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Woods Lost Congressional Honors Bid

10 December 2009 2 Comments

Posted by Nel

Democratic Representative Joe Baca of California has dropped his aim to award Tiger Woods the highest honors that congress can give to a civilian.Reagan-Congressional-Gold-Medal-Variation

The golf player had been in an accident a few hours after Thanksgiving Day where he hit a tree and fire hydrant causing him a fine of $164 and a careless driving citation has drawn talks about him having family problems. A few days later, several women have claimed extra-marital affairs with Woods.

Baca said in an statement, “In light of the recent developments surrounding Tiger Woods and his family, I will not pursue legislation awarding him the Congressional Gold Medal this session.” He had proposed the award last March. He failed to get any co-sponsors.

The Congressional Gold Medal (pictured is the variation of the award given to President Reagan) is the highest honors that Congress can give to a civilian who performed an outstanding deed or act of service to the security, prosperity, and national interest of the United States. It can be even awarded to a non-US citizen.

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  • http://thenewschronicle.com Richard Neil Ilagan

    Tiger is definitely feeling the consequences of his actions alright. I hear that he's also lost some of his major marketing sponsors. Gatorade even stopped campaigning their Tiger Woods-formulated energy drink variety.

  • http://thenewschronicle.com Richard Neil Ilagan

    Tiger is definitely feeling the consequences of his actions alright. I hear that he's also lost some of his major marketing sponsors. Gatorade even stopped campaigning their Tiger Woods-formulated energy drink variety.