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U.S.
Census Bureau shows $5.6 billion in federal funding flowed to Shelby
County in 2001
Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. (D-TN) announced today
that U.S. Census Bureau statistics show that $5.6 billion in federal
funding flowed to Shelby County and the 9th congressional district
last year. ...more
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| 8/21/2002
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FORD
Joins Community Partners to Announce $100,000 Anti-Predatory Lending
Initiative
Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. (D-TN) today joined dozens of residents,
community leaders and partners to announce a new anti-predatory lending
initiative designed to protect Memphis and Shelby County homeowners
from falling prey to abusive lenders. ...more
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| 8/14/2002
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FORD
Statement on Bush Economic Forum
Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. (D-TN) today released the following statement
concerning President Bush’s economic forum which took place yesterday
at Baylor University in Waco, Texas:
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A
Call to Action on Education Standards
Avron Fogelman’s proposal to lower education standards for Memphis
City School students was understandably greeted with overwhelming
contempt by those who do not want state education officials move away
from rigorous education standards. ...more
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The
Commercial Appeal
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To the Editor: ...more |
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We
Need A Budget Before We Cut Taxes
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What business in American would hand out employee bonuses for the
next decade based on what they hoped their profits would be? Unfortunately,
at the request of President Bush, that is just what the U.S. Congress
did when it passed the first piece of the President’s ten year $1.6
trillion tax plan by a vote of 230-198. The Democrats proposed a similar,
but smaller plan. I opposed both plans for the same reason: the President
has not presented a federal budget for next year.
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| 11/8/02 |
Statement
by Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. Announcing his Candidacy for Democratic
Leader |
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| 11/1/02 |
FORD
Statement on Harvey Pitt and the Securities and Exchange Commission |
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| 10/31/02 |
FORD
Urges Participation in Senior Resources Round-Up 2002 |
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| 10/30/02 |
FORD
ASKS WHITE HOUSE TO PROVIDE $35 MILLION FOR TENNCARE Urges President
and HHS Secretary to use all authority, including emergency funding
to prevent denial of coverage for Tennessee children |
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| 10/20/02 |
FORD:
Bush is Wrong to Shrink SEC Budget |
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| 10/15/02 |
FORD
Calls on Bush to Admit Economic Plan Is Not Working: Urges President
to Commit Vigorous Support for New Approach |
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| 10/11/02 |
FORD
Votes For Historic Election Reform $3.8 Billion, New Minimum Standards
Approved to Help States Run Elections |
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| 10/9/02 |
FORD
Floor Statement: Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against
Iraq |
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| 10/7/02 |
FORD
Tours Memphis Business Receiving Major Contract To Train Spy-Plane
Pilots |
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| 10/4/02 |
FORD
Lauds President’s Decision to Speak to the American People About Iraq |
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| 10/1/02 |
FORD
Announces $1 Million Grant for Memphis City Schools |
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| 9/26/02 |
FORD
Statement on Iraq |
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| 9/19/02 |
FORD
Asks President to Appear Before Congress |
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| 8/21/02 |
U.S.
