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7/1/2008
FEMA Assistance Now Available
Rep. Tom Petri has received the following information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the availability of assistance:  Full Release

6/27/2008
Petri Questions Student Lender's "Troubling Relationship"
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Petri is raising questions about what he calls a "troubling relationship" between the nation's largest student loan company and the guaranty agency that oversees it and insures its loans.  Full Release

6/27/2008
Rural Development Grant Approved for Green Lake County
 WASHINGTON - Representative Tom Petri reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a $36,774 Rural Development grant for Advocap, Inc., of Fond du Lac.  In combination with $70,208 obtained from other sources, the funds will be used to provide technical assistance to Green Lake County.  Full Release

6/24/2008
House of Representatives Passes FAA Extension
WASHINGTON -  With Congress several months behind schedule on its four-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, and with a short-term authorization due to expire June 30, the House voted 422 to zero Tuesday to okay a new temporary extension until the end of the fiscal year.  Full Release

6/19/2008
Howards Grove Woman Receives Congressional Award
WASHINGTON - Katie Beckmann of Howards Grove received a Congressional Award Gold Medal at a June 19 Capitol Hill ceremony held to honor young Americans who challenge themselves and improve their communities.  Rep. Tom Petri presented the medal.  Full Release