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Saddam Hussein Captured
Dec 21, 2003
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It was 6:15 in the morning two Sundays ago when I was awakened by a call from a local radio station.
"We’re hearing reports that Saddam Hussein has been captured," said the reporter. He wanted to get my reaction.
His call was the first I’d heard of it. Many people have a misconception that as ...
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Best and Brightest Nominated to Military Academy
Dec 14, 2003
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This time of year most people in central Ohio turn their thoughts to family and the holidays, but for a small number of high school seniors and my staff, it is military academy nomination time.
One of my most important and enjoyable duties as a member of Congress is to nominate the best and the b...
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Can the Spam
Nov 30, 2003
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Congress is acting to can the spam. No, not the spam you can find at your grocery, but those nasty, unsolicited commercial emails that seem to come in waves over our computers.
The House of Representatives approved legislation recently to place strict limits on these emails, and not a moment too s...
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Legislation Seeks to Restore Hope to Mutual Funds Investors
Nov 23, 2003
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With my strong support, the House last week approved legislation that I hope will restore the investors’ confidence in mutual funds. The Mutual Funds Integrity and Fee Accountability Act is aimed at eliminating abuses in the fund industry and ensuring that investors get a fair deal.
Some 95 millio...
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Strengthening Public Education
Nov 16, 2003
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I was pleased recently to join Acting U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Eugene Hickok at Utica High School for a roundtable discussion on rural education. We had a great exchange of information with area school board members, superintendents and principals, who weighed in on the issues facing our s...
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Economy Growing By Leaps and Bounds
Nov 9, 2003
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The year’s third quarter proved to be a blockbuster for the economy, according to statistics released at the end of last month. Economic growth surged ahead at a 7.2% clip, the fastest rate of growth in 19 years.
Growth was deep and across the board. Automobile sales in the third quarter grew by a...
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Granville Resident Guy Martin to Assist Tiberi with Service Academy Nominations
Nov 7, 2003
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A Licking County World War II veteran has agreed to assist U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-Columbus) in selecting nominees for our nation’s service academies.
Granville resident Guy Martin will participate on Tiberi’s Service Academy Selection Board this fall.
"I’m delighted that Guy has found time to ...
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Tiberi Says Money for 2 Columbus Projects is Included in Labor-HHS Spending Bill
Nov 7, 2003
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Money requested by Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-Columbus) for projects at Children’s Hospital in Columbus and Columbus State Community College has been included in the final version of the Labor-Health and Human Services spending bill now before Congress.
"Children’s Hospital and Columbus State play ...
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Former Westerville North Principal Jim McCann to Assist Tiberi with Service Academy Nominations
Nov 6, 2003
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A highly respected former educator has agreed to assist U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-Columbus) in selecting nominees for our nation’s service academies.
Retired Westerville North High School Principal Jim McCann will participate on Tiberi’s Service Academy Selection Board this fall.
"I’m delighted t...
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Tiberi to Lead New Financial Services Working Group
Nov 4, 2003
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Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) will co-chair a new House-Senate financial services working group.
The Industry Sector Working Group on Financial Services is one of several such panels established by House Majority Whip Roy Blunt and Senate Republican Chairman Rick Santorum. Tiberi and Sen. Jim Bunn...
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