WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4976) to "provide for free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and parcels sent to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, or other designated hostile fire areas." The bill was introduced on Nov. 1 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 2735) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to reduce the applicable percentage under the premium assistance tax credit for households with young adults." The bill was introduced on Oct. 30 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Cory Booker, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, 709 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, has introduced legislation (S. 2762) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to increase the limitation on the amount individuals filing jointly can deduct for certain State and local taxes." The bill was introduced on Oct. 31. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Susan M. Collins, 413 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2523; or in the state at 68 Sewall St., Ste. 507, Au  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, has introduced legislation (S. 2723) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reduce drug storages. The bill was introduced on Oct. 29 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Susan M. Collins, 413 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2523; or in the state at 68 Sewall St., Ste. 507, August  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, has introduced legislation (S. 2766) to "support and expand civic engagement and political leadership of adolescent girls around the world." The bill was introduced on Oct. 31 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Susan M. Collins, 413 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2523; or in the state at 68 Sewall St., Ste. 5  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyo., has introduced legislation (S. 2765) to improve Federal fiscal controls and the congressional budget process. The bill was introduced on Oct. 31 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Christopher Coons, D-Del., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., David Perdue, R-Ga.,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., has introduced legislation (S. 2754) to "create jobs and drive innovation and economic growth in the U.S. by supporting and promoting the manufacture of next-generation technologies, including refrigerants, solvents, fire suppressants, foam blowing agents, aerosols, and propellants." The bill was introduced on Oct. 30 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Susan M  more