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Ron Paul's Press Releases
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2004

June 2004
June 23, 2004 : New Natural Gas Facility Approved for Freeport
June 10, 2004 : Remembering Ronald Reagan
June 3, 2004 : Paul Votes to Preserve the Elected House of Representatives

May 2004
May 20, 2004 : Paul Votes to Preserve the Child Tax Credit
May 5, 2004 : Will Rising Interest Rates Burst the Housing Bubble?

April 2004
April 21, 2004 : Congressman Paul Honored as "Taxpayers' Friend" for 2003

March 2004
March 24, 2004 : Paul Again Returns Unused Office Funds to Treasury
March 17, 2004 : The Folly of Fed Interest Rates
March 3, 2004 : Inflation: Alive and Well

February 2004
February 26, 2004 : International Trade Commission Agrees: Foreign Trade Subsidies Hurt Local Shrimpers
February 18, 2004 : Greenspan Ignores Dangerous Trends
February 12, 2004 : Greenspan: Fed has Inordinate Power

January 2004
January 29, 2004 : Commerce Department Initiates Investigation of Foreign Shrimp Industry
January 14, 2004 : Paul Urges Commerce Department to Investigate Foreign Shrimp Subsidies

2003

December 2003
December 10, 2003 : Paul Votes Against Largest Pork Spending Bill in U.S. History

November 2003
November 18, 2003 : Congress Unanimously Passes Paul/Hutchison Bill to Help Matagorda County Property Owners
November 4, 2003 : Paul Supports Tax Relief for Military Survivors

October 2003
October 8, 2003 : Paul Fights UN Gun Control

September 2003
September 25, 2003 : Paul Testifies before Congress on Behalf of Matagorda County Property Owners
September 10, 2003 : Hearing Scheduled for Paul Legislation to Help Matagorda County Property Owners

July 2003
July 31, 2003 : Paul Introduces Honest Money Act
July 24, 2003 : Paul Applauds Congressional Votes to Restrict Patriot Act
July 16, 2003 : Paul Leads Congress in Historic UN Vote
July 10, 2003 : Paul Continues Fight for Medical Privacy

June 2003
June 25, 2003 : Paul Supports Importation of Affordable Prescription Drugs
June 12, 2003 : Paul Applauds Return of Federal Dollars to Freeport

April 2003
April 10, 2003 : Congressman Paul Honored as Taxpayers' Best Friend in Congress

March 2003
March 13, 2003 : Paul Renews Legislation to Withdraw America from the United Nations
March 5, 2003 : Paul Introduces Legislation to Restrict Student Visas

February 2003
February 6, 2003 : Paul Fights Global Social Security Giveaway

January 2003
January 29, 2003 : Paul Calls on Congress to Stop Taxing Social Security
January 16, 2003 : House Committee Confirms Paul's Thrift
January 9, 2003 : Congressman Paul Introduces Bill to Help Local Shrimpers

2002

December 2002
December 3, 2002 : Paul Proposal to Strengthen Visa Rules Included in New Legislation

November 2002
November 13, 2002 : Congressman Paul Honored for Defending Civil Liberties

October 2002
October 17, 2002 : Congressman Paul Honored with Thomas Jefferson Award
October 9, 2002 : Paul Introduces Legislation to Help Commercial Shrimpers
October 8, 2002 : Paul Honored as a Guardian of Small Business
October 4, 2002 : Paul Calls for Congressional Declaration of War with Iraq
October 1, 2002 : Paul Honored as a "Friend of Farm Bureau"

SEPTEMBER 2002
September 25, 2002 : Paul Named a "Hero of the Taxpayer" for 2002
September 24, 2002 : Paul Supports Income Tax Exemption for Armed Forces
September 18, 2002 : Paul Urges Rumsfeld to Bring Bin Laden to Justice
September 6, 2002 : Paul Continues Fight to Arm Pilots

AUGUST 2002
August 28, 2002 : Paul Works to Lower Taxes for Senior Citizens
August 12, 2002 : Paul Returns 20% of Office Budget to Treasury
August 8, 2002 : Paul Urges House Administration to Speed Mail Delivery

