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Bush to Sign U.S. Mercury Export Ban
September 30, 2008
WASHINGTON -- U.S. mercury exports to developing countries will be banned under a measure expected to be signed by President George Bush, backers say.
Obama-Sponsored Mercury-Storage Bill Sent to President Bush
September 30, 2008
Stockpiles of toxic mercury kept by industry soon will be stored safely in the United States instead of ending up on the world market where it might pollute the environment.
Congress Sends Mercury Export Ban To President
September 29, 2008
The House today sent to President Bush a bill sponsored by presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., that would eventually ban the export of elemental mercury, the Associated Press reported.
Press Releases
Durbin, Obama: IL Delegation Members Urge President Bush to Provide Federal Assistance to Illinois Counties Affected by September Storms
October 8, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Barack Obama (D-IL) were joined by members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation today in asking President Bush to provide Public Assistance to Illinois counties affected by storms beginning September 13, 2008. Governor Blagojevich has already declared seven counties state disaster areas including: Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, LaSalle, and Will. Public Assistance funds provide aid to state and local governments and non-profit organizations for debris removal or for repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities and infrastructure.
Statement of Senator Barack Obama on Small Business Administration Rule on Women-Owned Small Businesses
October 7, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement after the Small Business Administration announced its final rule concerning women-owned small business (WSOB):
Obama Applauds Congress' Passage of the Mental Health Parity Bill
October 3, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the emergency economic recovery package, which included the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act:
Speeches
Obama: Culture in Washington Must Change, Implement Tough Ethics Reform
August 2, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor in support of the Honest Government and Leadership Act. This legislation would provide increased transparency and accountability, reduce the influence of lobbyists and special interests, and bring about the concrete changes we need in Washington. In January, Obama joined with Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) to introduce Lobbying and Ethics Reform Act, which set a standard for strong ethics legislation this Congress.
Remarks of Senator Barack Obama on Chicago Violence
July 15, 2007
Chicago, IL - U.S. Senator Barack Obama today delivered the following remarks at the Vernon Park Church of God in Chicago:
Obama Initiative Would Revisit Radical Changes to Immigration System in Five Years
June 6, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Barack Obama today delivered the following statement on the Senate floor on an amendment to the immigration reform bill he introduced with Senators Menendez and Feingold to sunset the points system to obtain citizenship after 5 years:
Press Kit
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