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California Chronicle | BONO MACK: FIREFIGHTERS NEED AMPLE FUNDS TO ...

2009-01-01T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ In an effort to help firefighters effectively fight catastrophic wildfires, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today voted in favor of the Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act (H.R. 5541). ...

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Forest Service Handbook to be Revised; Comments Sought | MUIRNet-News

2008-11-12T19:00:00Z

... H.R. 2016 · H.R. 3682 · H.R. 5541 · habitat · Habitat Conservation Plans · heritage · House of Representatives · Hunter Education and Safety · Hunting · Hunting Regulations · Idaho &

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New government documents in Milner Library, September 2008

2008-10-09T20:00:00Z

Call No: A 77.2:SCI 1/, Title: ARS science hall of fame. Author: United States. Agricultural Research Service. Imprint: [Beltsville Md.] : US Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Type: Serial 16-4 wk ...

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CBO Cost Estimate for Eastern Sierra and Northern San Gabriel Wild ...

2008-10-07T20:00:00Z

... Shasta-Trinity National Forest releases third podcast (0); President Proposes Budget for BLM in FY 2009 to Protect Resources and Manage Uses of Public Lands (0); CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE - HR 5541 (0)

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The Dangers of Playing with Fire | Wildlands CPR

2008-09-26T20:00:00Z

The Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (FLAME Act) (H.R. 5541), though far from perfect, could ease the burden if it passed. So would zoning regulations to prevent more exurban growth; prescribed fire to reduce fuel ...

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what is jim gerlach hiding from his constituents

2008-09-18T20:00:00Z

[hr 5541, vote #218, 5/25/06]; opposed prescription drug reimportation that would lower prescription drug costs for americans. [hr 3963, vote #1008, 10/25/07]; despite saying that their â€œrecord profits drive [him] nuts,â€* gerlach voted ...

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The Dangers of Playing with Fire

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

The Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (FLAME Act) (HR 5541), though far from perfect, could ease the burden if it passed. So would zoning regulations to prevent more exurban growth; prescribed fire to reduce fuel ...

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West Virginia Highlands Voice Â» Blog Archive Â» â€œFLAMEâ€* CHANGES ...

2008-09-01T20:00:00Z

On July 9, 2008, the US House of Representatives passed H.R. 5541, known as â€œThe Flame Act.â€* Its purpose is â€œTo provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities on Department of the ...

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The Dangers of Playing with Fire

2008-08-28T20:00:00Z

American Whitewater - Fire Spending to Impact Outdoor Recreation

2008-08-24T20:00:00Z

Learn more about the content and status of the FLAME Act by searching www.thomas.gov for H.R. 5541 or "FLAME Act". Kevin Colburn. 1035 Van Buren St. Missoula, MT 59802. Details. E-mail: kevin@americanwhitewater.org. Phone: 406-543-1802 ...

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American Whitewater - Fire Spending to Impact Outdoor Recreation

2008-08-24T20:00:00Z

American Whitewater - Fire Spending to Impact Outdoor Recreation

2008-08-24T20:00:00Z

American Whitewater - Fire Spending to Impact Outdoor Recreation

2008-08-24T20:00:00Z

DownsizeDC.org

2008-08-11T20:00:00Z

Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act: H.R. 5541, amended, to provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities on Department of the Interior and National Forest ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.3256 FLAME Act

2008-07-23T20:00:00Z

Related Bills:. H.R.5541. Related Issue Areas:. Watersheds · Water resources · Potable water · Natural resources; 20 more; Maps · Job training · Housing · Grants-in-aid · Governmental investigations ·

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US Senate should pass FLAME act

2008-07-21T20:00:00Z

The US House passed HR 5541, the Federal Lands Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act or FLAME Act, which would create a fund to fight catastrophic wildfires, which would save US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management funds ...

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Stop the California Wildfires!

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

The Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act, H.R. 5541, provides a source of funding for emergency fires and dictates a plan for paying back any funds that are borrowed from other programs. ...

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From the Inbox - Help stop the California Wildfires!

2008-07-13T20:00:00Z

The Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act, HR 5541, provides a source of funding for emergency fires and dictates a plan for paying back any funds that are borrowed from other programs. ...

