Also tagged in: Commemorations, Communications, Congressional tributes, Names, New York State, Reporters and reporting, Roads and highways, Television programs, Transportation
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-282.

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A bill to designate a portion of United States Route 20A, located in Orchard Park, New York, as the "Timothy J. Russert Highway".

7/15/2008--Public Law.    (There are 3 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the portion of U.S. Route 20A located in Orchard Park, New York, between Abbot Road and California Road, as the "Timothy J. Russert Highway."


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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Communications, Congressional tributes, Names, New York State, Reporters and reporting, Roads and highways, Television programs, Transportation
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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To designate a portion of United States Route 20A, located in Orchard Park, New York, as the "Timothy J. Russert Highway".

6/19/2008--Introduced.

Designates the portion of U.S. Route 20A located in Orchard Park, New York, between Abbot Road and California Road, as the "Timothy J. Russert Highway."


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Also tagged in: Archives, Authorization, Communications, Congress, Congressional agencies, Federal libraries, Federal officials, Foundations, Gifts, Government employees
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Signed by President.

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To reauthorize the sound recording and film preservation programs of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes. 10/2/2008--Public Law.    (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 4, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations through FY2016 for: (1) Library of Congress activities for the maintenance and preservation of sound recordings that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant; and (2) the National Recording Preservation Foundation to accept and administer private gifts to promote and ensure the preservation and public accessibility of the nation's sound recording heritage held at the Library of Congress and other public and nonprofit archives.Revises the [...]

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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Communications, Congressional tributes, Journalism, Reporters and reporting, Telecommunication, Texas
Latest Action: 07/30/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Honoring the extraordinary life of legendary reporter, television personality, international humanitarian, and Houston icon Marvin Harold Zindler, who championed the cause of the economically powerless, politically underrepresented, and physically ill and disabled in Houston, across the nation, and around the world.

7/30/2007--Introduced.

Extends condolences to the family of Marvin Harold Zindler (investigative journalist in Houston, Texas) and his Channel 13 KTRK family.

Mourns his passing and honors him for his service to the people of Houston, American citizens, and the international community, particularly politically underrepresented, economically powerless, and physically ill and disabled people, through his entrepreneurial journalism.


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