WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7183) to develop a report regarding possible duplication of Federal damage assessments. The bill was introduced on Nov. 28. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Mark Meadows, 1024 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6401; or in the district office at 200 N. Grove St., Ste. 90, Hendersonville, NC 28792; 828/693-5660.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 704) "expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children." The resolution was introduced on Nov. 26 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (S. 3659) to "authorize the Secretary of the Interior to annually designate at least one city in the United States as an American World War II Heritage City." The bill was introduced on Nov. 27. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Thom Tillis, 185 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6342; or in the state at 310 New Bern Ave., Ste. 12  more