JULY 2002
July 31, 2002 : Paul Honored for Strong Pro-Senior Record
July 26, 2002 : Paul Calls for Local Accountability in Homeland Security Bill
July 24, 2002 : Paul Offers Amendments to Strengthen Homeland Security Bill
July 23, 2002 : Paul Applauds Decision to End Funding for UN Forced Abortion Program
July 17, 2002 : Paul Works to Open Cuban Market to Texas Farmers
July 11, 2002 : Paul Legislation Critical to Victory for Armed Pilots
July 10, 2002 : Paul's Homeland Security Proposal Passed by House Committee
July 2, 2002 : Paul Urges Restrictions on Student Visas in Homeland Defense Bill

JUNE 2002
June 28, 2002 : Paul Joins Congressional Caucus for Affordable Prescription Drugs
June 27, 2002 : Paul Decries Federal Court Ruling on Pledge of Allegiance
June 25, 2002 : Congratulations to Patrick Kellner
June 21, 2002 : Paul Votes for Pension and Retirement Tax Relief
June 20, 2002 : Paul Challenges Speed Limit Rules that Don't Reduce Emissions
June 19, 2002 : Paul Welcomes Shiner Native to His Washington Office
June 13, 2002 : Paul Votes for a Permanent End to the Marriage Tax Penalty
June 5, 2002 : Paul Continues the Fight against Corporate Welfare

MAY 2002
May 24, 2002 :Paul Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Clute, Texas
May 22, 2002 :Paul To Congress: Stop Taxing Social Security!
May 16, 2002 :Paul Returns More than $120,000 to Federal Treasury
May 9, 2002 :Paul Scores Victory Over UN Court!
May 7, 2002 :Paul Applauds President Bush for Renouncing International Criminal Court
May 2, 2002 :Paul Urges State Department to Recognize Lack of Saudi Cooperation in the War on Terrorism
May 1, 2002 :Paul Says No to Corporate Welfare

APRIL 2002
April 25, 2002 : Paul Votes to Ease Trade Restrictions on Farm Sales to Cuba
April 24, 2002 : Paul Votes to Uphold Welfare Reform and Restrict Food Stamps for Immigrants
April 18, 2002 : Paul Votes for Permanent Tax Cuts
April 11, 2002 : Paul Introduces Legislation To Protect Americans From UN Court
April 1, 2002 : Paul Again Ranks First in Voting Against Taxes

MARCH 2002
March 28, 2002 : Paul Introduces Legislation Opposing Military Conscription
March 20, 2002 : Paul to Meet with El Campo Gun Owners

FEBRUARY 2002
February 28, 2002 : Paul Calls for an End to US Membership in the IMF
February 14, 2002 : Paul Introduces Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval of Treasury Gold Dealings
February 8, 2002 : Paul Announces South Texas Job Fair
February 5, 2002 : Paul Congratulates 2002 Academy Nominees

JANUARY 2002
January 24, 2002 : SBA Disaster Loan Workshops Scheduled for Travis and Surrounding Counties

2001

DECEMBER 2001
December 20, 2001 : Paul Urges Use of Terrorist Assets to Compensate Victims
December 13, 2001 : Paul to Congress: No Federal Funds for Cloning
December 4, 2001 : Congress Passes Paul Resolution Honoring Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

NOVEMBER 2001
November 29, 2001 : Paul Urges Support for Payroll Tax Holiday
November 19, 2001 : Paul's Proposal to Arm Pilots Included in Aviation Bill

OCTOBER 2001
October 31, 2001 : Paul's Proposals Included in Airline Security Bill
October 25, 2001 : Paul's Washington Office Open; Using Fax and Email to Communicate with Constituents
October 16, 2001 : Paul's Medical Privacy and Prescription Drug Measures Passed by Congress
October 12, 2001 : Paul Urges Colleagues to Adopt Effective Counter-Terrorism Legislation
October 11, 2001 : Paul Offers President New Tool in the War on Terrorism
October 10, 2001 : Paul Denounces Need for NATO Aircraft to Patrol American Skies
October 9, 2001 : Paul Introduces Sweeping Counter-Terrorism Legislation
October 4, 2001 : Legislation to Arm Pilots Gains Momentum in the Senate

SEPTEMBER 2001
September 14, 2001 : Paul Introduces Aviation Safety Legislation
September 12, 2001 : Statement on the New York City and Washington, DC Terrorist Attacks
September 5, 2001 : Paul to Congress: Don't Spend Social Security Funds

AUGUST 2001
August 10, 2001 : Paul Denounces Unauthorized Airstrike against Iraq
August 6, 2001 : Paul Introduces Prescription Drug Affordability Act
August 1, 2001 : Paul Introduces Resolution Honoring US/Mexico Relations

