Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Jim Cooper [D, TN-5]

Blue Dogs obstruct health-care reform

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

Ask Congressman Jim Cooper if he has coverage that covers pre-existing medical conditions. Ask him if his plan covers hospital room and board for 365 days a ...

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House health care vote is just the first step

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

...alive. "My reason for voting yes is to advance the cause of health care reform by forcing the Senate to act," said Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn. "Without passage of this House bill, the Senate could delay reform indefinitely." Senate moderates have been just

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2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

A Coles spokesman, Jim Cooper, confirmed the group was ''looking to engage a few people from South Africa''. ''We have been looking for talented executives ...

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House passes health reform bill

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

...Michigan lawmaker who has introduced national health insurance in every Congress since succeeding his father in 1955. Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Nashville, harshly criticized the bill Saturday and said he didn't expect it to become law. But he voted in favor of

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2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Cooper on Saturday harshly criticized a landmark health care reform ...

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In Final Hours, an Intense Push for 'Yes' Votes

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

Kurt Schrader, a freshman from Oregon, Jim Cooper of Tennessee and Melissa Bean of Illinois weren't convinced that the bill's cost -- at more than $1 ...

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Broder: Trouble brews for Dems

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

...Jersey, where Obama had campaigned heavily for embattled Gov. Jon Corzine, the implications were clear to other Democrats. Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee, a leader of the moderate-conservative "Blue Dogs," called the result "a wake-up call for Congress.

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House moves toward vote on health-care legislation

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

...among the critical bloc of votes coming from the roughly 75 Democrats who were elected within the last three years. Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.), a veteran who is considered a health-care expert among conservative southerners, is also expected to vote for

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Political Protestors Converge on Capitol Hill

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

Congressman Jim Cooper has said he will vote for the bill which could reshape our health care system and extend coverage to millions of the uninsured. ...

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House poised to pass historic health-care reform bill

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

"My vote is not an endorsement of all the provisions of the bill, because I find much of the bill to be deeply flawed," said Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., ...

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HCR House Debate: Keep On Whippin'!

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

Speaking of callouts, we've been hard on Jim Cooper on this blog, as he's been a thorn in the side of comprehensive, progressive reform. ...

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2 top TN Dems to oppose health bill

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

Rep. Bart Gordon of Murfreesboro also said he would vote against the bill. Rep. Jim Cooper of Nashville was still studying the nearly 2000-page bill, ...

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Tanner, Gordon to oppose health bill

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...create a system unsustainable over time. Rep. Bart Gordon of Murfreesboro also said he would vote against the bill. Rep. Jim Cooper of Nashville was still studying the nearly 2,000-page bill, his spokesman said Friday. And Rep. Lincoln Davis of Pall Mal

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Weekly remarks: Obama salutes the troops, Haley Barbour sees elections as ...

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

Rep. Jim Cooper, senior Democrat in Tennessee's congressional delegation, called the election result "a wake-up call for Congress. ...

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Tennessee Health Care Campaign praises Reps. Cooper and Cohen for "yes" votes

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

The Tennessee Health Care Campaign would like to thank Congressman Jim Cooper from Middle TN and Congressman Steve Cohen from Shelby county for supporting ...

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Democrats had better duck

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...where Obama had campaigned heavily for embattled Gov. Jon Corzine, the implications were clear to other Democrats. Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee, a leader of the moderate-conservative "Blue Dogs," called the result "a wake-up call for Congress. A tidal w

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2 top TN Dems to oppose health bill

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...would create a system unsustainable over time. Rep. Bart Gordon of Murfreesboro also said he would vote against the bill. Rep. Jim Cooper of Nashville was still studying the nearly 2,000-page bill, his spokesman said Friday. And Rep. Lincoln Davis of Pa

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Last Chance to Voice Your Opinion Before Affordable Health Care Act Vote

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

As you know, Rep. Jim Cooper is a heavy hitter (and the only hope frankly) in this game and NEEDS to hear from as many people as possible just three words: ...

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Tanner, Gordon to oppose health reform bill

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

US Chamber of Commerce Looks To Sway Congressmen With Ads

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

And in Middle Tennessee it called on viewers to contact Bart Gordon and Jim Cooper, asking them to reject the House plan. The US Chamber is running ads like ...

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