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Congressman George Miller

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    1. Learn more about skyrocketing gas prices and the Democratic Record on Energy Security

    2. 9/28/2006 Press Release -- California Water
      New Miller Water Bill Would Benefit Pittsburg and Other Bay Area Communities; Measure would provide federal partner for six local water recycling projects

    3. 9/25/2006 Press Release -- Interior Department Corruption
      Miller/House Democrats Again Urge Pombo to Hold Hearing on Corruption at Interior Department and Misdealings With Oil and Gas Royalties

    4. 9/21/2006 Press Release -- Interior Department Corruption
      Miller, Democrats Call on Congress to Fight for Taxpayer Money Owed by Oil Companies

    5. 7/11/2006 Press Release -- Safe Tuna
      Representative Miller Reacts to Defenders of Wildlife Report on Unsafe Tuna

    6. 6/29/2006 Press Release -- Oil and Gas Drilling
      Miller Opposes New Oil and Gas Drilling Off California and Other Coastal States

    7. 6/28/2006 Press Release -- West Coast Fishermen
      West Coast Democrats Use "Job Action" in the House to Win Help For Salmon Fishermen

    8. 5/25/2006 Press Release -- Oil Drilling in Alaska
      Representative Miller Opposes Drilling For Oil in Pristine Alaska Wilderness; Says the Congress and President Bush are “looking for one more quick fix” for their oil addiction

    9. 5/19/2006 Press Release -- Oil Royalties
      Democrats Fight For End to Huge Breaks For Oil Companies, Side With Taxpayers

    10. 3/16/2006 Press Release -- Increased Levee Funding
      Miller, Tauscher, California Members Call for Increased Levee Funding

    11. 2/16/2006 Press Release -- Offshore Drilling
      Miller Cosponsors Legislation to Protect California’s Coast From New Offshore Drilling

    12. 2/9/2006 Press Release -- California Water/CALFED
      Bush Cuts Levee Repair Money to Zero, Leaves Californians Vulnerable; Bush Budget Ignores Lessons of Katrina and Provides ‘Zero’ Funding for CALFED Bay-Delta Levee Program

    13. 1/23/2006 Press Release -- Oil & Gas
      Oil and Gas Companies Shortchanging Taxpayers by Hundreds of Millions of Dollars -- Where is Congress?; Members of Congress demand investigation and hearings

    14. 11/9/2005 Press Release -- Energy and Water Funding
      Miller Announces Funding For Water Projects in Contra Costa and Solano Counties

    15. 10/7/2005 Press Release -- GOP Energy Bill
      Miller Statement on GOP Energy Bill; ‘Their Bill Does Nothing to Bring Down Gas Prices, Promote Energy Independence & Conservation’

    16. 10/6/2005 Fact Sheet and Charts -- Bush Energy Policy Leads to Higher Gasoline and Home Heating Prices (pdf files)
      a) Fact Sheet: Bush Energy Policy Leads to Higher Gasoline and Home Heating Prices
      b) Chart: Under Bush Administration, Home Heating Costs Skyrocket
      c) Chart: Middle Class Families Have Been Watching Climbing Gas Prices Throughout Bush Presidency

    17. 9/29/2005 Press Release -- Endangered Species
      Representative Miller Statement on House Vote on Endangered Species

    18. 9/28/2005 Press Release -- Endangered Species
      House Lawmakers to Offer Bipartisan Legislation on Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery; Collaboration Produces Alternative to Controversial Pombo Legislation; It Balances Interests of Environment, Landowners, and Taxpayers

    19. 9/28/2005 Press Release -- Energy Policy
      Legislation to Drill off California Coast and in Arctic Wilderness Exploits Katrina for Long-Sought Regressive and Dangerous Energy Policy

    20. 9/22/2005 Press Release -- Endangered Species
      Representative Miller Statement on Endangered Species

    21. 8/31/2005 Press Release -- Air Quality
      In Light of FDA Offcial’s Resignation & Draft Rules on Air Pollution, House Democrats Send Letter to President Requesting Him Not to Put Science Before Politics

    22. 7/27/2005 Letter -- California Water (pdf file)
      Letter from Congressman Miller to Resources Committee Chairman Pombo and Ranking Member Rahall on calling for oversight hearings on the species crash in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta

    23. 7/13/2005 Press Release -- California Water
      Audit Questions "Integrity" of Federal Water Policy in California; Representative Miller Says this is Another Example of Bush Administration Manipulating Science for Political Purposes

