Congresswoman Donna Christian-Christensen - Virgin Islands

September 2006

Three Christensen Bills Pass U.S. Senate (September 29, 2006)
Christensen Calls IRS Practices in the VI “Intrusive” (September 26, 2006)
Delegate to Testify Before Ways and Means Committee (September 25, 2006)
Christensen Participates in American Cancer Society Event on the Hill (September 21, 2006)
Christensen Addresses Tyson’s Corner Rotary (September 21, 2006)
Christensen Disappointed in Lack of Information At Completion of St. John Investigation (September 15, 2006)
Virgin Islands Department of Health Receives Bioterrorism Funding (September 13, 2006)
Virgin Islands Farmers Cooperative, Inc. Receives Grant (September 13, 2006)
United States Department of Justice Sends Funding to Three Virgin Islands Agencies (September 12, 2006)

August 2006

Delegate Hails EDC Clarifications Will Clear Way for Technology Park Businesses (August 29, 2006)
Delegate Asks Justice to Release St. John Investigation Report (August 22, 2006)
Delegate Applauds the Virgin Islands Humanities Council on Receipt of National Endowment for the Humanities Grant (August 18, 2006)
Christensen Calls for Balance with Environmental And Fishermen Concerns (August 15, 2006)
Delegate Speaks At Several International AIDS Conference Events Is Member of Black Leaders Delegation (August 14, 2006)

July 2006

Christensen Surprised At Mainella Resignation (July 27, 2006)
Christensen Won’t Be A Part of Delegation to Ghana (July 21, 2006)
Christensen Visits San Juan Postal Facility Says Major Delay Lies With Customs and Border Protection (July 21, 2006)
United States Department of Justice Awards Funding to Territory Agency (July 10, 2006)
Virgin Islands Receives Homeland Security Funding (July 10, 2006)
United States Department of Health and Human Services Awards Grants to Two Virgin Islands Agencies (July 10, 2006)

June 2006

Christensen Leads House Members In Effort to Remove Barriers to Medicaid (June 29, 2006)
Delegate Asks FDA to Reconsider Ban on Mailing Meds (June 29, 2006)
VILEPC Receives Funding from United States Department of Justice (June 21, 2006)
Virgin Islands Advocacy Incorporated Receives Grant (June 15, 2006)
Delegate Encourages Veterans To Be Vigilant About Personal Information (June 9, 2006)
FEMA Establishes Debris Removal Registry (June 5, 2006)

May 2006

Virgin Islands to Receive Homeland Security Funding Under Three Programs (May 31, 2006)
Christensen Co-Sponsors Veterans Identity Protection Act (May 25, 2006)
Virgin Islands Department of Health Receives Ryan White Funding (May 24, 2006)
HUD Says No To Condo Rumors (May 17, 2006)
Congressional Art Competition Winners Named (May 11, 2006)
Virgin Islands Energy Office Receives Continuation Grant (May 3, 2006)
National Endowment for the Arts Delivers Grants within Our Community (May 3, 2006)
St. Thomas/ St. John Chamber of Commerce receives Grant (May 3, 2006)

April 2006

Delegate Supports Fair Process In Determining Puerto Rico Status (April 27, 2006)
Delegate Successfully Amends Port Security Measure (April 26, 2006)
Weed and Seed Program Receives 06 Funding (April 12, 2006)
Christensen Discusses Postal Delays with Top Officials (April 12, 2006)

March 2006

Christensen Bill Would Make It Easier to Access Medicaid (March 30, 2006)
Christensen Attends Hearing on Alleged FBI Abuse in PR (March 28, 2006)
Delegate Christensen Announces We The People Bookshelf Award To Library (March 28, 2006)
Delegate Announces Congressional Art Competition (March 23, 2006)
Christensen Commends Interior for Interest in St. Croix Economy (March 7, 2006)
Christensen: Virgin Islands Still Needs A CFO (March 1, 2006)

February 2006

Coast Guard to Bring Fingerprinting Operation to St. Thomas (February 16, 2006)
Castle Nugent Bill Before Senate Committee on Thursday (February 15, 2006)
Christensen to Testify on CFO Bill in the Senate (February 15, 2006)
Christensen Challenges New York Colleagues Over Comments About VI Homeland Security Funding (February 9, 2006)
Extra Medicaid Dollars For Territory Passed in Deficit Reduction Act (February 2, 2006)

