11/21/2008
Ehlers to Host Academy Night for Area Students -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – On Monday, November 24, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will host Academy Night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at
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11/21/2008
New Legislation to Protect Older Americans’ Investments -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is cosponsoring a bill in the U.S. House which will help older Americans protect their retirement investments.
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11/20/2008
Ehlers Statement on Rep. John Dingell -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today regarding the Democratic Caucus vote to remove Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) from
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10/29/2008
Ehlers Helps Secure $824K to Fight Housing Discrimination in West Michigan -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan has been awarded a three-year performance-based grant by the U.S. Department of
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10/27/2008
Ionia Post Office Renamed in Honor of Local Civil War Hero -
IONIA, MI – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers was on hand today for a ceremony at which the Ionia City Post Office was renamed
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10/17/2008
Ehlers, With 89 Members of Congress, Sends Letter Demanding Repayment of Misused Taxpayer Money by AIG -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, supported by a bipartisan group of 89 of his colleagues in Congress, has sent a letter to
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10/16/2008
Deadline Approaches for Service Academy Nominations -
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Each year, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers has the privilege of recommending a select group of students from his congressional
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10/10/2008
Ehlers Demands AIG Repay Misused Taxpayer Funds -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI) is urging his colleagues in Congress to join him in signing a letter he wrote to
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10/3/2008
Economic Stabilization to Protect West Michigan Families -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act:
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9/29/2008
Ehlers Urges Action to Stabilize Economy -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today after the House of Representatives failed to pass the Emergency Economic Stabilization
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9/28/2008
Great Lakes Legacy Act Renewal Passed By Congress -
WASHINGTON – Congress passed the Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6460) today by a vote of 411 to 9. The bipartisan bill,
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9/24/2008
Ehlers’ Statement on Loans to Domestic Auto Industry -
WASHINGTON – Congress today included a provision in the FY-09 Continuing Resolution (H.R. 2638) to provide $25 billion in low-cost loans to domestic
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9/23/2008
Congress Passes Great Lakes Compact -
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bill to ratify an agreement between the eight states that border the Great
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9/23/2008
Grand Rapids Teacher Recognized As ‘Star’ -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers extends his congratulations to Judy Walton, a social studies teacher at Forest Hills Northern High
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9/18/2008
House Passes Great Lakes Legacy Act Renewal -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers praised the passage today of the Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act by the U.S. House of Representatives,
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8/14/2008
GRCC Receives $4 Million Grant for Early Reading Programs -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Grand Rapids Community College a $4.5 million grant under its Early Reading
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8/1/2008
Ehlers Statement on Sustainability in Higher Ed. -
WASHINGTON – The House on Thursday passed the Higher Education Opportunity and Affordability Act, which among other things, includes provisions written by Reps.
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7/31/2008
Higher Education Reform Bill Passes U.S. House -
WASHINGTON – The House today voted 380-49 to renew the Higher Education Act, authorizing a variety of new initiatives to help make financial
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7/31/2008
House Committee Passes Great Lakes Legacy Act Renewal -
WASHINGTON – The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6460) today, sending it to the
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7/29/2008
Ehlers Supports New Research Facility at Michigan State University -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, with Michigan’s Congressional delegation, has sent a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman supporting
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7/23/2008
Ehlers Leads Effort to Ratify Great Lakes Water Compact -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, with Congressional leaders and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, unveiled a bill to ratify the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence
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7/16/2008
President Signs Bill to Rename Ionia Post Office -
WASHINGTON – To preserve the memory of a local Civil War hero, President Bush has signed into law a bill that will rename
