2006

October

October 19, 2006- News Release: Moran Receives ‘A’ Rating from League of Conservation Voters

October 09, 2006- News Release: Davis-Moran-Warner secure key Northern Virginia provisions in Defense Authorization Bill

October 09, 2006- News Release: Moran Statement on Future of the House Page Program

October 02, 2006- News Release: Moran Receives Perfect Score from American Association of University Women

September

September 27, 2006- News Release: Funding for Fort Belvoir Transportation Study, Pentagon Memorial Included in Defense Bill

September 27, 2006- News Release: Legislation Establishing U.S. Public Service Academy Introduced

September 19, 2006- News Release: VA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Close But Help Still Available

September 07, 2006- News Release: Ban on Horse Slaughter Passes House; Moran Helps Lead Successful Effort to Protect an American Icon

September 06, 2006- News Release: Moran Announces BRAC Assistance for Arlington

August

August 23, 2006- News Release: Rep. Moran to Visit Gulf Coast

August 08, 2006- News Release: Moran Releases Letter to FEMA Director Calling for Reversal in NoVa Flood Assistance Decision

August 01, 2006- News Release: Moran Statement on FEMA Denying NoVa Flood Assistance

July

July 18, 2006- News Release: Moran Statement on Discriminatory Marriage Amendment

June

June 29, 2006- News Release: Small Business Resource Center Expected to be Located in Arlington

June 21, 2006- News Release: Defense Bill Includes Funding for Local University Research, Troop Injuries Sustained in Iraq, Afghanistan

June 21, 2006- News Release: Sen. McCain to Mark-up Virginia Tribes Recognition Legislation

June 20, 2006- News Release: Under Moran Amendment, Small Business Resource Center to be Located in Arlington

June 19, 2006- News Release: New Conservation Caucus Created

June 14, 2006- News Release: Bill Requiring Factual, Medically Accurate Sex Ed Information Introduced

June 14, 2006- News Release: Moran Honored by International Chiefs of Police

June 14, 2006- News Release: Metro Region Transportation/Housing Funding Included

June 07, 2006- News Release: Moran Bans Smoking in House Cafeteria

June 05, 2006- News Release: Moran Statement on Bush Administration’s Attempt to Switch the Public’s Focus from Iraq, Gas Prices and the Federal Deficit

June 02, 2006- News Release: Nat. Capital Region Delegation Sends Letter to DHS Secretary

May

May 31, 2006- News Release: Moran Statement on DHS Slashing Capitol Region Anti-Terror Funds

May 30, 2006- News Release: Landing of the Godspeed Brings Call for End to Virginia Tribes Injustice

May 25, 2006- News Release: Moran Includes Funding in Energy and Water Bill Benefiting Metropolitan Region

May 19, 2006- News Release: Interior-Environment Bill Includes Projects for Northern Virginia

May 19, 2006- News Release: Moran-Davis Secure $13 Million for Fort Belvoir Extension

May 18, 2006- News Release: Adoption Provision for Horses Employed by U.S. Military Included in Defense Bill

May 15, 2006- News Release: Virginians Against Handgun Violence, Moran Hold Press Conference Calling for New Measures to Keep Guns out of the Wrong Hands

May 11, 2006- News Release: Moran, Davis Insert Funding for Woodlawn Replacement

May 10, 2006- News Release: This Mothers Day, Congress Should Send its Very Best: Extend the Prescription Drug Deadline

May 08, 2006- News Release: Moran Receives Council’s Top Honor

April

April 28, 2006- News Release: Members of Congress Demonstrate at Sudanese Embassy

April 06, 2006- News Release: Republican Budget Continues Digging a Deficit Ditch; Dumping Dirt on Most Vulnerable

March

March 26, 2006- News Release: Lawmakers Put on Rally Caps for Nats TV Rights

March 20, 2006- News Release: Moran, Euille Call on Mirant for Release of Redacted Report

March 16, 2006- News Release: Moran Announces Introduction of Legislation Closing Dog and Cat Fur Trade Loophole

March 15, 2006- News Release: Regional Pawn Database System Wins National Tech Award

