Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Jim DeMint [R, SC]

Public option is not an option

2009-11-27T00:00:00Z

...coalition of Republican and moderate Democratic senators including Republican Sens. Jim DeMint and Lindsey Graham should stand firm against a government-funded public option when debate begins next week on a Senate health-care reform proposal. Including

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After fence fight, border leaders get proactive with feds

2009-11-27T00:00:00Z

But this month, the coalition backed Democrats in Washington who rejected an appropriations amendment by Sen. Jim demint, RS.C., that would have provided ...

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How Conservatives Have Destroyed the Founders' Intent

2009-11-27T00:00:00Z

South Carolina's junior senator, Jim DeMint wants term limits for members of the House and the Senate. DeMint replaced a long time Democratic senator, ...

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She Wants to Reboot California

2009-11-27T00:00:00Z

Tom McClintock, a conservative California hero, along with South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint. But Ms. Fiorina is supported by stalwart Republican conservative ...

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After fence fight, border leaders get proactive with feds

2009-11-27T00:00:00Z

...County judge. But this month, the coalition backed Democrats in Washington who rejected an appropriations amendment by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., that would have provided funds for more pedestrian fencing. Aranda said the real challenge on the border now

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Stuck in Traffic with Adam Smith

2009-11-27T00:00:00Z

Jim demint and Joe Wilson are like Big and Little Enos Burdette, the evil Texans who orchestrate the whole thing in the 1977 Burt Reynolds vehicle. ...

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Congress isn't listening to us

2009-11-27T00:00:00Z

“I think health care is a privilege, I wouldn't call it a right,” Sen. Jim demint. “I don't have to read it or know what's in it. ...

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2009-11-27T00:00:00Z

Jim DeMint and Lindsey Graham — should stand firm against a government-funded public option when debate begins next week on a Senate health-care reform ...

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Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T00:00:00Z

I am thankful for Mike Pence and Jim demint being leading voices of conservatism in the House and Senate. I am thankful for Jim demint's Senate ...

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CNN Radio: Term limits supporters aim for a comeback

2009-11-26T00:00:00Z

But once again, the plan's gotten an underwhelming reception - just three senators have signed on to South Carolina Republican Sen. Jim DeMint's new bill, ...

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Will Bunning or DeMint Put a Hold on Bernanke's Re-Nomination?

2009-11-26T00:00:00Z

... Republicans — South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint and Kentucky Senator Jim Bunning — to put a hold on Ben Bernanke's re-nomination to head the Fed. ...

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CNN Radio: Term limits supporters aim for a comeback

2009-11-26T00:00:00Z

...again, the plan's gotten an underwhelming reception - just three senators have signed on to South Carolina Republican Sen. Jim DeMint's new bill, S.J.RES 21. And the odds are even steeper than they appear at first glance: To pass, the bill can't just ge

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2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

Senator Jim demint said, “There's a wide majority of Americans who want to know what the Federal Reserve is doing and to make sure it's achieving its ...

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Dysfunctional congressional delegation

2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

... to the Senate where Jim demint of South Carolina offered an amendment that would have “assured reliable water deliveries” for one year. While Sen. ...

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2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

Mike Huckabee, Sen. Jim DeMint and Sen. James M. Inhofe). So where does the race stand? Mr. Crist built a significant early lead of 30 points. ...

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Ban on Interstate Insurance Undermines Dems' Effort to Lower Health Care Costs

2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

...Americans don't realize that the only place they can buy health insurance is in the state where they live," said Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., "If you get a better policy and a lower price in another state, you can't buy it." And the price for health insuran

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Dysfunctional congressional delegation

2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

...the water back on until a logical solution is agreed upon. The Tulare County congressman even turned to the Senate where Jim DeMint of South Carolina offered an amendment that would have assured reliable water deliveries for one year. While Sen. DeMints

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Ban on Interstate Insurance Undermines Dems' Effort to Lower Health Care Costs

2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

"Most Americans don't realize that the only place they can buy health insurance is in the state where they live," said Sen. Jim DeMint, RS. ...

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2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

Dr. Paul, however, has not received financial support from Senator Jim DeMint, Republican of South Carolina, who is chairman of the Senate Conservatives ...

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Neutering the 'Net

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

and Senator Jim DeMint (RS.C.), Wall Street Journal The country's forests are a national treasure. That's why Congress appropriated millions of dollars in ...

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