and Pelham to assess and clean up underground storage tank sites and ready them for reuse. . . . . (Release, July 1, 2002) June Bass Helps Pass Prescription Drug Benefit for Seniors Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today helped pass legislation to add a prescription drug benefit to Medicare. The House voted 221-208 for the Medicare Modernization and Prescription Drug Act (H.R. 4954), which would lower drug costs for all seniors and guarantee access to voluntary, affordable prescription drug benefit. . . . . (Release, June 28, 2002) Bass Hails House Approval of Defense Contracts for NH Workers Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today hailed House approval of $60.6 million sought by Bass for defense contracts for New Hampshire workers. The funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2003 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 5010), which passed the House 413-18. . . . . (Release, June 27, 2002) Bass Denounces Court Ruling on Pledge of Allegiance Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) released the following statement today regarding a federal appeals court ruling today declaring the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional. . . . . (Release, June 26, 2002) Bass NH-VT School Compact Amendment Bill Passes House Washington, D.C. - Legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) to allow the Dresden School District, which consists of students from Hanover, New Hampshire, and Norwich, Vermont, to change the method by which bond issues are considered passed the House today. The House voted 425-0 for the New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact Consent Act (H.R. 3180), which would allow the school district to use Australian Balloting when voting on bond initiatives to incur debt. . . . . (Release, June 26, 2002) Bass Honored by National Education Group Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) was honored today by a national education group for his leadership on behalf of students with disabilities. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) presented Bass with the 2002 Outstanding Public Service Award for leading the effort in the House to fully fund federal assistance for special education. . . . . (Release, June 25, 2002) Bass Helps Committee Pass Rx Drug Plan for Seniors Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today helped advance legislation to strengthen Medicare and lower drug costs for all seniors. The House Energy and Commerce Committee, of which Bass is a Member, today passed a bill to create a voluntary prescription drug benefit affordable for seniors and taxpayers. . . . . (Release, June 21, 2002) Bass Satisfied with Efforts to Prevent Terrorist Attack at Seabrook Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) said today the he is satisfied with the precautions in place to prevent a terrorist attack at the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant. The 2nd District Congressman toured the perimeter of the plant and received an extensive briefing from the security manager at Seabrook Station. . . . . (Release, June 14, 2002) Bass Touts National Support for Increased Federal Funding for Special Ed Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) said today that recent poll results show strong support across the nation for full funding of federal assistance for special education. Bass, a leading advocate in the House for increased federal funding for special education, helped unveil the results of the poll commissioned by the American Association of School Administrators during a bipartisan, bicameral news conference today on Capitol Hill. . . . . (Release, June 13, 2002) Bass Supports Permanent Repeal of Marriage Penalty Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today helped pass legislation to make permanent the marriage penalty relief enacted last year. Legislation to eliminate this unfair burden was signed into law last year; however, the elimination of the marriage penalty was not made a permanent part of the tax code. . . . . (Release, June 7, 2002) Bass Votes to Permanently Kill the Death Tax Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) voted today to make permanent the temporary repeal of the death tax. The bill to permanently repeal the estate tax is one of several measures Bass supports to save working Americans from a large increase in taxes in 2011. . . . . (Release, June 6, 2002) Bass Endorses Cabinet Post for Homeland Security Washington, D.C. -- President Bush’s proposal to create a Department of Homeland Security to coordinate intelligence about terrorism and tighten the nation's domestic defenses. The Cabinet level post would require congressional approval. . . . . (Release, June 7, 2002) May Bass to Hold New Hampshire Town Meetings Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) is encouraging citizens to attend one of several town meetings he plans to hold next week. . . . . (Release, May 22, 2002) Bass Announces Merrimack Valley High School Senior Wins Congressional Art Competition Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) has announced the winner of the 2002 “An Artistic Discovery” art contest. Ryan Kibbee of Merrimack Valley High School took top honors in this year’s competition for Second Congressional District high school students. . . . . (Release, May 17, 2002) Bass Helps Pass Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today helped pass the Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act (H.R. 4700). The bill, which passed the House 229-197, would build on the success of the 1996 welfare reform bill. . . . . (Release, May 16, 2002) Bass Votes to Restore Highway Funds for NH Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) helped pass legislation last night to restore federal funding for New Hampshire highway projects. Last year’s economic slowdown resulted in lower than anticipated revenues on which federal highway funding levels are based. Bass is an original cosponsor of the Highway Funding Restoration Act (H.R. 3694), which would release a portion of the $20 billion Highway Trust Fund to restore federal highway funding to the level authorized by the Transportation Efficiency Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21). . . . . (Release, May 