WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2971) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to require an alien lawfully admitted to the U.S. under a non-immigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm." The bill was introduced on May 4 and was co-sponsored by Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., and Val Butler Demings, D-Fla. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Charlie Crist, 215 Cannon H  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3004) to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act "to create a pilot program to award grants to units of general local government and community-based organizations to create jobs." The bill was introduced on May 4. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, 2445 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4506; or in  more