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**Rep. Ed Royce\'s Email Update[\
]{.underline}[www.royce.house.gov](http://www.royce.house.gov/)**

**March 9, 2007**

**[MESSAGE FROM ROYCE:]{.underline}**

\"This Monday, March 12th, will be my annual U.S. Service Academy
Information Night. This event is for students who are interested in
attending one of our military academies. Please read the information
below under \'Announcements\' or visit my website for more detailed
information.\"

\"Also, I would like to point out that this weekend is daylight savings;
remember to turn your clocks forward by one hour this Sunday, March
11th.\"

**[THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON:]{.underline}**

The following is a list of legislation that the House voted on this
week. Visit [www.congress.gov](http://www.congress.gov/) to look-up
complete legislative information and to learn more about the bills
listed below.

# H. Res. 98 Dr. John Garang de Mabior

Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Garange de Mabior and issues the
house\'s commitment to peace in Sudan.

# H. R. 569 Water Quality Investment Act of 2007

**H. R. 700 Health Communities Water Supply Act of 2007**

**H. R. 720 Water Quality Financing Act of 2007**

**[IN THE WEEK AHEAD:]{.underline}**

The Majority Leader announced that next week\'s legislation will include
a variety of suspensions and legislation from the Oversight and
Government Reform Committee: H.R. 1309 - Freedom of Information Act
Amendments; H.R. 1255 - Presidential Records Act Amendments; H.R. 1254 -
Presidential Library Donation Reform Act; H.R. 985 - Whistleblower
Protection Enhancement Act; and H.R. 1362 - Accountability in
Contracting Act.

**[NEWS:]{.underline}**

-   **King of Jordan Addresses Joint-Session**

> His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite
> Kingdom of Jordan addressed a joint-session of Congress on Wednesday,
> March 7th. Abdullah was in town to meet with the President and other
> top-level officials. This is the first foreign dignitary to address a
> joint-session of Congress during the 110th session.

-   **Royce Discusses Iran**

> The Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing on *The Iranian
> Challenge* on Tuesday, March 6th. Undersecretary of State for
> Political Affairs, Nicholas Burns, stated during his opening remarks,
> \"nothing is more vital to the future of America's role in the Middle
> East than addressing the challenges posed by the radical regime in
> Iran.\" Wednesday Rep. Royce continued to address the issue of Iran
> with specific focus on the importance of intensifying financial
> pressure on the Iranian government on MSNBC with Norah O\'Donnell.

-   **Royce Honors St. Jude 50th Anniversary**

> Monday, March 5th Rep. Royce addressed the House to congratulate St.
> Jude Medical Center on its 50th Anniversary. In 1957, the Sisters of
> St. Joseph of Orange opened a new hospital in Fullerton to continue
> their remarkable ministry of compassion and healing. Since then, St.
> Jude Medical Center, a nonprofit, faith-based facility, has grown into
> one of Southern California\'s most respected and technologically
> advanced hospitals. St. Jude continuously improves the health and
> quality of life of people in the communities it serves. St. Jude\'s
> commitment to improving lives is evident in each of the 14 hospitals
> within the St. Joseph health System (SJHS), the Catholic healthcare
> ministry of the sisters.

-   **CSUF\'s Community Contributions**

> California State University of Fullerton, located in the 40th
> District, is making significant contributions to the community.
> CSUF\'s mission states, \"Through experiences in and out of the
> classroom, students develop the habit of intellectual inquiry, prepare
> for challenging professions, strengthen relationships to their
> communities and contribute productively to society.\" Apart from their
> dedication to providing excellent education to their students, CSUF is
> also providing a variety of services to the people of the 40th
> district\...[click here for information on these
> services.](http://campusapps.fullerton.edu/news/inside/2007/Community_Benefit/Special/index.html)

**[ANNOUNCEMENTS:]{.underline}**

-   **March 12: Annual Formal U.S. Academy Night**

> Representative Royce will hold his annual Formal Academy Night on
> Monday, March 12, 2007 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held
> in the City Council Chambers. The City Hall is located at 6650 Beach
> Blvd. in Buena Park. This meeting traditionally marks the beginning of
> the Academy Process for the year. Watch the website for further
> announcements as there will be meetings in May, June, September and
> October\...[Read
> more](http://www.royce.house.gov/Calendar/EventSingle.aspx?EventID=1578).

-   **Gold Mouse Award Winning Website**

The Congressional Management Foundation is a bi-partisan organization
that has been evaluating Hill websites for several years. Their annual
reports are based on: audience, content, usability, interactivity and
innovation. The average member of the House of Representatives site
earned a \"D\" grade. Rep. Royce received an \"A\" grade for his website
thereby earning him the silver mouse award. Royce sees his website as a
tool to interact with his constituents and a way to provide information
to them from our nation\'s capitol. Royce will continue to work to
improve his website and is already working towards his gold mouse award
for next year! Please visit his site for issues on the latest news in
D.C. as well as information on touring, internships and help with
federal agencies. [To read the full report click
here.](http://www.cmfweb.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=198Itemid=60)

-   **Tours in Washington, D.C.**

> If you are interested in touring our nation\'s capitol, please visit
> our website to fill out an online tour request form. Please note that
> due to the high volume of requests and security restrictions no tours
> are guaranteed, even if they are submitted the recommended six months
> in advance. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your
> upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. do not hesitate to contact my Staff
> Assistant at (202) 225-4111 or visit the tour section on our website.

**[ABOUT THIS E-UPDATE:]{.underline}**

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