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Apr 1, 2008 | Anchorage Daily News

Bernanke meets with House GOP on economy

Published: April 1st, 2008 11:22 AM Last Modified: April 1st, 2008 11:25 AM Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke met privately with House Republicans Tuesday, and participants said he steered clear of saying ... via Anchorage Daily News

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Related Topix: Foreclosures, US Politics, US News, John Boehner, Republican, US House of Representatives, Home, Mortgage

Mon Mar 31, 2008

The Ledger

Ground Broken for Post Office

“All I can say is, it's about time”

Cleared ground and bulldozers are a common sight in this constantly growing community but the ones that were the focal point of a ground- breaking ceremony recently were especially welcome for local residents. via The Ledger

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Related Topix: Poinciana, FL, US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives

Tue Mar 25, 2008

The Ledger

Swiftmud Approves $39 Million Lake Hancock Property Purchase

More of Lake Hancock's vast shoreline is in line for permanent protection. Southwest Florida Water Management District officials voted Tuesday to proceed with spending $39.2 million to buy a 1,177-acre site on ... via The Ledger

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Polk County, FL

Thu Mar 20, 2008

Washington Times

Reynolds decides not to run again

“When I look ahead, I'm reminded of my good friend, [former New York Gov.] George Pataki, who observed that while there is always more to do, elected officials 'are only temporary stewards of the people's trust,' ”

Influential Republican Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds of New York said yesterday he will not run for re-election in November, becoming the latest in a long list of Republican House retirements that have dimmed the ... via Washington Times

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Related Topix: New York Government, New York, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Thomas Reynolds

Mon Mar 10, 2008

News Chief

Putnam files bill to help long-term care providers

“Whether we're talking about caregivers in Central Florida, the rest of the state or across the nation, a growing number of Americans are struggling with devastating burdens”

Congressman Adam Putnam of Bartow on Thursday introduced legislation that he says would help Americans who are providing long-term care to loved ones. via News Chief

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Related Topix: Bartow, FL, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Sat Mar 08, 2008

News Chief

Putnam offers help for federal agencies

Congressman Adam Putnam announced caseworkers from his office will be at locations in Polk Counties in March to help constituents with federal programs such as Social Security, Medicare or veterans benefits. via News Chief

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Social Security, Personal Finance, Frostproof, FL

Thu Mar 06, 2008

The Ledger

Crist, Putnam Defend Demos' Primary

“I'm just saying that they (voters) deserve to have their voices heard. Florida</state/> voters voted; Florida</state/></place/> delegates have been selected; and I would hope they'd allow their voices to be heard.”

Contributed by Bill Rufty - Posted: March 6, 2008 11:53:26 AM Certainly was refreshing to hear Florida Gov. via The Ledger

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Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Fri Feb 29, 2008

Washington Examiner

Members debate outside House

“We're accustomed to empty chairs, nobody listening.”

By: Josephine Hearn Feb 27, 2008 05:53 AM EST At GWU, a bipartisan group of eight House lawmakers led by Reps. via Washington Examiner

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rahm Emanuel, Republican

Wed Feb 27, 2008

The Ledger

Washington Needs Fixing, Putnam Says

“Americans have to use less energy”

Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, touted President Bush's recent tax cuts as a possible solution for some homeowners facing foreclosure, also saying that America must consider nuclear energy, and maintaining that the ... via The Ledger

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Related Topix: Florida, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Foreclosures, Washington, Washington Government, Cathy McMorris

Mon Feb 25, 2008

Eschaton

They Write Press Releases

“This is not about having secure communications and secure aircraft available to her. It's about an arrogance of extravagance that demands a jumbo jet that costs $22,000 an hour to operate to taxi her and her buddies back and forth to California”

Spirited political debate always has been - and always should be - essential to the conduct of our nation's business. via Eschaton

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rahm Emanuel, Dennis Hastert, Republican, Nancy Pelosi

Fri Feb 22, 2008

Boston.com

Often combative lawmakers agree to civil debate

“The challenges facing America ... are tremendous, and they deserve serious discussion and attention from both sides of the aisle without becoming a partisan tit-for-tat.”

Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress, whose routine bickering riles voters, will hold the first in a series of debates on Monday that they vow will not degenerate into more shouting matches. via Boston.com

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics

Wed Feb 20, 2008

CNN

House Republicans walk out over spyin...

House Republicans staged a walkout Thursday afternoon to protest the Democratic leadership's decision to vote on a contempt motion citing White House Chief Of Staff Josh Bolten and former White House counsel ... via CNN

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Related Topix: US News, Harriet Miers, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics

Sun Feb 17, 2008

El Sentinel

Florida Republicans determined to hold serve in congressional races

“We came to the conclusion that Bill Posey has the clearest path to a November victory.”

Last week, a full-court press of Central Florida's GOP leadership helped clear the field for state Sen. via El Sentinel

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Related Topix: Florida, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tom Feeney, Dave Weldon, Indialantic, FL

Sat Nov 10, 2007

The Ledger

Quilts & Tea Festival Starts Friday

The seventh annual Davenport Quilts and Tea Festival starts at 9 this morning. The two-day event, which starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. today and Saturday, has a "Florida Remembered'' theme this year. via The Ledger

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Related Topix: Davenport, FL, Republican, US House of Representatives, US News

Thu Nov 08, 2007

Florida School Boss

Pass the Trash Law

Normally, wise Florida School Bosses are opposed to federal education legislation. via Florida School Boss

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US News

Wed Nov 07, 2007

Town Hall

House GOP Help Dems Keep Pork

A majority of House Republicans crossed party lines to help Democrats override President Bush's veto of a spending bill that was stuffed with millions worth of pork-barrel projects Tuesday. via Town Hall

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Related Topix: George Bush, US News, Sarasota Metro, Sarasota, FL, Republican, US House of Representatives, Opinion

Washington Examiner

Republicans can't agree on new image

“Most of the younger members campaigned on a conservative platform, so they're excited about trying to implement that”

By: Patrick O'Connor Nov 7, 2007 06:02 AM EST Boehner's idea had been that the GOP could lift itself off the mat by borrowing from private-sector marketing concepts. via Washington Examiner

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Related Topix: Marketing, US News, John Boehner, Republican, US House of Representatives, Scott Garrett

Tue Nov 06, 2007

The Ledger

Water Act Veto Merits Override

“No single bill Congress approves this year will have as much positive impact on Florida's environment than this”

T he U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled today to vote to override President George W. Bush's veto of the 2007 Water Resources Development Act. via The Ledger

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Related Topix: US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Mon Nov 05, 2007

National Journal

CONGRESS:

“That looks like the direction things are headed in”

APPROPRIATIONS Principals Flinch On 'Mini-Bus' Strategy Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 House and Senate Democratic leaders met Tuesday to sign off on a plan to combine spending for the Pentagon, veterans' benefits ... via National Journal

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Related Topix: US News, John Murtha, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, Bill Young

Sat Nov 03, 2007

NewsOK.com

States target teacher sex abuse [18 mins ago]

“Some protect the identity of students. Some protect the districts from costly litigation, saving taxpayer dollars.”

The state government would open its now-secret books on teacher sexual misconduct in Maine. via NewsOK.com

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Related Topix: Education Etc., US News, Mel Martinez, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives

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