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House Passes FLAME Act--Bill to Fund Forest Fire Assistance ...

2008-07-10T20:00:00Z

Representative Raul M. Grijalva, Chairman of the Subcommitee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, praised the passage of the "Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act" (FLAME Act) (HR. 5541). Rep. ...

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California Chronicle | BONO MACK: FIREFIGHTERS NEED AMPLE FUNDS TO ...

2008-07-10T20:00:00Z

press release: sali leads national debate on forest fires

2008-07-10T20:00:00Z

hr 5541, the federal land assistance, management and enhancement act (flame act) is aimed at dedicating funds for suppressing large wildfires. the bill passed on a voice vote. the forest service used to provide a source of revenue by ...

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House Passes FLAME Act--Bill to Fund Forest Fire Assistance

2008-07-10T20:00:00Z

House Passes FLAME Act - HR 5541

2008-07-10T20:00:00Z

Grijalva, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, praised the passage of the â€œFederal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Actâ€* (FLAME Act) (HR. 5541). Rep. Grijalva is an original sponsor with ...

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Office of the House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

11) H.R. 5541 - Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (FLAME Act) (Rep. Rahall â€“ Natural Resources). 12) H.Res. ___ - Commending the firefighters from California and throughout the United States for their courageous ...

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BONO MACK: FIREFIGHTERS NEED AMPLE FUNDS TO SUPRESS WILDFIRES

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

In an effort to help firefighters effectively fight catastrophic wildfires, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today voted in favor of the Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act (HR 5541). ...

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House Passes Wildland Firefighting Measure

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

The Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (FLAME Act) (HR 5541) would help to address that funding problem by establishing a dedicated federal fund for catastrophic, emergency wildland fire suppression activities, ...

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We Need Sufficient Funding for Emergency Fires

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

House passes fire funding bill

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 5541, would also require the creation of a comprehensive wildland fire management strategy to address: the most cost-effective way to allocate fire-management resources; a system for assessing the level of risk to ...

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BLM finds grazing harmful to protected monument Cattle grazing on ...

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

House Passes FLAME Act - HR 5541 Congressman Raul M. Grijalva, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, praised the passage of the â€œFederal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Actâ€* (FLAME Act) ...

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Rep. Goodlatte on Exploding Fire Suppression Costs

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

Speaker, I rise today to express my disappointment with the bill before us today, HR 5541 the Forest Land Assistance, Management, and Enhancement Act or the FLAME Act. Mr. Speaker, I believe that the authors of this bill are well ...

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california firefighter resolution read today on house floor by ...

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

... and enhancement act, or flame - also requires the interior department and agriculture department to develop a comprehensive strategy for dealing with wildfires. it now moves to the senate for consideration. ___ the bill is hr 5541. ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

hr 5541 - federal land assistance, management and enhancement act (flame act) (rep. rahall â€“ natural resources). h.res. _ - commending the firefighters from california and throughout the united states for their courageous actions and ...

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PELOSI FLOOR STATEMENT ON FLAME ACT

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

For Immediate Release Pelosi Floor Statement on FLAME Act Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616 July 9, 2008 Washington, DC - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the floor this afternoon in support of HR 5541, the Federal Land ...

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Pelosi Floor Statement on FLAME Act

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the floor this afternoon in support of HR 5541, the Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (FLAME Act), which passed by voice vote. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

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News from Congressman Greg Walden

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

The bill, called the FLAME Act (HR 5541), was cosponsored by Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) and passed by voice vote. Following the vote, Congressman Walden released the following statement. â€œToo often during fire season the Forest ...

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House approves boost in federal firefighting funds

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

... and Enhancement Act, or FLAME _ also requires the Interior Department and Agriculture Department to develop a comprehensive strategy for dealing with wildfires. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. ___. The bill is HR 5541. ...

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House to Consider Rahall Bill to Create FLAME Fund

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

... the House of Representatives will consider on Wednesday, July 9, under suspension of the rules, the "Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act" (FLAME Act) (HR. 5541). Consideration of the much-needed legislation comes ...

