Congressional Travel for Dates 11/25/2008 to 12/02/2008

Congressional travel between 11/25/2008 and 12/02/2008

	No.	Cost
Trips Selected	23	$88,542
Approved by Republicans	7	$49,034
Approved by Democrats	17	$41,890

View Details / PDF	Traveler/ Dates	Sponsor	Approver	Destination/ Purpose	Cost
	McDermott, Rep. Jim (-WA) 12/02/08-12/07/08	Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission - U.S.-Japan-South Korea Legislative Exchange Program	McDermott, Rep. Jim (-WA)	Seoul, South Korea To participate in discussions with members of the Korean National Assembly, members of the US Congre... more	$7,681.12
	Jimison, John 12/02/08-12/06/08	U.S. Association for Energy Economics - International Association for Energy Economics	Dingell, Rep. John (-MI)	New Orleans, LA To speak on panel at conference on energy policy outlook over the coming four-year period	$40.00
	Lee, Rep. Barbara (-CA) 12/02/08-12/06/08	Congressional Black Caucus Foundation	Lee, Rep. Barbara (-CA)	St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Participated in conference on global health disparities and moderated panels relating to the congres... more	$2,527.93
	Cleaver, Rep. Emanuel (-MO) 12/02/08-12/03/08	Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association	Cleaver, Rep. Emanuel (-MO)	New York, NY Unveiled Kansas City-themed window on "Good Morning America" television program	$875.00
	Blumenauer, Rep. Earl (-OR) 12/02/08-12/02/08	Regional Plan Association	Blumenauer, Rep. Earl (-OR)	Sacramento, CA Gave keynote address, titled "Rebuilding and Renewing America" at Regional Planning Association's In... more	$491.50
	Cohen, Rep. Steve (-TN) 12/01/08-12/07/08	Asociacion Infomedio - High Council of Black Communities in Spain	Cohen, Rep. Steve (-TN)	Madrid, Spain Rep. Cohen spoke about his experience passing House Resolution 194 - the House's apology for slavery... more	$3,360.06
	Alexander, Rep. Rodney (-LA) 12/01/08-12/03/08	American Shipbuilding Association	Alexander, Rep. Rodney (-LA)	Naples, FL To attend a forum for members and leaders in the shipbuilding industry to share areas of concern and... more	$2,382.23
	Hinchey, Rep. Maurice (-NY) 12/01/08-12/03/08	American Shipbuilding Association	Hinchey, Rep. Maurice (-NY)	Naples, FL To attend shipbuilding conference to better understand the shipbuilding industry in addition to thei... more	$1,762.46
	Michaud, Rep. Michael (-ME) 12/01/08-12/03/08	American Shipbuilding Association	Michaud, Rep. Michael (-ME)	Naples, FL To participate in discussion about the need to increase the Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilding budget... more	$2,135.24
	Taylor, Rep. Gene (-MS) 12/01/08-12/03/08	American Shipbuilding Association	Taylor, Rep. Gene (-MS)	Naples, FL Forum for members of Congress and leaders of the shipbuilding industry to discuss policy concerns	$1,396.20
	Thompson, Rep. Bennie (-MS) 12/01/08-12/03/08	American Shipbuilding Association	Thompson, Rep. Bennie (-MS)	Orlando, FL Participated in panel discussions with other members of Congress and the shipbuilding industry	$1,057.10
	Courtney, Rep. Joe (-CT) 12/01/08-12/02/08	American Shipbuilding Association	Courtney, Rep. Joe (-CT)	Naples, FL Met with various industry representatives to discuss their role in the shipbuilding industry as well... more	$1,403.66
	Duncan, Rep. John Jr (-TN) 12/01/08-12/02/08	American Shipbuilding Association	Duncan, Rep. John Jr (-TN)	Naples, FL To participate in a congressional workshop with shipbuilding industry to discuss issues concerning t... more	$1,597.97
	Wittman, Rep. Rob (-VA) 12/01/08-12/02/08	American Shipbuilding Association	Wittman, Rep. Rob (-VA)	Naples, FL American Shipbuilding Association's annual conference	$1,719.00
	Gidigbi, Stephanie 11/30/08-12/09/08	Niall Mellon Township Trust - International Conservation Caucus Foundation	Payne, Rep. Donald (-NJ)	Johannesburg, South Africa - Cape Town, South Africa - ... more To obtain an overview of work in South African townships, visit local schools, and meet with conserv... more	$3,229.00
	McKenney, Kerry B 11/30/08-12/09/08	Niall Mellon Township Trust - International Conservation Caucus Foundation	Payne, Rep. Donald (-NJ)	Cape Town, South Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa - ... more To obtain an overview of work in South African townships, visit local schools, and attend meetings w... more	$3,229.00
	Crowell, Brad R 11/30/08-12/08/08	Niall Mellon Township Trust - International Conservation Caucus Foundation	Whitehouse, Sen. Sheldon (-RI)	Cape Town, South Africa - Port Elizabeth, South Africa Trip focused on examining the benefits of international wildlife conservation and good natural resou... more	$2,256.50
	Barrasso, Sen. John A (-WY) 11/30/08-12/04/08	American Israel Education Foundation	Barrasso, Sen. John A (-WY)	Jerusalem, Israel - Israel To meet with government officials, academic, business leaders and cultural leaders to discuss U.S.-I... more	$25,433.08
	Weatherford, Austin B 11/30/08-12/04/08	Niall Mellon Township Trust - International Conservation Caucus Foundation	Conaway, Rep. K Michael (-TX)	Cape Town, South Africa - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - ... more To go on a fact-finding mission to learn about environment, conservation and natural resource manage... more	$3,550.00
	Whitman, Shawn R 11/30/08-12/04/08	American Israel Education Foundation	Barrasso, Sen. John A (-WY)	Jerusalem, Israel To explore critical foreign policy and national security issues affecting both Israel and the United... more	$11,122.91
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