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(Washington, DC)--Today Congressman Al Green (TX-09) voted against H.R. 418, the Real ID Act, which recycled numerous controversial provisions that were rejected from the Intelligence Reform Act adopted two months ago. This bill contains a provision that would tighten U.S. asylum laws to make it more difficult to obtain asylum.
(Washington, D.C.)--Congressman Al Green (D-TX) will deliver the weekly CBC "Message to America" radio address this Saturday, January 22, 2005. Below is Congressman Al Green's address:
"Good morning, America. This is Congressman Al Green, representing the 9th Congressional District of Texas in the great city of Houston. I am honored to deliver this weeks address on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus and to serve as one of its newest members.
(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) announced he will be joining Representatives Joe Crowley (NY), Sheila Jackson-Lee (TX), Steve Israel (NY), and Linda Sanchez (CA) on an official Congressional Delegation trip to Sri Lanka on January 16, 2005.
With less than a week in office, Congressman Al Green was tapped to serve as the only freshman member to participate in such a significant international trip. He represents one of Texas' most diverse districts, where the constituents are greatly concerned with the safety and redevelopment of the region.
(Washington, DC)--Yesterday, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) was named to the House Financial Services Committee. After the official swearing-in ceremony that took place Tuesday, the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee moved quickly with member committee assignments. This committee will help address a multitude of challenges facing the Ninth District.
"It will allow me to continue to fight against discriminatory practices that have plagued urban communities for decades," Congressman Al Green said.