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CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Social Programs: Ways and Means Committee Examines Impact Of Social Security Offsets
Climate: Senate Environment Committee Examines EPA’s Denial of California Emissions Waiver
Transportation: Transportation Hearing Reviews Recommendations for Surface Transportation Commission
Immigration: House Judiciary Explores Cause of Nationalization Delays
Water: Klamath Settlement Agreement Distributed For Comment
Education: California Institute Hosts Briefing on Professional Science Master’s Programs
Biomed: Wednesday Event on Capitol Hill To Launch BayBio:IMPACT 2008
Education: RAND Hosts Panel Addressing Progress of No Child Left Behind
UPCOMING: Thursday (1/24/08) Capitol Hill Briefing by Klamath River Agreement Stakeholders
UPCOMING: Tuesday (1/29/08) PPIC Luncheon Briefing to Examine California’s Post-Partisan Future
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Budget: House Passes One-Week CR
Taxation: House Passes Another AMT Patch; Senate Prognosis Unclear
Health: President Again Vetoes SCHIP Bill
Energy: Senate Retools Energy Bill After Failing To Invoke Cloture
Agriculture: Senate Continues Farm Bill Consideration; 40 Amendments Proposed
Base Closures: House Armed Services Addresses Base Realignment and Closures
Wildfires: Subcommittee on Domestic Policy Hears Testimony on California Wildfires
Water: Senate Energy Examines “SECURE” Water Act
Intellectual Property: House Subcommittee Considers Stronger IP Enforcement
Demographics: PEW Hispanic Center Calls Hispanics Potential “Swing Vote” in 2008 Elections
Economy: CCSCE Releases Annual County Projections
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Environment: House Coast Guard and Maritime Panel Hears Testimony on San Francisco Bay Oil Spill
Energy: Major Energy Bill Clears House Floor
Energy: Formula Governing Energy Bill’s New Efficiency Block Grant Benefit Small States
Climate: Environment and Public Works Reports Americas Climate Security Act to Senate Floor
Water: Task Force Announces Final Delta Vision Recommendations
Taxation: House Judiciary Panel Examines Sales Tax Reform Measure
Taxation: Senate Moves AMT Relief and R&D Credit Extension
Climate: Bills Addressing Preparedness for Climate Change Clear Senate CST
Climate: California Seeking EPA Rules Limiting Aircraft Emissions of Greenhouse Gases
Immigration: DHS Submits REAL ID Regulations
Education: RAND Report Assesses State and Local Implementation of No Child Left Behind Act
Demographics: Pew Center Releases Statistics on English Usage Among Hispanic Americans
Redistricting: PPIC Calls Passage Of Term Limits Measure “Uphill Battle”
Climate: Investors Network on Climate Risk Briefing on CAFE Rules
Climate: California Institute Hosts Green Innovation Index Briefing by Next 10
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Social Services: Congress Sends Head Start Conference Report To President
Appropriations: House Adopts Transpo-HUD Appropriations Conference Report
Higher Education: Education and Labor Reports the College Affordability Act of 2007 to the Floor
Water: Resources Committee Reports California Bills
Immigration: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Hears Testimony On Reform Bill
Energy: House Oversight Committee Investigates EPA Approval Procedures for New Power Plants
Disasters: House Passes Disaster Insurance Bill
Climate: Senate Environment Committee Holds Third Hearing on Americas Climate Security Act of 2007
Education: RAND Publishes Reports on California Preschool Promise and Performance
Demographics: PPIC Reports on California Birth and Fertility Trends
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Water: House & Senate Vote To Override President’s Veto of WRDA
Water: House Energy Subcommittee Marks Up Drinking Water Bill To Combat Perchlorate Contamination
Trade: House Approves U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement
Agriculture: Senate Begins Floor Debate on 2007 Farm Bill
Taxation: House Poised To Debate Tax Bill With AMT Relief And R&D Tax Credit
Climate: Senate Environment and Public Works Hearing Looks At Proposed Climate Security Measure
Tech: Globalization Review Continues at House Science & Tech
Climate: Senate Commerce Assesses Carbon Sequestration
IP: Senate Judiciary Examines Intellectual Property Enforcement
Space: Status of NASA’s Near-Earth Object Program Reviewed by House Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee
Taxation: CCSCE Study Compares California Tax Burden Versus Other States
Environment: Briefing Considers Redevelopment of Brownfield Sites
