Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Armed forces, Asian American ethnic groups, Blacks, Civil rights, Commemorations, Defense policy, Ex-presidents, Executive orders, Hispanic Americans
Latest Action: 07/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7078-7079; text as passed Senate: CR S7078-7079; text of measure as introduced: CR S7077-7078)

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A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.

7/22/2008--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

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

Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the integration of the Armed Forces.

Reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to ensuring diversity in the military.

Commends African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, Native Americans, and service members of all races and nationalities for their achievements, sacrifices, and contributions to our Armed Forces in all conflicts in U.S. history in the face of discrimination, hostility, and other obstacles.


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Also tagged in: Blacks, Budgets, Business, Civil rights, Commemorations, Competitive bidding, Concessions, Discrimination in public facilities, District of Columbia, Golf
Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Bill Text
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term ground lease for the operation and maintenance of Rock Creek, Langston, and East Potomac as golf courses, and for other purposes. 4/10/2008--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to: (1) solicit proposals to procure the lease for the continued operation and maintenance of the Rock Creek, Langston, and East Potomac golf courses in the District of Columbia; and (2) ensure that month-to-month concessions contracts are continued for the operation and maintenance of Rock Creek and Langston golf courses until the lease in force on the date of this Act's enactment for East Potomac expires. Requires the lease to include the three golf courses in one lease agreement and mandate that the courses be operated and maintained in a manner that: (1) retains the historic nature of the courses, including an appropriate commemoration of the Langston [...]

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Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Armed forces, Civil rights, Commemorations, Defense policy, Ex-presidents, Executive orders, History, Military history, Military personnel
Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Bill Text
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.

7/14/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Recognizes the 60th anniversary of President Truman's executive order declaring a policy of equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin, thereby beginning the process of ending segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.


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Also tagged in: Blacks, Budgets, Business, Civil rights, Commemorations, Competitive bidding, Concessions, Discrimination in public facilities, District of Columbia, Golf
Latest Action: 11/06/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Bill Text
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term ground lease for the operation and maintenance of Rock Creek, Langston, and East Potomac as golf courses, and for other purposes. 10/31/2007--Introduced. Golf Course Preservation and Modernization Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service (NPS), to ensure that month-to-month concessions contracts are continued for the operation and maintenance of the Rock Creek, Langston, and East Potomac golf courses until the lease in force for East Potomac expires, at which time the lease entered into pursuant to this Act for the continued operation and maintenance of Rock Creek, Langston, and East Potomac as golf courses commences. Requires that such lease include the three golf courses in one lease agreement, and that they be operated and maintained in a manner that: (1) retains their historic nature; (2) at least two of the courses require fees related [...]

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