January 2006

Delegate Expresses Disappointment at New EDC Regulations (January 30, 2006)
Customs and Border Patrol Feds to Meet with VI Boaters (January 18, 2006)
Delegate Christensen Congratulates New Democratic Majority In Virgin Islands Legislature (January 13, 2006)

December 2005

Medicaid Dollars For Territory Moves Closer to Reality (December 19, 2005)
Delegate Continues to Press Homeland Security On Charter yacht Issue (December 15, 2005)
Delegate: Treasury Seriously Considers Virgin Islands EDC Concerns (December 12, 2005)

November 2005

House Passes More Money for Medicaid in the Territories; Measure Goes to Senate (November 21, 2005)
Border Patrol Legislation Passes Homeland Security (November 17, 2005)
Castle Nugent Study Bill Passes House Again (November 15, 2005)
Christensen Raises Charteryacht Issue At Homeland Security Hearing (November 10, 2005)
Christensen Congratulates Educationon High School Accreditations (November 3, 2005)
Homeland Security Won’t Grant Full Waiver (November 2, 2005)

October 2005

Christensen, Richards Press For VI RightsTo Make Property Tax Policy (October 25, 2005)
Delegate to Honor Rosario, Other V.I. SoldiersOn Floor of House (October 25, 2005)
Delegate Expresses Condolences on Death of VI Soldier (October 21, 2005)
Delegate on New Homeland Security Subcommittee for Investigations (October 17, 2005)
Delegate Seeks Waiver for Virgin Islands Charter Boaters (October 17, 2005)
GAO Report on Health Care FundingTo the Territories Released (October 14, 2005)
Senate Energy Committee Schedules Hearing On the Virgin Islands Property Tax Issue (October 7, 2005)
Three Organizations in the Virgin Islands Receive Health and Human Services Funding (October 7, 2005)

September 2005

Delegate Urges Continued Protection for VI Watch Industry (September 29, 2005)
Delegate, Virgin Islands Public/Private EDC Team Meet Members of Congress on Changes to USAJOBS Act (September 29, 2005)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Grants to Virgin Island Agencies (September 27, 2005)
Delegate Displeased At Pace of Justice Investigation (September 26, 2005)

August 2005

Transportation, Justice Award Grants to Virgin Islands Agencies (August 23, 2005)
Delegate to Host “Talk to WAPA” Town Meetings (August 22, 2005)
Homeland Security Committee Democrats Demand DHS Stick to Air Cargo Screening Timeline Set by the 9/11 Bill (August 19, 2005)
Virgin Islands HUBZone Designation Expanded (August 2, 2005)

July 2005

Senate Passes Heritage Areas Bill on Tuesday (July 29, 2005)
V.I. Wastewater Projects Gain $4 Million in Federal Funding (July 29, 2005)
Democrats Introduce Minority Health Bill Aimed at Eliminating Health Disparities (July 27, 2005)
Human Services Receives Medicare Patrol Funding (July 26, 2005)
Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission Receives STOP Grant (July 26, 2005)
Christensen to Co-Chair Chicago Meeting on Minority Health (July 22, 2005)
Delegate Attends IRS Hearing on EDC; Submits Letter for Record (July 21, 2005)
Delegate Working With Army Corps of Engineers On F’sted Dredging Permit (July 20, 2005)

June 2005

Speaker Hastert Pledges Help With VI EDC Issue (June 30, 2005)
Public Library And University Receive Funding (June 29, 2005)
Christensen: U.s. Department Of Education Findingsunderscore Need For Improved Financial Managementfor The Territory (June 22, 2005)
State Department Official Confirms: No Passport Requirementson Travelers From The U.s. Virgin Islands(assures Delegate In Homeland Security Subcommittee Meeting) (June 22, 2005)
St. Croix’s Williams Library Selected As Hamilton Site (June 15, 2005)
United States Department Of Justice Awards Funding To Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commision (June 13, 2005)
Christensen Reiterates Territorial Needs Ascoast Guard Appears Before Homeland Security Panel (June 8, 2005)
Delegate Christensen And Senator Hill Join Forces To Assist Virgin Islands Charter Yacht Industry (June 3, 2005)

