Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. John Lewis [D, GA-5]

Report: Nation's kids need to get more physical

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...plans to introduce the PHYSICAL Act on Thursday. It would recognize health education and physical education as core subjects within elementary and secondary schools. Reps. John Lewis, D-Ga., and Jared Polis, D-Colo., will join Fudge as co-sponsors....

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DeFazio vying for Markey slots

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...Act, and fighting for sensible climate change action.” Among those signing the letter were Reps. George Miller (Calif.), John Lewis (Ga.), Maxine Waters (Calif.) and Louise Slaughter (N.Y.). DeFazio isn’t the only Democrat already positioning himsel

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Washington Post Op-Ed Highlights Racial Inequality in America's Justice System

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...case. Tags: Arizona, Unvalidated/Improper Forensics A recent Washington Post op-ed authored by civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis of the 5th Congressional District of Georgia and Bryan Stevenson, executive director and founder of the Equal Justice Init

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Morehouse Grads March across Campus to Hear Pres. Obama

2013-05-19T01:00:00Z

...since Franklin Roosevelt addressed a University of Georgia graduation during the Great Depression. Democratic U S. Rep. John Lewis is attending the events and says he expects no mention of the president's political difficulties. Instead, the Georgia con

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Live now: Obama to address Morehouse College commencement

2013-05-19T01:00:00Z

...Georgia since Franklin Roosevelt addressed a University of Georgia graduation during the Great Depression. Democratic U S. Rep. John Lewis, who is attending the events, said it is a special event for the graduating class at one of AtlantaÂs historicall

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Few Colleges Invite Conservative Commencement Speakers for 2013

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...speeches. Invited to speak are such liberals as Oprah Winfrey; Barack Obama and Joe Biden; Nancy Pelosi; U.S. Rep. John Lewis; Clinton supporter and poet Toni Morrison; Newark, NJ Mayor Cory Booker; New York Times columnist Nick Kristof; former EPA head

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Portugal Expands Adoption Rights for Gay Couples

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and John Lewis (D-Ga.) are set to reintroduce today (May 7) a bill that would legalize adoptions by gay couples nationwide and remove

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'A Family Is Where There Is Love'

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...adoption based on gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. The lead sponsors, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), are hopeful that opening the door for more foster and adoptive pare

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New Federal Bill Seeks to Punish Adoption Agencies That Give Priority to Married, Heterosexual Couples

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...in Washington last Tuesday. The bill is being sponsored by Democrats Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Rep. John Lewis of Georgia. Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida is also behind it. "This bill highlights why discrimination in any fo

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West Michigan fourth grader wins Ford Freedom Award statewide essay contest

2013-05-13T01:00:00Z

...Hasan, a fourth-grader at Knapp Charter Academy, is congratulated by U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and others after winning the statewide Ford Freedom Award Essay Contest. He received a $5,000 scholarship, a certificate, and a medal for writing an essay

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Congress Reintroduces Bill To End LGBT Discrimination In Adoption And Foster Care

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced that they plan to reintroduce the Every Child Deserves a Family Act, which would prevent child welfare agencies from discriminating against LGBT America

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Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, John Lewis, Reintroduce Gay Adoption Bill

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...and harmful to thousands of vulnerable children being denied the opportunity for stable, loving, permanent homes." The representatives hope the momentum of the gay rights movement will help them pass the bill. Rep. Ros-Lehtinen also co-introduced a nati

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Gay Adoption Bill Pushed By Lawmakers, Families

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

...want to adopt children from foster care. The legislation will be sponsored by Democrats Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) and Rep. John Lewis (Ga.), with Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Fla.). At Tuesday's event, the group framed the proposal as both

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Video | Martin Gill, son watch as Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen reintroduces Every Child Deserves a Family Act

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

...release from U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representatives John Lewis (D-GA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) will announce bicameral introduction of the Every Child Deserves a Family Act, legislation

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Sen. Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill To Override State Bans On LGBT Adoptions

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

...have taken the lead on the legislation. But now that Stark is no longer in Congress, the bill has the backing of a bipartisan duo in the House: Reps. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.). Gillibrand is still the lead sponsor in the Senate

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As Congress Considers Adoption Rights Bill, Gingrich Argues Religious Liberties

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

...clearer rights for same-sex couples who want to adopt children. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, and representatives John Lewis of Georgia, both Democrats, and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Republican from Florida, will introduce the Every Child Deserve

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Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) to Introduce Federal Gay Adoption Bill

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

...a news conference on Capitol Hill as a means to ensure LGBT families seeking to adopt can do so without fear of anti-gay bias. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) are sheperding the bill in the House. As noted by The Huffington

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Georgia congressman, civil rights leader, rallies Beaufort voters

2013-05-06T01:00:00Z

...the Penn Center on Sunday, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., recalled visiting the Saint Helena Island retreat for meetings with fellow civil rights leaders 50 years before. "I remember coming here back when I had all my hair," he joked to a packed house aft

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Gay Adoption Bill Set To Be Reintroduced With Bipartisan Support

2013-05-06T01:00:00Z

...on the legislation. But now that Stark is no longer in Congress, the bill has the backing of a bipartisan duo in the House: Reps. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.). Gillibrand is still the lead sponsor in the Senate. The lawmakers will

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American Academy of Ophthalmology Honors U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn for Actions Promoting Healthy Vision

2013-05-06T01:00:00Z

...American Academy of Ophthalmology's Vision Award include Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.). About the American Academy of Ophthalmology The American Academy of Ophthal

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