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Historic Health Insurance Reform Bill Passes House of Representatives November 7, 2009 Lift the Ban--Let Americans Visit Cuba (Opinion-Editorial in The Miami Herald)November 17, 2009 Sen. Richard G. Lugar and Rep. Howard L. Berman The Miami Herald November 17, 2009 U.S. law lets American citizens travel to any country on earth, friend or foe -- with one exception: Cuba. It's time for us to (full story...) Rep. Berman votes to extend unemployment insurance benefits, homebuyers' tax credit, business tax relief to stimulate local economyNovember 5, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses. The Emergency Unemployment (full story...) Rep. Berman votes to further protect consumers from unfair, abusive credit card company actionsNovember 4, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to accelerate critical reforms that will protect consumers from the abusive practices of the credit card industry. By moving up the start date of much of the Credit CARD Act, Congress can limit the worst practices (full story...) House Foreign Affairs Committee to Mark Up Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions ActOctober 15, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Howard L. Berman (CA-28), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (H.R. 2194): “The committee will mark up the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act on (full story...) Rep. Berman Votes to Reform, Improve Veterans' Health ServicesOctober 8, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to secure timely health care funding for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act authorizes Congress to approve veterans’ medical care funding one year in advance to (full story...) Rep. Berman Calls Palin's Comment on U.S.-China Relations Flat WrongSeptember 24, 2009 Washington, D.C. - In response to a speech by former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in Hong Kong, Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement:“In remarks before business leaders in Hong (full story...) Honduras: Make it Official -- It's a Coup (Opinion-Editorial in Los Angeles Times)September 3, 2009 Official Washington is waiting for the State Department to determine if this summer's events in Honduras constitute a coup. Actions may speak louder than words, but in this case, one word alone could affect the course of democracy in (full story...) Rep. Berman Announces Funding for San Fernando Valley Poverty InitiativeJuly 29, 2009 Pacoima, CA - With support from Congressman Howard Berman, the Youth Policy Institute was the recipient of a $285,000 federal appropriation for the San Fernando Valley Poverty Initiative. Modeled after President Obama's Promise Neighborhoods and the Harlem Children's Zone, (full story...) Rep. Berman Announces Federal Grant to Add Law Enforcement Officers to Local StreetsJuly 28, 2009 Van Nuys, CA - Rep. Howard L. Berman (CA-28) announced today $16, 285,650 for the City of Los Angeles and $674,978 for the City of San Fernando to fund the hiring and rehiring of law enforcement officers under the (full story...) Rep. Berman Votes for Health and Education ProgramsJuly 24, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to invest in improvements in education, housing, and health care of the American people. The Labor, Health and Education Appropriations Act builds on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to provide short-term relief (full story...) America's Affordable Health Choices Act Would Help the 28th Congressional DistrictJuly 24, 2009 Washington, D.C. - The America’s Affordable Health Choices Act, H.R. 3200, would provide significant benefits in the 28th Congressional District of California, according to a recent analysis released by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives. Within (full story...) Rep. Berman Votes to Spur Economic Recovery by Investing in Housing, Transportation InfrastructureJuly 23, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to help spur our economic recovery and create jobs with targeted investments in a modern transportation system and housing assistance for all Americans. The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act builds on (full story...) Reps. Berman and Schiff Call for FAA to Approve Mandatory Nighttime Curfews at Bob Hope and Other Local Airports in Southern CaliforniaJuly 23, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Congressmen Howard Berman (CA-28) and Adam Schiff (CA-26) called for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to approve mandatory nighttime curfews at Bob Hope and other local Southern California airports. Yesterday, the two Valley Congressmen wrote a letter (full story...) Rep. Berman Votes to Restore Fiscal DisciplineJuly 22, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Berman voted to restore fiscal discipline by putting the "pay-as-you-go" principle into law. Our nation needs to confront the enormous deficits and debt we're facing. By passing statutory PAYGO today, the House has taken a (full story...) Rep. Berman Votes to Protect Consumers, Support Small BusinessesJuly 16, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to protect consumers and investors by helping to restore the stability of America’s financial markets and boosting oversight of consumer products, including toys, which we bring into our homes. This bill is another (full story...) |
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