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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