Open Congress : News articles for Rep. Jim Cooper [D, TN-5]2008-05-15T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/person/news/400081Contractors, insurance firms gouging taxpayers, panel saystag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22032732008-05-15T00:00:00ZGovExec.com, DC
"What we're really talking about here is war profiteering," said Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., citing a committee memorandum that suggests leading insurers ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=40023&dcn=todaysnews">Go to article</a> White House Threatening To Veto War Supplemental Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22032722008-05-15T00:00:00ZNational Journal, DC
Democratic leaders ran into last-minute anxiety from some Blue Dogs, including Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., over the nonbinding withdrawal timetable in the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nationaljournal.com/congressdaily/cdp_20080515_2697.php">Go to article</a> Contractors, insurance firms gouging taxpayers, panel saystag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22032712008-05-15T00:00:00ZThe Associated Press
Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., said the pilot effort has already saved $19 million and he criticized the Defense Department for moving too slowly to make needed ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5imcDH6_5fh_CXGKXWfm_KZenKgigD90M83881">Go to article</a> Blue Dogs Fight Tuition Perks for Vetstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22001392008-05-14T00:00:00ZThe Washington Independent, DC
But Blue Dog Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) said Tuesday that he has no intention of backing down. "The Blue Dogs still have plenty of fight," Cooper said. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonindependent.com/S20640">Go to article</a> Blue Dogs want millionaires to fund vetstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22001382008-05-14T00:00:00ZThe Hill, DC
I’d say zero,†said Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.). “We’ve been through this rodeo before.†House leadership staffers say they’re hoping that Blue Dogs will vote ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/blue-dogs-want-millionaires-to-fund-vets-2008-05-14.html">Go to article</a> Congress: Money for War, But No Money for the Troopstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/21969982008-05-13T00:00:00ZGuerrilla News Network
In Washington, however, it seems like nothing is ever easy. A couple of Congressmen, including Rep. John Tanner (D-TN), Jim Cooper (D-TN), and Allen Boyd ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gnn.tv/articles/3641/Congress_Money_for_War_But_No_Money_for_the_Troops">Go to article</a> Farm Bill Yet Another Example of Democrats' Broken Promises on ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-12:/commentary/21944362008-05-12T00:00:00ZTown Hall, DC
Ron Kind and Jim Cooper, have done the same. Washington is broken, and it will never be fixed until the earmarks stop and real reform begins. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/JohnBoehner/2008/05/12/farm_bill_yet_another_example_of_democrats_broken_promises_on_earmark_reform">Go to article</a> Alexander says he’ll vote to keep DCS employeestag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/21816222008-05-09T00:00:00ZNashville City Paper, TN
US Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Nashville) wasn’t there for the vote but said he would have voted with the Democrats. The issue will be coming up in the Senate next. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=60107">Go to article</a> Federal action tough on statestag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/21816232008-05-09T00:00:00ZThe Tennessean, TN
Four Tennessee Democrats voted for the moratorium, with only Fifth District Rep. Jim Cooper not present to vote. Bredesen has spoken of support from both ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080509/OPINION01/805090432/1008">Go to article</a> GI benefits stymie funding billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21816202008-05-08T00:00:00ZUSA Today
"It does not honor veterans to borrow Chinese yuan to pay for these benefits," said Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., a leader of the 47-member House Blue Dog ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-05-08-gibill_N.htm">Go to article</a> Congress to pass Iraq war funds by end of May-Pelositag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21816212008-05-08T00:00:00ZReuters
Neither came with tax increases or government spending reductions to make up for the costs. "How many exceptions can we stand," asked Rep. Jim Cooper, a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN08395161">Go to article</a> Leader Reid gets pushback on Iraq war billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/21642892008-05-06T00:00:00ZThe Hill, DC
“How does it honor our veterans to borrow money from China to pay for a new program for them?†said Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.). “It’s something we should do, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/leader-reid-gets-pushback-on-iraq-war-bill-2008-05-06.html">Go to article</a> Hoyer defends pay-go strategy on GI billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/21687912008-05-06T00:00:00ZThe Hill, DC
“The GI bill is a classic example of something we’d love to do if it were paid for,†Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.), a member of the conservative Blue Dog ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/hoyer-defends-pay-go-strategy-on-gi-bill-2008-05-06.html">Go to article</a> Delay federal rule change, save DCS workers, Corker saystag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/21687922008-05-05T00:00:00ZNashville City Paper, TN
US Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Nashville) wasn’t there for the vote, but his spokesman says he would have voted to implement the moratorium. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=60014">Go to article</a> Superdelegate resists pressure to choose a sidetag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21400782008-04-30T00:00:00ZThe Tennessean, TN
Phil Bredesen, US Rep. Jim Cooper and former Vice President Al Gore. As a member of the Democratic National Committee for some 20 years, she's free to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080430/NEWS0206/804300444/1006/NEWS01">Go to article</a> Parties take on youthful facestag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21400792008-04-30T00:00:00ZThe Olympian, WA
Sam Hunt, said members of her group have gotten involved in politics locally, including Russ Olsen who ran for Lacey City Council; Jim Cooper who chairs the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theolympian.com/news/story/434361.html">Go to article</a> Gordon still fastest in Congresstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21445422008-04-30T00:00:00ZMurfreesboro Post, TN
Jim Cooper and Zach Wamp at the race. Gordon captained a five-person team that finished first overall for the third consecutive year. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.murfreesboropost.com/news.php?viewStory=10737">Go to article</a> Tax day has passed, but not deadline to file for stimulus paytag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/21161332008-04-27T00:00:00ZThe Tennessean, TN
The Internal Revenue Service, Rep. Jim Cooper's office and community groups continue outreach, including going door to door in North Nashville and Edgehill ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080427/COLUMNIST0128/804270415/1008/OPINION01">Go to article</a> Reader views: What do you think of Rep. Jim Cooper's plan for a ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-26:/commentary/21123502008-04-26T00:00:00ZThe Tennessean, TN
all 2 news articles »<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080426/OPINION01/804260325/1008">Go to article</a> Habits give Congress a sorry reputationtag:opencongress.org,2008-04-26:/commentary/21123512008-04-26T00:00:00ZThe Tennessean, TN
By US REP. JIM COOPER • April 26, 2008 How do you wean Congress off earmarks? How many indictments does it take to convince congressmen and senators that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080426/OPINION01/804260324/1008">Go to article</a>