Economy: PPIC Reports on Patterns and Trends in Location Decisions for California Businesses
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Congress Sends Seven-Year Internet Tax Moratorium To President’s Desk
House Passes Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Bill
Ways & Means Full Committee Approves Peru Free Trade Agreement
House’s Taxing Panel Approves 1-Year AMT Patch
Ed & Labor Conducts Hearing on Rising Costs of College Education
Select Committee Looks at Relationship Between Global Climate Change and Wildfire Activity
Senate EPW Subcommittee Moves First Climate Change Legislation
Judiciary Subcommittee Assesses Gene Patents
Science Subcommittee Assesses Environmental and Safety Impact of Nanotechnology Development
House Homeland Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Implementation of the SAFE Port Act
House Homeland Security Continues TWIC Investigation
Small Business Looks At Impact Of Free Trade Agreements
Environmental and Energy Studies Institute Briefing On Bioenergy Future & Production Opportunities
WIRES Group Holds Briefing on Transmissions Cost Allocations
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Senate Agriculture Approves 2007 Farm Bill
After Prior Week’s Failed Veto Override, House Passes Another SCHIP Expansion Bill
Briefing by MWD Leaders on State’s Persistent Drought Raises Water Supply and Quality Issues
House Subcommittee on Housing Hears Mark-to-Market Extension Act of 2007
House Agriculture Considers Agricultural Disaster Potential
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Addresses Health Impacts of Global Warming
House Natural Resources Committee Examines Goleta Water Distribution Measure
RAND Reports on Options to Improve Health Care Access and Quality for Immigrants
California Budget Project Releases Special Report on Low-Income Working Families
Federal Judge’s Injunction Suspends New Immigration Enforcement Plan
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
SCHIP Veto Override Fails in House
House Passes Internet Access Tax Moratorium, But Without Permanence
Senate Passes Commerce, Justice Approps; $400 Million For SCAAP
California Water Bills Marked Up In House Resources Subcommittee
Senate Homeland Security Assesses SAFE Port Act, One Year Later
Intellectual Property Subcommittee Assesses International Piracy
Senate Banking Committee Passes National Flood Insurance Program
House Agriculture Committee Evaluates Economic Changes
Housing Panel Considers Alternatives for Renewing McKinney-Vento Law to Combat Homelessness
House Small Business Committee Marks Up Reauthorization Bill
Semiconductor Cos. And Engineers Ask For Skilled Immigrant Reform
Electric Power Operators Host Policy Briefing
CBP Report Shows Discrepancies in Poverty Calculation for Californians
PPIC President Briefs Staff on Latest PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Recent Study Finds Ethanol Does Not Need Federal Support
California Budget Project Report Profiles Widening Inequality
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
CHCF Report Assesses California’s Ability To Handle New SCHIP Requirements
A Few Comments About Poverty Rates and Geographic Blindness
WRDA Bill Apparently Will Await SCHIP Veto Disposition
Governor Schwarzenegger Releases Revisions To Statewide Health Care Overhaul Proposals
House Passes National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007
Senate Adds Southwest Border Funds To Defense Appropriations Measure
House Judiciary Extends Internet Access Tax Moratorium
Labor-H Increases Funding for San Francisco HIV/AIDS Patients
California Budget Project’s School Finance Report Compares State’s Performance
CMTA Seeking Retention of EPA Ozone Standard
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Bush Vetoes SCHIP Expansion, Proponents Gear Up for Override Attempt
Small Business Committee Considers Effects of Internet Tax Moratorium
House Science & Technology Subcommittee Considers Nanotech In Schools
Senate Committee Evaluates National Flood Insurance Program, House Passes Reform Provisions
House Agriculture Studies Labor Needs of Nation’s Ag Industry Sectors
Institute Climate Briefings Feature Boxer, Governor’s Office, ARB, UC
Southland Designated "National Interest" Energy Transmission Corridor
House Science and Technology Committee Examines R&D Facility Locations
Senate Committee Evaluates Port Security
Report Finds California Political Clout Boosted By State’s Large Undocumented Population
California to Back Multi-State Lawsuit Seeking SCHIP Flexibility
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Congress Clears FY 07 Funding CR