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7/10/2008
Ehlers, Oberstar Introduce Great Lakes Legacy Act Renewal -
WASHINGTON – The highly successful Great Lakes cleanup law, the Great Lakes Legacy Act, will be renewed for an additional five years and
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6/25/2008
Grand Rapids Teen’s Artwork Displayed at U.S. Capitol -
WASHINGTON – Joining hundreds of students from around the country, Justine Dillenbeck saw her artwork unveiled at the opening of the Congressional Art
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6/24/2008
Ehlers Awards Local Advocate With Congressional Medal of Merit for Seniors -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – In recognition of his advocacy on behalf of older adults in West Michigan, Dr. Frederick “Rob” Deane was presented
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6/23/2008
Ehlers Congratulates Belding Middle School Teachers and Staff -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers congratulated teachers and staff from Belding Middle School for being recognized by The National Forum to Accelerate
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6/20/2008
Ehlers Supports Unemployment Benefit Extension -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers joined his colleagues Thursday in passing the Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 2642), which provides, among other things,
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6/18/2008
FEMA Delays Issuing Flood Insurance Rate Map -
WASHINGTON – Members of Michigan’s Congressional delegation praised a decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to delay issuing preliminary flood insurance
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6/11/2008
Mich. Earns Flexibility on ‘No Child’ Progress Measures -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers commended Michigan education leaders today for winning inclusion in the U.S. Department of Education’s “growth model” pilot
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5/21/2008
Ehlers Hears Testimony on Great Lakes Legacy Act -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, the original sponsor of the landmark cleanup law known as the Great Lakes Legacy Act, heard testimony
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5/14/2008
Lowell-area School Wins “We the People Bookshelf” Grant -
LOWELL, MI – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers congratulates St. Patrick School for winning the We the People Bookshelf grant. The school will receive
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5/14/2008
Ehlers Recognized for Advocacy for Libraries -
WASHINGTON – In recognition of his tireless work in support of public libraries, school libraries and media centers in the United States, Congressman
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5/3/2008
Ehlers Informs Constituents of Digital TV Transition -
GRAND RAPIDS – On February 17, 2009 television stations around the country must cease broadcasting on the analog spectrum and switch to higher
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4/28/2008
Ehlers to Host Town Hall Meeting In Grand Rapids -
GRAND RAPIDS – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will meet with constituents at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 at the Gerald R. Ford
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4/24/2008
House Passes Ehlers’ Efforts to Curb Invasive Species -
WASHINGTON – The influx of harmful aquatic invasive species into the Great Lakes would be greatly reduced, under a bill passed in the
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4/23/2008
Ehlers Honors Local Civil War Hero -
WASHINGTON – In an effort to preserve the memory of Civil War hero Sergeant Alonzo Woodruff, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a
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4/9/2008
Ehlers’ Statement on Petraeus, Crocker Testimony -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers made the following statement today in response to testimony by Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker.
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4/9/2008
House Passes Bill to Help Children with Hearing Loss -
WASHINGTON – Legislation was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday that will help newborns with hearing loss get the proper
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4/2/2008
FEMA Remapping Policy Unfairly Burdens G.R. -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers testified today before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure about the Federal Emergency
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3/24/2008
Ehlers Named “Friend of Job Corps” -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers spoke to students today at the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center in Grand Rapids and was
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3/18/2008
Ehlers Helps Seniors Secure Stimulus Checks -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers met with senior citizens in the Third District today to help them get checks they may be
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3/12/2008
Ehlers Applauds Bill Gates’ Remarks to Science Committee -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers praised Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on Wednesday for his remarks to the House Committee on Science and
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2/28/2008
Ford Statue Approved By State, Federal Government -
WASHINGTON – The final step has been taken in the process to place a statue resembling President Gerald R. Ford in the U.S.
