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  • House Republican Housing Principles
    Apr 9, 2008  - House GOP leaders announced a series of principles to guide Congress when addressing the tension in the current housing market.  Congress has a responsibility to address the needs of the innocent victims in the current housing crisis while not punishing those homebuyers who have done their ... More
  • Best One Minute of the Day
    Dec 5, 2007  - Energy independence is one of the most critical issues facing our nation.  This Congress has a responsibility to the American family to ease the burden they are feeling at the gas pump and reduce the cost of heating American’s homes this winter. Unfortunately, this Democrat majority is eith... More
  • Son of Journalist Convicted in Turkey
    Oct 11, 2007  - To those who claim the Armenian Genocide happened too long ago to be relevant today, I would like to direct your attention to the following article: Son of Journalist Convicted in Turkey October 11, 2007 (AP) ISTANBUL, Turkey - The son of a journalist killed earlier this year after calling the... More
  • Time to End Campaign of Denial; Recognize the Armenian Genocide
    Oct 9, 2007  - Tomorrow’s markup in the House Foreign Relations Committee is a key day for H. Res 106, a resolution that calls on the United States to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide that took place in the early part of the twentieth century. As a chief sponsor and former author of this same resolut... More
  • A Step Towards Cleaner Air
    Aug 10, 2007  - Hi all, I hope everyone is having an excellent August.  After an interesting last week of session in the House, I am back in California—thank goodness. Washington D.C. can be a little too stuffy for me, so it is always great to get back to the District and speak with folks from home. ... More
  • ANCA Video Sets Record Straight on Denial of Armenian Genocide
    Jul 22, 2007  - More
  • The Twelve Priciples of Water Policy
    Jun 15, 2007  - Last Friday I was very excited to join my colleagues in announcing the formation of the Congressional Water Caucus.  Water issues such as supply, storage and quality are critical to American’s day to day lives.  I believe these issues will become increasingly vital in future years as m... More
  • The Twelve Priciples of Water Policy
    Jun 15, 2007  - Last Friday I was very excited to join my colleagues in announcing the formation of the Congressional Water Caucus.  Water issues such as supply, storage and quality are critical to American’s day to day lives.  I believe these issues will become increasingly vital in future years as m... More