March 02, 2006- News Release: Moran Calls FAA Decision Allowing Higher Smoke Stacks at Mirant Plant a “Smoke Stack Screen”

February

February 22, 2006- News Release: Moran Calls for Changes to Drug Plan, Hosts Press Conference Giving Seniors, Pharmacist Chance to Voice their Concerns

February 13, 2006- News Release: Moran Joins Democratic Hearing on Sago Mine Tragedy

February 06, 2006- News Release: President’s Budget Good for Affluent, Leaves Everyone Else to Fend for Themselves

February 02, 2006- News Release: Humane Society Deems Moran a “Humane Advocate” in the 109th Congress

February 02, 2006- News Release: Moran Reissues Call for Regulation of the 50 Caliber Sniper Rifle

February 01, 2006- News Release: Budget Cuts Impose Barriers Preventing Children and Working Families from Receiving Health Coverage, Student Aid

January

January 31, 2006- News Release: Moran Statement on the President’s State of the Union Address

2005

December

December 19, 2005- News Release: Moran Inserts Anti-Terrorism Building Standards Report Language in Defense Appropriations Bill

December 15, 2005- News Release: Border Security Bill Would Make Sweeping Punitive Changes to Immigration Law; Non-profits Subject to Felony Charges

December 14, 2005- News Release: Moran Opposes Reauthorization of Patriot Act; Lacks Key Civil Liberties Safeguards

December 08, 2005- News Release: Republican Tax Reconcilation Package a Windfall for Wealthiest Americans; Budget Cuts for Lower Income Families to Foot the Bill

December 07, 2005- News Release: Davisand Moran Introduce Legislation To Make Fort Belvoir Roads Eligible for Military Construction Money

December 02, 2005- News Release: Moran Announces FEMA to Drop Effort to Recoup Flood Payments for BelleView Residents

November

November 30, 2005- News Release: President’s Strategy for Victory is Not a Strategy for Success

November 18, 2005- News Release: Moran and Davis Secure $7.4 Million for Two Important Fairfax CountyTransportation Projects

November 18, 2005- News Release: Moran Statement on Budget Cuts Affecting Low Income Families

November 18, 2005- News Release: Moran Announces Funding in Military Quality of Life Appropriations bill for Northern Virginia

November 18, 2005- News Release: Transportation/Housing Funds for Northern Virginia Included by Moran in Final Conference Agreement

November 10, 2005- News Release: Moran Bill Grants South Korea Admission to Visa Waiver Program

November 09, 2005- News Release: Moran Secures funding in Final Conference Agreement on Energy and Water Bill

November 07, 2005- News Release: Moran Announces Armed Forces Radio Network Decision to Air Progressive Talk

November 03, 2005- News Release: Moran Calls on GOP to Stop Paying for the Bush Tax Cuts with Budget Cuts That Hurt Low Income Families

October

October 26, 2005- News Release: Moran Statement on Vote Disapproving BRAC Recommendations; Finds Cost Savings Unlikely

October 25, 2005- News Release: Moran Statement on the Passing of Rosa Parks

October 20, 2005- News Release: Moran Opposed to Legal Immunity for Gun Dealers, Manufacturers; Bill Poised to Pass House

October 19, 2005- News Release: Moran Issues Letter Calling for Balanced Programming on Armed Forces Radio Network

October 11, 2005- News Release: Energy Bill a Subsidy for Oil Companies; Does Nothing to Bring Down Gas Prices, Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil

September

September 29, 2005- News Release: Bill Weakening Endangered Species Act Passes House

September 28, 2005- News Release: House Passes Department of Justice Authorization; Includes Law Enforcement Grants and Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act

September 22, 2005- News Release: House Passes Head Start Reauthorization; Includes Discriminatory Hiring Amendment

September 15, 2005- News Release: Moran Statement on President Signing BRAC Recommendations

September 14, 2005- News Release: Hate Crimes Legislation Passes House; Moran Receives 100% Rating from HRC

September 13, 2005- News Release: Local Angels From Around the Country Honored as Congressional Angels in Adoption™

September 13, 2005- News Release: Moran Helps Celebrate Decade of Progress in Reducing Teen Pregnancy