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1/23/2008
School Counselors to Be Recognized Feb. 4 – 8 -
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution today (H.Res.932) designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008 as
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12/21/2007
Ehlers’ statement on federal science spending -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI) issued the following statement regarding federal funding for basic research and innovation passed this week in
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12/19/2007
Bus Service Expansion to Get Federal Approval -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers announced today that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will approve the Grand Rapids South Corridor Bus Rapid
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11/15/2007
Ehlers to host Academy Night on Monday -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, along with the West Michigan National College Fair Coalition, will host Academy Night on Monday,
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11/14/2007
Ehlers’ measures included in final Head Start bill -
WASHINGTON – The final version of the Improving Head Start Act of 2007 (H.R. 1429), which received final approval by both houses of
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11/6/2007
House overrides veto on water bill -
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 1495). The
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10/31/2007
Ehlers votes to help laid-off workers -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives today in passing the Trade & Globalization Act of
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10/17/2007
Clean Water Act celebrates 35th anniversary -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is co-sponsoring a House Resolution this week (H.Res. 725) recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Clean Water
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10/4/2007
Ehlers to host aviation summit -
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Air travel continues to grow as the preferred method of transportation for millions of people in the United States,
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9/28/2007
Fair Housing Center receives grant to fight discrimination -
WASHINGTON – The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan has received a grant totaling $273,786 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
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9/26/2007
Ehlers statement on SCHIP reauthorization -
WASHINGTON – The House this week approved a bill to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Several years ago, Congressman Vernon
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9/24/2007
Ehlers encourages sustainability in higher ed -
WASHINGTON – Under a bipartisan bill introduced in the House this week by Reps. Vernon J. Ehlers and Earl Blumenauer, universities could compete
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8/2/2007
Ehlers applauds passage of bill to improve U.S. competitiveness -
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed the final version of a comprehensive bill to boost U.S. competitiveness in the global economy by
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8/2/2007
Ehlers calls Minneapolis bridge collapse “tragic” -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, called the collapse of the Interstate-35 bridge
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8/2/2007
Ehlers “pleased” with important Great Lakes bill -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers praised the final approval of a bill that will authorize water resources projects nationwide, including important projects
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8/1/2007
Ehlers votes against bill that pits seniors against children -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers voted today to protect Medicare Advantage coverage for thousands of senior citizens in West Michigan. Congressman Ehlers
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7/25/2007
Congress passes Ehlers’ resolution disapproving of Great Lakes dumping -
WASHINGTON – A bi-partisan resolution introduced by Congressmen Vernon J. Ehlers (MI-3) and Rahm Emmanuel (IL-5) passed in the House today by a
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7/24/2007
GRPS wins federal grant to improve school libraries -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers extends his congratulations today to Grand Rapids Public Schools, which was just awarded a grant in the
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7/18/2007
Ehlers, Emanuel Introduce Resolution to Express Congress’ Disapproval of Dumping in Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI) and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) introduced a concurrent resolution expressing Congress’ disapproval of the
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7/11/2007
Third District graduates appointed to service academies -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is commending nine Third District graduates who received appointments to attend three U.S. service academies. The recent
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7/9/2007
Ehlers ‘thrilled’ as Senate confirms federal judges for West Michigan -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers said today that he is pleased that the U.S. Senate confirmed a slate of judicial nominations –
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6/28/2007
Ehlers’ effort to stop invasive species approved -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers today praised the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 2830), which will include provisions to establish
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6/28/2007
Ehlers promotes sustainability in U.S. manufacturing -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is pointing out efforts at Grand Rapids-based furniture manufacturer Steelcase as an example for manufacturers across the
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6/28/2007
Ehlers leads effort to place statue of President Ford in U.S. Capitol -
WASHINGTON – As a way to honor and preserve the memory of President Gerald R. Ford, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is leading an
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6/19/2007
Local leader awarded Congressional Medal of Merit -
WASHINGTON – For her steadfast advocacy for older adults in the Third Congressional District, Louise Thomas has been honored with the Congressional Medal
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6/15/2007
Ehlers urges diligence for summer travelers -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of State has temporarily lifted a new mandate for American travelers to carry a passport when re-entering the
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6/8/2007
Ehlers honors 150th anniversary of Christian Reformed Church -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers honored the 150th anniversary of the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) in North America this week with a
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6/6/2007
House passes bill to create financial aid database -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers spoke on the House floor today in support of the National STEM Scholarship Database Act (H.R. 1051), which
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5/24/2007
Ehlers supports bill to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species -
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, along with other members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is co-sponsoring a bill that was
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5/16/2007
Ehlers' bill to provide tax credit for hearing aids -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers on Tuesday helped introduce bi-partisan legislation to assist the hearing impaired. Introducing the bill with Congressman Ehlers
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5/11/2007
GRCC, GVSU awarded Upward Bound grants -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Education today announced that it is awarding Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and 20
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5/10/2007
‘The Rapid’ director testifies in Washington about local projects -
WASHINGTON – C.E.O. Peter Varga of the Interurban Transit Partnership (ITP), better known as “The Rapid”, spoke before the House Committee on Transportation
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5/9/2007
EPA says Kent County meets air quality standard -
WASHINGTON - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has redesignated 16 Michigan counties to “attainment” status of national outdoor air quality standards for ozone.
