Archive for the ‘Government’ Category
Griffith Supports NASA in Appropriations Battle
(From release) Congressman Parker Griffith voted no on passage of a $67 billion dollar appropriations bill today because of inadequate funding allocated for NASA and Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The bill came before the full House of Representatives this evening and passed by a vote of 259-157.
“There were good projects in this bill, but it did not provide our space program with the funding that it needs, and that is a deal breaker,” Griffith said. “I understand the committee’s concerns, but I could not support this bill due to dangerous cuts to NASA’s budget.”
Agenda For Huntsville City Council Work Session of June 18
(From release) AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD JUNE 18, 2009 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE FIRST FLOOR CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING:
Status report by the Huntsville Public Library. (Showers)
Discussion of the Lowe Mill project. (Kling)
Agenda For Next Regular Meeting Of HSV City Council
The agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting if the Huntsville City Council has been released, The meeting will be held on June 11 at city hall.
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Huntsville BOE Announces Meetings
(From releases) The Huntsville School Board has released details on several upcoming meetings. Here are the details:
Griffith Praises Selection of Bolden As New NASA Administrator
(From release) Congressman Parker Griffith released the following statement Saturday morning praising the transition to new leadership for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The President named retired Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr. as his choice for the new administrator for NASA.
“I am pleased a new NASA head is in place,” Griffith said. “It is clear that the administration chose General Bolden carefully, and they made a wise decision. He understands that the responsible and ambitious management of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville is critical to the future success of NASA, our space program and the nation.
Sessions: Obama's Terror Views 'Troubling'
(From release) U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement today after President Obama spoke at the National Archives:
“While the President discussed serious issues and many of his points deserve fair consideration, I was disappointed that it felt too much like a continuation of the last political campaign and too little like an address from a president who must lead us into the future.
Griffith Speaks at NASA Budget Hearing; Supports Constellation Funding
(From release) Congressman Parker Griffith attended a Science and Technology NASA Budget hearing today and made the following statement regarding the need for adequate funding for the Constellation program, based at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.
“America had this conversation about a half century ago when we were challenged by the Russians and we’re having it again,” Griffith said. “The question is: Are we committed, can we do it again, and are we ready to accept the challenge?
City Councilman Bill Kling to Hold Monthly Town Meeting
(From release) Huntsville City Councilman Bill Kling will hold a monthly “Town Meeting” on Monday night, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Huntsville Public Library on Monroe Street. Councilman Kling would like to hear your ideas on how to improve city government. For more information, please contact Councilman Bill Kling at 256/427-5012.
Rep. Griffith Speaks On Veterans Issues
U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith (D-Huntsville), released this editorial Wednesday on veteran’s affairs:
Taking Care Of Those Who Take Care Of Us
The Tennessee Valley owes a large part of our success to America’s veterans. The reality of the modern world is that our nation will always have to defend our borders and our international allies. The United States of America has not been out of conflict since before World War II, and our armed forces have always stood up for Americans and for those who cannot stand up for themselves. North Alabama and the soldiers who call the Tennessee Valley home are a critical component of our national and international defense.
City To Participate In "Earth Hour" Saturday
By William T. Martin
HuntsvilleNewsire
The City of Huntsville will participate in a global effort this weekend to help cut energy usage, Mayor Tommy Battle announced Thursday.
According to Battle the city will “lead by example” by turning off as many lights as possible in city buildings during “Earth Hour,” which runs between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