Senate Clears WRDA For President With Votes To Spare
House, Senate Pass SCHIP Renewal and Expansion
Ways And Means “Approves” Peru Agreement In Mock Markup Session
House Water & Power Subcommittee Considers Regional Water Bills
House Education and Labor Committee Examines STEM Competitiveness
House Financial Services Committee Marks Up Housing Legislation
Senate Energy Committee Assesses Wildfire Activity
Senate Environment and Public Works Discusses Green Jobs
House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Addresses New Starts and Small Starts Programs
Los Angeles Unified School District Briefing on NCLB & ELL Students
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Passes FDA Bill In Eleventh Hour; Senate To Follow Suit
House FHA Bill Increases Amount For Insured Mortgages
House Ways and Means Passes TAA Extension And FAA Bills
Senate Subcommittee on Water Quality Evaluates Wastewater Infrastructure
Governor Proposes $9 Billion For California Water Needs
Senate Finance Committee Examines Meth Smuggling
House Homeland Security Committee Hearing Examines Safety of 9/11 First Responders
RAND Reports on Local Implementation of NCLB
Pew Hispanic Center Evaluates Immigrant Wage Trends
Texas Transportation Institute Study Shows Increased Congestion; L.A. Remains Nation’s Worst
Wednesday Briefing to Examine Federal Financial Aid and California
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Senate Passes Transportation-HUD Spending Bill
Senate Votes To Prohibit Mexican Trucking Rule
House Passes Comprehensive Patent Reform Bill
Education and Labor Hears Divided Opinions on NCLB Reauthorization
Senate Finance Committee Evaluates U.S.-Peru Trade Agreement
Schwarzenegger Joins Other Governors On H-1B Visa Letter
PPIC Reviews Successes and Failures of of California’s “Zero-Emission Vehicle” Program
New Census Bureau Data Released This Week Reveal Population and Homeownership Changes
California “Back To College Night” in Rayburn on September 26
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Bipartisan Letter In Support of R&D Tax Credit Extension Circulating
Laura Richardson Sworn in as 37th Congressional District Representative
Court Orders Reduced Delta Water Pumping To Protect Smelt
House Immigration Subcommittee Examines STRIVE Act Proposal
Miller, McKeon Unveil Major Bill to Reauthorize No Child Left Behind
House Ways and Means Evaluates Tax Policy Fairness, AMT Fix Discussed
House Housing Subcommittee Addresses Elderly Housing Bill
West Coast Cities Measured Most Severe in Critical Housing Needs
New Immigration Report Released by the Center for Immigration Studies
Alliance for Health Reform Hosts Briefing on SCHIP
Report Looks At Unemployed Replacing Undocumented Workers
Latest Census Population Estimates Reveal Majority-Minority Trend
House Expected to Approve Patent Law Rewrite
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Laura Richardson Elected to Represent 37th Congressional District
DHS To Boost Immigration Enforcement, Streamline Some Regulations
Senate Approves SCHIP Legislation Before Leaving for August Recess; Veto Threatened
House Passes Renewable Energy Bill
House Field Hearing in Norwalk Addresses Rail Safety
PPIC President Outlines Survey on Californians and the Environment
RAND Report Provides Lessons for Army’s Future Disaster Planning
DHS Divides Up Supplemental Funds for Homeland Security Grants
New Appropriations Analyses Posted on California Institute Website
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Passes SCHIP, Expanding Coverage
Water Resources Bill Moves Closer To President’s Desk; Veto Threatened
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Reports California EPA Waiver Legislation
House Approves Conference Report On Competitiveness Bill
Sacramento River Wins In The Farm Bill
House Passes Transportation Corrections Under Suspension
Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Addresses US-China Trade Relations; Senate Reports Bill
Heated Debate on FEMA Preparedness for Future Catastrophes
Senate Energy Holds Hearing On Renewable Fuels Infrastructure
House Judiciary Examines Compensation For Recording Artists
PPIC Luncheon Briefing On Californians and the Environment
Correction: Homeland Security Formula Changes
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Senate EPW Holds Hearing on California Greenhouse Gas Waiver
House Presses Forward With 2007 Measure to Renew Farm Bill
House Passes Transportation-HUD Spending Bill
House Passes CJS Appropriations; Boosts SCAAP Funding Again
House Judiciary Subcommittee Examines “Internet Tax Freedom Act”