September 09, 2005- News Release: Moran Statement on 4th Anniversary of 9/11

September 08, 2005- News Release: Moran Introduces Resolution Commending Pentagon Memorial

September 06, 2005- News Release: Moran Condemns Initial Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina on House Floor

September 02, 2005- News Release: Moran Statement on Hurricane Relief Effort

August

August 25, 2005- News Release: Moran Greets Decision to Shut Down Mirant Power Plant

August 25, 2005- News Release: BRAC Commission’s Decisions Hammer Northern Virginia’s Leased Space but Key Research Facilities Will Stay

August 23, 2005- News Release: Moran Statement on Mirant Failure to Meet Emissions Standards: Affirms Efforts to Close Potomac Polluter

August 15, 2005- News Release: Moran Testifies Before BRAC Commission; Encouraged by Chairman’s Response

August 01, 2005- News Release: Alexandria Transit Projects Included in Final Transportation Bill

August 01, 2005- News Release: Moran Delivers Transportation Projects for Arlington

August 01, 2005- News Release: Moran-Davis Team Projects for Fairfax County Included in Final Transportation Bill

August 01, 2005- News Release: New Falls Church Transportation Center Funded in Final Version of Transportation Bill

August 01, 2005- News Release: Trail Funding Included in Final Transportation Bill

July

July 29, 2005- News Release: Interior Bill Includes Projects for Northern Virginia

July 29, 2005- News Release: Cox-Moran Amendment Predatory Towing Amendment Included in Final Transportation Agreement

July 29, 2005- News Release: Federal Employee Transit Benefit Included in Final Transportation Bill

July 26, 2005- News Release: Moran Receives Perfect Score from Leading Hispanic Groups

July 22, 2005- News Release: Iraq Strategy for Success Report Released; Starting Point but Lacking in Necessary Specifics

July 13, 2005- News Release: Moran Statement on Karl Rove Leaking of CIA Operative

July 12, 2005- News Release: Republican Rollback of Workplace Health and Safety Legislation Opposed by Moran

July 11, 2005- News Release: Moran Awaits DoD Release of ‘Strategy for Success’ Report on Iraq

July 08, 2005- News Release: Moran Testifies Before BRAC Commission; A Leader in Delegation Effort to Save Defense Jobs in Northern Virginia

June

June 23, 2005- News Release: Moran Opposes Republican Efforts to Silence Sesame Street and NPR

June 21, 2005- News Release: Appropriations Committee Agrees to Moran Amendment on Pay Parity

June 21, 2005- News Release: Pelosi Takes Up Moran ‘Strategy for Success’ Amendment; Defense Bill Includes Projects for Northern Virginia

June 16, 2005- News Release: Moran Offers Amendment to Stop Export of Weapons of Terror

May

May 31, 2005- News Release: National to Reopen to General Aviation

May 31, 2005- News Release: Military Quality of Life Appropriations bill has funding for Northern Virginia Installations

May 25, 2005- News Release: Moran Secures funding in House Passed Energy and Water bill

May 25, 2005- News Release: Moran Joins African-American Clergy for Advocacy Day Event; Focus on Budget Cuts Affecting Underprivileged

May 24, 2005- News Release: Moran Supports Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act; Opponents Hampering Efforts to Cure Disease

May 23, 2005- News Release: Interior Appropriations Bill Clears the House; Moran Includes Projects

May 16, 2005- News Release: Moran Opposes BRAC Decision; Northern Virginia Hit Hard By Report

May 10, 2005- News Release: Plan to Reopen National to General Aviation Clears Committee

May 05, 2005- News Release: Rumsfeld Directed to Lay Out ‘Strategy for Success’ in Iraq; Moran Language Included in Final Conference Agreement

April

April 29, 2005- Social Security Town Hall Rally

April 28, 2005- News Release: Moran Opposes Budget; Deemed Not Reflective of Northern Virginian Values

April 21, 2005- News Release: Moran Reintroduces FERS Redeposit Legislation

April 20, 2005- News Release: Moran Statement on House Energy Bill; Opposes Near-Sighted Energy Plan

