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  • House Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration
    Dec 19, 2005  - The House voted Friday to stem the tide of illegal immigration by fortifying the U.S. border and stopping illegal immigrants from getting jobs. Congressman Miller supported the measure, which passed 239 to 182. The bill includes such measures as enlisting military and local law enforcement help i... More
  • Capitol Connection Newsletter
    Dec 16, 2005  - House Works to Pass Tough Immigration Reform:  The House is currently debating legislation, which will hopefully pass tonight, making it harder for illegal immigrants to cross the U.S. border and get jobs. Congressman Miller plans to support the measure. The bill: Requires employers to ve... More
  • Capitol Connection Newsletter
    Dec 9, 2005  - House Passes Four Tax Relief Bills:  The House this week passed four tax relief bills aimed at helping the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast, investors, U.S. troops serving in combat zones and middle income taxpayers. Congressman Miller supported each bill. Gulf Coast Opportunity Zone: Established... More
  • House Set to Vote on Immigration Reform Bill
    Dec 8, 2005  - The House is expected to vote next week on a bill co-authored by Congressman Miller that strengthens border security and requires workplace enforcement of immigration laws, but excludes President Bush's sought after guest-worker program. Mr. Miller opposes the proposed guest-worker program, sayin... More
  • Capitol Connection Newsletter
    Dec 2, 2005  - News from Washington:  Congressional Schedule. The House was in recess this week; lawmakers return to Washington on December 6 to complete the federal budget and consider legislation to further fortify the U.S. border. Piece of Marble Falls from Supreme Court Façade. A basketball-sized piece of ... More
  • House Votes to Cut $50 Billion from Budget
    Nov 23, 2005  - House Republicans are working to cut about $50 billion from the federal budget while at the same time seeking ways to increase revenue. The primary aim is to reform wasteful government programs and limit their growth. But the bill still has a ways to go before taxpayers see any relief from runawa... More
  • Capitol Connection Newsletter
    Nov 18, 2005  - Miller Blocks Mandatory So Cal Flood Insurance:  A House panel on Wednesday approved an amendment offered by Congressman Miller that struck down a provision that would force tens of thousands of homeowners in Southern California to buy mandatory flood insurance. The amendment was offered during ... More
  • Congressman Miller Blocks Mandatory Souhtern California Flood Insurance
    Nov 18, 2005  - A House panel on Wednesday approved an amendment offered by Congressman Miller that struck down a provision that would force tens of thousands of Southern California homeowners to buy mandatory flood insurance. The amendment was offered during debate to reform the National Flood Insurance Program... More
  • House Funds Local Water, Security Projects
    Nov 9, 2005  - Whittier will receive $95,000 to upgrade storm drains. Mission Viejo will receive $380,000 to restore English Creek. Rio Hondo College gets $150,000 for its homeland security training facility for first responders. These are just a few of the projects Congress will fund next year as part of the fede... More
  • Capitol Connection Newsletter
    Nov 4, 2005  - House Passes Private Property Protections:  The House on Thursday approved a measure that prohibits states and local governments from using eminent domain to seize land for private development purposes. The measure is in response to the recent controversial Supreme Court ruling, Kelo vs. City of... More