15, 2002) Bass Examines Cyber Safety for Children from On-Line Predators Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) participated today in a Congressional hearing to examine the threat cyber predators pose to children on-line and highlight efforts to provide safe chat environments for children on the Internet. . . . . (Release, May 13, 2002) Bass Helps Secure Nearly $100 million in Defense Contracts for NH Workers Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) has secured House approval of several defense contracts for New Hampshire workers. The House defense authorization bill approved early this morning includes an additional $99.8 million in defense funding for technologies and equipment developed by New Hampshire and Massachusetts companies. . . . . (Release, May 10, 2002) Bass Urges President to Veto Farm Bill Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) wrote today to President George W. Bush to urge the President to veto a farm bill loaded with federal subsidies for multimillion-dollar farm businesses. The 2nd District Republican voted against the Farm Security Act (H.Rept. 107-424), which authorizes billions of taxpayer dollars to fund the nation’s agriculture programs. . . . . (Release, May 10, 2002) Bass Opposes Bloated Farm Bill Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today voted against a bloated farm bill loaded with federal subsidies for multimillion-dollar corporations. The Farm Security Act Conference Report (H.Rept. 107-424), which passed the House 280-141, authorizes billions of taxpayer dollars to fund the nation’s agriculture programs. . . . . (Release, May 2, 2002) April Bass Helps Pass Bill to Restructure INS Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today helped pass legislation to restructure the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The Immigration Reform and Accountability (INS) Act (H.R. 3231) would separate the agency into two separate agencies to enhance border security and improve service. One agency would handle border enforcement while the other would be responsible for immigration services. . . . . (Release, April 25, 2002) Bass Helps Pass Accounting Reforms to Boost Investor Confidence Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) helped pass legislation today to address corporate and accounting weaknesses brought to light by recent bankruptcies. The Corporate and Auditing Accountability, Responsibility, and Transparency Act (CARTA)(H.R. 3763), which passed the House 334-90, would bolster the Security and Exchange Commission to reform oversight of the accounting industry and increase corporate disclosure. . . . . (Release, April 24, 2002) Bass Helps Make Tax Cuts Permanent and Prevent Future Tax Hikes Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) voted today to make permanent the ten-year tax relief bill enacted last year. The Taxpayer Relief Guarantee Act (H.R. 586), which passed the House 229-198, would save working Americans from a large increase in taxes in 2011. . . . . (Release, April 18, 2002) Bass and Allen Join Forces to Protect America’s Forests Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Charles Bass (R-NH) and Tom Allen (D-ME) have joined forces to help save America’s privately owned timberland for future generations. Bass and Allen have authored a letter, which was signed by 86 other bipartisan Members of Congress, urging the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Interior Subcommittee to allocate $100 million in Fiscal Year (FY03) 2003 for the Forest Legacy Program. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program provides matching grants to states for work with landowners to protect private forests threatened by development and conversion to non-forest uses. . . . . (Release, April 17, 2002) Bass Encouraged by Today's Filing of Mill Purchase Agreement Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) said today he is encouraged by the filing today of a sales agreement between Pulp and Paper of America and Fraser Paper Mills Inc. The 2nd District Republican also urged the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development to approve the mill owners’ request for federal funding critical to the long-term prospect of the mill once a new ownership plan is approved. . . . . (Release, April 12, 2002) Bass Helps Pass Pension Reform to Provide Retirement Security Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) voted today for pension reform legislation to provide working Americans with retirement security. The Pension Security Act (H.R. 3762), which passed the House with strong bipartisan support, would help workers protect and enhance their retirement savings and shield American workers from the devastating losses experienced by workers at Enron. The bill would also end the unfair practice of allowing company insiders to sell stock during blackout periods when rank and file workers can’t make changes to their pension accounts. . . . . (Release, April 11, 2002) Bass Calls for Balanced Budget Amendment Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today joined several of his colleagues to introduce legislation to amend the U.S. Constitution and help ensure a balanced budget for future generations. The 2nd District Republican is one of 117 House Members to cosponsor the Balanced Budget Amendment (H.J. Res. 86), which would call for the President to propose and the Congress to pass a balanced budget except during a declared war or military conflict jeopardizing national security. . . . . (Release, April 11, 2002) March Bass Praises Bush for Signing Campaign Finance Reform Bill Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today praised President Bush for signing into law the Shays-Meehan/McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill. Bass has been a strong, consistent, and vocal supporter of the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act (H.R. 2356), which was signed into law today by President Bush. . . . . (Release, March 27, 2002) Bass Named to Telecommunications Subcommittee Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) has been appointed to the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over interstate and foreign