Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Susan A. Davis [D, CA-53]

20 children among 51 victims in Okla.; toll could hit 90

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...middle of this week, I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up as the costliest U.S. natural disaster event we've seen so far in 2013," said Bowen. Contributing: Donna Leinwand Leger, Michael Winter, John Bacon, Susan Davis USA TODAY; The Associated Press

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UPDATE: Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...of the dead were children from Plaza Towers, where 75 students and staff members were huddled when the tornado struck. U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, who has lived in Moore for more than 50 years, told CNN the school did not have an underground shelter, just inter

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20 children among 51 victims in Okla.; toll could hit 90

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

Softball: Susan Davis Gets Stitches, Likely Out for Season

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., injured her hand so severely last week at softball practice that her ability to play in her team’s big game on June 26 is in question. The injury, sources say, was a bit of a freak accident. It occurred when she was taking ba

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Lawmakers introduce bill to extend pregnant workers' protections, cite nursing home case

2013-05-20T01:00:00Z

...of the bill are Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Susan Davis (D-CA) and Marcia Fudge (D-OH). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has revised the provider certification manu

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The Pentagon’s Letting Down Our Kids

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...an amendment that was originally introduced by Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, then-Rep. Bobby Schilling, R-Ill., and Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif., as the “TRICARE for KIDS” bill (HR-4341). The purpose of the bill, according to Stivers, was “to better s

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Congress may overhaul military law

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...in the military's ability to tackle the problem of sexual assault. "The harsh reality is our military is failing," said Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif., a member of the House Armed Services Committee. "Americans don't accept failure and I worry that we are a

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Holder blasts Issa's conduct as 'shameful'

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...got some good ones here, like Scott Peters, former Congressman and now Mayor Bob Filner, and to a lesser extent Susan Davis, but then we've got some real losers like Issa, Duncan Hunter. And, oh yeah, we just elected a bona fide birther--in fact, a lead

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Duckworth makes first trip to war zone since copter shot down

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...members on the trip: Republican Reps. Kristi Noem of South Dakota and Martha Roby of Alabama and Democratic Reps. Susan Davis of California and Niki Tsongas of Massachusetts. The sixth lawmaker along was Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washingt

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Data drop is treasure trove in IRS fight on tax evasion - Tax reform falters in state capitals - An international focus for Senate Finance - BRT: Immigration would help boost the economy

2013-05-10T01:00:00Z

...Washington. For more information, call Pro Services at (703) 341-4600 or email info@politicopro.com . BILL WATCH: — Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.) introduced legislation that would give eligible veterans the ability to refinance with low-interest home lo

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Congresswoman hears citizens’ federal issues

2013-05-04T01:00:00Z

... U.S. Rep. Susan Davis visited with South County residents Tuesday to hear how federal issues impact citizens, and she heard plenty about Social Security, aid for veterans and school board corruption. “I think in many ways they represent some of the f

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Balance of power at stake in council race

2013-05-04T01:00:00Z

...backing her, including Mayor Bob Filner, Council President Todd Gloria, Councilman David Alvarez, Rep. Juan Vargas and Rep. Susan Davis. Crenshaw has secured the support of five of the seven candidates who finished behind him and Cole in the March 26 pr

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Marijuana Reform: A Rising Tide at the Statehouse [FEATURE]

2013-05-01T01:00:00Z

...fine for marijuana possession a $100 civil fine. That bill was withdrawn. Michigan — House Bill 4623, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Irwin, would replace possible jail time and criminal penalties with civil fines of $25, $50, or $100, depending on the number

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Principals’ Groups Applaud Introduction of Bill to Support School Leadership, Urge Congress to Include Key Provisions in ESEA

2013-04-26T01:00:00Z

...and H.R.1736, The School Principal Recruitment and Training Act of 2013, was introduced by Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) and Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA), to amend Title II, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to recruit, prepare, and suppor

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Boehner-led cost-cutting saving millions in the House

2013-04-24T01:00:00Z

...and presided over the swearing in of the newly elected members of the 113th Congress. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) By Susan Davis, USA Today WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives will spend 15% less on its own operations this year than it did

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Reps frustrated but hope to break gridlock

2013-04-20T01:00:00Z

...innovative businesses,” he said. “But when they get to the point of breaking even, they’ll leave.” San Diego Democrat Susan Davis said she supports Obama’s call for universal preschool access. She also said she continues to stand strongly in s

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Scripps vessel named for Sally Ride

2013-04-17T01:00:00Z

...Ride's namesake ship and its crew will continue her legacy of courage, determination, and spirit of discovery," said U.S. Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif. As a seagoing laboratory supporting research and education, the new ship will feature modern research in

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Navy Names New Scripps Research Vessel to Honor the Legacy of Space Explorer and UC San Diego Profes

2013-04-16T01:00:00Z

Programming notes

2013-04-16T01:00:00Z

...“Andrea Mitchell Reports” line-up : NBC’s Andrea Mitchell interviews Boston marathon bombing eyewitness Serdar Ozturk, Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA), Rep. Peter King (R-NY), NBC Terror Analyst Michael Leiter and USA Today’s Tom Beusse and Susan Davis

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Connecticut Republican Tom Foley tries to dodge on guns

2013-04-15T01:00:00Z

...on Thursday, meaning the shorter list consists of California Democrats who are not backing Honda. There are only three: Susan Davis, Anna Eshoo, and, oddly enough, Eric Swalwell, who last November rode to victory in the district Khanna originally had hi

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