Calif. Water War Spreads to Congress Oct 17, 2009
For example, Republican lawmakers Ken Calvert, Brian Bilbray and Elton Gallegly all sponsored legislation expanding or establishing recycling programs in their California districts. Those bills all passed overwhelmingly in the House. (Time.com)
Justices weigh ban on animal-cruelty videos Oct 7, 2009
Elton Gallegly, a Republican, has said it is not intended to apply to depictions of hunting. More on. (MSNBC -- Politics)
AP: Court Takes Up Free-Speech Case of Pit Bull Videos Oct 7, 2009
Elton Gallegly, R-Calif. has said it is not intended to apply to depictions of hunting. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Supreme Court tackles animal-abuse tapes as free speech test Oct 5, 2009
Elton Gallegly, a Republican who represents the area. In a recent interview, Gallegly said the original focus of the bill was "depictions of women scantily dressed, doing this for sick reasons." He said that as he became familiar with the crush videos, he also learned of reports that some of the country's most notorious murderers had an early history of torturing animals. (USA Today -- News)
Alice Patino looks to win County's 5th District seat Oct 1, 2009
Lavagnino, an aide to Republican Congressman Elton Gallegly, said Patino is a longtime family friend, and he expects the relationship to continue through the campaign he anticipates to be cordial and focused on the issues. We're going into the race as friends and I plan on coming out the other side as friends, he said. (Santa Maria Times)
Capps to discuss health insurance reform in series of meetings Sep 1, 2009
Congressman Elton Gallegly, a Republican who represents the 24th District, has no plans for any similar meetings, according to a spokesman. Tom Pfeifer, director of communications for Gallegly, said the congressman has been in contact with his constituents through meetings with community service organizations and labor groups. (Santa Maria Times)
Members Lost Big on Real Estate Jun 29, 2009
Elton Gallegly (R-Calif. sold real estate at a loss in 2008, according to his office. (Roll Call)
Reagan To Obama: "You're A Lefty!" Jun 3, 2009
I'd also like to recognize the members of Congress who are standing alongside us, who worked so hard to pass the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act, particularly Congressman Elton Gallegly, the lead sponsor of this bill. Finally, I want to thank the trustees of the Reagan Foundation who are here today as well. (CBS News)
Feingold Relents on Reagan Bill May 20, 2009
Elton Gallegly (R-Calif. told Roll Call he was optimistic the bill could now move forward and said he was working with Sen. (Roll Call)
FEC: Lawmaker May Use Donations for Security May 13, 2009
Elton Gallegly of Simi Valley, Calif. had sought the FEC's approval for the spending. (Newsmax)
Will Congressman Be Allowed to Use Campaign Donations for Home Security? May 2, 2009
Elton Gallegly be permitted to use campaign funds to enhance security at his California residence after a man repeatedly trespassed on his property before and after the 2008 election. The FEC's , which was released Friday and addressed to Gallegly, says that this is a permissible use of campaign funds "because the need for enhanced security at your home is due to threats to you and your wife stemming from your role as a Member of Congress and a candidate." Members of Congress cannot convert... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Levee project gets $40M in stimulus funds Apr 29, 2009
Besides Capps, Lavagnino said others who deserve kudos include Magness, Congressman Elton Gallegly, California senators Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein, city Utilities Director Rick Sweet, and Tom Fayram, county Deputy Director of Public Works and Water Resources. Lavagnino and Sweet have flown to Washington D.C. five times since 2005 to lobby Central Coast congressional representatives for support. (Santa Maria Times)
California Dems target 8 GOP districts Apr 5, 2009
" The vulnerable California districts with Republican representatives that were won by Obama are those of Reps. Dan Lungren of Gold River (Sacramento County), Mary Bono-Mack of Palm Springs, David Dreier of San Dimas (Los Angeles County), Elton Gallegly of Thousand Oaks (Ventura County), Brian Bilbray of Solana Beach (San Diego County), John Campbell of Newport Beach (Orange County), Ken Calvert of Riverside and Howard "Buck" McKeon of Santa Clarita (Los Angeles County), the committee says. Even... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mr. Siminski goes to Washington Mar 5, 2009
Updated Thursday, March 05, 2009. Weather Sponsored By. (Lompoc Record, CA)
House to vote on funding bill for levee Feb 24, 2009
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major recipients of PMA campaign donations Feb 24, 2009
How to use this search tool:Donor Lookup: Individual campaign contributorsZIP Code: Local contributions and other informationPerson: Politicians, lobbyists and other notable peopleOrganization: Corporations, unions, trade associations, etc (Harper's Magazine)
Lobbying for levee funding Feb 17, 2009
Santa Maria Mayor Larry Lavagnino and city Utilities Director Rick Sweet spent most of Thursday shuffling between eight meetings with officials from the Army Corps of Engineers, Central Coast congressional representatives Lois Capps and Elton Gallegly, and staff members for senators Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein. Representatives from Santa Barbara County were also in the nation's capital pressing for money to repair the levee. (Santa Maria Times)
Will GOPers, Dems Leave House In Big Numbers in 2010? Feb 16, 2009
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