In Congress, Rep. Holt has introduced the Workforce Investments through Local Libraries (WILL) Act to integrate libraries into job training efforts, a bill...
Senator Boxer was selected for her lead in staving off a proposed closure of the Environmental Protection Agency’s libraries. Her work to keep the EPA...
FOLUSA honored Senator Larry Craig (R-ID) and Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) with its 2006 Public Service Award during a ceremony held May 2, 2006, in conjunction...
FOLUSA honored Senator Larry Craig (R-ID) and Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) with its 2006 Public Service Award during a ceremony held May 2, 2006, in...
Congressman Ralph Regula (R-16th Congressional District, OH) is the 17th recipient of the Public Service Award given annually by Friends of Libraries U.S.A. This award...
In March of 2003, Representative Bernie Sanders introduced H.R. 1157, the Freedom to Read Protection Act which was the first piece of legislation introduced in...
Senator Russ Feingold (the only Senator to vote against the Patriot Act) introduced legislation to protect personal information last summer. “The American People want the...
Representative Hoekstra was recognized for his national leadership in behalf of libraries, and in particular for his work in reauthorizing the federal Museum and Library...
Snowe was selected for her co-sponsorship of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which we have all come to know as the "e-rate." This critical piece...
Representative Constance A. Morella (R-MD), has been a strong supporter of education and libraries, throughout her time in Congress. She is a chairperson of the...
This year the emphasis was on public school libraries. Dismayed by the outdated books housed in public school libraries, Rep. Blagojevich organized a strong bipartisan...
Rep. John Porter is chair of the Labor Health and Human Services-Education Appropriations subcommittee responsible for funding for ESEA Title 6 and funding for education...
Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-CA) said he wants to do for libraries what John Kennedy did for the space program. He received FOLUSA's 1996 Public...
Friends of Libraries USA presented the 1995 Public Services award to Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon in appreciation for his support of library issues.
The Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Public Service Award was presented on Library Legislative Day by FOLUSA President Joseph J. Fitzsimmons to two strong advocates at...
The Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Public Service Award was presented on Library Legislative Day by FOLUSA President Joseph J. Fitzsimmons to two strong advocates at...
FOLUSA President Frank Miller presented the Public Service Award to Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa, for his support of legislation backing the White House Conference...
Friends of Libraries USA presented it first Public Service Award to Congressman Major R. Owens (D-NY), recognizing his efforts on behalf of libraries. It was...
