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December 12, 2006

(Washington, DC) - Congressman Al Green (TX-09) today joined other members of Congress in a Washington, DC, press conference in support of ACORN's legal action to pressure FEMA to comply with a federal judges orders to immediately resume making housing benefits available to 11,000 survivors of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  FEMA is appealing the order.

Issues:Housing

December 6, 2006

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (D-TX) will join other speakers, including Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Robert Coakley, ACORN Katrina Survivors Association, and Mary Spencer, ACORN DC Leader, in a Washington, D. C., press conference where ACORN will announce its next steps to pressure FEMA to comply with a federal judges orders to immediately resume making housing benefits available to 11,000 survivors of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 


December 1, 2006

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), in conjunction with the Social Security Administration, will host Town Hall Meetings on December 9 and December 16 to give eligible persons an opportunity to sign-up for the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Plan in advance of the year-end deadline.

Issues:Health Care

November 9, 2006

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) and the NALEO Educational Fund (National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials) will be hosting a U.S. Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, November 18, 2006, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Houston Community College West Loop Campus, 5601 West Loop South.


October 18, 2006

(Houston, TX)--At a recent ceremony in his district office, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) presented checks and certificates to this year's recipients of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation's Spouses Education Scholarship and Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship programs. 


October 13, 2006

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) cordially invites all qualified students and their families to attend his Military Academy Day program on Saturday, October 28, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Windsor Village United Methodist Church, 9543 South Main Street.

Issues:Veterans

October 12, 2006

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), in conjunction with Community Health Choice and Houston Community College, invites the general public to Green Light to Healthy Living, a free, community health fair taking place on Saturday, November 4, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Houston Community College West Loop campus, 5601 West Loop South. The event offers valuable information and a variety of screenings designed to help ensure your familys health, including:

Issues:Health Care

September 18, 2006

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) will host an event with the National Fair Housing Alliance tomorrow to enable members of Congress, Congressional staff, and others interested in fair housing issues to learn more about fair housing programs and their importance to American communities.  In spite of the passage of the Federal Housing Act almost 40 years ago, more than 4 million fair housing violations still occur annually.  The reception will specifically highlight the importance of fair housing education and enforcement in increasing housing choice and home o

Issues:Housing

September 18, 2006

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) announced that he will introduce the Gulf Coast Housing Accessibility Act to address several of the housing issues faced by survivors of Hurricane Katrina.  The bill, which is companion legislation to a bill introduced by U.S.

Issues:Housing

September 8, 2006

(Houston, TX)--As a result of his visit in August to some troubled areas in the Middle East and Africa, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) will be hosting a Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil for World Peace on Monday, September 11, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Arab American Cultural Center, 10555 Stancliff Road, (Highway 59 South at West Bellfort) Houston, Texas.

Participants from various religious organizations will begin assembling at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program at 7:00 p.m., featuring prayers from religious leaders.  Activities will conclude by 8:30 p.m.