JULY 2001
July 30, 2001 : Paul Returns Unused Budget Funds to Treasury
July 25, 2001 : Paul Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Medical ID Numbers
July 19, 2001 : Paul Offers Alternative Faith-Based Initiative Plan
July 12, 2001 : Paul Co-sponsors Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
July 10, 2001 : Paul Condemns UN Gun Control Conference

JUNE 2001
June 11, 2001 : Paul, Ortiz meet with Transportation Secretary Mineta
June 6, 2001 : Paul Honored as a Treasury Guardian

MAY 2001
May 23, 2001 : Paul Named a Champion of Property Rights
May 3, 2001 : Paul Introduces Legislation to End the Draft
May 1, 2001 : Paul Proposes Constitutional Amendment to end the Current Tax System

APRIL 2001
April 24, 2001 : Paul Honored as "Taxpayers' Best Friend" in Congress
April 17, 2001 : Paul Honored as a Champion of the Constitution
April 5, 2001 : Paul Votes to End Death Tax
April 4, 2001 : Paul Introduces Legislation to Abolish Withholding Taxes

MARCH 2001
March 31, 2001 : Paul Supports Bush Tax Cut Plan
March 30, 2001 : Paul Votes to Eliminate Marriage Tax Penalty and Double the Child Tax Credit
March 28, 2001 : Paul Receives High Rating for Pro-Trade Voting Record
March 16, 2001 : Paul Introduces Legislation to Fight Invasion of Medical Privacy
March 8, 2001 : Bush Tax Plan Passes House
March 6, 2001 : Paul Introduces Bill to Curb Executive Orders, Protect Individuals, Restore Checks and Balances

FEBRUARY 2001
February 28, 2001 : Paul Questions Federal Reserve Chairman
February 28, 2001 : Paul Challenges Wasteful Washington Spending by Both Parties
February 14, 2001 : Congress Passes Social Security and Medicare Lockbox Legislation
February 7, 2001 : Paul Introduces Resolution Opposing International Criminal Court
February 1, 2001 : Paul Introduces Bold Education Initiatives

JANUARY 2001
January 19, 2001 : Paul Earns Seats on two Influential Congressional Committees
January 18, 2001 : Paul Urges President-Elect to Support Drug Reimportation Legislation
January 17, 2001 : Paul Introduces Bold Measure to Protect Privacy and Stop Identity Theft
January 9, 2001 : Paul Reintroduces Bill to Protect Senior Retirements
2000

DECEMBER 2000
December 15, 2000 : Paul Urges President-Elect to Promote Education Tax Cuts
December 12, 2000 : Paul Calls for an End to Withholding Taxes
December 11, 2000 : Paul's Office Returns Money to the Treasury for the 4th Straight Year
December 6, 2000 : Paul Introduces Resolution Addressing Presidential Election Controversy

NOVEMBER 2000
November 16, 2000 : President Signs Paul's Water Policy Legislation Into Law
November 3, 2000 : National Organization Presents Congressman Paul with its "Taxfighter" Award

OCTOBER 2000
October 26, 2000 : Paul's Water Policy Legislation Approved by Congress
October 20, 2000 : Paul Praises Victory for Social Security Number Privacy
October 14, 2000 : Paul Honored for Supporting Small Business
October 6, 2000 : Paul Honored by Group for Senior-Friendly Voting Record
October 4, 2000 : Paul Continues Efforts to Allow Prescription Drug Importation

SEPTEMBER 2000
September 30, 2000 : Paul Supports Student Loan Tax Relief
September 29, 2000 : Paul Urges Colleagues to Improve Education by Expanding Freedom
September 27, 2000 : Paul Praises Home Schoolers
September 26, 2000 : Committee Reports Paul Returned Taxpayers' Funds Again In 1999
September 22, 2000 : Paul Promotes Pro-Family Legislation During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 21, 2000 : Paul Receives Award From Small Business Group
September 20, 2000 : Paul Votes To Protect Social Security and Medicare Surpluses
September 15, 2000 : Paul Honored for Pro-Senior Efforts in Congress
September 14, 2000 : Paul Votes Again to End Marriage Tax Penalty
September 13, 2000 : Paul Challenges Status Quo in Federal Education
September 11, 2000 : Paul Urges House Leadership to Set Vote to Provide for Voluntary Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
September 8, 2000 : Paul Votes Again to Abolish Death Tax
September 8, 2000 : Paul, Colleagues Support Legislation to Lower Drug Prices
September 7, 2000 : Paul to Appear on Fox News "Hannity and Colmes" Show
September 7, 2000 : Paul to Speak on Financial Privacy at Seminar
September 1, 2000 : Paul Urges Colleagues to Support His Health Care Package

