| Tribute To Brian Moore |
May 18, 2012 |
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Ken Calvert, R-CA
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"The Division also manages more than $300 million in projects for other agencies such as Department of Homeland Security, the Veterans Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and others. Mr. Moore has over 35 years of experience with the Corps of Engineers in planning, construction, and project management. He is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and holds a Master Degree in Water Resources Systems from Cornell University. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of California."
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| In Support Of H.R. 5801, The Us Leads Act |
May 18, 2012 |
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Laura Richardson, D-CA
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"However, Mr. Speaker, as the value of a college education has risen, so has the cost of tuition at universities across the country. Nowhere is this truer than in public universities in the state of California where budget cuts, furlough days, and tuition increases have become the new normal."
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| In Opposition To H.R. 5326 “Commerce, Justice, Science, And Related Agencies Appropriations Act For Fiscal Year 2013” |
May 18, 2012 |
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Laura Richardson, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, the purpose of State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) is to reimburse municipalities for the costs incurred incarcerating undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes. This program is vitally important to my home state of California. In 2009, California received $159 million in SCAAP funds, representing over 40 Percent of the funds allocated nationwide. These funds are an important contribution towards California’s cost of incarcerating undocumented immigrants, which is over $1 billion annually. The Committee recommended federal funding for SCAAP at $165 million, which is a cut from FY2012 levels by $75 million and which falls below my request by $785 million."
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| Border Tunnel Prevention Act Of 2012 |
May 15, 2012 |
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David Dreier, R-CA
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"While the Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006 gave law enforcement agencies powerful tools to combat the construction of illegal border tunnels, they are still being used by criminals to smuggle drugs and other materials into our country. For example, last fall, in my home state of California, I was troubled to learn that an elaborate tunnel was discovered in San Diego that linked to a warehouse in Tijuana. The tunnel contained wooden flooring, a rail system and an elevator. Its discovery led to the seizure of more than 32 tons of marijuana. Unfortunately, this is just one example of the more than 40 tunnels that have been discovered in California in the last five years. H.R. 4119 will give law enforcement additional ability to investigate and prosecute criminals using these tunnels. The bill also prohibits attempts to use, construct or finance a cross border tunnel. Finally, it provides for the forfeiture of cash and merchandise that is illegally brought into our country through a tunnel."
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| Honoring The African American Education Task Force |
May 15, 2012 |
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Barbara Lee, D-CA
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"During this year’s event, 1,026 African American students from the 8th through 12th grades will be honored for attaining grade point averages of 3.00 or above for the 2011 2012 school year. This outstanding group of young people has accomplished a great deal, and we are pleased to commend them for their academic dedication and success. Especially in light of the great budgetary challenges faced by the State of California and the city of Oakland, these students have proven themselves to be bright, capable and resourceful."
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