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Congressmen Praise Passage of Resolution Honoring Backcountry Airstrips
Sep 15, 2010
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Congressmen Vernon Ehlers (MI-03), Denny Rehberg (MT-AL), Allen Boyd (FL-02), Mike Simpson (ID-02) and Walt Minnick (ID-01) have announced the House passage of their resolution in the House of Representatives supporting recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips on America’s public lands.
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Ehlers Resolution Honors Achievements of Aerospace Industry
Jul 21, 2010
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National Aerospace Week will be recognized the third week of September after a resolution introduced by Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers passed in the U.S. House today. The resolution, H.Con.Res. 292, supports the goals and ideals of creating National Aerospace Week.
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West Michigan Graduates Appointed to U.S. Service Academies
Jul 13, 2010
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers extends his congratulations to seven students from the Third Congressional District who were appointed to attend three U.S. Service Academies. The recent high school graduates will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO, the U.S. Military ...
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Ehlers Recognized by Librarians
Jun 30, 2010
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The American Library Association presented a certificate of appreciation to Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers at its Advocacy Day rally on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, for his long-time support of libraries during his time in Congress.
“I am honored to be recognized by the American Library Association,” ...
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Members of Congress Urge Obama to Act on Asian Carp Threat
Jun 30, 2010
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Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, along with a bipartisan group of 14 senators and 32 representatives, are urging President Barack Obama to take swift action to protect the Great Lakes from the threat of Asian carp.
“The agencies involved in protecting the Great Lakes from the threat of Asian carp a...
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Congressmen Introduce Resolution Honoring Backcountry Airstrips
Jun 25, 2010
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Congressmen Denny Rehberg (MT-AL), Allen Boyd (FL-02), Vernon Ehlers (MI-03), Mike Simpson (ID-02) and Walt Minnick (ID-01) have jointly introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives supporting recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips on America’s public lands.
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Ehlers Statement on Discovery of Asian Carp Beyond Electric Barriers
Jun 23, 2010
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has discovered a live Bighead Asian carp beyond electric barriers designed to keep them out of the Great Lakes. The carp was found in Lake Calumet, which lies between the barriers and Lake Michigan, around six miles downstream of Lake Michigan.
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Special Olympics Bill Passes in U.S. House
May 19, 2010
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Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers joined with members of the House today to pass the bipartisan Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act. The legislation continues the legacy of Mrs. Shriver by reauthorizing the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act, which has supported persons with intellectual disabilities thro...
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Committee Approves Peters and Ehlers' Bill to Protect Small Businesses
Apr 29, 2010
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The House Committee on Science and Technology this evening approved legislation introduced by Representatives Gary Peters and Vern Ehlers to support small businesses throughout Michigan. Provisions from the Peters and Ehlers’ bill (H.R. 4393) were included in the America COMPETES Act, which wa...
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‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award Presented to Congressman Ehlers
Apr 27, 2010
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The United States Chamber of Commerce has presented Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers with its prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his work during the first session of the 111th Congress in promoting pro-growth policies for businesses around the nation.
“The Chamber applauds Representative E...
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