AUGUST 2000
August 31, 2000 : Paul Addresses Business Leaders in Bastrop
August 30, 2000 : Paul Speaks to Taylor High School Seniors
August 24, 2000 : Paul Visits with Seniors in Aransas County
August 23, 2000 : Paul Optimistic in Fight for Banking Privacy
August 22, 2000 : Paul Addresses Victoria Lions Club
August 16, 2000 : Paul Promotes Privacy Legislation
August 10, 2000 : Paul Fights to Make Prescription Drugs Affordable
August 9, 2000 : Congressman Paul's "Free and Low-Cost Prescription Drug" Program Starts with a Bang
August 8, 2000 : Reserve Officers Salute Congressman Paul for Supporting Tax Relief
August 5, 2000 : Paul Adds Short-Term Prescription Drug Program to Long-Term Legislative Plan
August 4, 2000 : Paul Receives Another Taxpayer Award
August 3, 2000 : Paul Works for Affordable Children's Health Care
August 2, 2000 : Paul Urges Colleagues to Support Education Tax Credits
August 1, 2000 : Paul Urges Colleagues to Abolish Withholding Tax

JULY 2000
July 29, 2000 : Paul Supports Health Care for Working Families
July 28, 2000 : Paul Votes to Repeal Tax Increase on Social Security Benefits
July 27, 2000 : Paul Fights for Senior Citizens and Affordable Prescription Drugs
July 27, 2000 : Paul Introduces Legislation to Restore Local Ownership of Federal Water Project
July 26, 2000 : Paul Challenges Greenspan on Monetary Policy
July 26, 2000 : Paul Bill Would Scrap Regulations
July 25, 2000 : Paul Votes to End Restrictions on Trade with Cuba
July 21, 2000 : Paul Urges Colleagues to Help Cancer Patients
July 20, 2000 : Paul Votes for Pension and Retirement Tax Reform
July 19, 2000 : Paul Again Votes to Support Normal Trade With China
July 19, 2000 : Paul Renews Fight for Banking Privacy
July 14, 2000 : Paul Votes to Support Marriage Penalty Tax Relief
July 14, 2000 : Paul Promotes Teacher Pay Raises
July 7, 2000 : Paul Promotes Parental Control of Education in District Speech
July 6, 2000 : Paul Brings Foreign Trade Zone to District
July 6, 2000 : Paul Supports Medicaid Relief Bill for Rural Hospitals
July 1, 2000 : Paul Decries Last-Minute Foreign Aid Spending

JUNE 2000
June 30, 2000 : Paul Introduces Bill to Help Low-Income Parents
June 29, 2000 : Paul Supports Nethercutt Compromise
June 27, 2000 : Paul Adds District Student to Washington Staff
June 23, 2000 : Paul Urges Colleagues to Support School Construction
June 22, 2000 : Paul Praises Congress for Passing "Lockbox" Act and Protecting Medicare
June 14, 2000 : Paul Amendment Protecting Privacy Passes Congress
June 9, 2000 : Palacios Job Fair a Success
June 8, 2000 : Paul Spreads Education Message at Minnesota Hearing
June 2, 2000 : Paul Receives Another Honor from Taxpayer Group
June 1, 2000 : Paul to Cosponsor Education Bill

MAY 2000
May 26, 2000 : Paul Announces Seniors Agenda for Congress
May 25, 2000 : Paul Announces Agriculture Agenda for Congress
May 23, 2000 : Paul Sees Last Minute Changes to China Bill, Announces Opposition
May 19, 2000 : Paul Testifies Before Government Reform Committee About Social Security Legislation
May 18, 2000 : Paul Named "Taxpayers Best Friend for" for '99
May 18, 2000 : Brazoria County Citizens Travel to Washington for Historical Contributions
May 17, 2000 : Paul Writes Colleagues Promoting Education Agenda
May 16, 2000 : Paul Announces Matagorda County Job Fair in Palacios
May 12, 2000 : Paul Testifies Before Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security
May 11, 2000 : Paul Salutes America's Teachers
May 6, 2000 : Paul Works for Affordable Prescription Drugs During "Older Americans Month"
May 5, 2000 : Paul Praises Texas Home Schoolers
May 4, 2000 : Paul Cosponsors Watts' Bill To Make Settlement Tax Free