    24. 6/24/2005 Press Release -- California Water
      Miller Statement on Supreme Court Decision on California Water

    25. 6/15/2005 Press Release -- Forests
      Representative Miller Seeks to Establish 'John L. Burton Trail' at Headwaters Forest

    26. 5/12/2005 Press Release -- Fish Populations
      Members of Congress Seek Answers on Delta Fish Decline

    27. 4/20/2005 Press Release -- Energy
      Statement Regarding Energy Legislation Being Debated in Congress

    28. 4/14/2005 Press Release -- Northern Mariana Islands
      Representative George Miller Calls For Congressional Investigation of Lobbyist Jack Abramoff and His Activities Regarding the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

    29. 2/17/2005 Press Release -- Water Contracts
      Miller Says Water Contracts Are Open to Legal Challenge

    30. 1/26/2005 Press Release -- National Parks
      Education Programs the Latest Casualty of Underfunding of National Parks, Says Miller

    31. 12/22/2004 Press Release -- Water Policy
      Tulare Lake Settlement Could Have Devastating Consequences, Warns Miller

    32. 12/15/2004 Press Release -- Water Subsidies
      New Report Shows Staggering Cost to Taxpayers of Handouts for Rich Agribusinesses, says Miller

    33. 10/8/2004 Press Release -- California Water
      Lawmakers Call for an Investigation into Possible Political Interference in California Water Analysis

    34. 10/6/2004 Statement -- California Water
      Statement by George Miller on the House Passage of the CALFED Reauthorization Bill

    35. 9/30/2004 Press Release -- California Water
      New Letter to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on California Water Contracts

    36. 9/15/2004 Press Release -- California Water
      Statements of Representatives Miller and Tauscher on Senate Passage of New CALFED

    37. 8/31/2004 Letter -- California Water (pdf file)
      Comments submitted by Representative Miller to the Bureau of Reclamation on the proposed Central Valley Project (CVP) renewal contracts for the Sacramento River Division, the Shasta Division, and the Trinity River Division

    38. 8/20/2004 Press Release -- California Water
      Bush Administration Denies Public a Chance to Speak Out on Controversial Water Deals; Miller, Pelosi, others request extension of public comment period until 60 days after new environmental analysis is complete

    39. 7/20/2004 Press Release -- Forests
      Miller Urges Constituents to Make Voices Heard on National Forest Rules

    40. 7/12/2004 Press Release -- Forests
      Special Interests Trump Public Interest in Bush Decision on Roadless Rule

    41. 7/9/2004 Press Release -- California Water
      Representative Miller Statement on CALFED Bill

    42. 4/26/2004 Report -- Energy (pdf file)
      Smog and Mirrors: The Cheney Energy Task Force and Higher Prices at the Pump

    43. 1/22/2004 Press Release -- Forests
      Forest Service Plan Fails to Address Californians' Environmental Concerns, Says Representative Miller

    44. Press Release -- November 18, 2003
      Miller Says "NO" to Republican Energy-Industry Wish List

    45. Press Release -- November 18, 2003
      Statement of Congressman George Miller (D-CA); Co-Author of the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, H.R. 1006 On the House Floor

    46. Press Release -- September 24, 2003
      Representatives Tauscher and Miller Secure Funding For Area Water Projects; Bay Area projects authorized for federal funding under WRDA

    47. Press Release -- September 17, 2003
      House Democrats Demand Congressional Investigation on EPA's Failed Response to 9/11

    48. Op-Ed Article -- September 10, 2003
      Federal Impact on State Resources Selling California's water down the river

    49. Press Release -- June 27, 2003
      Miller, Tauscher Introduce New California Water Legislation; Attempt to jumpstart CALFED process

    50. Press Release -- June 12, 2003
      Miller Hopeful Captive Wildlife Safety Act Will Win Swift House Approval; Bill scheduled for hearing by Resources Committee

    51. Press Release -- June 11, 2003
      Non-Partisan Group Give Bush Administration Low Marks For National Parks Efforts