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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE - HR 5541

2008-05-05T20:00:00Z

HR 5541 would establish the Federal Land Assistance, Management, and Enhancement Fund (Flame Fund) to finance some fire suppression activities managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). ...

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HR 5541, The Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement ...

2008-05-03T20:00:00Z

HR 5541 would provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities on Department of the Interior and National Forest System lands, and it would require the Secretary of the Interior and ...

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congressman bill sali's update

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

the hearing discussed committee chairman nick rahallâ€™s (d-wv) bill, hr 5541, which dedicates funding for suppressing large wildfires. â€œwe cannot address funding for suppressing these large fires without addressing the cause as well ...

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[greenvibrations] 331 - Earth's Tree News

2008-04-22T20:00:00Z

(FLAME), HR 5541, was introduced by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Representative. Nick Rahall II (D-WV); Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Chairman of the National Parks, Forests and Public ...

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house bill would set aside $1 billion to fight wildfires

2008-04-16T20:00:00Z

... 800 square miles from north of los angeles south to the mexican border. the fires caused more than $2.2 billion in private insurance claims and killed 10 people. ___. on the net:. the bill is hr 5541. congress: http://thomas.loc.gov.

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Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: HR 5541: Federal Land ...

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation (Except New Bills) ]

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markup of wildfire management and other bills

2008-04-13T20:00:00Z

hr 5541 (rahall): to provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities on department of the interior and national forest system lands, to require the secretary of the interior and the ...

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audio of house testimony

2008-04-09T20:00:00Z

here's an audio link to today's testimony in washington, dc concerning hr 5541, the federal land assistance, management and enhancement act (flame) and hr 5648, the emergency wildland fire response act of 2008. ...

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wildland fire suppression hearings

2008-04-09T20:00:00Z

the house natural resources committee is holding a hearing today with testimony from the big sky coalition's sonny lasalle. the committee will be discussing bills hr 5541 and hr 5648. source: backus, p. (10 april 2008). ...

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datebook -- this week

2008-04-06T20:00:00Z

thursday, 10 am, the house natural resources committee holds legislative hearings on hr 5541, federal land assistance, management and enhancement act or flame act and hr 5648, emergency wildland fire response act of 2008. ...

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Forest Service

2008-04-04T20:00:00Z

Forest Service. According to a recent AP article The US Forest Service has bought a pair of flying drones to track down marijuana growers operating in remote California woodlands. For years Humboldt area growers have reported seeing ...

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Firefighting Burns Through Forest Service Budget - Firehouse.com ...

2008-04-01T20:00:00Z

Va., introduced a bill (HR 5541) cosponsored by Grijalva and Norm Dicks, D-Wash. Dicks is chairman of the Appropriations subcommittee that oversees the Forest Service. The bill would create a fund the Forest Service and the Interior ...

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Chiefs

2008-03-28T20:00:00Z

I just want to thank Benny for the few big plays he provided [ Chiefs The five most recently retired Chiefs of the US Forest Service have sent a letter to Congress in support of HR 5541, the proposed Federal Land Assistance, ...

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RahallÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s FLAME Act Praised by Five Former Forest Service Chiefs

2008-03-24T20:00:00Z

... we believe this will create the opportunity to rebuild the capability of the Forest Service to protect and manage the resources of the National Forest System for the benefit of the American people. We urge enactment of HR 5541."

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Letter to Congress re FLAME Act from Former USFS Chiefs

2008-03-23T20:00:00Z

The five most recently retired Chiefs of the US Forest Service have sent a letter to Congress in support of HR 5541, the proposed Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (FLAME Act). The purpose of the FLAME Act is to ...

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FLAME Act

2008-03-06T19:00:00Z

Information on the "FLAME Act," HR 5541, is available through THOMAS. THOMAS links to the bill text, bill summary & status, and details on all Congressional actions on the bill, such as the introductory remarks on the bill. ...

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H.R.5541: FLAME Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2008-03-04T19:00:00Z

House bill would set aside $1 billion to fight wildfires. The fires caused more than $2.2 billion in private insurance claims and killed 10 people. The bill is HR 5541. Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. ...

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