Press Releases
July 30, 2011
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"My thoughts and prayers are with Norm and his family at this time of loss. Colleen was a brilliant ambassador for the state of Utah and set the standard for first ladies in our state. She was a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly to make the world a better place. She touched so many lives in Utah. I am a better person for having known her."
July 29, 2011
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To reduce spending and avoid default, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved the Budget Control Act (S. 627- as amended). Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) voted in support of this legislation, which would cut and cap spending immediately and save nearly a trillion dollars without raising taxes.
July 21, 2011
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"When Atlantis touched ground this morning, the United States' era of manned space flight essentially came to a screeching halt. The Space Shuttle Program is an important part of our nation's history and I am proud that so many Utahns helped make possible this proud American legacy," said Congressman Bishop. "It is troubling that the Obama Administration has left our country wit
July 20, 2011
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The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011 [H.R.
July 15, 2011
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Today, Republicans in the House of Representatives introduced the Cut, Cap and Balance Act [H.R.
July 14, 2011
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This week, Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT), who served as an educator in the Utah public school system for 28 years, introduced the Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act (A-PLUS) [H.R. 2514]. This legislation would allow states to enter into a five-year performance agreement with the U.S.
July 14, 2011
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Today, Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT), Chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held an oversight hearing on the Secure Rural Schools Act and the decline in funds available to fund education in America's rural communities.
July 13, 2011
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Today the U.S. House of Representatives considered the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 [H.R. 2018].
July 12, 2011
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The U.S. House of Representatives today considered the Better Use of Light Bulbs Act [H.R.
July 8, 2011
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Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) released the following statement regarding NASA's final launch of the space shuttle.