House Committee on Science and Technology Reviews Global R&D
U.S. – China Trade Considered By Senate Commerce Subcommittee
Two Hearings Review Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation
Senate EPW Subcommittee Hearing Addresses Global Warming Issues
House T&I Committee Holds Hearing on Wetlands & Water Pollution
New PPIC Report Reveals Realities of Day Laborers in California
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House And Senate Judiciary Report Patent Law Reform Measures
Science & Tech Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Bayh-Dole Act
House Passes Earmarks To Energy & Water Appropriations
House Passes Labor-H Appropriations
Senate Appropriations Approves Increased Food and Drug Safety Spending in Draft Agriculture Bill
House Appropriations Passes Agriculture Spending bill
House Agriculture Marks Up 2007 Farm Bill
California Water Supply Could Be Cut Drastically
Select Energy Committee Holds Hearing on Voluntary Carbon Offsets
Financial Services Committee Holds Affordable Housing Hearing
House Water Resources Subcommittee Holds Hearing on BEACH Act
Conference on 9/11 Recs: Backs 100% Cargo Screening, Reduces Homeland Grant Formula Minimum
House Subcommittee Addresses First Responders in Border Communities
CHCF Report Examines Effects of SCHIP’s Renewal for California
CBO Chief on Federal Health Care Spending
Brookings Forum re Universal Health Coverage
Institute Breakfast Features Rep. Brian Bilbray
DHS Allocates Homeland Security Grants and Interoperable Communications Funds
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Bipartisan Delegation Sends Homeland Security Letter on PSIC Funding
House Approves Food & Drug Bill
House Passes College Cost Reduction Act of 2007
Senate Judiciary Moves Forward On Patent Reform But Does Not Finish
SCAAP Appropriations Restored In House Bill
House Approves Section 8 Low-Income Housing Bill
House Appropriations Approves Transportation-HUD Spending Bill
House Appropriations Passes Labor-HHS-Education
House Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee Investigates Delayed Implementation of TWIC
Green Chemistry Bill Marked Up by House Science & Tech Committee
Financial Services Discusses Outsourcing and the American Worker
Two House Committees Jointly Evaluate American Universities and International Students
House Subcommittee on Water Resources Discusses Sewage Treatment in San Diego
NCES Data Schools Data Show State Has Title I Concentration and Nation’s Largest Class Sizes
Panel Holds Hearing on Workforce Investment Act
Natural Resources Field Hearing Examines Bay-Delta and California Water Management
PPIC Report: Broadband Availability in California
GAO Reports on Spot Market for Cheese and Concerns About Price Manipulation
EESI Hosts Briefing Considers a National Renewable Portfolio Standard
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Bipartisan California Delegation Circulating Letter on Funding Changes for Interoperability Grant
Senate Fails To Resurrect Immigration Bill
DOJ Makes FY2006 SCAAP Awards — Finally
Senate Committee Reviews Wildfire Management
House Environment and Public Works Committee Examines Global Warming and Power Plants
House Panel Grills DHS On US-VISIT Exit System
T&I Panel Discusses Benefits of Intercity Rail System
House Transportation Approves Disaster Grants
Congress Again Temporarily Extends Higher Ed Law
House Science and Tech Committee Advances Renewable Energy Bills
House Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Reviews SBIR and STTR Programs
Natural Resources Reviews OCS Oil and Gas Leasing
Senate Panel Reviews Water Quality at Beaches
Committee Addresses Concerns With the AMT
Assemblywoman Laura Richardson Wins Special Primary Election for 37th Congressional District
DOE Bioenergy Center to be Housed in the Bay Area
CFR Releases Report on WTO Dispute Mechanism
AEI Examines Bipartisan Trade Bargain
Calls For Repeal of Alternative Minimum Tax
State Scorecard Shows California’s Health System Performance in Bottom Quartile
Partnership To Explore Tidal Power in the Bay
Forum Addresses Pros and Cons of Patent Reforms
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Senate HELP Committee Passes Higher Education Access Act
Senate Finance Committee Reports Energy Tax Bill; But Floor Action Filibustered
Fuel Economy Deal Paves Way For Senate Energy Bill
House Ways And Means Committee Marks Up Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Tax Bill
Senate Rejects Effort To Cut Tariffs on Imported Ethanol
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Passes H.R. 2701
House Agriculture Subcommittee Marks Up Final Farm Bill Titles
