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Maloney bill would help stop Fannie and Freddie anti-affordable housing investments: WASHINGTON — Congresswoma... http://1.usa.gov/1hImzzK

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Gallego Passes Amendment to Support Cybersecurity Jobs for Veterans: Click here to watch Gallego present amend... http://1.usa.gov/1kg6wxG

Gallego Statement on VA Secretary’s Resignation: Washington – U.S. Representative Pete P. Gallego (D-Alpine) r... http://1.usa.gov/1kg6yFU

In National Defense Authorization Act, Shea-Porter Authors Multiple Provisions to Protect Troops and Grow NH’s... http://1.usa.gov/RNCzcP

Governor Releases $1.5 Million for Special Olympics Hawaii Sports and Wellness Center: HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Ab... http://1.usa.gov/1mBrp4N

Horsford Statement On Resignation Of Secretary Shinseki: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Steven Horsf... http://1.usa.gov/T0htsV

Congressman Enyart Protects COPS Funding: WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Bill Enyart this week successfully co-... http://1.usa.gov/1mBkU1X

Enyart: “Focus Must Shift to Veterans”: WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Bill Enyart made a statement today on V... http://1.usa.gov/T0gwkg

Grayson Amendment Paves Path for First Federal Shield Law: Grayson Amendment Paves Path for First Federal Shie... http://1.usa.gov/1mBimRh

May 30, 2014
Gov. Hickenlooper declares disaster emergency for Mesa County mudslide
Gov. Hicken... http://bit.ly/1mBbK5n

Larsen Statement on Shinseki Resignation: WASHINGTON—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement... http://1.usa.gov/1mB8hnw

Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 5/30/2014:
Memorial Day in Milan
Dear Friends,
I had the opportunity to spend Memo... http://1.usa.gov/T06zDx

The Serrano Report, Volume XI, #12: On Capitol Hill
Serrano Speaks Out Against Harmful School Lunch Changes
On... http://1.usa.gov/1wD5AbY

Pallone, Pitts Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Anabolic Steroids: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, ... http://1.usa.gov/1mB0YfB

Wasserman Schultz Statement on Secretary Shinseki’s Resignation: WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schu... http://1.usa.gov/1nMVgKo

Governor Wishes Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia Smooth Sailing on Worldwide Voyage: HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Abercrombie t... http://1.usa.gov/1hHojJz

Governor’s Statement on the Resignation of U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary: HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Abercrombie t... http://1.usa.gov/1wCDZHN

House Overwhelmingly Passes Intel Authorization with Key Himes Amendments: WASHINGTON, DC—The House of Represe... http://1.usa.gov/1mAMFHK

Titus Statement on Secretary Shinseki’s Resignation: May 30, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Dina Titus ... http://1.usa.gov/1keSRXF

Delaney Releases Statement of Principles to Preserve and Protect Social Security: WASHINGTON – On May 30, 2014... http://1.usa.gov/1mALwQt

Delaney, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Social Security Commission: WASHINGTON – Congressman John K.... http://1.usa.gov/1mALwQq

Delaney Statement on Resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki: WASHINGTON – Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric S... http://1.usa.gov/1mALrfD

Delaney Increases Funding for Pay For Success in CJS Appropriations Bill: WASHINGTON – Congressman John K. Del... http://1.usa.gov/1mALrfC

Rep. Connolly Amendment to Increase Funding for Veterans Treatment Courts Passes House in Commerce, Justice, S... http://1.usa.gov/1wCtnZw

Statement from Congressman Denny Heck on the Resignation of Secretary Eric Shinseki: “Anyone who thinks a mere... http://1.usa.gov/1gLAIBc

Video: GOP fast-track sending jobs oversea through TPP: Republicans leaders have made it clear that they suppo... http://nbcnews.to/1mAFVcU

Video: Major political moves with Benghazi and VA: Hillary Clinton defends herself in her new book "Hard Choic... http://nbcnews.to/1nMvCW4

Rep. Schiff Statement on Resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki: Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-B... http://1.usa.gov/SZFFf9

Video: Bloomberg plays the conservative victim card: Earning the title of Ed Schultz's Pretender, Fmr. Mayor M... http://nbcnews.to/1wC7CJl

Video: Walker tries to suppress Wisconsin scandal: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walkers tries to take the heat off his... http://nbcnews.to/1hH7P4i

Video: Big money linked to climate change denial: In Ask Ed Live, Ed Schultz explains the reasoning behind Rep... http://nbcnews.to/1hH7RsN

Video: Duck Dynasty shares "godly" words for GOP: In Trenders, Spelling Bee star's premature celebration spell... http://nbcnews.to/1hH7Rcz

Crowley Recognizes Late LGBT Rights Advocate and Queens Resident Jeanne Manford as National Hero: Rep. Crowley... http://1.usa.gov/1nMjvbw

Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on the 2014 Hurricane Season: Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) remin... http://1.usa.gov/1ketS6S

Congresswoman Wilson's Statement on the 2014 Hurricane Season: Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) remin... http://1.usa.gov/1ketS6I

So Now What?: As you know by now, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned. While it solves none of the fundame... http://1.usa.gov/1mAu92l

Lowey Welcomes Rockland Community College Student Veterans to Nation's Capital: Discussed importance of progra... http://1.usa.gov/1mAr4PU

5/30/2014: Today on the show, justice is served on Afghanistan, guns, the V.A., the unemployed, Senior Legal A... http://bit.ly/1hGYppl

Feinstein Statement on VA, Shinseki Resignation: Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released... http://1.usa.gov/1mAnSnb

Smith Reacts to Delay of Deportation Review: This week the President announced that the administration would b... http://1.usa.gov/1hGTo06

Rep. Nadler's Statement on Releasing Prisoners Held at Guantanamo Bay Prison: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congre... http://1.usa.gov/RM9sGJ

Rep. Nadler Applauds First-Ever Study of Historical Sites Integral to the LGBT Civil Rights Movement: WASHINGT... http://1.usa.gov/1keaNBN

Senator Johnson’s Statement on the Resignation of Secretary Shinseki: U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) released... http://1.usa.gov/SZkiui

Kaptur House Briefing Focuses On the Incarcerated Mentally Ill:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 29, 2014) -- Congressw... http://1.usa.gov/1hGLUdB

Chairman Carper Reminds Americans to Prepare for 2014 Hurricane Season: WASHINGTON – As National Hurricane Pre... http://1.usa.gov/1gJCAKH

Safety Tips for the 2014 Hurricane Season: WILMINGTON, Del. — Today, Delaware Governor Jack Markell and U.S. S... http://1.usa.gov/1gJCBhJ

Marking a Big Loss: This week marked the loss of a powerful voice in Maya Angelou. Fortunately, many in the na... http://bit.ly/RLRK6s

Here’s What We’re Reading: Friday News Roundup: Here are some headlines from the working families’ news we're ... http://bit.ly/1kdQlks

CFTC Vacates New York Portfolio Clearing, LLC’s Registration as a Derivatives Clearing Organization: At the re... http://1.usa.gov/1o7zjnn

CFTC Grants Order to ICE Clear Europe Permitting Portfolio Margining of Futures and Foreign Futures Contracts:... http://1.usa.gov/1o7zgrV

Senators Stabenow, Levin Join Dedication of 32,000 acres of Wilderness at Sleeping Bear Dunes: At the Sleeping... http://1.usa.gov/1o7tYwy

Levin, Stabenow Join Dedication of 32,000 Acres of Wilderness at Sleeping Bear Dunes: http://1.usa.gov/1mzOC7f

Switch to Private Trash Collection on West Side Begins June 2: 5/30/2014 - Detroit residents on the west and n... http://bit.ly/1kdBK8s

Rep. Ron Kind Statement on Resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-W... http://1.usa.gov/1mzHp7h

Congressman Fattah on House Passage of FY 2015 CJS Appropriations Bill: Fattah, Ranking Member on the House Ap... http://1.usa.gov/SYMEow

Owens votes to increase funding for national security, law enforcement: Last night, Congressman Owens voted to... http://1.usa.gov/1kdxhCN

Rep. Cuellar Statement on Resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki: U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) r... http://1.usa.gov/1kdvUnF

County offers free Household Hazardous Waste disposal in Dearborn on June 28: A free Household Hazardous Waste... http://bit.ly/RLqAwp

Senate Floor Schedule for Monday, June 2, 2014: Last reply by posting on Fri, 30 May 2014 17:36:07 +0000 http://bit.ly/RLqxke

U.S. stocks set for weekly and monthly gains at 16,672.12: Last reply by posting on Fri, 30 May 2014 17:33:10 +0000 http://bit.ly/RLqxka

Chicago PMI accelerates in May: Last reply by posting on Fri, 30 May 2014 17:31:02 +0000 http://bit.ly/RLqx3R

Hoyer: Rep. Wolf has Chaired CJS with Honor, Honesty, Fairne: Last reply by posting on Fri, 30 May 2014 17:28:... http://bit.ly/1kdpy7K

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney: Last reply by posting on Fri, 30 May 2014 17:24:13 +0000 http://bit.ly/RLqy7V

McNerney Offering His Amendment to Increase Funding for the COPS Technology Grant Program:

McNerney Offering... http://bit.ly/1nLaJul

GDP Q1 2014 - Second Estimate: http://1.usa.gov/1hGaRpt

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON FY 2015 AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL MARK-UP: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Con... http://1.usa.gov/1o70vCR

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OFFERS CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW FSA STATE DIRECTOR, DR. FRED HARRISON: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tod... http://1.usa.gov/1gIX5au

