Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Vernon Ehlers [R, MI-3]

Ehlersâ€™ Green Credentials in Dispute

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

By Emily Yehle An environmental lobbying group is turning against Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich.), claiming that his criticism of the Houseâ€™s greening ...

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Bush approves new Ionia Post Office name

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, introduced the bill to change the building name in April after Powell's eight grade class told the congressman about ...

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A look at the Aug. 5 congressional primary races

2008-07-12T00:00:00Z

3rd District Republican: Incumbent Vernon Ehlers of Grand Rapids is unopposed. Democrat: Henry Sanchez of Saranac is unopposed. ...

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A nuclear boost for MSU -- and Michigan

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, a nuclear physicist and member of the House Science and Technology Committee, should be an active advocate as well. ...

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Millions Could Face Huge Flood Insurance Bills From Levee Map

2008-07-03T00:00:00Z

... and should take existing flood protection into consideration when revising the maps and calculating flood risk,'' said Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Mich. ...

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Letters for July 2

2008-07-02T00:00:00Z

Please contact Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, and urge action on FY 2009 funding and other important education programs now -- not after the election. ...

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Great Lakes water protection agreement advances

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., says it has a big loophole because it would let bottled water from the Great Lakes be sold nationwide. Rep. Vernon Ehlers ...

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Great Lakes compact focus shifting to Congress

2008-06-29T00:00:00Z

Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Mich., said he'd heard occasional jokes from colleagues outside the region about taking Great Lakes water but doubted any would ...

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FEMA gives Grand Rapids a chance to defend flood walls

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

"I am glad that FEMA is reconsidering its wrong-headed stance on Grand Rapids' flood walls in its insurance rate map revision," said US Rep. Vernon Ehlers ...

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Ferment Over Carbon Offsets

2008-06-09T00:00:00Z

By Emily Yehle House officials are well aware of Rep. Vernon Ehlersâ€™ distaste for the carbon offset market â€” the Michigan Republican loudly criticized Chief ...

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Air Force Academy grad, injured by bomb, honored by Bush

2008-06-09T00:00:00Z

A steady stream of visitors, including US Rep. Vernon Ehlers, stopped by to congratulate the young man who might well never have seen this day. ...

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Air Force Academy grad from Kentwood, who was wounded in terror ...

2008-06-01T00:00:00Z

A steady stream of visitors, including US Rep. Vernon Ehlers, stopped by to congratulate the young man who might well never have seen this day. ...

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AIP FYI #59: Science Education Bill Introduced

2008-05-27T00:00:00Z

George Miller (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Labor and Education; Vernon Ehlers (R-MI); and Rush Holt (D-NJ). HR 6104 is apparently spurred by ...

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Vernon Ehlers, Grand Rapids Republican, one of two Michigan ...

2008-05-23T00:00:00Z

by Ken Thomas | AP AP File Photo US Rep. Vernon Ehlers, a Grand Rapids Republican, was one of two Michigan lawmakers to vote against the farm bill veto ...

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Secretary of State not tipping her hand on political plans

2008-05-23T00:00:00Z

She said she would also consider running for Congress in Michigan's 3rd District, a seat long held by aging incumbent US Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids. ...

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Brain Drain Could Ground Aerospace Production

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

The task force formed in 2006 after Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich.) introduced legislation to develop a strategy that would address workforce challenges in the ...

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Gas-tax break would please some, but could leave roads in ruins

2008-05-11T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, calls the gas holiday idea "silly." It not only takes from roads and bridges, it reinforces an addictive mentality, ...

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Michigan conference on peak oil & climate change May 30

2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

US Representative Vernon Ehlers has provided a video invitation on the conference web site. Ehlers is a former nuclear physicist and member of the ...

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Ehlers: Offset rising gasoline prices by 'conserving energy'

2008-05-03T00:00:00Z

GRAND RAPIDS â€” Gasoline prices, immigration and the moral decay of the nation's youth were on the minds of constituents at US Rep. Vernon Ehlers' town hall ...

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Peace Corps-bound senior wins Rosenthal Award

2008-05-02T00:00:00Z

Stewart was nominated by the Senate Majority Policy Office. His award carries a $200 prize and was established by US Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Michigan. ...

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