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5/2/2007
Ehlers to host public town hall meeting -
GRAND RAPIDS – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will be in Grand Rapids on Saturday, May 5 for a public town hall meeting. The
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5/2/2007
Ehlers to honor local high school students -
GRAND RAPIDS – Over 100 high school students from Kent, Ionia and Barry counties will be honored by Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers this
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4/25/2007
Ehlers legislation to help local manufacturers -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers advanced legislation that authorizes federal funding to strengthen manufacturing. The Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act (H.R. 255) would
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4/18/2007
House legislation to address librarian shortage -
WASHINGTON – On National Library Worker Day Tuesday, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers is co-sponsoring bi-partisan legislation to help recruit and train much-needed workers
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4/17/2007
Ehlers hears testimony from authors of climate change report -
WASHINGTON - The authors of an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report testified today before the House Committee on Science & Technology.
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4/10/2007
Ehlers to speak at VAI groundbreaking ceremony -
GRAND RAPIDS – The Van Andel Institute will break ground on a $170 million dollar expansion in Grand Rapids on Thursday, and Congressman
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3/26/2007
Ehlers selects WGVU reporter as new communications director -
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, has chosen Kevan Chapman to serve as his communications director. Chapman replaces Jon Brandt,
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3/7/2007
Ehlers re-introduces legislation to improve Great Lakes -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Wednesday introduced major legislation that would promote the cleanup and protection of the Great Lakes over the
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3/5/2007
Additional federal funds approved for Michigan workers -
WASHINGTON - Congressmen Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, and Dave Camp, R-Midland, Monday confirmed that Michigan won approval from the U.S. Department of
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2/15/2007
Ehlers announces opposition to Iraq war resolution -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, Thursday announced his opposition to H. Con. Res. 63, a resolution opposing the plan for
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2/13/2007
Ehlers applauds call to bolster science and standards -
WASHINGTON - A call to strengthen education content standards and science education in our nation’s schools through the reauthorization of the No Child
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1/24/2007
Ehlers’ committee assignments set for 110th Congress -
WASHINGTON - Being a member of the minority party for the 110th Congress will not mean less work for Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers,
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1/23/2007
Ehlers: President’s speech focused on issues, answers -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, offered the following comments in response to President George W. Bush’s State of the Union
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1/18/2007
House approves resolution honoring GVSU football -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday approved a resolution honoring the Grand Valley State University football team for winning the 2006
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1/16/2007
Ehlers bill calls for study of ‘distance learning’ courses -
WASHINGTON - Seeking to ensure the quality of online “distance learning” education programs, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers has introduced legislation requiring a scientific
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1/12/2007
Ehlers reintroduces bill to aid manufacturing sector -
WASHINGTON - Legislation that would create new – and strengthen existing – programs that support U.S. manufacturing sector research, development and innovation efforts
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1/11/2007
U.S. House approves resolution honoring President Ford -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday approved a resolution remembering and honoring former President Gerald R. Ford, who died Dec. 26,
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1/10/2007
Ehlers comments on Bush speech on Iraq policy -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, issued the following statement in response to President George W. Bush’s address to the nation
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1/5/2007
Ehlers reintroduces bill to establish NOAA in law -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Friday reintroduced a bill that would establish in law the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for
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1/4/2007
Ehlers introduces bills to improve math & science education -
WASHINGTON - Seeking to improve our nation’s economic competitiveness and national security, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Thursday introduced a package of four bills
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12/27/2006
Ehlers comments on death of former President Ford -
GRAND RAPIDS – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the death of former President Gerald R. Ford, the 38th
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12/18/2006
Ehlers pleased with Coast Guard decision to end live-fire zones -
WASHINGTON - Officials for the U.S. Coast Guard announced Monday that they would suspend efforts to establish 34 so-called “safety zones” to be
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12/7/2006
Ehlers tapped as top Republican on House Administration -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will continue to lead Republicans on the Committee on House Administration in the 110th Congress after being
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12/7/2006
Senate OKs Ehlers bill to revitalize U.S. aerospace workforce -
WASHINGTON - Seeking to revitalize an industry that could find itself in crisis in the very near future due to a rapid drain
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12/4/2006
Ehlers gains new DC address -
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers won election to the U.S. House of Representatives for the eighth time in November, but nevertheless he
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11/27/2006
EPA: Kent County meets ozone pollution standard -
GRAND RAPIDS – Residents of Kent County and 10 other Michigan counties no longer face the cost of having the emissions of their
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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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