      National Forests: House Set to Debate
      Controversial Wildfire Legislation Tuesday, 5/20
      1. Press Release -- May 20, 2003
        Statement by George Miller on House Consideration of Wildfire Legislation, H.R. 1904 and the Democratic Alternative to H.R. 1904
      2. Judiciary Committee Views -- May 20, 2003
        Statement by George Miller on House Consideration of Wildfire Legislation, H.R. 1904 and the Democratic Alternative to H.R. 1904
      3. Judiciary Committee Views -- May 20, 2003
        House Judiciary Committee Democrats Oppose the McInnis Wildfire Bill
      4. New York Times Article -- May 20, 2003
        A Flawed Fire Bill
      5. Chart used by Congressman Miller on the House Floor -- May 20, 2003
        Republicans are Cutting Forest Protections
      6. Chart used by Congressman Miller on the House Floor -- May 20, 2003
        Who Will Protect Communities?
      7. Dear Colleague Letter -- May 19, 2003
        What's the Difference Between the Democratic Wildfire Bill and the Republican Wildfire Bill?
      8. Press Release -- April 30, 2003
        Miller Statement on Consideration of Wildfire Legislation before the Resources Committee
      9. Background Information -- April 29, 2003
        Wildfire Legislation: Side-by-side Comparison of Democratic Substitute and Republican Committee Print
      10. Press Release -- April 25, 2003
        Miller Statement on Republican Resources Committee Print Released Today
      11. Press Release -- April 3, 2003
        New Wildfire Bill Would Protect Western Communities and Forests


    52. Press Release -- March 6, 2003
      Miller Criticizes Forest Service Recommended Amendments To Sierra Nevada Plan

    53. Press Release -- February 14, 2003
      Miller Announces Federal Funding For Seventh District; Water, Transportation Funds Top List

    54. Press Release -- February 11, 2003
      Miller Honored by CALPIRG; Named a “Public Interest Champion” for education and environmental work

    55. Press Release -- February 7, 2003
      Miller and Tauscher Ask Fellow Lawmakers To Delay Funding Westlands Settlement Until Full Impacts to Taxpayers are Realized

    56. Press Release -- February 4, 2003
      Statement by George Miller; Bush Administration Turns Back the Clock on Environmental Protections With Sierra Nevada Proposal

    57. Press Release -- January 3, 2003
      Entire 55-Member California Congressional Delegation Calls on Bush Administration to Alter Westlands Water Settlement; In addition to questions on source of funds, Representatives Miller and Waxman request GAO investigation of secretly negotiated water settlement

    58. Press Release -- December 11, 2002
      Statement by Representative George Miller (D-CA) on Bush Administration Wildfire Initiative

    59. Press Release -- November 27, 2002
      Miller and Other House and Senate Lawmakers Challenge New Bush Administration Forest Plan; Members of Congress charge in letter that plan weakens minimum standards for national forest planning under NFMA and NEPA

    60. Press Release -- November 22, 2002
      Miller Says Republican Intransigence Killed Critical California Water Bill; Failure to schedule bill jeopardizes water future of 35 million Californians

    61. Press Release -- November 12, 2002
      Statement by Congressman George Miller on the International Conference Vote on Ivory Trade

    62. Press Release -- October 24, 2002
      Representative Miller Receives Perfect Score for Environmental Record From League of Conservation Voters; Earns 100% for Environmental Votes in 107th Congress

    63. Press Release -- October 18, 2002
      Lawmakers Oppose Ivory Trade, Urge Adoption of Convention on Trade in Endangered Species; 53 Members of Congress Write to Bush Administration to Encourage New Alternatives

    64. Press Release -- October 2, 2002
      Representative Miller Hails “Rolling Rainforest” as an inspiring and important tool for environmental education; New mobile ecosystem exhibit to tour the country, educate and inspire under-served children

    65. Press Release -- August 26, 2002
      Congressman Miller to Attend World Summit on Sustainable Development in South Africa; Miller Calls on Bush Administration to Embrace Commitments to Address Severe International Threats to Human and Environmental Health

    66. Statement -- July 25, 2002
      Statement on the Introduction of the Captive Wildlife Safety Act

    67. Statement -- July 16, 2002
      Californians Ask Bush Administration for Equal Treatment In Resolving Offshore Drilling Dispute

    68. Press Release -- June 19, 2002
      THE HOUSE ENERGY BILL: Just Another G.O.P. Tax Cut for the Rich that Fails to Secure Our Energy Future and Steals From Seniors, Education, and the Environment

    69. Press Release -- June 6, 2002
      Representative Miller Calls on President Bush to Take Action Now to Prevent Global Warming

    70. Press Release -- June 5, 2002
      Statement by Representative Miller; Protect Our National Forests

    71. Press Release -- May 13, 2002
      California Congressmen Urge Release of Klamath Report; The delay of the National Marine Fisheries Service report further threatens the endangered Coho salmon and North Coast communities