APRIL 2000
April 28, 2000 : Paul Promotes Social Security Reform in District Speech
April 27, 2000 : Paul Promotes Affordable Education at UT Law School
April 25, 2000 : Paul Set to Host Annual District-wide Student Art Contest
April 21, 2000 : Paul Promotes Education Policy at District Schools
April 15, 2000 : Paul Urges Speaker to Bring Excellence in Education up for a Vote
April 14, 2000 : Paul Legislation Calls for Major Health Care Reform
April 13, 2000 : Repeal of Earnings Limitation Signed into Law
April 12, 2000 : Paul Recognizes Brazoria County Citizens for Historical Contributions
April 7, 2000 : Paul Legislation Passes House
April 6, 2000 : Paul Praises SWT President for Work in Education
April 5, 2000 : Paul Fights for Affordable Prescription Drugs

MARCH 2000
March 31, 2000 : Paul Urges Congress to Support "Excellence" in Education
March 30, 2000 : Repeal of Earning Limitation Passes House on Final Version
March 29, 2000 : Paul Plans Effort to Amend Supplemental Legislation
March 28, 2000 : Paul Introduces Bill to Limit Census
March 24, 2000 : Clinton Responds to Paul's Call for Open Markets
March 23, 2000 : Paul Casts Key Tie-Breaking Vote
March 21, 2000 : Paul Works to Make College Affordable for Students
March 17, 2000 : Paul Asks Colleagues to Support High Quality Education
March 15, 2000 : Paul Founding Member of Rural Texas Caucus
March 10, 2000 : Paul Seeks Support for Bill to Pull US from WTO
March 10, 2000 : Paul Praises Parents and Teachers during Texas Public Schools Week
March 7, 2000 : Paul Serves as Victoria Livestock Show Grand Marshall
March 2, 2000 : Paul Successful in Repealing Earnings Limitation

FEBRUARY 2000
February 23, 2000 : Paul Promotes Local Control
February 16, 2000 : Paul Stands Up for Rural Texas Youth
February 16, 2000 : Paul Asks Congress to Help Save Social Security
February 11, 2000 : Paul Introduces Bill to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
February 10, 2000 : From the United Seniors Association
February 9, 2000 : Paul Aims to Make College Affordable
February 4, 2000 : Paul's Education Agenda Receives Bipartisan Support
February 2, 2000 : Taxpayers Union Praises Paul for Protecting Social Security

JANUARY 2000
January 28, 2000 : Paul says State of the Union Fails on Key Point
January 20, 2000 : Paul Visits with Home Schoolers
January 14, 2000 : Paul Announces Academy Nominees
January 13, 2000 : Paul Announces Victoria Grant

1999

DECEMBER 1999
December 23, 1999 : Paul Opposes Vice President's Education Plan
December 13, 1999 : Paul Leads Fight Against Rule Proposed by Federal Reserve
December 7, 1999 : Paul Questions Implications of Canal Turnover

OCTOBER 1999
October 29, 1999 : Paul Among Most Effective
October 28, 1999 : Paul Bill on Executive Orders Gets Hearing in House
October 23, 1999 : Paul Legislation to Protect Volunteers from New IRS Taxes
October 22, 1999 : Paul legislation to receive hearing
October 15, 1999 : Dick Armey salutes Ron Paul
October 1, 1999 : National ID killed by House

SEPTEMBER 1999
September 15, 1999 : Bill makes college costs fully deductible
September 9, 1999 : House votes to end draft registration
September 9, 1999 : NY Fed move called "risky"
September 8, 1999 : Ending Selective Service: Congress has historic opportunity

AUGUST 1999
August 17, 1999 : Hill Country Job Fair a success

JULY 1999
July 14, 1999 : Paul opposes ill-named bill
July 1, 1999 : Committee includes Paul measure in bill

JUNE 1999
June 24, 1999 : House passes Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
June 24, 1999 : Paul leads effort to stop National ID
June 17, 1999 : Due Process and Property Rights Must Be Protected
June 9, 1999 : Henry Hyde cosponsors Bank Secrecy Sunset Act
June 9, 1999 : Judge sides with Clinton