telecommunications including, but not limited to all telecommunication and information transmitted by broadcast, radio, wire, microwave, and satellite. . . . . (Release, March 22, 2002) Bass Urges Passage of Responsible War Time Budget Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) today urged his colleagues to pass the House budget. The Fiscal Year 2003 House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 353) is a war time budget that maintains fiscal discipline to ensure future surpluses while funding important priorities, including groundbreaking provisions sought by Bass to guarantee significant increases in federal funding for special education and provide additional benefits to disabled military retirees. . . . . (Release, March 20, 2002) Bass Secures Committee Support for Plan to Fully Fund Special Ed and Increase Funding for Disabled Vets Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) has secured support from the House Budget Committee for his proposal to phase in full funding of federal assistance for special education. The Fiscal Year 2003 House Budget Resolution, approved last night by the House Budget Committee, also includes increases sought by Bass in federal funding of benefits for disabled military retirees. . . . . (Release, March 11, 2002) Bass Cites Congressional Intent in Renewed Request for Heating Assistance Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) said today that it was the stated intent of Congress that the Bush Administration immediately release a portion of the supplemental funds appropriated by Congress in July for fuel assistance. The 2nd District Republican has written once again to Office of Management and Budget Director Mitchell Daniels to request that funds provided by Congress in the Fiscal Year 2001 Supplemental Appropriations Act be released to provide energy assistance to low-income households under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program. . . . . (Release, March 7, 2002) Bass Votes to Create Jobs and Help Unemployed Workers Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) voted today for legislation to help create jobs and provide assistance to unemployed workers. The Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act (H.R. 3090), which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support would provide tax incentives for job creation and extend unemployment benefits to those who have lost their jobs. . . . . (Release, March 7, 2002) February Bass Votes to Increase Access in NH to Affordable High Speed Internet Service Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) helped pass legislation today to reduce government regulations blocking New Hampshire’s access to affordable high speed Internet service. Bass is an original cosponsor of the Tauzin-Dingell Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (H.R. 1542), which would end monopoly-era rules regarding the deployment of broadband services and allow fair competition to encourage greater investment and boost New Hampshire’s economy. . . . . (Release, February 27, 2002) Bass Helps Pass Meaningful Campaign Finance Reform Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) helped pass legislation early this morning to significantly reform the way political campaigns for federal office are funded. The Shays-Meehan Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act (H.R.2356), which Bass supported, would virtually ban soft money and regulate sham issue ads placed by third parties. . . . . (Release, February 14, 2002) Bass Works to Restore Highway Funds for NH Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) singed onto legislation today to restore federal funding for New Hampshire highway projects. The current economic slowdown has resulted in lower than anticipated revenues on which federal highway funding levels are based. Bass is an original cosponsor of the Highway Funding Restoration Act (H.R. 3694), which would release a portion of the $20 billion Highway Trust Fund to restore federal highway funding to the level authorized by the Transportation Efficiency Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21). . . . . (Release, February 13, 2002) January Bass Backs Bush Agenda on National, Homeland, and Economic Security Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) released the following statement tonight regarding President Bush’s State of the Union Address to Congress. . . . . (Release, January 29, 2002) Bass to Visit Guantanamo Bay Naval Base Washington, D.C.-U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) announced today that he will travel to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba on Friday. The 2nd District Congressman will participate in a Congressional fact finding mission to examine the conditions under which al-Qaida and Taliban prisoners are being held and to thank the military men and women responsible for maintaining their incarceration and helping to ensure terrorists are brought to justice. . . . . (Release, January 24, 2002) Bass Signs Discharge Petition for Campaign Finance Reform Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) released the following statement today regarding his decision to sign the discharge petition for campaign finance reform. . . . . (Release, January 24, 2002) Bass Disturbed and Alarmed by Document Shredding at Andersen Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) said today that he is disturbed and alarmed by the shredding by employees of Anderson of e-mails and other documents related to the collapse of energy trading company Enron. Bass participated in the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oversight hearing on the destruction of Enron related documents by Andersen personnel. . . . . (Release, January 24, 2002) Bass Helps Pass Economic Security Bill Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles Bass (R-NH02) last night helped pass bipartisan legislation to encourage investment, create new jobs, and help unemployed workers. The Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act (H.R. 3529) provides tax incentives for economic recovery and much needed assistance to help support unemployed workers . . . . (Release, December 20)
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