Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Danny Davis [D, IL-7]

Help in reconciliation process, and not meddle otherwise

2012-06-02T15:29:16Z

From where does the US Congressman Danny Davis (Democratic-Illinois) receive reports that claimed that “tensions exist between the Sinhalese and Tamils in Sri Lanka” even three years after terrorism was eradicated? How does he come to the conclusion ..

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Walsh’s comments raise controversy

2012-06-02T07:15:21Z

Walsh’s African-American congressional colleague Danny Davis, gave a surprised, “Damn! I think the congressman may have been drinking something!” when told of Walsh’s remarks. “He obviously doesn’t know much about the history of this ...

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Dept.of Education seeks to 'equip' fathers at Malcolm X College forum

2012-06-01T14:18:53Z

“It’ll help just to hear someone talking about what I am feeling and dealing with every day.” U.S. Congressman Danny Davis (D-7th) is co-hosting the event. Other partners include the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services; Chicago Public ...

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Paul Westley Davis, 55, youngest member of Harold Washington’s cabinet, star athlete

2012-05-29T01:00:00Z

...cabinet, having served as Washington’s press secretary in Congress. He later managed political races for the likes of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, Dan Hynes for governor, and the mayoral campaigns of Dorothy Brown, Bob Fioretti and the Rev. Paul Jakes. Most

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Black Chamber of Commerce host to mayor of Esmeraldas, Ecuador

2012-05-25T19:13:31Z

a reception by the International Art Group and meetings with U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, D-Chicago, and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. His appearance in Waukegan ties in with the Black Chamber’s effort to promote economic development opportunities with ..

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The Men Who Destroyed Our Post Office

2012-05-24T19:57:39Z

The bill was introduced by Republican Congressman Tom Davis of the 11th CD of Virginia. Co-sponsors were one other Republican, John McHugh, 23rd CD of New York, and Democrats Danny Davis, 7th CD of Illinois and Henry Waxman, 30th CD of California.

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Paul Davis, 1957-2012

2012-05-24T01:00:00Z

...press duties for Washington, according to friend Deborah Douglas, and worked on Washington's mayoral campaign. U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, who is no relation, was a friend of Mr. Davis' father and recalled running into the younger Davis about that time. "

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Paul Davis, 1957-2012

2012-05-23T21:46:12Z

U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, who is no relation ... "With his background in media, we all thought it was somewhat amusing," Danny Davis said. "We all said Paul Davis would do anything for Harold Washington. Some of us expected to see him out ...

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Paul Davis, 1957-2012

2012-05-23T21:39:03Z

Recount results in: Queen wins House race by a hair

2012-05-23T09:14:35Z

Joe Sam Queen beat out Danny Davis by a mere 17 votes — less than 0.002 percent ... Queen and Clampitt are vying for the N.C. House seat currently held by retiring Rep. Phil Haire, D-Sylva. The seat represents Jackson and Swain counties and the greater .

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Opinion: Joe Walsh, Simpleton or Great Communicator?

2012-05-22T12:14:44Z

... congressman with the highest ranking is Rep. Danny Davis, D-Chicago, who is in love with his own Biblical voice. In the entire Congress, the member with the most complex language is Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Calif., who speaks on a post-graduate level.

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Study: Illinois Congressional Delegation Speaks At High School Junior Level

2012-05-22T01:00:00Z

...of Independence is written at a 15.1-grade level, or that of a college junior. In the Illinois Congressional delegation, Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.), with his stentorian pronouncements, is rated the highest, with speeches at the college sophomore level. T

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Opinion: Joe Walsh, Simpleton or Great Communicator?

2012-05-22T01:00:00Z

...any Member from Illinois, and will continue to do so every week.” The Illinois congressman with the highest ranking is Rep. Danny Davis, D-Chicago, who is in love with his own Biblical voice. In the entire Congress, the member with the most complex la

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US Congressman declares 'tensions continue to exist between Sinhalese and Tamils' in Sri Lanka

2012-05-20T02:37:17Z

From where does the US Congressman Danny Davis (Democratic-Illinois) receive reports that '"tensions exist between the Sinhalese and Tamils in Sri Lanka" even after three years of war's end? How does he come to the conclusion (with confidence ...

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US Congressman declares 'tensions continue to exist between Sinhalese and Tamils' in Sri Lanka

2012-05-20T02:08:39Z

Legislative Roll Call | PUBLIC RECORDS | May 14 to May 18

2012-05-19T23:59:48Z

Danny Davis, D-7, Jan Schakowsky, D-9, Robert Dold, R-10, Jerry Costello, D-12, Judy Biggert, R-13 CONFIDENTIALITY IN VIOLENCE CASES: Voting 187 for and 236 against, the House on May 16 defeated a Democratic bid to retain all safeguards in ...

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NCA hosts fundraiser for Rep. Danny Davis

2012-05-18T14:35:29Z

On Wednesday NCA hosted a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.). Congressman Davis has been a major supporter of reform to the current U.S. sugar program. Attending the event were GMA's Matt Foley, NCA's Alison Bodor, Hershey's Eileen Harley, NCA's

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Recount set for Queen, Davis House race

2012-05-18T00:09:20Z

Joe Sam Queen edged retired Judge Danny Davis by just 18 votes ... The House District 119 seat opened when Rep. Phil Haire, D-Sylva, decided to retire.

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Queen still the winner after canvas in tight House race

2012-05-16T08:25:37Z

A recount is likely in the race for N.C. House of Representatives between two well-known and prominent Waynesville Democrats, Danny Davis and Joe Sam Queen ... N.C. House seat currently held by retiring Rep. Phil Haire, D- Sylva. The seat represents ...

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Congress Parkway bridge reopened

2012-05-15T22:02:51Z

“This project is completed in time to open up the bridge so there is access to downtown Chicago right at the time the NATO summit is coming to the city,” Congressman Danny Davis, a Chicago Democrat, said at a news conference. The summit runs ...

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