May 2005

Delegate Honors Women in the MilitaryTo Attend Memorial Day Services in Territory (May 27, 2005)
St. Croix Student Named to Serve As Congressional Page (May 23, 2005)
House Passes Interior Spending Bill Providing the Virgin Islands with Over $4 Million for Wastewater Projects (May 23, 2005)
Virgin Islands Art Agencies to Receive NEA Grants (May 17, 2005)
St. Georges Botanical Garden Awarded Grant (May 17, 2005)
Legislation to Consider St. Croix as National Heritage Area Passes House on Monday (May 16, 2005)
Delegate Visits Wounded Troops at Bethesda (May 11, 2005)

April 2005

Christensen Gets Chairman’s Support For VI Border Patrol Unit (April 27, 2005)
House & Senate Democrats Join Forces on Minority Health (April 27, 2005)
Bipartisan Medicaid Commission Bill Garners Majority of House Members (April 21, 2005)
Delegate Congratulates V.I. Catholics (April 19, 2005)
Delegate Hosts TV Program to Discuss Proposed Changes to Social Security, Medicaid & Medicare (April 18, 2005)
VI Delegation, Danish Human Rights Group Begin Reparations Talks (April 11, 2005)
Christensen Meets With Treasury Officials EDC Regulations To Be Issued Today (April 6, 2005)

March 2005

CFO Bill Gets the Unanimous Consent of the House (March 14, 2005)
Christensen: Social Security Fix Should Include Help for the Territories (March 14, 2005)
Education Troubles Point to Need for CFO (March 10, 2005)
Transportation Bill Has over $124 Million for Virgin Islands (March 10, 2005)
Delegate Appeals to Coral Reef Task Force For Sensitivity and Balance (March 3, 2005)
Health, Federal Relations, Fiscal Responsibility On Delegate’s Agenda With IGIA (March 2, 2005)

February 2005

Christensen Challenges NYTimes Editorial On Port Security Funding (February 28, 2005)
Bush Administration Denies TPS Extension for Montserratians (February 25, 2005)
Christensen Concerned With Cuts In Port Security Funding (February 25, 2005)
Christensen: St. Croix Has Real Concerns Governor Should Pay Attention (February 18, 2005)
Christensen Receives Petition; Facilitates Self Government Meetings (February 17, 2005)
Christensen and Small Business Democrats Condemn Budget Cuts (February 16, 2005)
Christensen Gets Committee, Subcommittee Assignments for 109th Congress (February 10, 2005)
Delegate Commends Bastian For Appointment to National Veterans Board (February 9, 2005)

January 2005

Christensen Commends Judge GomezOn Investiture As District Court Judge (January 28, 2005)
Christensen Speaks for Fishermen At Caribbean Fishery Management Council (January 27, 2005)
Delegate Stresses Need For Local Hires and Contracts In HUD’s Receivership Activities (January 25, 2005)
Delegate Attends Caribbean Economic Council Meetings in Antigua and the Dominican Republic (January 12, 2005)
Delegate to Congress Christensen Announces Homeownership Support (January 11, 2005)
Christensen Sworn In For Fifth Term As Delegate to Congress (January 4, 2005)

December 2004

Christensen Extends Happy New Year Greetings (December 30, 2004)

November 2004

Money for VI Hospitals removed from final Federal Budget bill (November 22, 2004)
Virgin Islands Economic Incentives Pass Congress (November 20, 2004)
Delegate Pursues Initiatives in Lame Duck Session (November 19, 2004)
Christensen Honored by Caribbean Group (November 15, 2004)
Farm Service Agency Makes Emergency Loans Available to the Virgin Islands (November 1, 2004)

October 2004

Virgin Islands Housing Authority Receives Over Two Million in Funding (October 28, 2004)
Department of Human Services Receives Over $2 Million in Funding (October 28, 2004)
Christensen Opposes Plan to Close Fisheries (October 22, 2004)
Treasury Meeting Yields Promise to Address Issues (October 8, 2004)
Delegate Donna M. Christensen Announces $100,000 Anti-Drug Coalition Grant (October 7, 2004)
University of the Virgin Islands to Receive Funding (October 7, 2004)
Virgin Islands Department of Health Receives Family Planning Funding (October 7, 2004)
Work Continues to Counter Harmful Treasury Move (October 6, 2004)

