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  CSIRO Land and Water - Brad Sherman
Brad Sherman is a Senior Research Scientist in theWater Quality and Environmental Flows research stream which is part of the Rivers and Coasts research theme.
Brad's particular research interests include: engineering techniques to improve water chemistry and to control algal growth through altering the availability of light and nutrients, e.g.
Brad is actively involved in the design, deployment and operation of field instrumentation in addition to numerical modelling of water quality.
www.clw.csiro.au /staff/ShermanB   (558 words)

  
  Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sherman Oaks is an 8.1-square-mile district in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles, California.
Sherman Oaks is part of the city of Los Angeles and is represented in the Los Angeles City Council by Second District City Councilwoman Wendy Greuel and Fifth District City Councilman Jack Weiss.
Sherman Oaks' main claim to fame is as home of the Sherman Oaks Galleria, a shopping mall identified as a meet-up place for the Valley girls, a 1980s cultural label which became widely known because of the 1983 movie Valley Girl and a song of the same name by Frank Zappa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sherman_Oaks,_California   (1265 words)

  
 Brad Sherman
Brad Sherman was born in Monterey Park, Calif., and resides in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and public policy from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1974, and a law degree from Harvard in 1979.
In 1990, Brad Sherman defeated Claude Parrish for a seat on the Board of Equalization by a margin of 52 percent to 38 percent.
Sherman was re-elected in 1998, defeating Republican Randy Hoffman with 58 percent of the vote.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/politics/election/2002nov/bios/hca27dem.dtl&type=printable   (783 words)

  
 California Online Voter Guide 2000 - A Project of the California Voter Foundation
Brad is endorsed by the California League of Conservation Voters.
Brad was endorsed in all prior campaigns by the CLCV and all other environmental groups which chose to endorse in Board of Equalization races.
Brad Sherman has led the battle to change the way we finance California's municipalities, so as to reward cities which accommodate manufacturing facilities, studios, and research centers.
www.calvoter.org /voter/elections/archive/2000/promises/sherman.html   (472 words)

  
 US Congressman Brad Sherman introduces legislation "to foster democracy in Iran"
Sherman's bill would provide assistance to Iran's democratic opposition and to dissident broadcasters based in the US, reimpose a total embargo on Iranian goods imported into this country, and allow the president to reduce US payments to the World Bank and other multilateral institutions which provide support to the Iranian regime.
Sherman's bill would ensure that no Iranian goods enter this country until Iran abandons its support for terrorism, its drive to develop nuclear weapons, and until it improves its human rights record.
Sherman has been concerned about the lack of a coherent policy to prevent the World Bank from lending millions of dollars to the Iranian government.
www.payvand.com /news/03/jun/1072.html   (570 words)

  
 Sherman Makes Iran his Mission
WASHINGTON - When U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman found a moment alone with President George W. Bush at a recent White House holiday party, the Sherman Oaks Democrat homed in on the probability of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
Sherman is among 333 co-sponsors to legislation by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., codifying sanctions and regulations against Iran and expanding the list of entities that could be sanctioned for doing business with Tehran.
Sherman also has his own bill, similar to one proposed by Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., to end the importation of Iranian goods until Tehran has terminated its nuclear program; and discouraging the World Bank from giving loans to Iran.
mehr.org /Sherman1.htm   (867 words)

  
 Brad Sherman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bradley J. "Brad" Sherman (born October 24, 1954) is an American politician.
He has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing the 27th District of California (map).
On August 25, 2006, Sherman announced he was engaged to marry Lisa Nicola Kaplan, a foreign affairs officer for the U.S. State Department.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brad_Sherman   (230 words)

  
 Project Vote Smart - Representative Sherman - Interest Group Ratings
Spring 05 Representative Sherman supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in Spring 05.
Spring 04 Representative Sherman supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 43 percent in Spring 04.
Fall 2004 Representative Sherman supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in Fall 2004.
vote-smart.org /issue_rating_category.php?can_id=BC029972&...+Issues   (9050 words)

  
 Brad Sherman
Brad Sherman has consistently earned a 100% voting rating from the Sierra Club and he is also endorsed by the California League of Conservation Voters.
Brad Sherman has consistently opposed the huge Ahmanson Ranch development which would despoil the Santa Monica Mountains and dump 45,000 additional vehicle trips onto Valley freeways and roads.
Brad Sherman has been a leading advocate to end tax breaks for off-shore drilling.
www.bradsherman.com /issues/issues_environment.html   (242 words)

  
 cbs2.com - Local House Representative Becomes Engaged
Sherman was a member of the California Board of Equalization from 1991 through 1997.
Sherman is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School.
Brad Sherman, D-Sherman Oaks, announced that he became engaged to a State Department foreign affairs officer.
cbs2.com /topstories/local_story_238145306.html   (215 words)

  
 Congressman Brad Sherman :: Representing the 27th District of California :: Home Page
Congressman Brad Sherman supports construction of a northbound carpool lane on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Wednesday commended California transportation officials for restoring funds for construction of carpool lanes on the 405 and 5 freeways...
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman, chairman of a House panel on nuclear nonproliferation, called for strong United Nations sanctions on Iran after a U.N. panel...
www.house.gov /sherman   (413 words)

  
 ANC-SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER HOSTS EVENT FOR REPRESENTATIVE BRAD SHERMAN
SHERMAN OAKS, CA--An impressive number of Armenian-Americans gathered in Los Angeles on March 29, to honor and raise campaign funds for a great friend of the Armenian Cause, Representative Brad Sherman.
Representative Sherman's 24th Congressional District includes parts of Ventura County and the western portion of the San Fernando Valley.
Prior to his election to the U.S. Congress, Brad Sherman was a member of California's State Board of Equalization from 1990 to 1995.
www.anca.org /press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=214   (359 words)

