Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. John Gingrey [R, GA-11]

Around Cherokee: Debate Time - Political season kicks off with candidate matchups

2012-05-31T01:05:30Z

BARN DANCE: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) is hosting what is being billed as the first Conservative Family Roundup and Barn Dance. The event is planned Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the barn at Rustix Manor in Woodstock, the spread owned by Steve Marc

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Republicans Put Oil Money Above Troops' Lives

2012-05-30T14:49:53Z

In 2009, I went on TV in a debate against Congressman Phil Gingrey, the Georgia Republican who wanted to fund the purchase of F-22 fighter jets that the Pentagon didn't want, and said were useless in the wars we were fighting and will be fighting in the fu

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Republicans Put Oil Money Above Troops' Lives

2012-05-29T13:10:51Z

Trips bring payoffs, Mayor Reed says

2012-05-29T07:05:47Z

He said he travels most often to Washington because “candidly, that’s where the resources are.” Republican Rep. Phil Gingrey of Marietta said Reed’s travel to Washington and close relationship with the White House is valuable when ...

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MILLER: SWAT rampage destroys Iraq vet's home over guns

2012-05-28T22:16:04Z

This month, the U.S. House passed a nonbinding amendment, sponsored by Rep. Phil Gingrey, that said active military living in or stationed in D.C. should not be bound by the stringent firearm laws. Were such a law in place two years ago ...

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NFL pushes HGH testing to Congress

2012-05-28T09:15:49Z

Georgia Rep. Phil Gingrey, co-chairman of the doctors' caucus, and Tennessee Rep. Phil Roe, caucus vice chair, authorized the letter to the 21 members of the "GOP Doc Caucus". The most recent CBA has a provision that would begin HGH testing. However ...

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NFL pushes HGH testing to Congress

2012-05-26T18:43:41Z

Congressional seat sought by Cherokee Democrat

2012-05-25T23:45:32Z

At the state level, Woodstock resident Patrick Thompson qualified Friday as a Democrat to face off in November against the winner of the Republican primary race between U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) and challengers Michael Opitz of Marietta ..

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Qualifying ends with some surprises

2012-05-25T23:45:32Z

U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) faces two Republican challengers and one Democrat. One is William Llop of Sandy Springs, a CPA. Another is Michael Opitz of Marietta, who runs the Madison Forum. The winner will face Democrat Patrick Thompson of Roswell

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6 Ga. congressmen draw opponents for July primary

2012-05-25T15:53:05Z

Lynn Westmoreland of Sharpsburg, Paul Broun of Athens, Phil Gingrey of Marietta and Rob Woodall of Lawrenceville ... and haven't reported raising much money. Only one Georgia congressman is poised for a free ride to re-election.

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6 Ga. congressmen draw opponents for July primary

2012-05-25T01:00:00Z

...to run for their U.S. House seats in the July 31 primaries. GOP Reps. Lynn Westmoreland of Sharpsburg, Paul Broun of Athens, Phil Gingrey of Marietta and Rob Woodall of Lawrenceville all face primary opponents. So do Democratic Reps. John Lewis of Atlan

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Two decide not to seek re-election

2012-05-25T00:22:30Z

Tom Price (R-Roswell) has picked up opposition from Robert Montigel, a Democrat and small business owner. U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) faces two Republican challengers. One is William Llop of Sandy Springs, a CPA. Another is Michael Opitz of ...

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Cannon among latest to qualify for local races

2012-05-24T23:25:14Z

One Democrat anted up to run for state House District 20 and a second Republican challenger to incumbent U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey came forward on Thursday as qualifying continued. Candidates still have until noon today to qualify, with qualifying for

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Norton Rails at Republican D.C. Gun Law Exemption

2012-05-24T22:20:49Z

According to The Washington Post, the “Sense of Congress” resolution — offered by Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) as an amendment to the massive Defense authorization bill — has no force of law and passed by voice vote, without a roll call.

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Corker Praises Passage Of GAIN Act In FDA User Fee Reauthorization Bill

2012-05-24T18:46:04Z

U.S. Senators Bob Corker and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Phil Gingrey, M.D., (R-GA) Thursday praised Senate passage of the GAIN Act (S.1734) as part of the Food and Drug Administration User Fee Reauthorization bill.

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3 challengers to run for chairman post

2012-05-24T07:33:11Z

Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) will have a Republican Primary opponent in Michael Opitz, also of Marietta, in the District 11 House race. Rep. David Scott (D-Riverdale) is the only person to file so far in the District 13 race, which includes parts of Cobb

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3 challengers to run for chairman post

2012-05-24T01:20:57Z

3 challengers to run for chairman post

2012-05-23T19:58:50Z

Norton Rails at Republican D.C. Gun Law Exemption

2012-05-23T19:58:50Z

At least 13 incumbents, challengers sign lobbyist gift ban pledge

2012-05-23T14:15:14Z

Republican U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey will face off with Michael Opitz of Marietta and Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Broun of Athens will face Republican Stephen Simpson of Milledgeville. Two Republicans have thus far filed for the 12th congressional ...

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