Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Alcee Hastings [D, FL-23]

Report: 237 millionaires in Congress

2009-11-09T00:00:00Z

...as an original blue collar man. The CRP backs him up, putting his net worth at just $27,000. He's hardly the worst off. Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.), freshman Rep. Harry Teague (D-N.M.), Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), Rep. John Salazar (D-Colo.) and Re

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Rothstein roundup: Domino at ease, Tallahassee on edge, law firm ...

2009-11-09T00:00:00Z

Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein and Gov. Charlie Crist State Rep. Carl Domino, R-Jupiter, doesn't sound eager to make an issue of the $21750 or. ... Select Category, 2010 campaigns (353), Alcee Hastings (17), Alex Sink (85), audio (19), Barac

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Perlmutter Watch 11-8-09: Google Alerts from Past Week ...

2009-11-09T00:00:00Z

[Indiscriminate blocking which Jim McGovern, Alcee Hastings, Dennis Cardoza, Mike Arcuri, Ed Perlmutter (I think), and Jared Polis robotically and tauntingly executed, repeatedly, against 200+ Republican and Democratic amendments alike … ... Ed Perlmutt

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Iranian protesters chant, “Obama, are you with us or against us ...

2009-11-09T00:00:00Z

Jack: Yoohoo, Alcee Hastings, was this on your list? GM (Government Motors) introduces the stylish new 2010 ObamaMobile (3). danybhoy: This makes the “smart car” look good, but it still sucks. The only upside to this car & the “smart ...

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You Probably Have More Money Than Joe Biden » First Thoughts | A ...

2009-11-09T00:00:00Z

And how is it possible for five legislators (Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.), Rep. Harry Teague (D-N.M.), Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), Rep. John Salazar (D-Colo.), and Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.)) to have a net worth of less than zero? ...

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U.S House passes health care reform bill - PreGameLobby

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

"I foresee for poor women in America a return to the dark ages," said Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Florida. Meanwhile, members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus staunchly oppose including a provision that would bar undocumented workers ...

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Clerical Whispers: Court to review San Fran's Catholic-bashing

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

In fact, Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., a "hate crimes" supporter, said, "This bill addresses our resolve to end violence based on prejudice and to guarantee that all Americans regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, ...

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Report: 237 millionaires in Congress

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

Two Florida Dems vote against health care bill Meek calls ...

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

South Florida Democrats Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Kendrick Meek, Ron Klein, Alcee Hastings and Robert Wexler voted in favor. Citing editorials in the Miami Herald and St. Petersburg Times in support of the measure, Meek said the ...

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The Huddle - POLITICO.com

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

... having had the experience of seeing the horror of women in back alleys and using coat hangers and all sorts of substances, I foresee for poor women in America a return to the dark ages,” Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) said. ...

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Democrats' Late-Night Abortion Agreement Opens Door To Vote On ...

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

... against the final healthcare bill if it included (anti-abortion Rep. Bart) Stupak's language, warning that it would be a return to the days of back-alley abortions. 'I forsee a return to the dark ages,' said Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.). ...

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It's no wonder the values of middle Americans are so troubling and ...

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

Look up Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL). His net worth is in the red– $(4732002), up slightly from 2004. I know the guy's a crook (only the sixth federal judge to be impeached and removed from office in US history), but what the hell? ...

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'Womens Rights' Unterbussen..... again | WesPac | Securing America ...

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

A case in point: in discussing the Stupak Amendment in committee, Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) said it would lead to back-alley abortions with coathangers and said if it passed, he would “have a lot of trouble” voting for the bill. ...

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Coat Hangers: Free or Dead, the Drinking Game

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

... Stupak's language, warning that it would be a return to the days of back-alley abortions. “I forsee a return to the dark ages,” said Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.). “I'm 73, I've seen these dark things, they use these coat hangers and die. .

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The Catholic Church is a threat to women and America

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

I sincerely hope she's right. Otherwise, as Rep. Alcee Hastings suggested, this could be the first step in a return to the Dark Ages for women. And that's exactly what the Catholic Church wants. It was, after all, their heyday.

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Wheat & Weeds: Taxpayer Funded Shamans

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

And Alcee Hastings thinks we're going "back to the Dark Ages" because the Stupak amendment maintaining the status quo of no federal funding for abortion passed? Fortunately no matter what the House does today I don't expect it will be ...

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Pelosi Allows Up-Down Vote On Amendment To Block Health Care Bill ...

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

“I forsee a return to the dark ages,” said Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.). “I'm 73, I've seen these dark things, they use these coat hangers and die.” Committee Vice-Chairman Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) presided over the panel while Chairwoman ...

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UPDATED: Whip count on health bill

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

Missed votes this week due to illness but will register yes on health bill Rep. Joe Sestak (Pa.) Firm yes Mark Schauer (Mich.) NRCC quickly pounced on Schauer's support of bill Dina Titus (Nev.) Voted no in Education and Labor Committee ...

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Courthouse News Service

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

One Republican, Louisiana Rep. Joseph Arrigo, contributed to the passage while 38 Democrats broke with party lines to vote against. "Democrats voted for the bill and a Republican voted for the bill. That equals bipartisan," House ... " Despi

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POOR BABIES

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.), freshman Rep. Harry Teague (DN.M.), Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), Rep. John Salazar (D-Colo.) and Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.) each a net worth of less than zero, CRP says. ...

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