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Capitol Connection E-Newsletter
Apr 26, 2013
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Rep. Miller Praises Suspension of Enrollment Freeze at Job Corps Centers Earlier this year, as a result of budget deficits created by poor fiscal management, the Department of Labor instituted a freeze on new student enrollment at the nation’s 125 Job Corps Centers which provide educational and care...
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Special Panel on Freight Transportation Holds First Hearing
Apr 26, 2013
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On Wednesday, the special panel I was recently appointed to on the importance of freight transportation held its first hearing. The panel heard from witnesses representing the broad spectrum of freight transportation, from railways and aviation to highways and maritime transportation, on the state o...
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Rep. Gary Miller Discusses the Importance of Goods Movement in Southern California at First Freight Panel Hearing
Apr 24, 2013
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Today, the special panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation, on which Congressman Gary Miller (CA-31) serves, conducted its first hearing on the importance of freight transportation to our economy. Congressman Miller issued the following statement after the hearing: “I thank Chairman Duncan for ...
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Rep. Gary Miller to Serve on Panel Focused on Developing Freight Transportation Improvements to Strengthen the Economy
Apr 17, 2013
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Rep. Gary Miller (CA-31st), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, has been selected by Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (PA-9th) to serve on a special panel tasked with examining how improving freight transportation in the United States can strengthen the econom...
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Transportation Reauthorization Eliminates Barriers to Highway Improvements
Oct 1, 2012
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As the home to over 18 million people and two of the United States’ largest ports, Southern California’s roadways are a critical conduit for transporting billions of dollars worth of goods and services. Each year, traffic congestion costs the average commuter in Southern California $1,464 a year. O...
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The Press-Enterprise: Congress Holds Hearing on ONT
Sep 28, 2012
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Congress Holds Hearing on ONT By Cassie Macduff One of six witnesses called to testify at Thursday’s congressional hearing on Ontario International Airport arrived late. Lucy Dunn’s flight into ONT from Northern California was canceled. She had to fly into Orange County, then drive to Ontario. A one...
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San Bernardino Sun: Inland Empire Economy Not to Blame for Ontario Airport’s Struggles, says Economist
Sep 27, 2012
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Inland Empire Economy Not to Blame for Ontario Airport’s Struggles, says Economist By Liset Marquez An Inland Empire economist says the demise of passenger traffic at L.A./Ontario International Airport in recent years has not been the result of the region's weakened economy. John Husing instead blam...
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San Bernardino Sun: Congressional Hearing to Discuss ONT
Sep 24, 2012
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Congressional Hearing to Discuss ONT By Liset Marquez The case for local control of L.A./Ontario International Airport, and its economic importance to the region, will be heard at a special congressional hearing on Thursday at City Hall. Led by Rep. Tom Petri, R-Wisc., the Transportation and Infrast...
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The Press-Enterprise: Congressional Subcommittee Focuses on Ontario Airport Ownership
Sep 23, 2012
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Congressional Subcommittee Focuses on Ontario Airport Ownership By Kimberly Pierceall Ontario International Airport’s economic impact and future — and who should manage it — will be the focus of a congressional subcommittee meeting at Ontario City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 27. The meeting is being pre...
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Congressman Miller Votes to Reduce Federal Spending in FY 2013 T-HUD Appropriations Bill
Jun 29, 2012
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Click here for entire Capitol Connection Newsletter This week, the House approved funding for the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other related programs and agencies for Fiscal Year 2013. The bill provides $51.6 billion in discretionary ...
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