Open Congress : News Articles for Neil Abercrombie

Impact of special Hawaii election to be explored at legislative hearing

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

...procedural impacts of a special congressional election that is set for May 22. The all-mail election was called after U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie resigned last Sunday in order to focus on his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor. The House

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Brief Asides

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

...has a good track record on such predictions. For ambivalent house-hunters, his advice boils down to this: Buy now. Neil Abercrombie is off the hook. Vote counters had said that his resignation this week could cost supporters of health care reform a majo

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New York Rep. Massa calls it quits

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

...Democrats and 19 Republicans have announced they will not seek another term. Two other Democrats, Robert Wexler of Florida and Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii, stepped down this year before their terms expired. To report corrections and clarifications, co

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Hawaii's all-mail congressional election set for May 22

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

...The state Office of Elections has set May 22 to hold a special, all-mail election to fill the seat of former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. Nago says all registered voters in the 1st Congressional District will receive a ballot by early May. Completed ball

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Democrats seem ready to trade House seats for healthcare reform

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

...Monday’s resignation of Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D) of Hawaii to run for governor, Democrats are down to a 76-seat majority to move a historic healthcare reform bill through the House. On paper, it’s a formidable edge, especially with House rules that

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Abercrombie cites leadership 'crisis'

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

...that kind of politics, and I don't think the people are interested in that kind of politics," Abercrombie said. Former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie says he is in the race for governor because Hawaii is experiencing "a crisis in leadership" with the best e

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Already gone: Nathan Deal missed 50% of votes in 2010

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

...announcement comes a day after the resignation of an all-but-sure “yes” vote for Democrats: Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii. Abercrombie, like Deal, is running for governor, and wants to concentrate on his campaign full-time. The other two vacancies were

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Georgia House Republican to step down next week

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

...Rep. Robert Wexler of Florida resigned at the beginning of the year to head up the Center for Middle East Peace, Rep. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii stepped down this past weekend to concentrate full time on his bid for governor, and Rep. John Murtha of Pen

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Abercrombie resigns post

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

...has an opening in the U.S. House of Representatives after now-former Rep. Neil Abercrombie resigned yesterday to run for governor. A special election to fill the vacancy will be held May 22. Three major candidates are vying for the seat: Republican City

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Aloha Neil Abercrombie

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

...go.” In Hawaii culture it has come to symbolize the ultimate bravery and sacrifice for others and for one's ideals. Both Rep. Neil Abercrombie and President Obama (who went to high school together at Punahou in Honolulu) would know the story of Eddie.

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Rove urges GOP to find voter links

2010-02-26T19:00:00Z

...night was City Councilman Charles Djou, who is running for the 1st Congressional District seat being vacated tomorrow by Rep. Neil Abercrombie. Rove said Djou "has a good shot" at winning. "The House race is going to be an important race. Djou can win,"

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The president's high-stakes gamble on health care

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

...But two of those yes votes are gone: John Murtha of Pennsylvania died; Robert Wexler of Florida resigned. A third, Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii, is leaving at the end of the month to run for governor. The lone Republican voting for the measure, Joseph Cao

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Special election for Abercrombie's seat set for May 22

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

...state Office of Elections has tentatively set May 22 for a special election to fill out the remainder of U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie's term in Congress. Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, is resigning on Sunday to return to the Islands and campaign full time in the

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The Health Care Summit isn't a Negotiation. It's a Math Problem

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

...time. Rep. Murtha passed away, Robert Wexler resigned so he could head up a Middle East peace focused think tank and Neil Abercrombie leaves Friday to run for Governor in Hawaii. The only Republican to vote for the bill last time round, Rep. Joseph Cao,

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May 22 Set As Tentative Special Election Date

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

...has set May 22 as the tentative date for a special election to fill the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. Abercrombie is expected to resign on Sunday to campaign full time in the Democratic primary for governor. Democrats f

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Cantor says House doesn't have the votes to pass health bill

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

...to 205. Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) has stepped down from the House and Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) recently passed away. Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) has said he will leave the House by the end of the month to focus full time on his gubernatorial cam

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Race-based gov't: the aloha land grab

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

...of their Hawaiian bloodlines to those who can. This ugly bill, a project of Hawaii Democrats Sen. Daniel Akaka and Rep. Neil Abercrombie, is morally deformed and almost certainly unconstitutional -- but still seems likely to become law. The bill wrongly

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Lingle, Bennett objections stand

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

...I am certain that the bill protects the interests of all the people in Hawai'i," Akaka said in a statement. Rep. Neil Abercrombie agreed, saying that the state and federal governments are "well protected" and in no danger of losing their own sovereignty

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Native Hawaiian bill passed by U.S. House, awaits Senate vote

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

...of Queen Lili'uokalani, that we are closer to meeting today." Democrats wanted to ensure that the bill passed before Rep. Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawai'i, leaves Congress at the end of this week to run for governor. "It is the culmination of a legislative l

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Abercrombie’s departure

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

... But unlike many other House members, Abercrombie did not take cheap partisan shots. Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), who is running for governor, is serving his last week in the House. Abercrombie is a rare breed in the lower chamber. He is res

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