Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Rodney Alexander [R, LA-5]

Alexander 'pig for pork'

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

After the House of Representatives voted down the first Wall Street Bailout proposal, our representative, Rodney Alexander, stated that he had voted against ...

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Lester named City Judge

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

Results for other races include Rodney Alexander for US Representative with 92 percent of the votes. Foster Campbell was chosen as public service ...

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Alexander wins 4th term

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Rodney Alexander will continue to represent Louisianaâ€™s Fifth Congressional District after winning the seat Saturday. Challenger Andrew Clack ...

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Jefferson faces runoff; Alexander sails to fourth term

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

...Helena Moreno. In the 5th U.S. Congressional District, which includes parishes west of Baton Rouge, incumbent U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, received a clear victory in his bid for a fourth term. Most of the other closed primary Congressional el

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Alexander wins for fourth time around

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

By Greg Hilburn â€¢ ghilburn@thenewsstar.com â€¢ October 5, 2008 Fifth District US Rep. Rodney Alexander scored a landslide win on Saturday to secure his fourth ...

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Congressional primaries on ballot

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Don Cazayoux, D-New Roads, and a state Senate race to fill one formerly held by US Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson. US Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, ...

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Political Lagniappe: Primaries, ballots will complicate elections

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Since there were only two Republicans to qualify to run for the 5th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Rodney Alexander of Quitman and challenger Andrew ...

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Rodney Alexander easily wins re-election in 5th Congressional ...

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, garnered nearly 90 percent of the vote to beat political unknown Andrew Clack, R-Rayville, and earn re-election to ...

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ELECTION UPDATE: US Rep. Alexander builds early lead

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

BATON ROUGE (AP) _ Early returns showed US Rep. Rodney Alexander far ahead of his little-known Republican challenger in one of five congressional primary ...

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Congressional primaries on ballot

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

...Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, is expected to win re-election in the 5th District against little-known Andrew Clack, R-Rayville. Democrats Jim Harlan of Lacombe and Vinny Mendoza of Ponchatoula face off in the 1st District, which covers much of subur

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Two La. GOP congressmen switch, back bailout

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

...58 House members switched their vote on Friday. Supporters of the measure needed 12 members to switch. One was U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander. The Quitman Republican reasoned that changes the Senate made to the bill later in the week were significant enough

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Bush signs bailout into law; Melancon votes in favor

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, and Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, switched from no votes on Monday to yes votes today. Jim McCrery, R-Shreveport, ...

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Ouachita registrar predicts good turnout in today's polling

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Richland Parish farmer Andrew Clack is challenging US Rep. Rodney Alexander of Quitman. The winner will represent the 5th District because no Democrats ...

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Congress OKs historic bailout bill; Alexander switches vote

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Rodney Alexander, who initially voted no on the measure, was part of the approving majority. "I've had so many calls from business people throughout ...

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Efforts to help farmers come up short

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Mary Landrieu and US Rep. Rodney Alexander to get help for farmers before the current session of Congress adjourned have failed. ...

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Rep. Alexander votes for bailout bill; see his statement ...

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, was among those voting for the Wall Street bailout bill, HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. ...

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Delegates may switch

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

...needed to switch their “no” votes today in order to approve a massive rescue bill for the nation’s financial system. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, voted against the $700 billion bill Monday. He said it failed to address his concerns, such

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Bailout sweetener even include tax break for arrows

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, who liked the package of "tax extenders" and the revision in the alternative minimum tax, was still considering how to ...

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La. House lawmakers divided over bailout

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

...said Lewis Lowe, a spokesman for Cazayoux, who is in a tough battle to hold onto his seat in the November election. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, an opponent of the bailout earlier in the week didn't answer requests for comment on his positio

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Hill earns rank of Eagle Scout

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Rep. Andy Anders on behalf of the governor gave Hill a certificate commemorating the honor, and a US flag flown over the nation's capitol in Hill's honor ...

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