September 2004

Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission to Receive $339,000 (September 28, 2004)
Rum Extenders Pass With Congressional Tax Cuts (September 24, 2004)
Castle Nugent Bill Passes House (September 22, 2004)
Christensen Bill Would Repeal 1936 Property Tax Law (September 16, 2004)
Territorial Delegates Push More Money for Medicaid (September 16, 2004)
Christensen Asks Bush to Help Grenada (September 10, 2004)
Territories Push for More Money For Medicaid (September 3, 2004)

August 2004

Virgin Islands Department of Public Works Awarded $1,472,291.00 (August 26, 2004)
Federal Environmental Health And Justice Team to Visit St. Thomas And St. Croix (August 24, 2004)
Delegate Pleased At Border Patrol Assessment (August 20, 2004)

July 2004

Calling for a Border Patrol Unit for the Virgin Islands (July 23, 2004)
Delegate Asks GAO to Look At Medicaid Cap (July 20, 2004)
Delegate Announces Contract Awarded to Virgin Islands Paving by Army (July 14, 2004)
Delegate Announces Awarding of Grant to St. Thomas East End Medical Corporation (July 14, 2004)
CFO Bill Passes First Hurdle (July 14, 2004)

June 2004

Work Continues on EDC-IRS Tax Issue (June 25, 2004)
Delegate Mourns Passing of Virgin Islands Soldier (June 22, 2004)
Virgin Islands Wastewater System Gets $4 Million (June 22, 2004)
Resources Hears Testimony on Delegate’s CFO Bill (June 16, 2004)

May 2004

Chief Financial Officer Bill to Get Resources Hearing On Wednesday, June 16, 2004 (May 25, 2004)
Delegate Talks Trade At Caribbean Economic Summit (May 24, 2004)
Delegate Urges Caution regarding Congressional Action on EDC Program Pledges to Work to Address Concerns Raised About Senate Amendment (May 14, 2004)
Mon Bijou Project Set to Begin in June (May 11, 2004)

April 2004

Castle Nugent Bill Passes Subcommittee (April 22, 2004)
Transportation Bill Has $134 Million For Virgin Islands Increased funding for buses and highway projects included (April 2, 2004)

March 2004

House Passes Legislation to Re-Open 7(a) Loan Program (March 31, 2004)
Delegate Makes Changes to CFO Legislation (March 30, 2004)
Resources Hears Castle Nugent Farm Study Bill (March 25, 2004)
Coin Bill Passes the House For A Third Time (March 24, 2004)
Delegate Recognized For Work With Minority Health Issues (March 23, 2004)
Mental Health Roundtable Will Explore Solutions for the VI (March 19, 2004)
Virgin Islands to Receive United States Fish and Wildlife Funds (March 11, 2004)
Rudy Krieger Recreational Complex Receives National Park Service Funding (March 11, 2004)
Christensen Pleased at Announced Postal Reforms (March 3, 2004)
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Awards Virgin Islands Landowner Incentive Grant (March 1, 2004)

February 2004

Delegate Applauds Coral Reef Task Force Partnership With UVI; Asks They Not Forget VI Fishermen (February 25, 2004)
Delegate Participates in Cybersecurity Crisis Simulation (February 24, 2004)
Christensen Schedules St. John Listening Session on Postal Issues (February 17, 2004)
FEMA Authorizes Disaster Declaration Funding at 100% of Cost (February 10, 2004)
Homeland Security Committee To Visit Virgin Islands (February 5, 2004)
Christensen Applauds Nominations to VI District Court Bench (February 4, 2004)

January 2004

Delegate Announces Launching Of Grants.gov Website (January 21, 2004)
Christensen Urges Vi Companiesto Attend Viha Bid Conferences (January 19, 2004)
Christensen Pleased At Sba’s Reinstatement Of 7(a) Funding (January 14, 2004)
Virgin Islands Firefighters To Receive Another Half Million In Federal Assistance (January 14, 2004)

December 2003

Funding Security Homeland More Gets VI(Port Security, Emergency Planning and Homeless Programs Funded) (December 19, 2003)
Delegate Lauds Change in CDBG Law That Will Benefit Virgin Islands (December 16, 2003)
Presidential Declaration on Virgin Islands State of Emergency (December 10, 2003)

