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(Washington, DC)--Yesterday, in a bill passed by the House of Representatives, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) secured projects that would authorize studies to determine more effective methods of alleviating flood waters in both Harris and Fort Bend Counties. Between the two counties, there are more than 22 primary watersheds, each with its own independent flooding problem.

(Washington, DC)--The House of Representatives passed an amendment offered by Representatives Al Green (TX-9) to increase funding to curb housing discrimination by $7.7 million. The amendment was accepted late Wednesday night during debate of the Transportation, Treasury, HUD and Judiciary appropriations by a vote of 231 to 191.

(Washington, DC)--In the wake of the tragic March 23, 2005 British Petroleum (BP) refinery explosion that killed fifteen contract workers and injured more than 100, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced HR 3165, the Equal Protection for All Workers Act.

Congressman Al Green's legislation would specifically include contract workers in criminal statutes so that any employer that willfully violates OSHA standards unequivocally may be held criminally accountable for their egregious attempts to circumvent necessary safety standards.

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) will deliver the weekly Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) "Message to America" radio address this Saturday, July 2, 2005. Congressman Al Green's remarks will address disparities facing the African American community, particularly housing disparities.

The CBC "Message to America" is distributed nationwide to the American Urban Radio Network's (AURN) affiliate stations.

WHO: Congressman Al Green (D-TX)
WHEN: Saturday, July 2, 2005; 12:06 p.m. EST
WHERE: American Urban Radio Network Affiliate Stations

(Houston, TX)--On Saturday, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) organized a group of his staff and volunteers to render aid to a constituent with a unique and dire need of assistance. Ms. Glenda Caldwell, whose house endured extensive damage during Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, contacted Congressman Al  Green, and after hearing about her plight, the Congressman took immediate action to help rectify her situation.

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-9) joined 424 of his colleagues in passing a resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth. Below is Congressman Al Green's statement:

"Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my support for House Concurrent Resolution 160, a resolution that honors the national significance of June 19, 1865 when slaves in Texas were finally freed. I would like to thank Congressman Davis for his leadership and all of the supporters of this important piece of legislation.

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (D-TX), along with Financial Services Ranking Member Barney Frank (D-MA) and Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA), successfully lobbied 40 Members to sign onto a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging an increase in funding to curb housing discrimination.

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) recognized Danny Lu, the winner of the 2005 Ninth Congressional District Art Competition at yesterday's official ribbon cutting ceremony in the U.S. Capitol building. Danny Lu is an accomplished student at Stafford High School, who is a member of the National Honor Society and the Science Club. He likes to draw as a hobby and plans to continue creating new masterpieces.