Senate To Try Again With Immigration Bill
Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Reports FDA Overhaul Bills
California Congressional Leaders Defeat Effort To Preempt State’s Climate Change Legislation
House Subcommittee on National Parks Reviews Wildfire Preparedness
Homeland Security Looks At Cross-Border Trucking Issue
Senate Banking Holds Hearing On Homeless Assistance Bill
Senate Judiciary Delays Patent Reform Markup
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Agriculture Subcommittee Marks Up Farm Bill’s Nutrition & Forestry Titles
House Health Subcommittee Takes Up Bills to Reauthorize PDUFA and MDUFA
House Science Panel Reviews Biofuels Promotion
Senate Finance Holds Trade Hearings
National Parks Subcommittee Evaluates Rim Of The Valley Corridor Bill
Science Committee Examines Globalization Of R&D And Innovation
House Education and Labor Approves The College Cost Reduction Act
House Natural Resources Committee Marks Up Energy Bill
House Subcommittee Marks Up Water and Power Bills
CHI Releases Patent Reform Report
RAND Hosts Policy Conference on No Child Left Behind Accountability
California Institute Breakfast Hosts Rep. Kevin McCarthy
California Institute Hosts Briefing on the Energy Biosciences Institute
2007 California State Society Annual Picnic: Saturday, June 16
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Senate Immigration Deadlocks; Future In Doubt
FY2008 Energy and Water Appropriations Approved
House Interior Spending Bill Approved
House Approps Labor-H Panel Moves FY 2008 Bill
House Passes Stem Cell Research Bill
Agriculture Panels Mark Up House Farm Bill Titles
Senate Committee on Tax Impact Of Stock Options
Science Committee Reviews Technologies To Limit Illegal File Sharing
House Judiciary Continues Immigration Hearings
Senate Hearing Looks at Water Issues Relating to Climate Change
Judiciary Committee Addresses Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007
House Homeland Security Examines SBInet
Senate Judiciary Holds Patent Reform Hearing
Education & Labor Examines Guest Worker Plan
Briefing Outlines CA’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
California Limits Coal-Produced Electricity
Lt. Gov. Garamendi Addresses Golden State Roundtable Luncheon with Silicon Valley Leaders
RAND On NCLB Standards-Based Accountability
English-Language Learners Paper From Pew Center
Governor Releases May Budget Revision by County
USCAP Participants Outline Climate Change Principles & Recommendations
USC-developed Remap Game Demos Wednesday
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Passes Spyware Prevention Bill
Senate Considers Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation; House Continues Hearings
House Subcommittee Marks Up Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy Portions of 2007 Farm Bill
Senate Environment and Public Works Hearing on California’s Greenhouse Gas Waiver Request
House Agriculture Subcommittee Marks Up Conservation
Judiciary Panel Hearing On Internet Tax Moratorium
House T&I Committee Addresses Transportation Issues and Climate Change
Members Seek Cooperation On Campus P2P Piracy
California Members Urge More Equitable Medicare Reimbursement Rate For High-Cost Areas
Rep. Cardoza Testifies Before Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
House Committee on Natural Resources Holds Hearing on Energy Policy Reform Bill
Select Committee Evaluates Global Warming Costs
Governor Releases May Budget Revision
Western Groups Urge Cooperative Water Programs in Farm Bill
Information Technology Report on Patent Reform
Food Stamp Inadequacies Highlit by CBP Report
US Minority Population Reaches 100 Million; One in Five is a Californian
California’s Need for Educated Workers Can’t Be Met by Migration Alone, PPIC Report Finds
Event on June 6 Featuring Reps. Eshoo and Honda
June 5 Forum on Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Senators Reach Agreement On Comprehensive Immigration Reform (May 18, 2007)
Democrats And Administration Agree On New Trade Policy Standards (May 18, 2007)
Patent Reform Bill Reported From Judiciary Subcommittee Despite Dilatory Tactics (May 18, 2007)
Senate Passes 2007 WRDA Bill; Conference With House Version Up Next (May 18, 2007)
House Science and Technology Holds Hearing on Climate Change (May 18, 2007)
Immigration Hearings Continue in House (May 18, 2007)
House Water and Power Panel Holds Hearing on Water Recycling Bills (May 18, 2007)
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Senate Passes PDUFA Reauthorization Bill (May 11, 2007)
House Subcommittee Continues Marathon Immigration Hearings (May 11, 2007)