November 2003

Tax Relief Act Passes HouseContains Duty Free, Rum and Watch Provisions for VI (November 20, 2003)

October 2003

Delegate Receives Two National Health Awards (October 31, 2003)
Funding For Wastewater Treatment Passes House (October 31, 2003)
Christensen Protests Pending Postal Consolidation (October 30, 2003)
St. Croix Heritage Areas Study Bill Passes Resources Subcommittee (October 22, 2003)
Democrats Announce Health Care Equality and Accountability Act of 2003 (October 21, 2003)
Democrats to Roll Out Minority Health Bill (October 20, 2003)
Democrats to Roll Out Minority Health Bill (October 20, 2003)
Delegate Joins CBC On Iraq Supplemental (October 15, 2003)
Christensen Honored As Part of National Library of Medicine’s Exhibit on Women Physicians (October 14, 2003)
Access to Racial and Cultural Health Institute Receives $350,000 (October 14, 2003)
Governor’s Office to Receive State Planning Grant (October 8, 2003)
HHS Approves Health Care Access Grant for Virgin Islands (October 2, 2003)
United States Department of Education Gives Grant to the Virgin Islands Resources Center for the Virgin Islands Resource Center for the Disabled, Inc. (October 2, 2003)
Virgin Islands Health Agencies To Receive Grants (October 1, 2003)

September 2003

Department of Justice Gives Grants to Various Agencies in the Virgin Islands (September 30, 2003)
Virgin Islands Ports Receive Security Grants (September 29, 2003)
Christensen Joins Homeland Security Democrats In Roll-out of Emergency Preparedness Legislation (September 24, 2003)
Parks Subcommittee Hears Bill to Study St. Croix as National Heritage Designation (September 16, 2003)
Delegate, Governor Attend First Federal Interagency Meeting; Ask Feds To Address Specific Issues (September 10, 2003)
Homeland Security Town Hall Set For St. John (September 10, 2003)
Hospitals To Receive Terrorism Preparedness Funds (September 5, 2003)
United States Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gives Grant to Virgin Islands (September 5, 2003)

August 2003

St. Croix Resident To Receive Commendation (August 29, 2003)
Delegate Pleased That Appropriations Bills Contain VI Earmarks (August 29, 2003)
Department of Human Services recieves grant (August 7, 2003)

July 2003

Delegate Pleased That Homeland Security To Accommodate Foreign Students (July 30, 2003)
Delegate Joins Women’s Caucus Headstart Protest (July 24, 2003)
Delegate’s Amendment on Disaster Loans Is Included In SBA Reauthorization (July 24, 2003)
Economic Development Administration Invests in VI Economic Research (July 22, 2003)
Economic Development Administration Invests in VI Economic Research (July 22, 2003)
Representative Christensen to Hold Town Hall Meeting with Seniors on Potential Prescription Drug Plan (July 14, 2003)
United States Department of Justice awards Grants to the Virgin Islands Totaling $1,049,639 (July 10, 2003)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards AIDS Money to the Virgin Islands (July 10, 2003)

June 2003

Christensen Amendment To Bring Research Dollars to HBCUs Passes Homeland Security Committee (June 25, 2003)
LEPC to Set to Receive $4,085,000 (June 16, 2003)
Virgin Islands Ports To Receive Grant AwardsTo Spruce Up Homeland Security (June 12, 2003)
House Passes Bill To Preserve States And Territories Right To Regulate Internet Gambling (June 12, 2003)
U.S. Department of Justice Awards $1.4 Mil toVirgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission (June 4, 2003)

May 2003

Tax Cut Bill Has Benefits for VI; Concerned About Governor’s Response to VI Fiscal Crisis (May 23, 2003)
Tax Cut Bill Has Benefits for VI; Concerned About Governor’s Response to VI Fiscal Crisis (May 23, 2003)
Delegate Visits White House for SigningOf Working Group ExecutiveOrder (May 8, 2003)
Territory to Receive Homeland Security Grant (May 8, 2003)
Delegate Suggests Organic Act as Path to Constitution (May 7, 2003)
Delegate Comments On Interim Monument RegulationsSeeks Redress for Virgin Islands Fishermen (May 5, 2003)
U.S. Department of Education Allocates Funds for the Virgin Islands (May 5, 2003)
Veterans May Be Eligible for Co-Payment Refunds (May 1, 2003)