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Congresista: el proyecto de ley nivelara el campo de competencia para pequeñas empresas, empresas locales y empresas cuyos propietarios son minorías

WASHINGTON – Pensando en las pequeñas empresas de Georgia, el congresista Hank Johnson (GA-04) ha presentado hoy "la Ley del 2011 para la imparcialidad y transparencia en contratación."

In response to a higher demand for home heating assistance in his district, Rep. Hank Johnson is urging House leadership to boost funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the FY 2012 appropriations bill.

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“On World AIDS Day, I’m proud to announce my co-sponsorship of the Stop AIDS in Prison Act, reintroduced today by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. We need to take the threat of HIV/AIDS seriously and confront it in every institution of our society.

Congressman: Bill will help save lives by making road signs brighter, more readable at night

Señor / señora Presidente.

Me levanto hoy con una gran tristeza para reconocer al detective caído de la policía de Doraville corporal Robert "Shane" Wilson, un ciudadano de gran distinción en mi distrito.

Mr/Madame Speaker. …

I rise today with great sadness to recognize fallen Doraville Police detective corporal Robert “Shane” Wilson, a citizen of great distinction in my district.

Veterans Day celebration 2011

Thank you ladies and gentlemen, it's great to be with you on DeKalb's Veterans Day 2011 celebration.

Every Veterans Day, Americans come together to remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country around the world.

ONLY A TEST. On November 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will conduct the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).