ADVISORY: CNCS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF STEM AMERICORPS INTO GEORGIA: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Corporation for Nat... http://1.usa.gov/1gIX5HA

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HERALDS WIN FOR PECAN, TREE NUT INDUSTRIES: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D... http://1.usa.gov/1o70v5I

Harkin Statement on the Change in Leadership of the VA: http://1.usa.gov/1nL56MB

CFTC Staff Issues Time-Limited No-Action Letter for Canadian Swap Dealers Concerning Quarterly Risk Exposure R... http://1.usa.gov/1hG4fHL

Peters Statement on Resignation of VA Secretary Shinseki: WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Gary Peters ... http://1.usa.gov/SYs7jP

New Jersey Receives Federal Passenger Ferry Grants: (Washington, D.C.)- Today, Congressman Sires announced the... http://1.usa.gov/1mzmrW6

Murray Releases The Opportunity Outlook: A Path for Tackling All Our Deficits Responsibly: New online report l... http://1.usa.gov/1o6uoDa

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HERALDS WIN FOR PECAN, TREE NUT INDUSTRIES: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D... http://1.usa.gov/1gIC8wg

Murray Releases The Opportunity Outlook: A Path for Tackling All Our Deficits Responsibly: New online report l... http://1.usa.gov/1mzia51

USDA Celebrates Homeownership Month: WASHINGTON, May 30, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today kicked... http://1.usa.gov/1hFNHzx

Mayor Holden unveils new EmployBR brand at Spring Job Fair: Mayor-President Melvin L. “Kip” Holden today annou... http://bit.ly/1kcVVDA

Horsford Highlights Impact Of Broken Immigration System On Women And Children: *Watch Forum Remarks*

WASHINGT... http://1.usa.gov/1mzdKex

H.R.4681: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 (05/30/2014 legislative day) http://1.usa.gov/1kcIvrl

H.Res.604: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4745) making appropriations for the Departments of Tr... http://1.usa.gov/RKO0Sy

Lowey Statement Calling for Leadership Change at the Department of Veterans Affairs: WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congres... http://1.usa.gov/1hFHUtG

Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Support for Michigan State University to Help Michigan Farmers Access New Farm B... http://1.usa.gov/1hFAcQh

Watch Memorial Day Parade, ceremony on CDTV: The 2014 Memorial Day Parade will be rebroadcast May 30-31, June ... http://bit.ly/1hFA1EL

Linda Sánchez Applauds So. Cal’s Selection for Manufacturing Initiative (May 29, 2014):
Washington, DC- Congr... http://1.usa.gov/1myP5qp

Linda Sánchez Calls for Immigrant Heritage Month (May 29, 2014): Washington, DC- Today,Congresswoman Linda Sán... http://1.usa.gov/SXVH9i

Congressman Garamendi Announces Funds for Marysville Fire Department: Competitive Grant Award of $285,000 for ... http://1.usa.gov/1kcb7B0

Personal Income and Outlays, April 2014: Personal income increased $43.7 billion, or 0.3 percent, and disposab... http://1.usa.gov/RKcTOm

Langevin Participates in "Foster Youth Shadow Day":
Congressman Langevin was joined by Victoria Flanagan for ... http://1.usa.gov/1wyy6LC

Ensuring Equality for Same-Sex Spouses: http://1.usa.gov/RJWOrV

RI Set to Receive $1.9 Million in Groundfish Disaster Relief Funds: New England states reach consensus on plan... http://1.usa.gov/1kbKnAt

FDA heeds Rep. Maloney’s call for black box warnings on tanning beds: Move will help protect millions of Ameri... http://1.usa.gov/1o4KIob

House Passes Cohen Amendment to Help Eliminate Memphis Rape Kit Backlog and Keep Communities Safe: [WASHINGTON... http://1.usa.gov/1kbj9Kj

Cohen: Memphis Veterans Deserve Highest Quality of Care: [WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) to... http://1.usa.gov/1kbj9tW

Gallego Amendment Increases Funding for Domestic Violence Programs: Washington – U.S. Representative Pete P. G... http://1.usa.gov/1nJyRO3

Gallego Commemorates May As Clean Air Month: To watch short video on Clean Air Month, click here

Washingto... http://1.usa.gov/1nJyRNX

Congressman Al Green: In Honor of Our Brave Veterans on Memorial Day: (Washington, DC)--On May 29, 2014, Congr... http://1.usa.gov/1o4gXDY

FDA Follows Through on Reed’s Proposal for Stronger Cancer Warnings on Tanning Beds: WASHINGTON, DC – At the u... http://1.usa.gov/1o4aIjj

RI Set to Receive $1.9 Million in Groundfish Disaster Relief Funds: PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island’s Congressio... http://1.usa.gov/1o4aI33

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