Congressional Travel for Dates 02/25/2006 to 02/26/2006

Congressional travel between 02/25/2006 and 02/26/2006

	No.	Cost
Trips Selected	97	$185,648
Approved by Republicans	58	$100,630
Approved by Democrats	39	$84,895

View Details / PDF	Traveler/ Dates	Sponsor	Approver	Destination/ Purpose	Cost
	Lawrence, Emily 02/18/06-02/25/06	International Center for Research on Women	McCollum, Rep. Betty (-MN)	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Child marriage fact-finding trip	$3,999.31
	Simmons, Anne 02/24/06-02/25/06	WHO Radio - Agri-Pulse Communications - ... more	Peterson, Rep. Collin (-MN)	Ames, IA Participate in panel on the "Future of conservation programs at focus on farm policy event in Ames, ... more	$530.52
	Tancredo, Rep. Tom (-CO) 02/23/06-02/25/06	Center for the Study of Popular Culture	Tancredo, Rep. Tom (-CO)	Arizona Guest speaker at event	$2,927.12
	Lutz, Eric David 02/24/06-02/27/06	Progress and Freedom Foundation	McDermott, Rep. Jim (-WA)	Aspen, CO Participate in discussions on federal-state relations and video franchising reform, network neutrali... more	$1,336.20
	Napolitano, Rep. Grace (-CA) 02/23/06-02/28/06	Coca-Cola Co.	Napolitano, Rep. Grace (-CA)	Atlanta, GA Represent the Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute as chairwoman for the CHCI... more	$1,706.80
	Salazar, Rep. John (-CO) 02/24/06-02/25/06	Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute	Salazar, Rep. John (-CO)	Atlanta, GA CHCI board of directors retreat	$1,539.10
	Weems, Emily Pfeiffer 02/23/06-02/26/06	American Bankers Association	Oxley, Rep. Michael (-OH)	Aventura, FL Panelist and fact-finding	$2,092.71
	Stinson, Ronald V 02/26/06-02/27/06	Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization, Inc.	Moore, Rep. Gwen (-WI)	Boston, MA Staffed Rep. Gwen Moore speaking engagement with CAN-DO	$635.11
	Apperson, Jay 02/18/06-02/25/06	Atlantic Council of the United States	Chambliss, Sen. Saxby (-GA)	Brussels, Belgium Congressional staff delegation to NATO and the European Union	$3,298.30
	Parkin, L Shaun 02/18/06-02/25/06	Atlantic Council of the United States - U.S. Mission to the European Union - ... more	Bennett, Sen. Robert (-UT)	Brussels, Belgium Educational - better understanding of U.S.-NATO-EU relations	$3,298.30
	Diamond, Howard 02/18/06-02/25/06	Atlantic Council of the United States - U.S. Mission to the European Union - ... more	Ackerman, Rep. Gary (-NY)	Brussels, Belgium Fact-finding	$3,298.00
	Ryu, Rexon Y 02/18/06-02/25/06	Atlantic Council of the United States	Hagel, Sen. Chuck (-NE)	Brussels, Belgium - Switzerland Consultations with NATO and EU officials	$3,298.00
	Weldon, Rep. Curt (-PA) 02/25/06-02/26/06	San Fernando Valley Engineering Council	Weldon, Rep. Curt (-PA)	Burbank, CA Keynote speech at the San Fernando Valley Engineering Council	$776.95
	Simmons, Anne 02/25/06-02/26/06	American Farm Bureau Federation	Peterson, Rep. Collin (-MN)	Des Moines, IA Lead two sessions on formulation of next Farm Bill at AFBF's young farmer and rancher leadership con... more	$442.52
	Lavender, Larry C 02/24/06-02/25/06	American Bankers Association	Bachus, Rep. Spencer (-AL)	Fort Lauderdale, FL Attend and address American Banking Conference regarding banking and financial services issues	$745.37
	Tryon, Warren 02/24/06-02/25/06	American Bankers Association	Bachus, Rep. Spencer (-AL)	Fort Lauderdale, FL To attend and speak on panels at the ABA conference regarding financial services issues	$952.97
	McDowell, Carter K 02/24/06-02/26/06	American Bankers Association	Oxley, Rep. Michael (-OH)	Fort Lauderdale, FL Fact-finding with banks, regulators and speaking to conference	$1,562.07
	Watt, Rep. Mel (-NC) 02/25/06-02/25/06	Tavis Smiley Foundation	Watt, Rep. Mel (-NC)	Houston, TX To participate in the State of the Black Union 2006	$1,055.66
	Konz, Jill M 02/18/06-02/25/06	Government of Japan	Hagel, Sen. Chuck (-NE)	Japan Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act trip	$16,364.07
	Chon, Julie Y 02/18/06-02/25/06	Government of Japan	Reid, Sen. Harry (-NV)	Japan Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act (MECEA) congressional staff trip to enhance understanding... more	$10,453.00
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