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Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance
This web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service, gives guidance and Internet resources on federal grants and nonfinancial assistance, as well as on private foundation funding. The Slide show "Grants Information for Constituents" provides overview and tips, reviews key sources, and demonstrates doing a typical grants request.
Working
with Federal Agencies
One of the most important duties that I have
as your Congressman is to assist you when you have problems with
federal agencies. At times, dealing with federal agencies can be
both frustrating and time consuming. While I cannot order an agency
to change its rules or act in your favor, my office can act as a
liaison and help you with your problems. I
have a special page that describes some of the assistance I can
provide.
Doing Business with the Federal Government
The U.S. Federal Government is one of the nation's largest purchasers of goods and services and works with thousands of businesses, large and small. If you are a business owner and are interested in doing business with the Federal Government, take a look at this webpage with information prepared by the Congressional Research Service.
U. S. Flags
United States flags that have been
flown over the U.S. Capitol may
be purchased by contacting my Washington
office. You may request, by calling or writing in advance, that
your flag be flown for special occasions such as anniversaries,
birthdays and graduations. All orders must be paid for in advance.
Please make checks payable to the Ehlers Stationery Account.
Due to recent disruptions in mail
service to my Washington, D.C., office, all payments should be mailed
to my Grand Rapids office at 110 Michigan Avenue, Suite 166; Grand
Rapids, Michigan 49503. Processing and delivery via U.S. Mail takes
approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the flag is flown. Faster delivery
via FedEx is available for an additional charge.
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Flag Size
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Flag Flown
Over Capitol
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Additional FedEx Delivery Charge
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3' by 5' Cotton
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$17.85
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$2.65
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3' by 5' Nylon
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$16.90
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$2.78
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4' by 6' Nylon
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$22.10
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$2.78
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5' by 8' Cotton
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$30.05
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$2.61
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5' by 8' Nylon
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$26.60
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$2.78
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(Prices are
effective as of January 12, 2005, and are subject to change.)
Service
Academy Nominations
Each year I have the privilege of recommending
a select group of individuals for admission to the US Service Academies:
Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marine. Competition for the
limited number of appointments is competitive. The best time to
begin the nomination process is in the spring of your junior year
in high school.
For more information on how to apply for
a service academy nomination, please feel free to contact
my Grand Rapids office.
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