Census Bureau shows $5.6 billion in federal funding flowed to Shelby
County in 2001 |
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| 8/21/02 |
FORD
Joins Community Partners to Announce $100,000 Anti-Predatory Lending
Initiative |
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| 8/14/02 |
FORD
Statement on Bush Economic Forum |
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| 8/13/02 |
FORD
Kicks Off New School Year with Donated Supplies to Memphis Students |
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| 8/13/02 |
Statement
by Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. on the death of Robert Pruitte
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| 8/9/02 |
FORD
Statement on Bush Economic Forum |
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| 7/30/02 |
FORD
Unveils Major Legislation at Childhood Education Summit P-KOPS Program
Aimed at Increasing Children’s Access to Quality Pre-K Education |
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| 7/26/02 |
FORD
Urges President to Reconsider Veto Threat |
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| 7/25/02 |
FORD
Calls on President to Sign Corporate Governance Bill Immediately
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| 7/24/02 |
FORD
Lauds Agreement on Corporate Responsibility Legislation |
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| 7/16/02 |
FORD
Announces Over $500,000 in Grants to Help Make College a Reality for
Memphis Students |
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| 7/12/02 |
FORD
Lauds Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for Voluntary SEC Disclosure |
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| 7/10/02 |
FORD
Announces Over $400,000 for Business Incubator in Memphis |
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| 7/9/02 |
FORD
Statement on Police Beating of Handcuffed Californian Teen |
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| 7/9/02 |
FORD
Urges President to Embrace Strong Accounting Reform |
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| 7/8/02 |
FORD
Statement on Worldcom |
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| 7/1/02 |
FORD
Leads Initiatives to Help Predatory Lending Victims |
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| 6/26/02 |
Ford
Affirms Support for Pledge of Allegiance
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| 6/26/02 |
FORD
Calls on President and Congress to Support Tough Accounting Reform
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| 6/25/02 |
FORD
Announces Whitehaven Senior as Winner of Congressional Arts Competition |
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| 5/16/02 |
FORD
Lauds Carter for Pressing Democratic Change in Cuba |
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| 5/16/02 |
FORD:
The American People Deserve to Know What Went Wrong Leading to September
11th |
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| 4/30/02 |
RETURN
TO SENDER: Ford Adamantly Opposes Bush Plan to Raise Interest Rates
on Student Loans |
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| 4/25/02 |
FORD
Testifies for Memphians Nominated by President Bush to the Federal
Bench |
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| 4/25/02 |
FORD
Testifies Before Congressional Panel to Promote Volunteerism, National
Service |
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| 4/15/02 |
FORD
Lauds Air Force Move to Upgrade Memphis Air Guard Jets |
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| 4/8/02 |
Statement
on Volunteerism by Congressman Harold Ford |
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| 3/20/02 |
FORD
Statement on Campaign Finance Reform |
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| 3/8/02 |
FORD
Statement on the Retirement of Senator Fred Thompson |
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| 2/26/02 |
FORD
Set to Tour Afghanistan, Uzbekistan in Five-Day Visit of War-Torn
Region
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| 2/5/02 |
FORD
Committee Statement on Enron’s Collapse |
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| 2/1/02 |
FORD
Meets with First Responders to Discuss Homeland Security Needs |
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| 1/31/02 |
FORD
LAUDS PRESIDENT’S ‘CALL TO SERVICE’ Urges Swift Congressional Action |
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| 1/24/02 |
Congressmen
Ford, Tanner & Bryant Join Forces for Expanded Air Cargo Service
to the United Kingdom |
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| 1/24/02 |
Ford
Statement on Enron and Campaign Finance Reform |
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| 1/16/02 |
FORD,
School Officials Unite for Student Achievement |
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| 12/28/01 |
Ford
to Receive ‘Young STAR’ Award at Trumpet Awards |
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| 12/19/01 |
FORD
Secures $835,000 in Federal Support |
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| 12/17/01 |
Ford
Assembles New Task Force, Convenes Education Summit |
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| 12/13/01 |
Ford
Supports Education Reform Bill Congress must follow-up with money
for children with disabilities, school construction, Ford says |
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| 12/13/01 |
Ford
Statement on Bin Laden Tape |
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| 12/12/01 |
House
Passes Bipartisan Election Reform FORD Cites Legislation “Among Most
Important Since Passage of ‘Voting Rights Act’" |
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| 12/7/01 |
Amidst
Skyrocketing Unemployment Numbers Ford Urges Action on Economic Stimulus |
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| 12/6/01 |
Statement
on Trade Promotion Authority |
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| 12/6/01 |
Ford
urges President to Support Anti-Saddam Forces In Iraq |
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| 1/11/01 |
FORD
Urges White House to Release All Enron-related Documents
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January-November
2001 Press Release |
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