H.Res. 405 · 108th Congress
Commending Michigan State University President Peter McPherson for his service to his country and his…
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Commending Michigan State University President Peter McPherson for his service to his country and his significant contribution to the financial reconstruction of Iraq.
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12 cosponsors · 5 D, 7 R
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Thanks the Michigan State University Board of Trustees and the university community for allowing their president, Peter McPherson (who, after being asked by the Bush Administration to aid in the financial reconstruction of Iraq, was granted an upaid leave of absence), to temporarily set aside his commitment to the university to perform his patriotic duty by…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Oct 17, 2003
Thanks the Michigan State University Board of Trustees and the university community for allowing their president, Peter McPherson (who, after being asked by the Bush Administration to aid in the financial reconstruction of Iraq, was granted an upaid leave of absence), to temporarily set aside his commitment to the university to perform his patriotic duty by serving the Iraqi people and the United States.
Expresses appreciation of McPherson's contribution to the financial reconstruction of Iraq and commends him on his long and successful career in public service.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Commending Michigan State University President Peter McPherson for his service to his country and his significant contribution to the financial reconstruction of Iraq.
Latest action (Nov 3, 2003): Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 17, 2003
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No recorded floor vote found.