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July 06, 2008 We must support the Iranian people and their resistance - US ...

I, like my colleagues Chairman Bob Filner disagree. There is a third option. The Third Option introduced by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi relies on the strength of the ...

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Source: NCR-Iran.org (press release), UK


July 04, 2008 Echoes of Vietnam: VA Stalls, Dissembles While Vets Suffer and Die

Bob Filner, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, said it was inconceivable that a low-level staffer like Perez could have written such an ...

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Source: AlterNet, CA


July 04, 2008 Veterans in distress

In the past two years, Congress has added $17 billion to the Veterans Affairs budget, an increase of about 40 percent, according to Rep. Bob Filner of ...

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Source: Indianapolis Star, United States


July 03, 2008 A Woman of Faith

... Outstanding Business in the Filipino Community (Handog Award 1990); Excellence Award given by Congressmen Bob Filner and Duke Cunningham and Mayor Susan ...

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Source: Asianjournal.com, CA


July 02, 2008 Supporting the Services

That project drew the ire of local residents, environmental activists, US Representative Bob Filner (D-Calif.) and a gaggle of peace activists. ...

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Source: theOneRepublic, CA


July 02, 2008 How the Blueprints for the Navy Broadway Complex Could Change

"It opens the door for a little ray of light," said US Rep. Bob Filner, D-Chula Vista. "Those who want a much more open process and a much more public ...

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Source: Voice of San Diego, CA


July 02, 2008 Boyd Graves asks Congressman Filner investigate formerly secret ...

Yesterday, USCongressman Bob Filner (D-Ca) received a presentation by American human rights activist and HIV/AIDS advocate Dr. Boyd E. Graves on the ...

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Source: UN Observer


July 01, 2008 KSWT Sports @ 10 - July 1st, 2008

The Scorpions were looking to improve to 2-1 on the year as the Imperials, on a night when Representative Bob Filner was on hand to pay tribute to military ...

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Source: KSWT-TV, AZ


June 30, 2008 US trip was difficult but needed—Arroyo

The powerful RP-US Friendship Caucus, represented by California Rep. Bob Filner, has earlier given President Arroyo assurance the bill would be passed by ...

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Source: Manila Standard Today, Philippines


June 30, 2008 Congressman Bob Filner to Share His Love for Reading

Calexico, California - Tomorrow, Congressman Bob Filner will visit Clínicas de Salud del Pueblo in Calexico to support their Reach Out and Read Program. ...

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Source: Imperial Valley News, CA


June 28, 2008 Federal Judge Denies Veterans Fast-Track Judicial Remedy

Rep. Bob Filner (D-Chula Vista), who chairs the House Veterans Affairs Committee, said he believed there was enough evidence of systemic negligence. ...

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Source: Fog City Journal, CA


June 27, 2008 Tagalog News: Roundup: PGMA sinimulan na ang official US engagement

... ng House of Representative bago ang US Presidential elections sa darating na Nobyembre ng taong kasalukuyan. Ito ang pahayag ni Congressman Bob Filner ...

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Source: Philippine Information Agency, Philippines


June 27, 2008 Written by Congressman Bob Filner

Washington, DC - As Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, I am charged with ensuring that our veterans receive the very best care, ...

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Source: Imperial Valley News, CA


June 27, 2008 Bob Filner Takes Action Backing Energy Independence

Washington, DC - With gas prices in California averaging $4.60 Congressman Bob Filner today backed three pieces of legislation that will help make America ...

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Source: Imperial Valley News, CA


June 26, 2008 Whitburn picks up key District 3 endorsements

... endorsements to his list that also includes Councilmember Donna Frye, Congressmember Bob Filner, the San Diego Unity League and the Progressive Majority.

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Source: Gay and Lesbian Times, CA


June 26, 2008 Arroyo urges US lawmakers to end injustice to Pinoy war vets

The assurance came from California Rep. Bob Filner, one of the founders of the bi-partisan caucus, which is supportive of Philippine interest. ...

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Source: ABS CBN News, Philippines


June 26, 2008 Judge rejects court order to improve VA's treatment for post ...

Rep. Bob Filner (D-Chula Vista), who chairs the House Veterans Affairs Committee, said he believed that there was enough evidence of systemic negligence and ...

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Source: Los Angeles Times, CA


June 25, 2008 Bob Filner Backs Plan Preventing Middle Class Tax Hikes

Washington, DC - Congressman Bob Filner today backed legislation to prevent a tax hike on middle class families. The AMT Relief Act of 2008 will protect ...

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Source: Imperial Valley News, CA


June 25, 2008 Numbers should favor vets on Hill

... more in terms of federal dollars for health care than they have in years, although many lawmakers, including Congressman Bob Filner, D-Calif. and Sen. ...

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Source: Arlington Advocate, MA


June 25, 2008 Arroyo thanks US congressmen for backing veterans bill

In his opening statement, Congressman Bob Filner of California urged Arroyo to make a final push for the bill. "We're working very hard on that (bill) but ...

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Source: Inquirer.net, Philippines


June 24, 2008 Giffords: Open local mental aid to war vets

Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, said in a teleconference with Giffords from Washington Tuesday that the ...

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Source: Tucson Citizen, AZ


June 24, 2008 Arroyo gets US flag as sympathy gesture

Daniel Akaka, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representatives Darrel Issa and Bob Filner, key proponents of the Veterans Equity Bill that would benefit Filipino ...

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Source: Inquirer.net, Philippines


June 24, 2008 Coulter: Numbers should favor vets on Hill

... more in terms of federal dollars for health care than they have in years, although many lawmakers, including Congressman Bob Filner, D-Calif. and Sen. ...

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Source: Belmont Citizen-Herald, MA


June 23, 2008 People’s ball marks 102 years of Filipino migration to US

He noted that Rep. Bob Filner, chairman of the House veterans affairs committee and chief proponent of efforts to adopt S-1315 (the omnibus veterans ...

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Source: ABS CBN News, Philippines


June 22, 2008 ‘All the Way Home’ finding its audience

Plans for future screenings include Florida and Washington, DC, where Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., who chairs the House Veterans Committee, plans to show it ...

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Source: Helena Independent Record, MT


June 21, 2008 First step in preventing violent deaths: data

As chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Rep. Bob Filner (D-Calif.) said the first step is to understand the scope and extent of the problem ...

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Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI


June 20, 2008 Surprise: Democrats Block Investigation Into Countrywide Mortgage ...

J., and Bob Filner, D-Calif., said ‘the American people deserve to know whether or not FERC has been doing its job and protecting consumers or whether it ...

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Source: Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck, ND


June 20, 2008 Congressman Bob Filner Introduces Act to Save Our Border Communities

Washington, DC - Congressman Bob Filner recently introduced HR 5879, the Save Our Border Communities Act. The bill would reimburse police, firefighters and ...

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Source: Imperial Valley News, CA


June 19, 2008 Health Highlights: June 19, 2008

... yet the [Veteran's Administration] has chosen to continue the study and administer Chantix to veterans with PTSD," said Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA). ...

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Source: Washington Post, United States


June 19, 2008 Low approval rate for vets' chemical tests claims

"This is ridiculous," said Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. "These guys were there. They all have cancer. ...

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Source: The Associated Press


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