Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. John Tierney [D, MA-6]

Thanks: Congressman's office tracks down missing passport application

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

When you need help, want something done, or have a problem, call the office of US Rep. John Tierney for results! I mailed my passport, together with a renewal application and a check, certified mail, return receipt requested, on Aug. ...

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bailout blogging

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

Congressman John Tierney changed his vote after seeing the effects of Monday's decision and said of the investment firms, "We resent having to rescue them." Susan H.'s progressive blog BelowBoston.com (Technorati authority: 19), ...

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NYT Blogs

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

Science columnist John Tierney checks out new research and rethinks conventional wisdom. The TimesTraveler Travel back in time with a blog about The Times of 100 years ago. Travel Q&A The travel staff of The New York Times answers your ...

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$700b bailout approved, but Wall Street fat cats beware

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Among those who switched their votes was representative John Tierney, a Democrat, who decided to support the measure after seeing the â€œstate of panic in the marketsâ€. â€œIt was people being told that states like Massachusetts and ...

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Mass.'s Tierney supports financial bailout bill

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Massachusetts US Rep. John Tierney reversed course Friday and reluctantly lined up behind the historic $700 billion financial bailout bill that cleared the House and was...

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Tierney flips vote, backs bill

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON â€” After telling Newburyport business owners Thursday morning that the revised financial bailout package did little to protect Americans, Congressman John Tierney reluctantly voted in favor of the $700 billion economic ...

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Tierney changes vote on bailout

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Congressman John Tierney reluctantly changed course yesterday and voted in favor of the government's $700 billion bailout of the nation's financial system. The Salem Democrat voted against the original legislation on Monday, ...

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Delahunt, Lynch Vote 'No' Again

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

US Rep. John Tierney changed his mind and voted for the Senate-passed $700 billion financial bailout bill Friday.

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economic rescue bill emergency economic stabilization act of 2008

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Tierney switch helps economic bill pass . Congressman John Tierney, D-Salem, changed his vote to help pass the $700 billion economic rescue bill. Sen. Cornyn urges votes for new economic rescue bill economic rescue bill economic bill. ...

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economic rescue bill house of representatives

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

One Southern Tier Representative switched to a yes vote, while another voted against the bill again economic rescue bill rescue bill. Tierney switch helps economic bill pass . Congressman John Tierney, D-Salem, changed his vote to help ...

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Tierney switches vote, backs bailout

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON and mdash; After telling Newburyport business owners Thursday morning that the revised financial bailout package did little to protect Americans, Congressman John Tierney reluctantly voted in favor of the $700 billion ...

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Tierney switches to support bailout bill

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - US Rep. John Tierney reversed course today and reluctantly lined up behind the historic $700 billion financial bailout bill that cleared the House and awaits...

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Tierney switches vote on $700B bailout; President signs bill

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON â€” US Rep. John Tierney changed his vote, this time voting in favor of the $700 billion bailout of the country's largest banks and investment firms, which have been rocked by plummeting real estate values and questionable, ...

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Tierney switch helps economic bill pass

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Rep. John Tierney, D-Salem, changed his vote and supported the bill the second time around. Explaining his switch, Tierney said, given the economic situation, he basically had no choice and said he voted for the bill â€œreluctantly.â€ ...

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Tierney decides to support financial bailout bill

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Associated Press - October 3, 2008 12:24 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressman John Tierney has changed his mind and will vote for the Senate-passed $700 billion financial bailout bill.

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Tierney skeptical of plan

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

NEWBURYPORT â€” Less than 24 hours after the Senate approved a $700 billion financial package to rescue the faltering economy, Congressman John Tierney stood before a group of local business owners at the Chamber of Commerce monthly ...

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Ugly ways: Law 23 Concentrate Your Forces

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Rep. John Tierney, D-Mass, who chairs the House national security and foreign affairs subcommittee, told The Associated Press the new command's rollout had been "badly bungled," its mission not made clear enough to African leaders. ...

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A letter from Represenative:John Tierney of Salem MA.

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Congressman Tierney: Congress must proceed with caution Congressman Tierney's Opinion Editorial first appeared in The Salem News on September 26, 2008.It seems that nearly everyone agrees that something systemic must be done to address ...

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Listening to Congressman John Tierney

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Initially scheduled to speak about energy and his co-sponsored Green Jobs Act of 2007, he is obviously now talking on finance, the flow of credit, and more... Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry. Permalink | Leave a comment Â»

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New US command in Africa gets chilly reception

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

"The Africom model and approach to date ... have serious flaws," Rep. John Tierney, D-Massachusetts, who chairs the House national security and foreign affairs subcommittee, told The Associated Press. Over the weekend, Congress slashed ...

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