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Don Young
@donyoung· Republican · AK· May 14, 1999

Congress should end a long-running, 26 year controversy and name the mountain after what the people of the State of Alaska want it to be called: Denali.

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Don Young
@donyoung· Republican · AK· May 14, 1999

My bill formally redesignates Mount McKinley as Denali, and requires the Interior Department to reflect this correction in all maps, references, and products put out by the United States government.

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Eddie Bernice Johnson
@eddiebernicejohnson· Democratic · TX· May 12, 1999

Amid her great accomplishments as an executive, mother and first lady, Mrs. Kirk's personality is as such that she would not like us to focus on her contributions and service to Dallas.

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Eddie Bernice Johnson
@eddiebernicejohnson· Democratic · TX· May 12, 1999

Dallasites hold her in high esteem and regard because while being the Mayor's closest and strongest political ally, she is an Executive Search Consultant for an international executive search firm in Dallas and the mother of two beautiful…

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Eddie Bernice Johnson
@eddiebernicejohnson· Democratic · TX· May 12, 1999

It is clear through seeing her great children, community involvement and strong support of her husband and this city, that Mrs. Kirk has truly given back to us and blessed us with a great example for all women.

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Eddie Bernice Johnson
@eddiebernicejohnson· Democratic · TX· May 12, 1999

Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the accomplishments and work of Mrs. Matrice Ellis-Kirk of Dallas.

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Eddie Bernice Johnson
@eddiebernicejohnson· Democratic · TX· May 12, 1999

Mr. Speaker, since that move, she has been a vigorous advocate of many community and social causes.

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Eddie Bernice Johnson
@eddiebernicejohnson· Democratic · TX· May 12, 1999

As a model to young women in our area, she is a member of the Advisory Board of Girls, Inc. and recently completed service on the YWCA Board.

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Eddie Bernice Johnson
@eddiebernicejohnson· Democratic · TX· May 12, 1999

She is also Chair Elect of the Texas Business Hall of Fame, an organization that awards scholarships to MBA's.

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Eddie Bernice Johnson
@eddiebernicejohnson· Democratic · TX· May 12, 1999

In the article, Mrs. Kirk mentioned that she is blessed and has a lot to give.

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Joe Crowley
@joecrowley· Democratic · NY· May 12, 1999

I believe that H.R. 833 is an important step towards ending the abuse and restoring responsibility to our nation's bankruptcy system.

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Joe Crowley
@joecrowley· Democratic · NY· May 12, 1999

while I believe that H.R. 833 is an important step towards ending the abuse and restoring responsibility to our nation's bankruptcy system, I believe that the effectiveness of this legislation could be improved by adjusting the homestead…

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Joe Crowley
@joecrowley· Democratic · NY· May 12, 1999

in my home State of New York, the homestead exemption for individuals is just $10,000 while couples are limited to only a $20,000 exemption. Clearly this amount is woefully inadequate when compared to the current high costs of housing…

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Joe Crowley
@joecrowley· Democratic · NY· May 12, 1999

while I think that H.R. 833 sets a reasonable cap on homestead exemptions at $250,000, I believe it is imperative that the homestead exemption for individuals and couples in New York be raised to sufficiently reflect the prevailing costs…

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Joe Crowley
@joecrowley· Democratic · NY· May 12, 1999

Clearly this amount is woefully inadequate when compared to the current high costs of housing faced by the residents of New York.

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Joe Crowley
@joecrowley· Democratic · NY· May 12, 1999

I believe it is imperative that the homestead exemption for individuals and couples in New York be raised to sufficiently reflect the prevailing costs of housing in New York.

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Joe Crowley
@joecrowley· Democratic · NY· May 12, 1999

I believe that the effectiveness of this legislation could be improved by adjusting the homestead exemption for bankruptcy filers to more adequately reflect the current costs of housing in the United States.

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