August 2010
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Join the Debate Sept. 8
Join me for a live debate on September 8th in Vacaville between me and my opponent in the November election. A Tea Party Republican is running against me who plans to take America back to the failed policies of George W. Bush that rewarded Wall Street and big insurance companies and wrecked the economy. My challenger, Rick Tubbs, would extend the Bush tax cuts for the rich, cut spending on...
Make It In America - Washington Post
New Democratic strategy for creating jobs focuses on a boost in manufacturing
By Lori Montgomery and Brady Dennis
The Washington Post, 8/4/10
President Obama and congressional Democrats — out of options for another quick shot of stimulus spending to revive the sluggish economy — are shifting toward a longer-term strategy that promises to tackle persistently high unemployment by...
July 2010
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GOP Blocking Small Business Jobs - Again!
They did what?
In yet another sign the Republicans will do anything to see Obama fail even if it means Americans will suffer for it, Republicans in the Senate are blocking a small business jobs bill that business groups and Democrats are trying to pass. Republicans in the Senate have opposed job creation down the line — opposed jobs for teachers, jobs for police, jobs for construction...
Miller's Child Nutrition Bill Advances
House bill would make school lunches healthier
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
Associated Press Writer
July 15, 2010
WASHINGTON—House Democrats are moving forward on first lady Michelle Obama’s vision for healthier school lunches, propelling legislation that calls for tougher standards governing food in school and more meals for hungry children.
A bill approved by the House Education...
Miller Wins BP Amendment
House committee passes ban on future BP leases
By Timothy Gardner and Tom Doggett
Reuters
July 14, 2010
WASHINGTON- BP Plc’s safety record would bar the company from getting new U.S. offshore oil and gas exploration leases for up to seven years under bill language passed on Wednesday by a U.S. House committee.
The Committee on Natural Resources voted to pass an amendment by...
George in Vacaville for Boys and Girls Club
On July 7, George attended the Boys and Girls Club barbecue and celebration in Vacaville. From the Vacaville Reporter…
“The most coveted award of the afternoon was bestowed upon the Youth of the Year, 16-year-old Mur-Ray Colbert. Mur-Ray was honored not only for overcoming obstacles in her life to achieve academic success but also for her work with youth at each of the neighborhood...
April 2010
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At Home With Health Care and Student Loan Victory
George Miller was in his district last week talking with constituents and the news media about the great victory on health care and student loans and other pressing local matters. Read about it here:
The Vacaville Reporter
Contra Costa Times
March 2010
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We Did It!
“For every American who has fought with health insurance companies, and for every American who has struggled without health care coverage at all, we have changed the landscape in America. We have, together, for the first time in our history guaranteed access to affordable quality care for all Americans. We could not have done it without the leadership of President Obama and Speaker Pelosi,...
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NYT - Key Moment in Health Reform Battle
March 22, 2010, 12:22 am
A Turning Point in the Health Care Fight
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN
Lots of Democrats can point to lots of different moments when they think the health care bill was brought back from the brink of collapse. But for a number of senior House Democrats, the crucial turning point was a meeting the night of March 9 in the offices of Speaker Nancy Pelosi. It was supposed to be a...
Health Reforms To Become Law
After more than a year’s worth of work on President Obama’s health reform legislation and nearly 100 years talking about and trying to enact significant heath reform, Congress has finally approved landmark health insurance reform.
The reforms will benefit every American, all businesses, and the nation’s economy.
Opponents tried to stop us every step of the way. The...
Local Colleges Support Miller Student Loan Bill
Vallejo Times Herald, Saturday, March 20, 2010: A federal student loan proposal that would funnel billions into financial aid, student loans and community college programs is earning high marks from local college officials. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act goes before the House this weekend as part of the federal health care bill. Read the whole article …
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Health Care Vote This Sunday
Momentum is building for a historic vote this Sunday in the House of Representatives to pass health insurance reform. We’re not there yet but we are building closer and closer to a successful vote. Get all the health care details on George Miller’s committee website. After the House passes the bill, the Senate will take it up next week. Make sure you and your friends and family...
Students vs. Banks?
George Miller’s major overhaul of the federal student loan program is nearing a vote — no thanks to major banks and Sallie Mae who are ferociously lobbying against it. The reforms, that will save money for taxpayers and students and create jobs in the U.S., will be tied to the health reform bill in Congress. See Miller’s op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle and the Richmond...
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Students Potest Tution Hikes -- MSNBC
Thursday evening, March 4, 2010: On MSNBC, George Miller, chairman of the Education and Labor Committee, applauds students in California and across the country for protesting huge tuition hikes at colleges and universities. George is working to lower college costs and the cost of student loans. About 3 minutes into this clip on MSNBC he tells the students that when they are done protesting the...
California Water Wars -- Miller Op-Ed
San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 2010
Feinstein Amendment is a Water Grab
By Rep. George Miller
Beware of the latest attempt at an old-fashioned water grab - the last gasp of an outdated approach to California’s complex water problems.
Faced with a changing climate and an increasing number of competing demands on our water, most Californians now recognize that we cannot unilaterally...
Health Care -- NY Times Blogs on Miller at Summit
New York Times Blog Post during President Obama’s all-day Health Care Summit Thursday, February 25, 2010.
12:25 pm, — Representative George Miller, Democrat of California, is explaining how private insurance companies deny coverage, particularly by citing pre-existing medical conditions.
And Mr. Miller offered himself up as Exhibit A, noting that he has two artificial hips, arthritis and a...
April 2009
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Obama signs National Service bill
2009 — Legislation written by Reps. George Miller and Carolyn McCarthy and Sens. Ted Kennedy and Orin Hatch to expand National Service opportunities was signed into law today by President Obama. According to one national newspaper, the Christian Science Monitor (April 21, 2009), the legislation is a good example of Congress acting quickly and in a bi-partisan manner on an important issue....
Miller on '60 Minutes'
2009 — On Sunday, April 19, 2009, CBS’ 60 Minutes featured Rep. Miller talking about the need to protect people’s retirement savings accounts from hidden fees that have added to workers’ losses. And this week, George reintroduced his legislation to require 401(k) plans to better inform investors of the real costs of their plans. Watch the piece: ”Congressman Wants...
March 2009
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Obama Signs Public Lands Bill
2009 — Rep. Miller attended a signing ceremony on Monday, March 30, 2009 at the White House where President Obama approved a bill to expand federal support for parks, public lands, and water resources. Miller, who serves on the House Natural Resources Committee that originated the bill, is a strong supporter of the new law. Here’s how the Associated Press covered it today:
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