April 13, 2005- News Release: Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Military Children Introduced; New Non-profit for Military Kids Created

April 12, 2005- News Release: Moran Visits Weatherized Home; Lauds Housing Program for Low-Income Families

April 07, 2005- News Release: Taxidermy Tax Scam Fleecing U.S. Treasury, Threatening Endangered Species; Moran Calls for Investigation

March

March 17, 2005- News Release: Moran Announces Funding for Trails Included in Transportation Bill

March 17, 2005- News Release: Legislation Introduced to Remove ED Ads from Hours When Children Likely Viewing

March 16, 2005- News Release: Moran Announces “End Gridlock Act”: Provides Down Payment on Regional Incidence Center

March 15, 2005- News Release: Moran Amendment Directs Rumsfeld to Provide Iraq “Strategy for Success”

March 14, 2005- News Release: Moran-Davis Team Up to Fund Fairfax County Projects in the Transportation Bill

March 14, 2005- News Release: Federal Employee Transit Benefits Legislation Re-Introduced

March 10, 2005- News Release: Cox-Moran Amendment Targets Predatory Tow Truck Operators; Cedes Limited Authority Back to the States

March 10, 2005- News Release: Teen Driving Provision Added by Moran to Transportation Bill

March 08, 2005- News Release: Funding for New Falls Church Transportation Center Included in Transportation Bill

March 08, 2005- News Release: Moran Projects for Alexandria Included in Transportation Bill

March 08, 2005- News Release: Moran Projects for Arlington Included in Transportation Bill

March 02, 2005- News Release: Moran Supports Overturn of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”; Bill Introduced

March 02, 2005- News Release: Moran Legislation for Marketing-Free Product Registration Cards is Re-Introduced

February

February 17, 2005- News Release: Moran Rails Against GOP Protection of Pharmaceutical Advertising

February 15, 2005- News Release: Moran Touts Subcommittee Assignments Helping Keep Northern Virginia’s Economy Strong, Protect Environment

February 08, 2005- News Release: Moran Town Hall Discusses Future of Social Security; Advocates Strengthening the System Not Privatization

February 08, 2005- News Release: President’s Fiscally and Morally Irresponsible Budget Breaks the Backs of the Poor and Working Class

February 08, 2005- News Release: Moran Reintroduces Legislation to Restrict Weapons Capable of Puncturing Railcars Carrying Hazardous Cargo

February 02, 2005- News Release: Moran Backs Class Action Reform; Bill Looks to be Expedited through Congress

February 02, 2005- News Release: Moran Drops Part Time Federal Employee Retirement Bill

January

January 25, 2005- News Release: Moran Expresses Support: Pay Parity for All Federal Employees

January 21, 2005- News Release: Roe v. Wade Under Attack; Supreme Court Vacancies Loom

January 21, 2005- News Release: Moran Announces Nominations to U.S. Service Academies

January 11, 2005- News Release: Moran Tours Local Schools; Witnesses Effects of No Child Left Behind

2004

December

December 20, 2004- News Release: USO, Moran Team Up for “Operation Ornament”

December 08, 2004- News Release: Community Leaders Join for Grand Opening of Childcare Center: Moran Funding Supports Center’s Education Program

December 06, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Honors Local Volunteer with “Unsung Heroine” Award

December 06, 2004- News Release: Federal Employees Dental and Vision Benefit Approved by House

December 06, 2004- News Release: Congress Revises Omnibus and Drops Invasive IRS Provision: Federal Projects Secured by Moran Included in Final Bill

December 03, 2004- News Release: Omnibus Includes Moran Amendment Benefiting Department of Labor Employees

November

November 19, 2004- News Release: Omnibus Appropriations Bill Poised to Clear the House; Federal Employees to Receive 3.5% Raise

November 17, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Hammers Republicans for Busting the Debt Limit

October

October 15, 2004- News Release: Debt Ceiling Reached Again; Moran Says Bush-Cheney Deficits as Far as the Eye Can See

October 15, 2004- News Release: Moran Supports Airport Authority Noise Reduction Plan