California Agriculture Secretary Discusses Exotic Pest Finds in Bay Area (May 11, 2007)
House Subcommittee Hearing Considers Agriculture Research Programs (May 11, 2007)
House Subcommittee Meets to Discuss Alternative Fuel Issues (May 11, 2007)
Senate Committee Hearing Evaluates Farm Bill Energy and Rural Development Proposals (May 11, 2007)
Census Bureau Releases New Data on Educational Attainment (May 11, 2007)
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Backs Mexican Trucking Bill (May 4, 2007)
House Judiciary Committee Marks Up Spyware (I-SPY) Act (May 4, 2007)
House Acts To Reauthorize Head Start Program (May 4, 2007)
Senate Energy Approves Biofuels and Energy Efficiency Measures (May 4, 2007)
Senate Energy Panel Examines San Joaquin Settlement (May 4, 2007)
Judiciary Continues Immigration Examination (May 4, 2007)
House Subcommittee Meets to Discuss Farm Bill Reauthorization (May 4, 2007)
Schwarzenegger DC Rep Speaks at SCHIP Briefing (May 4, 2007)
Senate Subcommittee Discusses Advanced Technology Vehicles (May 4, 2007)
House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discusses Relations with China (May 4, 2007)
Senate Agriculture Committee Reviews Farm Bill Conservation Policies (May 4, 2007)
Legislation In The House And Senate To Ensure Hass Avocado Quality (May 4, 2007)
House Resources Hearing Oversees Energy Policy Act of 2005 (May 4, 2007)
Californians Critical of K-12 Education, According To PPIC Survey (May 4, 2007)
California Leads Tech Industry (May 4, 2007)
CBP Finds More Californians Working Later in Life (May 4, 2007)
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Congress Passes Supplemental Conference Report (April 27, 2007)
House and Senate Approve Programs for Math and Science Teachers (April 27, 2007)
Lofgren Subcommittee Continues Immigration Hearings (April 27, 2007)
Berman Judiciary Panel Tackles Patent Reform (April 27, 2007)
Cardoza’s Agriculture Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Organic Farming (April 27, 2007)
Senate Science & Tech Subcommittee Considers Scientific Research (April 27, 2007)
Senate Commerce Panel Assesses Free Trade (April 27, 2007)
House Health Subcommittee Examines PDUFA (April 27, 2007)
House Environment and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Perchlorate (April 27, 2007)
Sanchez Subcommittee Examines SAFE Port Act (April 27, 2007)
May 4 Lunch Briefing To Discuss Out-of-School Immigrant Youth (April 27, 2007)
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Passes Water Projects Bill (April 20, 2007)
Senate HELP Committee Approves FDA Bill; Reauthorizes Drug & Medical Devices Fees (April 20, 2007)
House Judiciary Subcommittee Begins Series of Immigration Hearings (April 20, 2007)
Senate Banking Considers Intellectual Property Theft (April 20, 2007)
Senate Appropriations Committee Action Extends Milk Subsidy Program (April 20, 2007)
PPIC Recommends Reforming California Budget Process to Save Money (April 20, 2007)
LA Council Endorses Becerra’s Latino Museum Legislation (April 20, 2007)
California Institute Breakfast Hosts Rep. Lofgren (April 20, 2007)
California Institute Hosts Policy Briefing on the Tehachapi Project (April 20, 2007)
PPIC Evaluates California’s Commitment to Adult English Language Learners (April 20, 2007)
Briefing on Friday, April 27 to Discuss Unexploded Ordnance in California (April 20, 2007)
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Senate Environment & Public Works Reports WRDA Bill (March 30, 2007)
Oceans Policy Examined By Natural Resources Subcommittee (March 30, 2007)
Finance Assesses U.S.-China Economic Relations (March 30, 2007)
House Financial Services Holds Hearing On Disaster Insurance (March 30, 2007)
Foreign Affairs Examines Trade Impact On U.S. Workers (March 30, 2007)
REAL ID Subjected To Senate Scrutiny (March 30, 2007)
California Health Care Foundation and California’s SCHIP Director Host Briefing (March 30, 2007)
California Institute and PPIC Host Immigration and Employment Briefing (March 30, 2007)
Survey Finds Voters Show Limited Interest In Primary Date Change (March 30, 2007)
California Institute Advisory Board Breakfast Hosts Congressman McNerney (March 30, 2007)
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Homeland Security Committee Assesses US-VISIT Visa Tracking Program (March 23, 2007)
House Judiciary’s IP Subcommittee Considers Copyright Reform (March 23, 2007)
Ways & Means Assesses U.S.-Korea Trade Negotiations (March 23, 2007)
House Committee on Education and Labor Reviews Higher Education Act (March 23, 2007)
House Homeland Security Committee Approves Transit Security Measure (March 23, 2007)
