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July 04, 2008 Political fight looms over federal down payment assistance program

Al Green, D-Houston. That's the view of Chris Cavnar, a DISD band instructor who bought a $144000 house in Denton last month with help from Nehemiah. ...

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Source: Dallas Morning News, TX


June 25, 2008 06-25-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE

John Legend had the honor of introducing Al Green, the recipient of BET's Lifetime Achievement Award. Honored by none other than Jill Scott and her ...

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Source: Eurweb.com, CA


June 25, 2008 Green Presides Over Committee Passage of ‘Homes For Heroes Act’

by John Pape Area congressman Al Green (D-Houston) presided over yesterday’s House Financial Services Committee’s passage of HR 3329, the Homes for Heroes ...

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Source: FortBendNow, TX


June 17, 2008 Keeping distance

It's also understandable if, as Obama and McCain grow weary of the search for running mates, they channel a little Al Green — "I'm So Tired of Being Alone. ...

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Source: Detroit Metro Times, MI


June 13, 2008 ‘American Idol’ Producers Sued by Musicians Union

John Legend, Anthony Hamilton and Corrine Bailey Rae help Al Green “Lay It Down.” Plus, the music world mourns a legend, as Bo Diddly died of heart failure ...

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Source: Access Hollywood


June 09, 2008 411 Music Roundtable: May/June Edition

Now, Al Green is back. Granted, he never left, as he's still the amazing singer that he's always been. However, it's been decades since he's had the proper ...

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Source: 411mania.com, TX


June 07, 2008 Clinton’s daughter calls for unity among Democrats

The pleas for unity were also echoed by US Congressman Al Green (D-Houston). “We are going to take back the state house, the courthouse and, if we can unite ...

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Source: Villager, TX


June 06, 2008 Talk About Town

Al Green, who’s all about “Love and Happiness.” DEMOCRATS RESTORE CONVENTION DELEGATES TO MICHIGAN, FLORIDA A presidential election controversy that ...

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Source: The State, SC


June 03, 2008 Stars Among Us scholarship winners honored

Among the special guests at the event were Congressman Al Green, St. Representative Scott Hochberg and the Stars Among Us 2008 honoree, Abdullah Jafari. ...

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Source: abc13.com, TX


May 30, 2008 Clayton Scott a senior at DHS

Scott met with the staff members of US Congressman Nick Lampson and Al Green, and personally met with Ted Poe. Clayton scored a minor scoop when he asked ...

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Source: Liberty Vindicator, TX


May 28, 2008 Gala celebrates Asian/Pacific American heritage

Al Green, Rep. Nick Lampson, Sugar Land City Councilman Tom Abraham, immigration attorney Charles Foster and wife, Lily, and a host of consuls general. ...

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Source: Houston Chronicle, United States


May 27, 2008 'CSI' Actor Helms Internet Radio Station

Jane's Addiction, Daft Punk, Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones, My Morning Jacket, Velvet Underground, the Clash, The Police, Al Green, the Beatles, ...

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Source: BuddyTV, WA


May 20, 2008 Fans can support fight vs. malaria at June 12 match

Joined by several prominent Houston political leaders — including US Rep. Al Green and State Sen. Rodney Ellis — or their representatives, De Rosario called ...

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Source: Houston Chronicle, United States


May 18, 2008 Area candidates prepare for primaries

Kenneth Boyd and Al Green are vying for the Republican nomination for the District 1 seat on the County Commission. The winner will not have a Democratic ...

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Source: Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL


May 13, 2008 Local Burmese group begins $350K fundraiser for cyclone victims

US Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, said if the allegations of the junta not providing aid to victims is true, then "they (junta) can be perceived as committing ...

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Source: Houston Chronicle, United States


May 12, 2008 Still full of fire

They have aimed to create the ultimate Al Green album, something representative of his mid-'70s stride. There is no new angle, and that is exactly why Lay ...

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Source: Diamondback Online, MD


May 12, 2008 Neighbors fight against rock crushing

"This is one of these times when if you have the right to do something, it's still not the right thing to do," said US Rep. Al Green. ...

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Source: abc13.com, TX


May 06, 2008 River to run 24/3

By JIM BARON PROVIDENCE — Lincoln’s Twin River may want to change its theme song from Al Green’s “Take Me to the River” to Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long,” ...

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Source: Woonsocket Call, RI


April 25, 2008 CNW Weekly Look-Ahead Calendar from Saturday, April 26 to Friday ...

... TORONTO LOCATION: Al Green Theatre in the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre at the corner of Bloor and Spadina CONTACT: Ken Neumann, (416) 487-1571, ...

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Source: CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse), Canada


April 25, 2008 Dr. Michael DeBakey receives Congressional Medal of Honor

Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, said that Dr. DeBakey's contribution shows "that one person can not only impact the world but that one person can change the world ...

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Source: صدى الوطن, MI


April 24, 2008 Pelosi: 'By Literally Fixing Broken Hearts, Dr. DeBakey Has Given ...

I want to specially commend Senator Hutchison and my colleague Representative Al Green, and others who worked with them for making this possible. ...

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Source: FOXBusiness


April 23, 2008 Heart surgeon receives high honor

Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, and Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, were sponsors with the rest of the Texas congressional delegation co-sponsoring. ...

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Source: San Jose Mercury News,  USA


April 23, 2008 Texas heart surgeon Michael DeBakey to receive Congressional Gold ...

Kay Bailey Hutchison, Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi D-Calif., Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. D-Nev., House Minority Leader John ...

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Source: Dallas Morning News, TX


March 27, 2008 CD-22 candidates trade barbs

Amy Goldstein, the spokeswoman for Olson's campaign, said by comparison, Texas Democrat Al Green of District 9 spent $28000 in mail expenses for an entire ...

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Source: Rosenberg Herald Coaster, TX


March 22, 2008 First African-American Constable Laid To Rest

But we're proud of the reputation and assets he brought to the community and the good that he did," US Rep. Al Green said. His widow, Constable Mae Chambers ...

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Source: Click 2 Houston.com, TX


March 22, 2008 Lee Williams and his Spiritual QC's spread a gospel message

Many of the great soul singers of the 1950s and ’60s came out of gospel music — artists such as Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Al Green and Aretha Franklin, ...

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Source: Tulsa World, OK


March 17, 2008 Voters' interests move from Iraq to economy, poll says

"People are very much concerned about the economy," said Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, who supports Obama. "We've got the biggest drop in jobs in five years, ...

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Source: Houston Chronicle, United States


March 17, 2008 Honoring our nation's heroes

By US Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), NNPA Special Commentary As we approach the five-year anniversary of the Iraq War this March 19th, it is our duty to remember ...

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Source: Louisiana Weekly, LA


March 06, 2008 Court Invalidates HUD Rule on Downpayment Assistance

... assistance programs which have helped more than one million credit-worthy homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership," said US Rep. Al Green (TX-9). ...

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Source: Earthtimes, UK


March 05, 2008 McCain is smiling as Hillary up but not in, Obama down, not out

Al Green, US House of Representative from Texas, who had come to Obama’s rally, put up a brave front, saying one victory or loss could not decide a ...

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Source: Indian Express, India


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