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  • Sensenbrenner Comments on Lott’s Resignation
    Dec 20, 2002  -   WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier today, Congressman F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR., (R-Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement in response to Senator Trent Lott’s decision to resign from his leadership post: “Senator Lott did the right thing for President Bush and the Republican Party since ... More
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Receives 2 Grants
    Dec 13, 2002  -   WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier today, the US Department of Health and Human Services alerted the office of Congressman F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR., (R-Menomonee Falls) on the news that the Medical College of Wisconsin will be issued two grants on Monday, December 16, 2002. The awarding office f... More
  • Sensenbrenner’s New Digs and E-mail Address
    Dec 10, 2002  -   WASHINGTON, DC -- After the Congressional elections every two years, there is a lot of shuffling in the House buildings as Members change offices to reflect the results of the elections.  New Members of Congress are assigned offices, while remaining Members have the option to move base... More
  • KOHL, SENSENBRENNER SAFE EXPLOSIVES AMENDMENT INCLUDED IN HOUSE-PASSED HOMELAND SECURITY LEGISLATION
    Nov 14, 2002  -   (WASHINGTON, DC)  The Homeland Security bill approved by the House of Representatives last night includes a provision proposed by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl and Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., that will contribute to the nation's security efforts.  The "Safe Explosives" amendment wil... More
  • The Department of Homeland Security
    Nov 14, 2002  -   On November 13, with my strong support, the House passed a bill to establish a national Department of Homeland Security (DHS), by a vote of 299 to 121.  It is fitting that this long deliberated and overdue piece of legislation came to pass on the week America observed Veterans Day. ... More
  • Regulatory Changes Threaten Wisconsin Farmers and Environment
    Oct 19, 2002  -   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Menomonee Falls Representative F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, Jr. (R-Wis.), sent a letter last week to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, urging her to maintain the current definition of hay in rotation in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).  As a result of the rece... More
  • The FCC’s TV “Tax”
    Oct 17, 2002  -   How would you like to fork out $250 for something you don’t need and are not ever likely to use, but have to pay for anyway? In August, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a new rule requiring TV set makers to include digital tuners in all TV sets with 36-inch screens or lar... More
  • Sensenbrenner Recognized for Family Values
    Oct 15, 2002  -   WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this month, Wisconsin Representative F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, Jr. (R-Menomonee Falls), received the “True Blue” award from the Family Research Council (FRC), in recognition of his work in defense of issues relating to family, faith, and freedom. The FRC is a non-pro... More
  • Statement in Support of the Iraq Resolution
    Oct 8, 2002  -   During debate on H.J.Res. 114, I delivered the following statement on the House floor: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the resolution calling for disarmament by Iraq and authorizing the President to use force to protect America from threats posed by Saddam Hussein. “It has often... More
  • Child Abduction Prevention Act
    Oct 3, 2002  -   In 1996, Megan’s Law was signed into the books.  This legislation was introduced as a result of the brutal rape and murder of seven-year old Megan Kanka of New Jersey.  The kidnapping and murder of nine-year old Amber Hagerman of Texas in January of 1996 led to the creation of the ... More