Open Congress : Blog Articles for James Barrett

2008 Election: If We Must Eat Crumbs, Then Congress Should As Well ...

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala. Rep. Todd W. Akin, R-Mo. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. Rep. J. Gresham Barrett, R-S.C. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Fl. Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah. Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Ala. Rep. John Boozman, R-Ark. Rep. ...

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'Just a test' - The Hill's Twitter Room

2010-12-26T19:00:00Z

Rep. Steve King appears to be having some issues with his Twitter account, he tweeted test messages twice in a nearly 20-minute span on Monday.

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Lawmakers Beat the Bell Out the Door - NYTimes.com

2010-12-22T19:00:00Z

9, and was the only representative from her state who didn't vote on the 9/11 health care bill. She said in a statement that she has been absent for a week tending to her gravely ill sister. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the No. ... J. Gresham Barrett, Repu

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FLASHBACK: Anti-Muslim Hardliner Rep. Peter King's Past Support ...

2010-12-20T19:00:00Z

Incoming Homeland Security Chairman Rep. Peter King (R-NY) is widely known for his anti-Muslim views. In the years since 9/11, King has striven to link the American Muslim community to extremism, stating that up to 85 percent of mosques are run by ..... H

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Dem lawmaker jokes about Senate: 'Santa may put coal in their ...

2010-12-20T19:00:00Z

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (Ariz.

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Connecticut congressman praises Huskies for historic streak - The ...

2010-12-20T19:00:00Z

Connecticut Rep. Joe Courtney (D) on Tuesday took to Twitter to praise the University of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team for their record-tying winning streak.

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Family Research Council Falsely Claims Only Two Re-Elected House ...

2010-12-16T19:00:00Z

Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) Was Re-Elected. According to UncoveredPolitics.com: "Rand Paul isn't the only member of the Raul family celebrating a victory tonight. His father, Congressman Ron Paul of Texas, was re-elected by a wide margin. ... Henry E. H

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Congressman applauds Pence for president push - The Hill's Twitter ...

2010-12-16T19:00:00Z

An outgoing member of the House Republican leadership is enthusiastic about a potential presidential run by one of his colleagues. Rep.

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Don't Panic! FSA tells Insurers to get more money ready | Do To ...

2010-12-16T19:00:00Z

Barney Frank: en.wikipedia.org J. Gresham Barrett: en.wikipedia.org Drumbeats: Official: Mumbai attack linked to Pakistan: www.independent.co.uk US and Russian satellites collide over Siberia: www.independent.co.uk For those of you out there who .... REPR

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Congressman urges end of war using Holbrooke's last words - The ...

2010-12-13T19:00:00Z

A liberal congressman used the late Richard Holbrooke's last words to urge a speedy end to the war in Afghanistan. Rep.

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California congressman extends DREAM Act tweet war through the ...

2010-12-11T19:00:00Z

filibuster, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher staged his own tweet-buster.

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Don't Panic! FSA tells Insurers to get more money ready | Currency ...

2010-12-11T19:00:00Z

Barney Frank: en.wikipedia.org J. Gresham Barrett: en.wikipedia.org Drumbeats: Official: Mumbai attack linked tο Pakistan: www.independent.co.uk US аחԁ Russian satellites collide over Siberia: www.independent.co.uk Fοr those οf уου out tһеrе w

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California congressman embroiled in a war of tweets over DREAM Act ...

2010-12-10T19:00:00Z

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.

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Pelosi tweets photo from Nobel Prize ceremony - The Hill's Twitter ...

2010-12-09T19:00:00Z

Note: Tweets from other lawmakers about Liu and the award are below. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) said: To those who claim China "isn't really communist": why is Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo in prison for supporting DEMOCRACY ...

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Republicans congratulate new committee chairmen - The Hill's ...

2010-12-07T19:00:00Z

Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) said: Congrats to @RepFredUpton, next Chairman of E&C. Look forward to working with you on energy security, telecom, HCR and oversight. —This post will be updated as necessary. Source: ...

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Polis tweets Hanukkah 'Candlelight' music video - The Hill's ...

2010-12-05T19:00:00Z

Rep. Jared Polis had a Hanukkah greeting for Twitter followers on Sunday, courtesy of Taio Cruz.

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Rep. Gohmert Absurdly Claims Tax Cut Bill Did Not Address Tax Cuts ...

2010-12-02T19:00:00Z

During the House Special Orders on December 2, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) lambasted Democrats for not tackling tax cuts so they could instead "take up, debate and deal with the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010. .... Harold Koh, Harry Reid, His

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One SC congressman votes against censuring Charles Rangel ...

2010-12-02T19:00:00Z

J. Gresham Barrett, Did not vote. Henry Brown, Did not vote. Bob Inglis, Did not vote. Joe Wilson, Yes. Related posts: Other voices: U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn (Dem.) says “GOP agenda is a plague on Americans” Other voices: U.S. Rep. ...

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Politicos celebrate Hanukkah on Twitter - The Hill's Twitter Room

2010-12-01T19:00:00Z

Jews have lit Hanukkah candles as symbols of resilience in times of peace and in times of persecution. Their light inspires us to hope. Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.) said: Happy Hanukkah to all my friends. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn. ...

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Diesel engine plant opens doors to show operations | The Augusta ...

2010-11-30T19:00:00Z

The engines are used for marine craft, agricultural and industrial equipment, and land defense vehicles. The industrial jobs are vital for economic strength, said U.S. Rep. J. Gresham Barrett. "The commitment to manufacture here in the ...

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