Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Donna Christensen [D, VI-0]

US Stockpiling Antidotes To Counter A Biological Terror Threat

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

... convened a field hearing at the State House yesterday to gauge the progress of the state and nationâ€™s preparedness for a biological threat. He was joined by committee members US Rep. Bill Pascrell, DN.J., and Rep. Donna Christensen ...

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Sixth Annual Congressional Tri-Caucus Minority Health Summit Examines Strategies to Reduce Health Disparities in Communities of Color

2008-07-19T19:25:07Z

- The Sixth Annual Congressional Tri- Caucus Health Summit convened today in Houston, ... B and tuberculosis, than the general population,” said Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA), Chair of CAPAC. “

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More Than 40 Per Cent Of Smokers Tried To Quit In 2007, UK Part 2

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

Lawmakers request to the briefing contain: Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN); Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA), chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Health Task Force; Rep. Donna Christensen (D-VI), chairwoman of the ...

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Mass security

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

After speaking three minutes over his alloted time making statements during questioning, Rep. Bill Pascrell (DN.J.) was denied an extension of time by acting chair Rep. Donna Christensen (D-Virgin Islands,) a decision Pascrell tried to ...

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Menthol News

2008-07-03T06:18:30Z

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113653.php? ... in cigarettes (Kaiser Health Disparities Report, 6/18). Virgin Islands Rep. Donna Christensen (D),

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More Than 40 Per Cent Of Smokers Tried To Quit In 2007, UK Part 2

2008-07-03T00:00:00Z

Lawmakers request to the briefing contain: Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN); Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA), chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Cialis Professional Pills Task Force; Rep. Donna Christensen (D-VI), ...

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Congressional Black Caucus Urges Lawmakers To Include Menthol ...

2008-07-02T00:00:00Z

in cigarettes ( , 6/18). Virgin Islands Rep. Donna Christensen (D), head of the black caucus' health task force, said the caucus is working with Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), the ...

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$65000000 for a PTE Application? Thatâ€™s Living the High Life

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

In discussing the PTE provisions in HR 6344, co-sponsor Rep. Donna Christensen (D-VI) stated that the provisions â€œwill make a minor but important amendment to the landmark Hatch-Waxman Act patent act of 1984. ...

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US House Calls For Teaching About Insular Areas In Schools

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

US Virgin Islands Delegate Donna Christensen sponsored the resolution, with 46 House members signing on as cosponsors. A press statement from the office of Rep. Madeleine Z. Bordallo said the Guam delegate spoke on the House floor in ...

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Health Disparities a Costly but Treatable Issue

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

Pallone Jr. (NJ), chair, health subcommittee overseeing public health; Rep. Donna Christensen (VI), chair, Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust; Solis, chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Task Force on Health and the ...

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Capitol Hill

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

When we went to the Congressional Reception at 5pm I met donna christensen (Virgin Islands Rep.) she was on the Colbert Report so we just talked about that haha.. Some of our other speakers: James Sensenbrenner Photobucket ...

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James Whitehouse the Yahoo! Answers Search results

2008-06-13T00:00:00Z

... DC2400 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: (202) 225 8220Fax: (202) 226 7290 Co-Sponsors;Rep. Christopher Carney D, PA-10Rep. Donna Christensen D, VI-0Rep. Yvette Clarke D, NY-11Rep. Charles Dent R, PA-15Rep. ...

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Please note the following changes in The Washington Daybook as of ...

2008-06-11T00:00:00Z

Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas; Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill.; Del. Donna Christensen, D-Virgin Islands, other Members of Congress, health care advocates, physicians, patients, and other Medicare stakeholders TOPIC/SUBJECT: hold a briefing on ...

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Farrakhan urges islanders to 'unite and pull together'

2008-05-25T00:00:00Z

like himself and current VI Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen - then on the Board of Education - was critical in giving Farrakhan a place from which to address the Virgin Islands. "How ironic that three decades later, ...

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Take the Super-Delegates from under her thumb!

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

I fear that Rep. Donna Christensen is the reason Mrs. Clinton has remained in this race. The only reasonable explanation for Donna Christensenâ€™s demand to forego the wishes of her own community of supporters is some behind the scenes ...

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Video: Rep. Donna Christensen - Reducing Maternal Mortality ...

2008-05-14T00:00:00Z

Rep. Donna Christensen spoke in support of making a renewed commitment to reducing maternal mortality at home and abroad, and recognizing maternal health as a human right. Author: NancyPelosi Keywords: democrats congress Added: May 14, ...

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Global High Blood Pressure Situation Growing Dire, But Doesnâ€™t ...

2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

... through more aggressive high blood pressure diagnosis and treatment will save productive lives and dramatically cut healthcare costs,â€ said Representative Donna Christensen (D-Virgin Islands), a physician and member of Congress. ...

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Clinton's Hill supporters do little to narrow fundraising disparity

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

Y.) is the only African-American representative to give to Clinton since Iowa, according to fundraising reports. He gave $2292 from his National Leadership PAC (political action committee) on Feb. 19. Donna Christensen (D) ...

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BET Bob Johnson Says Obama's Only Successful Because He's Black

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

Maxine Waters, Diane Watson, and Laura Richardson; Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver; New York Reps. Gregory Meeks, Yvette Clarke, and Edolphus Towns; and Virgin Islands Del. Donna Christensen. All are Democrats. ( . . . ) Rep. ...

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For Black Men, a One-Hour Doctor Visit Could Be the First Step ...

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

... racial and ethnic health disparities and other minority health issues has resulted from the complicated and often sensitive interplay of research, policy and political action," Rep. Donna Christensen (D-VI) said in a statement. ...

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