  
 Brad Sherman - The Huffington Post
Brad Sherman noted they would be of little use against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq and Iran that have launched attacks on Turkish soldiers...
Brad Sherman, D-Calif., said, “We cannot provide genocide denial as one of the perks of friendship with the United States.” In an unusual...
Nor was Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) afraid to call a sultan a sultan.
www.huffingtonpost.com /topics/Brad+Sherman   (829 words)

  
 Brad Sherman News
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At a Pierce College candidate forum in Woodland Hills last night, Rep. Brad Sherman angrily refused to debate his Republican challenger Peter Hankwitz, claiming that he is more concerned with helping elect...
They are members of an increasingly exclusive club _ a district attorney and a mayor from southern California, a legislator from Minnesota, a handful of others scattered across the country.
www.topix.net /us-house/brad-sherman?scoring=d   (586 words)

  
 Touchpoints-May 2005-page 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Brad Sherman recently met with Wescom President and CEO Darren Williams to discuss legislation that affects credit unions and their members.
In April, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) awarded Wescom Credit Union a special citation for its outstanding contributions to the community.
In March, Sherman stopped by to discuss upcoming financial legislation with Wescom President and CEO Darren Williams.
www.wescom.org /info/newsletter/2005-05/page5.htm   (278 words)

  
 Congressman Brad Sherman :: Representing the 27th District of California :: About Brad Sherman
On that Committee, authored the Sherman Amendment to the Budget Resolution providing an additional $700 million for the acquisition of environmentally important lands in FY ‘98.
The Sherman Amendment was included in the Joint Budget Resolution and effectuated by a $699 million appropriation.
Sherman also secured $16 million to acquire land and to complete the Backbone Trail through the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
www.house.gov /sherman/about   (258 words)

  
 Brad Sherman - Congresspedia
Brad J. Sherman, a Democrat, has represented the 27th District of California in the United States House of Representatives since 1997.
Sherman was born October 24, 1954 in Los Angeles, California.
In 2006, the Republicans nominated Peter Christopher Hankwitz to face Sherman in his November 2006 bid for reelection.
www.sourcewatch.org /index.php?title=Brad_Sherman   (607 words)

  
 Congressman Brad Sherman Hosts Reza Pahlavi of Iran
Washington, DC] -- Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior member of the House International Relations Committee, hosted Iranian opposition leader, Reza Pahlavi of Iran, for a discussion on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and staff.
Sherman and Pahlavi focused on ways the United States could encourage a free and secular democratic future for the people of Iran.
Sherman is particularly concerned about Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and he has been a lead advocate of a tough line against the clerical regime in Iran and countries that invest in Iran.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/887581/posts   (1125 words)

  
 CA-27 Brad Sherman
Sherman also serves on the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
On that Committee, authored the Sherman Amendment to the Budget Resolution providing an additional $700 million for the acquisition of environmentally important lands in FY ‘98.
Strong advocate for fiscal responsibility, a balanced budget, federal aid to education, the interests of working families, strong environmental standards, expansion of national parks, and policies to expand U.S. exports.
dccc.org /races/candidates/CA_27_Brad_Sherman.html   (272 words)

  
 Brad Sherman | EVOTE.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Brad Sherman, a Harvard Law School grad, has been representing California's 27th District since '96.
He's a Ranking Member on the International Relations International Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Human Rights subcommittee and authored the "Sherman Amendment," which provided an additional $700 million for the acquisition of environmentally important lands.
Sherman is a CPA and taught at the Harvard Law School International Tax Program.
www.evote.com /?q=node/266   (120 words)

  
 Congressman Brad Sherman - California 27th District - Press Release
Sherman argues that were Iran to succeed in developing weapons of mass destruction, American cities would most certainly be in danger and that financing the Iranian regime is not an appropriate activity for those who are friends of America.
Sherman continues to oppose World Bank plans to provide $755 million in loans over two years to the government of Iran.
As a member of the International Relations Committee of the House of Representatives and its Subcommittee on Europe, I learned with great disappointment that on Monday, June 17 the European Union (EU) ministers agreed to negotiating directives for a Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Iran.
www.house.gov /sherman/press_room/press/pr_020619_condemnseu.htm   (605 words)

  
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Sherman announces a $180,000 grant to a community center in his district.
Brad J. Sherman (born October 24 1954), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing the 27th District of California (map).
www.find-ask.com /Encyclopedia/Brad_Sherman/Brad_Sherman.html   (263 words)

  
 Representative Brad Sherman's Record On Immigration Reform And Illegal Aliens
Representative Brad Sherman has worked against allowing state and local law enforcement helping to reduce illegal immigration and putting in place workplace verification systems allowing employers to quickly verify the legal working status of their employees.
Representative Brad Sherman has voted against increases in permanent and temporary foreign work visas such as the H1-B. Sometimes foreign workers are desirable in fields where there is a lack of American workers to fill the positions.
Representative Brad Sherman actively encourages more illegal immigration to our country and is in our opinion a threat to this nation.
immigrationstance.diggersrealm.com /ca/representative_brad_shermans_record_on_immigration_reform_and_illegal_aliens.html   (1302 words)

  
 GovTrack: Brad Sherman
Sherman is a radical Democrat according to GovTrack's own analysis of bill sponsorship.
Statistics: Brad Sherman has sponsored 54 bills since Jan 7, 1997, of which 48 haven't made it out of committee (Average) and 3 were successfully enacted (Average, relative to peers).
Sherman has co-sponsored 1766 bills during the same time period (Average, relative to peers).
www.govtrack.us /congress/person.xpd?id=400371   (482 words)

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