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hears From Californians On Identity Theft (March 23, 2007)
Excelencia in Education Hosts Lunch Briefing (March 23, 2007)
An Update On Long-Term Care Partnerships Published By Alliance for Health Reform (March 23, 2007)
PPIC is “Getting Down to the Facts” of Teacher Compensation (March 23, 2007)
March 27 PPIC Lunch Briefing to Review Effect of Immigration on Native Californians (March 23, 2007)
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Delegation Urges Compensation From DOE for Overdue Elk Hills Reimbursement (3/16/2007)
Hearing Covers Strategies for Future Border Security (3/16/2007)
House Panel Questions Mexican Truck Access To U.S. (3/16/2007)
House T&I Moves Water Resources Bill; Senate Holds Hearing (3/16/2007)
Education and Labor Marks up Head Start Act (3/16/2007)
Climate Change Hearing Features CalEPA Secretary’s Testimony (3/16/2007)
Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Discusses Anti-Spyware Bill (3/16/2007)
House Homeland Security Subcommittee Discusses State and Local Fusion Center Program (3/16/2007)
Homeland Subcommittee Examines Border Detention, Trafficking Issues (3/16/2007)
Joint House-Senate Education Hearing Examines NCLB and Achievement Gap (3/16/2007)
Environmental and Energy Study Institute Hosts Bioenergy Briefing (3/16/2007)
RAND Health Presents Most Recent California SCHIP Study (3/16/2007)
NASA Astronaut Featured in Space Week Reception (3/16/2007)
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Panel Considers AMT Problems (3/9/2007)
Head Start Hearing Focuses on Early Education (3/9/2007)
Cato Conference Discusses NCLB Future (3/9/2007)
Human Contributions to Global Warming Reviewed (3/9/2007)
Ways & Means Re Climate Effects on Energy, Tax (3/9/2007)
West Coast Governors Discuss Climate Options (3/9/2007)
House Ag Subcommittee on Farm Bill Proposals (3/9/2007)
Immigration Options Reviewed by Senate Judiciary (3/9/2007)
Deadline Extended for REAL ID Implementation (3/9/2007)
Senate Appropriations Transportation Panel Discusses Cross-border Trucking with Mexico (3/9/2007)
Maintenance “Unacceptable” at 37 California Levees (3/9/2007)
Homeland Committee, T&I Subcommittee Review Rail and Transit Security (3/9/2007)
Subcommittee Marks Up Rail & Transit Security (3/9/2007)
Next Step Senate for "Tuition Sensitivity" Repeal (3/9/2007)
San Joaquin River Settlement Bill Discussed (3/9/2007)
Governor and Delegation Leaders Discuss Priorities (3/9/2007)
California County Leaders Meet Federal Lawmakers (3/9/2007)
Legislative Analyst Assesses Governor’s Budget (3/9/2007)
Californians Still Migrating To Other States (3/9/2007)
National Housing Conference Budget Forum (3/9/2007)
Music and Movie Industries Applaud Piracy Report (3/9/2007)
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Passes Bill to Repeal Pell Grant "Tuition Sensitivity" Provisions (3/2/2007)
Boxer Hearing on Climate Change Features State Legislative Leaders Núñez and Perata (3/2/2007)
Brownfield Site Redevelopment Bill Approved (3/2/2007)
Natural Resources Takes Up San Joaquin River Settlement Bill (3/2/2007)
House Committee Weighs in on Energy and Tax Policy (3/2/2007)
Homeland Security Subcommittee Marks Up Rail/Public Transportation Security Act (3/2/2007)
Senate Judiciary Takes Up Immigration Reform (3/2/2007)
DHS Postpones States’ Implementation of Real ID (3/2/2007)
Western States Address Climate Change (3/2/2007)
Army Corps Cites 37 California Levees as Unacceptably Maintained (3/2/2007)
Experts Warn Next Earthquake Could Cripple Los Angeles Area (3/2/2007)
PPIC Study Finds Immigrant Influx Actually Raises Wages of Native Workers in California (3/2/2007)
Report Determines California Port Security Insufficient (3/2/2007)
Commerce Department Proposes Rule Changes for Countries It Fears May Divert U.S. Exports (3/2/2007)
Health Groups Sponsor SCHIP Briefing (3/2/2007)
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Passes Pilot Program For Patent Law Judges
Friday’s PPIC Luncheon To Focus on Water Issues
House Immigration Subcommittee Considers Proposed Fee Increases
House Agriculture Reviews Farm Bill Reauthorization
House Trade Subcommittee Explores U.S.-China Trade Issues; U.S. Files WTO Case Against China
House Judiciary Subcommittee Begins Review Of Patent Law
House Ways and Means Discusses Family Support and Poverty
Senate Committee Examines Stern Review on the Economic Impacts of Climate Change
Federal Fusion Energy Science Community Celebrates FY08 Budget Level
Senate Committee Discusses USCAP Report
Ways And Means/Finance Committees Briefed On ‘07 Trade Agenda
Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints Linda Ulrich as Director of Washington D.C. Office
New Report Updates Feasibility of Auburn Dam Project
PPIC Study Finds California Employment Not Hurt by Companies Expanding Operations to Other States
RAND Report Finds Nearly Half of California Hospitals Not Set to Meet Seismic Safety Standards
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Institute Analysis of Federal Budget Online
California Bills Pass House Under Suspension
House Science Committee Hears From Speaker Pelosi During Global Climate Change Hearing
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Discusses USDA’s Farm Bill Proposal
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Discusses Reauthorizing No Child Left Behind
Senate Commerce Weighs in on Global Climate Science and Politics
House Transportation Reports Water Bills
Reps. Berman and McKeon Promote “Social Security Fairness Act”
PPIC Report Explores Difficult Budget Tradeoffs Required to Achieve Policy Demands
AEI Conference Discusses Illegal Immigration
Center for an Urban Future Reports on the Effect of Immigrant Entrepreneurship In Major Cities
2006 California Dairy Production Sets New Records
New PPIC Release Explores Options for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Water Briefing To Be Presented Friday February 16
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Passes Omnibus FY 2007 Continuing Appropriations
Water Quality Bills Approved By House T&I Subcommittee
Senate Finance Committee Discusses the Future of CHIP/SCHIP Program
Ways And Means Considers Global Trade Issue
Senate Judiciary Examines Status Of U.S.-Visit Program
With Boxer As Chair, Senate Environment Panel Takes Up Global Warming
Senate Energy Committee Examines Global Warming Analysis
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Addresses Wildfire Suppression Funding Shortfall
Senate Hearing Advocates Increased Support for Federal Food Assistance
Senate Commerce Works To Promote Travel to America
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
L.A. Bid for 2016 Olympics Gathers Steam
Science And Tech Committee Approves Methamphetamine Bill
New PPIC Poll Finds Californians Dubious About Washington, Looking Increasingly To Sacramento
House Transportation and Infrastructure Hearing Reviews the Future of Surface Transportation
House Hearing on the Economic and Societal Costs of Poverty with Proposals for the Future
Report Examines Economic Impact of U.S. Wine, Grape and Grape Products
DHS to Distribute $445 Million to Secure Critical Infrastructure
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Addresses National Press Club Event
Environmental and Energy Study Institute Holds Briefing on California Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
California School Boards Representatives To Give Education Briefing: Friday 1/26 at 2:00 p.m.
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
Bipartisan California Delegation Meets to Consider Common Priorities
Senate Hearing Draws Attention to Need for Transit Security Funding
Senate Finance Approves Small Business Tax Relief
Alternative Minimum Tax Called Top Taxpayer Problem for 2007
Californians Support Governor Schwarzenegger’s Health Plan, Although Not For Illegal Immigrants
RAND Study Reports Undocumented Immigrants Demand Little Public Funding From Health Care System
Survey Finds Disparities in HIV Treatment
Legislative Analyst’s Office Releases Annual “Overview of the Governor’s Budget”
RAND Reports on Governing Urban School Districts
Mark Baldassare Selected To Be Next President & CEO of PPIC
Wednesday Lunch Briefing Re Higher Education and Latino Students
CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:
House Passes Bill Based on September 11 Panel Recommendations; Sends to Senate
House Approves Stem Cell Research Bill
House Moves New Rules As First Order Of Business
Appropriations Subcommittee Alignments/Expansions Announced
Extra Funding Sought For Base Realignments and Closures
Governor Releases Initiative To Bolster California Innovation
Report Argues Scientific Competition Requires Policy Response
Report Argues SCHIP Reauthorization Vital For California Health Insurance Programs
American Enterprise Institute Hosts Panel on “Illegal Migration From Mexico To The United States”
Report Examines California Children’s Well Being
California Is Moving Downhill re Smoking Prevention, Argues America Lung Association
Cato Panel Examines Extent of U.S. Income Inequality
California Institute Holds Congressional Swearing-In Reception
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