Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Bob Filner [D, CA-51]

Justice and Equity, Now!

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

For four times, Congressman Bob Filner and Pelosi promised to pass the bill for the last two years to no avail. Please email, write them letters and call or ...

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How one vet's persistence paid off

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

Rep. Bob Filner (D) of California, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, says years of underfunding and poor leadership are to blame for the ...

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COLUMN: Saluting our Chinese flag

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

Using that as practice as his guiding light, Bob Filner, Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, was hoping to bring that same attention to domestic ...

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Panel OKs 6 more benefit improvements

2008-07-20T00:00:00Z

Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., said the bill represents an effort to get the federal government to support a program that is good for the rehabilitation of ...

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Shouldn't American flags be American made?

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

California Congressman Bob Filner thinks that should change. Filner, a Democrat representing San Diego, is chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. ...

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What is the role of CIO and CISO compliance?

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

"Thatâ€™s the real negligence â€“ that there were no policies," said representative Bob Filner, California. Your job would be considerably easier if you could ...

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Visas Expire At The End Of 2008

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Mayor Fuentes says him and a coalition of city leaders are planning to send a letter to Congressman Bob Filner for help on this issue. ...

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USAFFE, Southern LeyteÃ±os to mark milestones

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Daniel Akaka, chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee; Rep. Bob Filner, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee; and Sen. Daniel Inouye. ...

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Bob Filner Applauds Increase in Federal Minimum Wage to $6.55 an Hour

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Washington, DC - On July 24, the federal minimum wage will rise from $5.85 to $6.55 an hour. This is the result of legislation enacted by the new ...

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National Digest

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

... problem facing the nation," admitted Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. "But it's an irritant." Chinese-made flags seemed to pop up everywhere after the Sept. ...

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Out of proportion

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

Humberto Peraza, Congressmember Bob Filnerâ€™s district chief of staff, agrees. â€œSay what you want about the Inzunzasâ€”they did a pretty amazing job of ...

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American Flag Resolution Passed by Congress

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed California Congressman Bob Filnerâ€™s resolution that all American flags flown over federal ...

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US flag or Chinese 'stars and stripes'?

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

"It's not a major problem facing the nation," admitted Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. "But it's an irritant," AP quoted the lawmaker as saying on Monday. ...

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GAO raises concern on dirty bombs

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

The House declared that any flag flown on federal property should be made in the US "It's not a major problem facing the nation," said Rep. Bob Filner ...

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Congressman Filner Speaks Out Against Offshore Drilling

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

Most Democrats -- like San Diego's Bob Filner -- say it won't solve America's energy problems. In Washington, Jodi Breisler reports from Capitol Hill. ...

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Wildfire woes...Drilling plans...James Brown auction... | KXNet ...

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

Because of trade deals, the measure introduced by Democrat Bob Filner and passed by the House to keep foreign-made flags off federal property is just ...

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Lawmakers want US-made flags

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

Congressman Bob Filner came up with a nonbinding "sense of Congress" resolution that cleared the House, which pushes for flags with American roots on ...

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Wildfire woes...Drilling plans...James Brown auction... | KXNet ...

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

Because of trade deals, the measure introduced by Democrat Bob Filner and passed by the House to keep foreign-made flags off federal property is just ...

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Lawmakers want US-made flags

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

... problem facing the nation," admitted Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. "But it's an irritant." Chinese-made flags seemed to pop up everywhere after the Sept. ...

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3 sheriff hopefuls lining up support

2008-07-13T00:00:00Z

Duffy has endorsements from Roberts, Rep. Bob Filner, D-San Diego, and Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood. Kolender, who was elected sheriff as a former San Diego ...

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