    72. Press Release -- April 25, 2002
      Fund for Animals Presents "Cleveland Amory Capitol Courage Award" to Congressman George Miller

    73. Press Release -- April 24, 2002
      Representatives George Miller and Frank Pallone Propose to Break Logjam Over Endangered Species: Reform Reform Bill Emphasizes Species Recovery; Addresses Concerns of Landowners and Environmentalists

    74. Press Release -- February 27, 2002
      Keep Our Promise: Boost Park Funding

    75. Press Release -- December 5, 2001
      Statement by the Honorable George Miller (D-CA); Fast Track Tramples Environmental Protection


      Two Independent Reports find flaw with Bush Strategy to
      Pass on EPA enforcement duties to States

      a. Environmental Protection Agency Report No. 2001-P-00013 -- August 2001 -- Water Enforcement: State Enforcement of Clean Water Act Discharges Can Be More Effective

      b. General Accounting Office Report No. GAO-01-812 -- July 2001 -- Human Capital; Implementing an Effective Workforce Strategy Would Help EPA to Achieve Its Strategic Goals


    76. Miller on "The Newshour", PBS -- July 30, 2001
      Full Transcript of Congressman George Miller on PBS' "The News Hour", Speaking on Fuel Efficiency Standards

    77. Testimony -- July 19, 2001
      CALFED Reauthorization Testimony by Congressman George Miller before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Water and Power

    78. Dear Colleague Letter -- July 10, 2001
      New Bill Would Boost Fuel Economy to 40 miles per gallon

    79. Press Release -- June 28, 2001
      Representative Miller Introduces Competing California Water Bill: Supports "CALFED"; Environment; Supplies for State

    80. Press Release -- June 27, 2001
      House Approves Nearly $2.25 Million For Local Energy and Water Projects

    81. global warming icon Letter -- June 27, 2001
      Congressman George Miller urges President Bush to come clean on climate change; In a letter written to the White House Office of Management and Budget, Representative Miller, along with 38 members of the House, demand the release of an overdue federal climate change report to Congress

    82. Press Release -- June 25, 2001
      Statement by Representative George Miller On Commercial and Lethal Scientific Whaling

    83. Update -- June 5, 2001
      New Survey Finds Support for Electricity Price Caps; 56% Say Federal Government Should Set Limits, Which Bush Ruled Out for California

    84. Press Release -- June 5, 2001
      Statement by the Honorable George Miller: "We need the President's vision for the environment, not just a visit to another national park."

    85. Press Release -- May 24, 2001
      Statement by the Honorable George Miller on CALFED Reauthorization Legislation

    86. Press Release -- May 16, 2001
      California Lawmakers Voice Opposition to Proposals to Ease Restrictions on Offshore Oil Drilling; Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Offshore Oil Drilling Moratoria

    87. Press Release -- May 1, 2001
      Over 100 Lawmakers Call on Bush to Protect National Forests

    88. Press Release -- April 27, 2001
      U.S. Representatives Lois Capps and George Miller Denounce Bush Administration Efforts to Open Protected Coastlines to Oil Drilling

    89. Press Release (from the California Democratic Congressional Delegation) -- April 26, 2001
      FERC Order Inadequate to Assist California During Energy Crisis

    90. Press Release -- April 18, 2001
      Contra Costa, Solano Receive Federal Funds For Coastal, Park Improvements

    91. San Francisco Chronicle Article -- April 11, 2001
      Bush Proposal Imperils Part of Species Act; Citizens could sue, but U.S. would not pay for enforcement

    92. Press Release -- April 4, 2001
      Miller, Gephardt, and West Coast Democrats Unveil New Energy Bill in Washington

    93. April 2, 2001 San Francisco Chronicle Op-ed
      "Uncle Sucker the Rescue" by Congressman George Miller

    94. Press Release -- March 28, 2001
      Representative Miller Exposes the White House Office of Special Interests

    95. Press Release -- March 22, 2001
      Representative Miller Criticizes Bush Administration for working with special interest groups to roll back important environmental protections

    96. Press Release -- March 14, 2001
      President Bush Fails to Protect Americans from Proven Environmental Threat

    97. Press Release -- April 23, 1998
      At Congressional Hearing on Global Warming, Representative Miller Says Reducing Greenhouse Gases Presents Economic Opportunity for America

     

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