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December 1997
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September 1997
- September 26,1997Paul leads Texas congressmen in opposing Clinton anti-property rights action
Paul leads Texas congressmen in opposing Clinton anti-property rights action Says president acted improperly by using Executive Order, rather than w
- September 17,1997Paul ready to battle Department of Commerce on anti-shrimping rule
Paul ready to battle Department of Commerce Has legislation ready to combat Commerce's proposed anti-shrimping rule FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday
- September 12,1997Ron Paul appears on national television show
Ron Paul appears on national television show Discusses education, AmeriCorps legislation on NET's Direct Line FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Septemb
- September 10,1997Paul testifies before education subcommittee
Paul testifies before education subcommittee Presses Congress to return control over education to parents, saying it is "essential" to any reforms F
- September 6,1997Paul urges Gingrich to stand firm on pledge for education accounts
Paul urges Gingrich to stand firm on pledge for education accounts Legislation is response to killing of program from budget package in July FOR I
- September 2,1997Paul speaks in favor of amendment to cut phony UN debt
Paul speaks in favor of amendment to cut phony UN debt At press conference he calls UN a 'worthless drain on scarce US resources' FOR IMMEDIATE RE
August 1997
- August 29,1997Victoria woman takes job in Paul's DC office
Victoria woman takes job in Paul's DC office VHS grad eager to take on challenges of Washington FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 29, 1997, or a
- August 22,1997Paul calls UN meddling in US law enforcement unconscionable
Paul calls UN meddling in US law enforcement unconscionable Says Texas Rangers, other agencies are proper authorities to investigate charges FOR IMM
- August 12,1997Paul calls Line-Item Veto unconstitutional
Paul calls Line-Item Veto unconstitutional Says President's new authority violates constitutional separation of power FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesda
- August 1,1997Paul votes for historic tax cut
Paul votes for historic tax cut Says measure is good first step, but does not go far enough FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 1, 1997, or after
July 1997
- July 31,1997Statement from Representative Paul, on voting against budget's increased spending plan
Issued Thursday, July 31, 1997 Representative Ron Paul's Statement on the Budget Spending Package Passed by the House on Wednesday, July 30, 1997 St
- July 30,1997Paul urges Clinton to keep education savings accounts
Paul urges Clinton to keep education savings accounts House-Senate negotiators followed Paul's advice, now pro-family initiative in president's hand
- July 26,1997UPDATE Foreign Ops delayed... Paul amendments could save $1 billion
House delayed action on Foreign Ops, Paul amendments Legislation likely to be debated next week, and could save taxpayers over $1 billion FOR IMMED
- July 25,1997Paul cosponsors plan to help Americans save for college
Paul cosponsors plan to help Americans save for college Parents, others will be able to contribute up to $1,500 a year into tax-exempt Education Acc
- July 22,1997Paul introducing pro-life, pro-America amendments to Foreign Ops Act
Paul introducing pro-life, pro-America amendments to Foreign Ops Act Measures will stop Corporate Welfare and taxpayer-funded abortion/family plann
- July 19,1997Paul encourages House negotiators to keep education accounts for parents
Paul encourages House negotiators to keep education account Says accounts give parents/students more options, more power, more flexibility FOR IMM
- July 18,1997Paul vows to continue battle for shrimping industry
Paul vows to continue battle for shrimping industry Says that if harmful new regulations go into effect, he'll fight with legislation
FOR IMMEDIA
- July 17,1997Paul succeeds in stopping AmeriCorps takeover of Selective Service
Paul succeeds in stopping AmeriCorps takeover of Selective Service VA/HUD funding bill excludes President Clinton's 'Service to America Initiative
- July 12,1997District 14 residents favor big cuts in taxes and spending
District 14 residents favor big cuts in taxes and spending Paul says response to constituent survey reaffirms need for responsible government
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- July 8,1997House to vote on NEA elimination this week
House to vote on NEA elimination this week Ron Paul will fulfill vow to uphold Constitution, abolish agency
For Release:Tuesday, July 8, 1997
June 1997
- June 27,1997Paul thanks Supreme Court for siding with Constitution
For Release: Friday, June 27, 1997 Paul thanks Supreme Court for siding with Constitution Court sided with law enforcement, ruled major portion o
- June 25,1997Paul introduces legislation to protect Selective Service privacy
Paul introduces legislation to protect Selective Service privacy Legislation, which has more than a dozen cosponsors, will stop Clinton Americorps
- June 18,1997Families to get $3,000 tax credit per child in school under Paul bill
Families to get $3,000 tax credit per child in school under Paul bill Measure gives parents 'complete control' of education of children
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- June 13,1997Interns add fresh perspective to congressional office
Interns add fresh perspective to congressional office Three interns are valuable asset to 14th District
For Release: Friday, June 13, 1997
- June 13,1997Home-school student heads to Air Force Academy
West Columbia student gets academy nod
Home-schooled Dolezal to head for the academy on June 20
For Release: Friday, June 13, 1997
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May 1997
April 1997
- April 25,1997If UN won't follow our laws, then UN should leave
If UN won't follow our laws, UN should leave Paul says arrogance of international bureaucrats is another reason to oppose UN
For Release: Frida
- April 23,1997Paul's mobile office is on the road
Paul's mobile district office is on the road Will provide full congressional services at convenient locations throughout 14th
For Release: Wedn
- April 13,1997Only Congress is authorized to make laws, yet agencies pass rules affecting all Americans
Only Congress is authorized to make laws, yet agencies pass rules affecting all Americans Paul cosponsor of legislation to force congressmen to f
- April 9,1997Paul cosponsors Tax Limitation Amendment
Paul cosponsors "Tax Limitation Amendment"
Constitutional amendment will be up for vote on tax day
For Release: Wednesday, April 9, 1997
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March 1997
February 1997
- February 27,1997Ron Paul announces toll-free "Legislative Update" line
Ron Paul announces toll-free "Legislative Update" line (888) 322-1414 can be accessed from anywhere in the United States
For Release: Thursday,
- February 12,1997Paul votes for every term limitation measure
Paul votes for every term limitation measure
Says defeat of term limits does not negate need for cutting Congress' power, perks
For Release: We
- February 5,1997Paul assigned to two Banking subcommittees
Paul assigned to two Banking subcommittees
He will oversee the Federal Reserve, monetary policy, and credit unions and banks
For Release: Wedne
- February 2,1997Paul to hold town hall meetings at two district offices
Paul to host town hall meetings at two district offices Will be opportunity to ask questions, meet congressman and staff
For Release: Sunday, Fe
January 1997
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