MAY 1999
May 26, 1999 : Clinton in violation of law
May 25, 1999 : Paul says entire Cox Report must be examined
May 6, 1999 : Opposing Supplemental Spending for Kosovo operation
May 5, 1999 : Paul legislation celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1, 1999 : Paul, bipartisan team, sue Clinton over Kosovo

APRIL 1999
April 28, 1999 : Paul announces new Mobile Office policy
April 20, 1999: Statement on HR 573, relating to the presentation of a Gold Medal for Rosa Parks

MARCH 1999
March 23, 1999 : "Know Your Customer" regs withdrawn by agencies
March 23, 1999 : Clinton turning US into international bully
March 11, 1999 : Paul introduces Consumer Protection package
March 9, 1999 : Paul to be featured guest on C-SPAN on March 10
March 4, 1999 : 'Know Your Customer' dealt serious blow
March 4, 1999 : Rep. Paul says families deserve tax relief
March 3, 1999 : PRESS ADVISORY -- 'Know Your Customer' gets Judiciary hearing
March 3, 1999 : Paul Introduces Education Package
March 2, 1999 : FARRM provides tax relief to ag community

FEBRUARY 1999
February 24, 1999 : Sen. Smith introduces companion to Paul's Kosovo measure
February 24, 1999 : Paul survey of leaders provides 'insightful comments'
February 19, 1999 : Bombings are recipe for war
February 10, 1999 : Resolution to stop new Clinton war
February 3, 1999 : Paul introduces financial privacy package

JANUARY 1999
January 20, 1999 : Paul returns $72K to Treasury for '98
January 19, 1999 : Clinton continues reckless policies in State of the Union address
January 13, 1999 : Paul announces Academy nominees
January 12, 1999 : NMFS opens snapper season early
January 9, 1999 : Paul named to vice-chairmanship
January 7, 1999 : Ron Paul's statement on opening of red snapper season
January 6, 1999 : Ron Paul sworn to second term

1998

DECEMBER 1998
December 19, 1998 : Ron Paul votes for Impeachment
December 16, 1998 : Clinton endangers troops to end-run impeachment
December 15, 1998 : The Articles of Impeachment

NOVEMBER 1998
November 20, 1998 : Commerce Secretary says Victoria weather station not out yet

OCTOBER 1998
October 8, 1998 : Rep. Paul will vote for impeachment hearings
October 7, 1998 : Paul, Congress pass important Ag legislation

SEPTEMBER 1998
September 17, 1998 : Paul blasts new regs from EPA, USDA

AUGUST 1998
August 6, 1998 : Speaker answers call for implementation of key Paul proposal
August 5, 1998 : PAUL SCORES DOUBLE VICTORY IN CONGRESS FOR AMERICAN CONSUMERS

JULY 1998
July 24, 1998 : Medical privacy language added to Friday's vote
July 23, 1998 : Paul's medical privacy bill moves forward quickly
July 23, 1998 : Paul calls on House leadership to cut taxes on seniors
July 21, 1998 : Legislation stops "Medical ID"
July 21, 1998 : "Humphrey-Hawkins" for the IMF?!
July 20, 1998 : Ron Paul, Speaker Gingrich, and farm-state members announce introduction of emergency farm legislation
July 17, 1998 : Paul votes against congressional pay raise
July 15, 1998 : Legislation brought forward to stop National ID

JUNE 1998
June 17, 1998 : Paul praises Farm Bureau for pinpointing fault with trade policy
June 4, 1998 : Paul says RFA was flawed measure

MAY 1998
May 22, 1998 : Paul asks Secretary of Defense Cohen to move Army South HQ to Texas
May 21, 1998 : Important amendment added to DoD authorization
May 20, 1998 : Paul becomes cosponsor of FARRM Act

APRIL 1998
April 28, 1998 : Paul introduces Liberty Amendment to Constitution
April 28, 1998 : Version of Paul privacy legislation will get House vote this week
April 28, 1998 : Paul leads team to stop anti-Gulf legislation
April 24, 1998: Paul Bill Scheduled for Committee Hearings
April 9, 1998: NMFS goes ahead with harmful rules
April 7, 1998: Paul introduces Agriculture Education Freedom Act