October 12, 2004- News Release: Moran Calls on General Assembly to Keep High-Powered Rifles Off Airport Grounds

October 08, 2004- News Release: Moran Opposes Reinstatement of Draft, Supports Incentivized Universal Service

October 08, 2004- News Release: Moran Opposes Partisan, Overreaching Intel Reform Legislation; Calls for Secure Driver’s Licenses

September

September 29, 2004- News Release: Bill to Ban Gun Control in D.C. Passed; Moran takes to the House Floor to Condemn Action September 29, 2004

September 29, 2004- News Release: Moran Wins Passage of Post Office Honoring “Mother Fairfax”

September 28, 2004- News Release: Moran Cautious but Optimistic Over State’s Agreement Curbing Power Plant Pollution, Continues Call for Mirant’s Shutdown

September 28, 2004- Moran Congratulates Local “Service to America Medals” Award Winner

September 28, 2004- News Release: Moran Joins Successful Effort to Push Federal Pay Raise through House

September 17, 2004- News Release: Moran Congratulates Air Force at Memorial Groundbreaking

September 17, 2004- News Release: Moran Amendment Seeks to Protect Federal Employees Health Plan

September 13, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran, Local Officials Decry Impending Expiration of Assault Weapons Ban

September 09, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Salutes Navy on the Naming of USS Arlington

July

July 26, 2004- News Release: Moran, Davis Secure Funding for Transportation Improvements in Fort Belvoir-Area

July 19, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Introduces Legislation Giving State and Local Governments the Power to Stop Predatory Towing Companies

July 14, 2004- News Release: Moran Amendment Benefiting Labor Department Employees Adopted

July 06, 2004- Congressman Moran Issues Statement Honoring 40th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

June

June 24, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Questions Lack of Accountability by Office Charged with Coordinating Capital Region Security

June 23, 2004- News Release: Passage of Defense Bill Increases Troop Benefits, Funds Projects Benefiting Northern Virginia

June 17, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Commends 2004 Service to America Medals Finalists from the 8th District

June 14, 2004- News Release: Northern Virginia Delegation Praises FTA’s Approval of New Phase for Dulles Rail Project

June 14, 2004- News Release: Moran Congratulates Mythic Entertainment on Being Selected a Finalist for Dell/NFIB Small Business Award

June 03, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Decries Targeting of Korean American, Vietnamese American Communities June 2, 2004

May

May 26, 2004- News Release: Moran, Davis Seek Improvements to Fort Belvoir-Area Traffic Problems in Defense Authorization Bill

May 18, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Issues Statement of Strong Opposition to Anti-Immigrant Legislation

May 14, 2004- News from Moran: Congressman Moran Speaks Out on the Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners

May 03, 2004- Moran Introduces Legislation to Ban .50 Caliber Sniper Rifles; Guns Can Puncture Railcars with Hazardous Cargo

April

April 14, 2004- News Release: Moran Secures $20 Million for Northern Virginia Transportation Projects

March

March 31, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Introduces Legislation Granting Citizenship to Amerasians

March 25, 2004- News Release: Chief Chambers still on the job, but appears she will be fired for telling the truth

March 16, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Tells Subcommittee General Aviation at National Should Be Restored

March 01, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Receives a 95 Percent Rating from the League of Conservation Voters

February

February 23, 2004- News Release: Congressman Moran Meets with Northern Virginia Fire Chiefs About Federal Funding of Local First Responders

February 12, 2004- News Release: Moran Says Bush Leaves Millions of Children Behind With Education Budget

February 12, 2004- Statement: President Bush's Support of Gay Marriage Ban is Wrong

February 12, 2004- News Release: Rumsfeld Indifferent to Concerns About Pay Parity for Department of Defense Workers

January

January 30, 2004- News Release: Moran Calls on Congress to Support Pay Parity for Federal Employees

January 28, 2004- News Release: Moran Announces Significant Federal Funding for Local Projects in Northern Virginia

January 22, 2004- News Release: A Woman's Right to Choose is Threatened by Ideological and Religious Extremism, Moran Says on the 31st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

January 21, 2004- News Release: Moran Calls on President Bush to Make Pay Parity a Priority