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September 7, 2005

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green brought together area elected officials, community leaders and non-profit organizations to discuss current and future challenges related to the enormous influx of Katrina evacuees in the Houston area.


September 7, 2005

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green took to the airwaves over the Labor Day weekend to raise money for several local grassroots organizations.  In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and with the overburdening of relief organizations, many evacuees are turning to local organizations to meet their needs.


September 7, 2005

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green recently toured the Houston Astrodome, where the largest number of Hurricane Katrina victims are being housed. The Astrodome is located in his Ninth Congressional District. Congressman Al Green is particularly dedicated to making sure that the evacuees receive all possible aid available.


August 31, 2005

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) today expressed his sorrow at the destruction that has been caused by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  Congressman Al Green, who was born in New Orleans, still maintains close personal ties and has a deep and sincere appreciation for the city's character and spirit.


August 23, 2005

(Houston, TX)--As American families prepare for another school year, seniors find themselves faced with a fast approaching enrollment window to sign up for the new Medicare prescription drug program that begins on January 1.


August 9, 2005

(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) will host a town hall meeting focusing on a number of issues affecting Houston area veterans.

Issues:Veterans

August 5, 2005

(Houston, TX)--Yesterday, Congressman Al Green (TX-09), joined by Mayor Bill White and Councilwoman Ada Edwards, held a press conference to announce $12.8 million that Congressman Al Green secured in federal funds to address Houstons pervasive flood and transportation problems.


July 29, 2005

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) announced his cosponsorship of HR 3135, the Private Property Rights Protection Act, to protect the property rights of all Americans.


July 28, 2005

(Washington, DC)--In commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) announced the formation of the Ninth Congressional District's Taskforce on the Disabled.


July 26, 2005

(Washington, DC)--The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a measure to restore funding for fair housing programs that is similar to a recently passed House amendment introduced by Congressman Al Green.

Issues:Housing