MARCH 1998
March 31, 1998: Ron Paul presents Agricultural Agenda to District
March 11, 1998: Paul asks congressional leaders to stop new shrimping regulations
March 6, 1998: Paul introduces Rice Farmer Fairness Act

FEBRUARY 1998
February 26, 1998: Paul introduces legislation to protect privacy
February 18, 1998: Paul legislation gives big tax cut to Social Security Recipients
February 12, 1998: Paul introduces legislation to stop military action in Iraq
February 6, 1998: Paul calls for investigation of National Marine Fisheries Service

JANUARY 1998
January 28, 1998: New Paul legislation ends US participation in IMF
January 15, 1998: Paul drafts legislation to end IMF participation
January 14, 1998: Ron Paul announces nominees to military academies
January 11, 1998: Paul brings top Ag specialist on district team

1997

DECEMBER 1997
December 7, 1997: Ron Paul takes a top ranking in reducing government spending
December 5, 1997: Paul hosts townhall meeting on Dec. 6
December 5, 1997: Paul calls bailout of South Korea 'irresponsible'

NOVEMBER 1997
November 19, 1997: Paul advises president to continue diplomacy and rule out force in Iraq
November 19, 1997: Ron Paul introduces Seniors' Agenda for 1998

OCTOBER 1997
October 24, 1997: Paul steps forward to help American seniors
October 23, 1997: Paul says new version of education legislation deserves an 'F'
October 19, 1997: Paul hopeful Congress will pass education savings accounts

SEMPTEMBER 1997
September 26, 1997: Paul leads Texas congressmen in opposing Clinton anti-property rights action
September 17, 1997: Paul ready to battle Department of Commerce on anti-shrimping rule
September 12, 1997: Ron Paul appears on national television show
September 10, 1997: Paul testifies before education subcommittee
September 6, 1997: Paul urges Gingrich to stand firm on pledge for education accounts
September 2, 1997: Paul speaks in favor of amendment to cut phony UN debt

AUGUST 1997
August 29, 1997: Victoria woman takes job in Paul's DC office
August 22, 1997: Paul calls UN meddling in US law enforcement unconscionable
August 12, 1997: Paul calls Line-Item Veto unconstitutional
August 1, 1997: Paul votes for historic tax cut

JULY 1997
July 31, 1997: Statement from Representative Paul, on voting against budget's increased spending plan
July 30, 1997: Paul urges Clinton to keep education savings accounts
July 26, 1997: UPDATE Foreign Ops delayed... Paul amendments could save $1 billion
July 25, 1997: Paul cosponsors plan to help Americans save for college
July 22, 1997: Paul introducing pro-life, pro-America amendments to Foreign Ops Act
July 19, 1997: Paul encourages House negotiators to keep education accounts for parents
July 18, 1997: Paul vows to continue battle for shrimping industry
July 17, 1997: Paul succeeds in stopping AmeriCorps takeover of Selective Service
July 12, 1997: District 14 residents favor big cuts in taxes and spending
July 8, 1997: House to vote on NEA elimination this week

JUNE 1997
June 27, 1997: Paul thanks Supreme Court for siding with Constitution
June 25, 1997: Paul introduces legislation to protect Selective Service privacy
June 18, 1997: Families to get $3,000 tax credit per child in school under Paul bill
June 13, 1997: Interns add fresh perspective to congressional office
June 13, 1997: Home-school student heads to Air Force Academy

MAY 1997
May 6, 1997: Average Texan finishes working to pay taxes on May 7
May 5, 1997: Taxes to be addressed in budget deal

APRIL 1997
April 25, 1997: If UN won't follow our laws, then UN should leave
April 23, 1997: Paul's mobile office is on the road
April 13, 1997: Only Congress is authorized to make laws, yet agencies pass rules affecting all Americans
April 9, 1997: Paul cosponsors Tax Limitation Amendment

MARCH 1997
March 20, 1997: Ron Paul introduces "Financial Freedom Act of 1997"
March 12, 1997: Paul pushes Congress for family tax relief

FEBRUARY 1997
February 27, 1997: Ron Paul announces toll-free "Legislative Update" line
February 12, 1997: Paul votes for every term limitation measure
February 5, 1997: Paul assigned to two Banking subcommittees
February 2, 1997: Paul to hold town hall meetings at two district offices

JANUARY 1997
January 30, 1997: Paul refuses to participate in "immoral" pension system
January 23, 1997: Paul announces cyberspace office