Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Jo Ann Emerson [R, MO-8]

Emerson opponent to campaign on economic issues

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

...Sowers, the Iraq war veteran mounting the first well-funded challenge to U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson in more than a decade said Saturday that he plans to make the economy -- and Emerson's record on economic issues -- the centerpiece of his campaign. In an

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Skelton says he will oppose health care overhaul

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

Roy Blunt of the 7th District and Jo Ann Emerson of the 8th District have said they will oppose it. If the Republicans vote in lockstep, Democrats can lose ...

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NACDS battles House importation plan

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

The latest skirmish is brewing in the US House of Representatives, where Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., has proposed an importation amendment to HR 3962, ...

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Where your legislators stand on the health care debate

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

Todd Akin, R-Mo.; Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo.; and Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., go to the extended edition on The Antidote. Here's a breakdown of some of the key ...

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Dexter couple continues immigration battle

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

The couple also tells Heartland News Representative Jo Ann Emerson's office is working with the couple on this case. There's no word on when this case will ...

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2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

In the House of Representatives, Hunger Caucus Co-chairmen Jim McGovern, Massachusetts Democrat, and Jo Ann Emerson, Montana Republican, have introduced the ...

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Africa: Rick Leach's Testimony at 'A Call to Action on Food Security - The ...

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

Further it's important to acknowledge Congressman Jim McGovern and Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson for their tireless efforts over many years, ...

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Health care debate comes to Cape today

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

...colleagues Tuesday. Both chambers of Congress are reconciling committee versions of health care reform legislation. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, Sen. Kit Bond and Sen. Claire McCaskill have not voted on the health care measures in committee. Emerson, a Republic

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Tuesday: Around the political blogosphere

2009-10-27T00:00:00Z

... for Tommy Stowers and believes that his out-of-state support and lack of defined initiatives are weakening his challenge to US Rep. Jo Ann Emerson. ...

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Cuts in bridge funding likely to delay Southeast Missouri projects

2009-10-25T00:00:00Z

...away from programs that provided safe roads for the public, school buses, emergency vehicle traffic and much more." U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, a Cape Girardeau Republican, said she'll try to help restore the funding, as a new highway bill has not been vo

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Area legislators comment on health care reform bill

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

On the House of Representatives' side, US Rep. Jo Ann Emerson said she also believes the bill will see further change before it is voted upon. ...

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Federal plan would hurt home healthcare industry

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

The bill, introduced Oct. 13, has bipartisan support ranging from Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson of Dallas to Republican Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri. ...

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Challengers quick to raise money for St. Louis-area congressional races

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

...University of Science and Technology in Rolla and a first-time candidate, also brought in more than $200,000, outpacing Rep. Jo Ann Emerson of Cape Girardeau, the incumbent Republican. In winning her seventh term last year, Emerson polled 71 percent of

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Teacher Becomes a Student

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

But Missouri Democrat Tommy Sowers, who is mounting an uphill bid against Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R), signed some of the biggest names on his consultant roster ...

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American Association for Homecare Backs Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Medicare ...

2009-10-20T00:00:00Z

Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.), Sam Farr (D-Calif.), Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Tex.), Ron Klein (D-Fla.), Dan Maffei (DN. ...

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Analysis: Money Flows To 4 MO Congressional Races

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

...Roy Blunt. - The 8th District in southeast Missouri, where Democrat Tommy Sowers raised more money than Republican Rep. Jo Ann Emerson during the past quarter. In the workplace its the little things that get you noticed and help you stand out above

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Analysis: Money flows in four congressional races

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

...Rep. Ike Skelton. - 8th District in southeast Missouri, where Democrat Tommy Sowers raised more money than Republican Rep. Jo Ann Emerson during the past quarter and also reported slightly more money in the bank. While early fundraising success does not

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Emerson challenger raises about $200,000 in month

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

...13 was an unusual day for U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson's re-election team. That's the day Democratic challenger Tommy Sowers, a former U.S. Army major now teaching at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo., reported he had raised mo

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Sowers Campaign Off to Fast Start

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Jo Ann Emerson has dominated her opponents in election years, receiving more than 70 percent of ...

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Get on Board with Meek Bill Now, Leaders Urge

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

Original cosponsors include: Jason Altmire, D-Pa.; John Boccieri, D-Ohio; Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo.; Sam Farr, D-Calif.; Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio; Alcee Hastings, ...

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