Archive for May, 2011
Foster Care Mentoring Act receives support
Nearly 450,000 children are in foster care, according to the Department of Health and Human
Services. The Foster Care Mentoring Act would authorize $15 million to establish statewide
mentoring programs for foster children.
Lawmakers work to relieve flooding damage costs in central Vermont
Vermont’s congressional delegation Friday urged state residents to report any damage from the sweeping floods that hit central Vermont after Thursday night’s violent storms so federal disaster funding can be triggered.
Full StoryGOP freshman’s chief of staff brings international, lobbying experience to the job
Meet Justin Roth, a former legislative aide and veteran lobbyist, who is currently the chief of staff for freshman Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill.
Full StoryA day of remembrance
Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery full of time-honored traditions that honor the nation’s war dead.
