Congressional Travel for Dates 08/14/2005 to 08/16/2005

Congressional travel between 08/14/2005 and 08/16/2005

	No.	Cost
Trips Selected	160	$540,060
Approved by Republicans	80	$176,299
Approved by Democrats	81	$364,642

View Details / PDF	Traveler/ Dates	Sponsor	Approver	Destination/ Purpose	Cost
	Haskins, Jodanna 08/16/05-08/23/05	Natural Resource Law Center	Udall, Rep. Mark (-CO)	Denver, CO Endangered Species Legislative Tour; to discuss and learn about the purpose and importance of the En... more	$850.00
	Navarro, Ana M 08/16/05-08/23/05	Rumi Forum for Interfaith Dialogue	Coleman, Sen. Norm (-MN)	Istanbul, Turkey - Izmir, Turkey - ... more Fact-finding trip to learn more about initiatives for promoting interfaith dialogue among Muslims, C... more	$2,410.00
	Daly, Calli M 08/16/05-08/19/05	PNGC Power	Craig, Sen. Larry (-ID)	Portland, OR - Vancouver, WA - ... more Learning about functionality wholesale power and transmission arrangements, fish and wildlife policy... more	$1,914.02
	Mulvihill, Jason D 08/16/05-08/19/05	Silicon Valley Tax Directors Group	Stevens, Sen. Ted (-AK)	Silicon Valley, CA Meet with several high-tech companies to discuss how tax policy impacts their ability to innovate an... more	$2,417.10
	Ottem, James I Jr 08/16/05-08/19/05	Silicon Valley Tax Directors Group	Pombo, Rep. Richard (-CA)	San Francisco, CA - Menlo Park, CA - ... more To introduce congressional staff to the high-technology industry and discuss various tax and trade i... more	$1,666.70
	Schulz, Shane C 08/16/05-08/19/05	Natural Resource Law Center	Salazar, Rep. John (-CO)	Denver, CO To review the Endangered Species Act on the ground; to listen to indivdual and groups to hear their ... more	$900.00
	Silzel, Jack M 08/16/05-08/19/05	PNGC Power	McMorris Rodgers, Rep. Cathy (-WA)	Spokane, WA - Portland, OR Study energy issues in Pacific Northwest	$1,100.00
	Taylor, Anna E 08/16/05-08/19/05	Silicon Valley Tax Directors Group	Lincoln, Sen. Blanche (-AR)	San Francisco, CA Educational and fact-finding site visit regarding the impact of federal tax policy on the technology... more	$2,110.00
	Torian, David A 08/16/05-08/19/05	Silicon Valley Tax Directors Group	McNulty, Rep. Michael (-NY)	San Francisco, CA To introduce senior staff to the high-tech industry and to discuss various tax and trade issues rele... more	$2,198.50
	Weaver, Kiel Paul 08/16/05-08/19/05	Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative	Pombo, Rep. Richard (-CA)	Portland, OR - Sandpoint, ID Fact-finding congressional staff tour of Pacific Northwest cooperative power facilities	$2,142.39
	Winegarner, Josh Lee 08/16/05-08/19/05	U.S. Rice Producers Association	Cornyn, Sen. John (-TX)	Houston, TX - Eagle Lake, TX - ... more Fact-finding trip to meet with representatives of the Texas rice industry and tour their farms and f... more	$647.00
	Bonar, Jennifer M 08/16/05-08/18/05	Silicon Valley Tax Directors Group	Bunning, Sen. Jim (-KY)	Silicon Valley, CA - San Francisco, CA Overview and analysis of high-tech industry; focus on tax-related issues	$2,597.00
	Cranford, Jay N III 08/16/05-08/18/05	American Petroleum Institute - Independent Petroleum Association of America	Pombo, Rep. Richard (-CA)	Jackson, WY - Dallas, TX Invited speaker for IPAA-API meeting on lands access strategy	$1,861.66
	Hensarling, Rep. Jeb (-TX) 08/16/05-08/18/05	American Bankers Association	Hensarling, Rep. Jeb (-TX)	Colorado Springs, CO Guest speaker at annual conference	$2,864.18
	Renteria, Amanda A 08/16/05-08/18/05	Silicon Valley Tax Directors Group	Feinstein, Sen. Dianne (-CA)	Palo Alto, CA Participate in congressional staff trip for discussion about technology, employment, business and ta... more	$1,666.70
	Allen, Matthew D 08/16/05-08/17/05	Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Federation	Sherwood, Rep. Don (-PA)	Pennsylvania Tour of Pennsylvania farm sites as well as Ag Progress Days and agriculture-environmental briefings ... more	$290.29
	Avila, Angelita C 08/16/05-08/17/05	Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Federation	Pitts, Rep. Joseph (-PA)	Pennsylvania Agriculture education	$290.29
	Bilirakis, Rep. Michael (-FL) 08/16/05-08/17/05	Blinded Veterans Association	Bilirakis, Rep. Michael (-FL)	Tampa, FL - Miami, FL Speaking engagement and awards presentation	$400.80
	Gindlesperger, Christopher 08/16/05-08/17/05	Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Federation	Shuster, Rep. Bill (-PA)	York Haven, PA - Belleville, PA - ... more Familiarizing congressional staff with legislative issues influencing Pennsylvania farmers and new t... more	$290.29
	Hermsen, Elizabeth 08/16/05-08/17/05	Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Federation	Holden, Rep. Tim (-PA)	York Haven, PA - Camp Hill, PA - ... more Study issues affecting Pennsylvania agriculture, research, education, and cultivation, harvesting an... more	$299.00
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