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  • Bishop Elected New Chair of Congressional Western Caucus
    Nov 20, 2008  - During an organizational meeting in Washington this week, members of the Congressional Western Caucus selected Congressman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) to serve as the organization's new chairman, replacing fellow Utahn Chris Cannon as the group's head. The Caucus, made up of roughly 50 members of Congress ... More
  • Bishop Votes Against Final Bailout Bill
    Oct 3, 2008  - Congressman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) issued the following statement today after voting against the final version of the bailout legislation: “I enjoyed teaching history, in large part, because of the wisdom that hindsight provides.  That advantage wasn’t present on this issue.  There is a cri... More
  • Bishop Statement on F-35 Depot Announcement for Hill AFB
    Oct 1, 2008  - “While this final decision was somewhat expected, it is great news for the base and yet another exciting step for the Ogden ALC.  I think the good work and skill of the folks at Hill have really locked in Ogden’s position as the country’s top fighter depot.  This development will have a positive imp... More
  • Bishop Votes No on Bailout Deal
    Sep 29, 2008  - Rob Bishop Statement on Bailout Vote:   One thing Congress doesn’t do well is learn from history, but we really need to.  And we don’t even need to go back as far as the Great Depression – we can look at the Savings and Loan crisis in the 1980’s.  That problem was solved without lar... More
  • Congress Clears National Guard Land Transfer
    Sep 28, 2008  - Members of Utah’s Congressional delegation have announced that the U.S. Congress has passed a measure that will transfer federal lands currently held by the Army Corps of Engineers within Camp Williams to the State of Utah for use by the National Guard.  The provision, which was included in t... More
  • House Passes Defense Bills, Backs Utah Military Projects
    Sep 24, 2008  - Congressman Rob Bishop, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved millions of dollars in funding authorizations for military spending in Utah as well as a land transfer for the Utah National Guard at Camp Williams, as part of two de... More
  • Bishop Secures House Funding for New Fire Station at Hill AFB
    Aug 1, 2008  - Hill Air Force Base may be receiving $5.4 million soon for the construction of a new fire station there, thanks to a provision sponsored by Congressman Rob Bishop (R-Utah).  The funding is part of the annual Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill, which the U.S. House of... More
  • Rep. Bishop Touts Back to School Energy Survey
    Jul 30, 2008  - Congressman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) today announced a new online survey that will allow school officials, parents, teachers, and community members to share their stories of how high energy prices are impacting Utah's schools.  The Back to School Energy Survey, posted on the Republican portion ... More
  • Bishop Provisions Rolled into Comprehensive GOP Energy Bill
    Jul 23, 2008  - House Republican leaders today introduced their comprehensive, “all-of-the-above” energy legislation, and in doing so relied heavily on provisions already contained in energy legislation authored by Congressman Rob Bishop, according to the Utah lawmaker’s office. H.R. 6566, the American Energy Act,... More
  • Rob Bishop Rolls Out Comprehensive Energy Plan
    Jun 26, 2008  - Joined by members of the Congressional Western Caucus, a bicameral group of western members and leaders on energy issues, Congressman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) today introduced the “Americans for American Energy Act,” a comprehensive energy bill designed to help American consumers and increase domestic en... More
 

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