Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Kendrick Meek [D, FL-17]

In Jacksonville, African-Americans find inspiration in Obama's promise

2008-06-21T00:00:00Z

... this is a different operation on the ground than we've had at any time in Florida history,'' said US Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Miami, who like the rest of ...

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ThinkFast: June 20, 2008

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

And finally: Last week, â€œbaby-faced lawmakerâ€ Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-FL) â€œwas seen with a brand-new, well-groomed mustache and goatee. ...

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Blessed Is the Meek

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

The only Florida member of the committee, US Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Miami Gardens, has promised to sponsor the legislation, Keck said. ...

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A helping hand for Haiti

2008-05-27T00:00:00Z

By US Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.), NNPA Special Commentary In light of the recent worldwide food price increases, Haiti is facing an acute economic crisis. ...

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Obama can find a kindred spirit in Tony Hill

2008-05-21T00:00:00Z

In 1992, he entered the Florida House of Representative as a lawmaker little known outside of Jacksonville. In 2000, Hill and then-state Sen. Kendrick Meek ...

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A Helping Hand For Haiti

2008-05-21T00:00:00Z

by US Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) In light of the recent worldwide food price increases, Haiti is facing an acute economic crisis. ...

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Congressional Dems Turn Backs on Obama and Clinton Health Plans

2008-05-19T00:00:00Z

But passing broader proposals aimed at insuring greater numbers will more than likely have to wait, they say. Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla. ...

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30 Something works to make House vibrant

2008-05-19T00:00:00Z

... and he's been in Congress 20, 30 years," said Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Miami, a former state trooper who is anything but old and crusty. ...

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Old, boring? Not these lawmakers

2008-05-18T00:00:00Z

... and he's been in Congress 20, 30 years," said Rep. Kendrick Meek, a former state trooper from Miami who is anything but old and crusty. ...

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Son seeks father's San Diego-area congressional seat

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., succeeded his mother, Carrie Meek. Candidate Hunter, now a captain in the Marine Corps reserves, had raised more than $500000 by ...

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Push for Metrorail line resumes

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

''We're going to have to have not only great planning, but great action,'' said US Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Miami, who prodded the Federal Transit ...

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Meek, Dade commissioners call for rail plan

2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

''We're going to have to have not only great planning, but great action,'' said US Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Miami, who prodded the Federal Transit ...

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NATIONAL VIEW: Reviving Haiti's agriculture is a long-term effort

2008-04-27T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., is pressing for enhancements that would spur even more textile jobs. HOPE II is a worthy proposal. ...

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Reviving Haiti's agriculture is a long-term effort

2008-04-26T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., is pressing for enhancements that would spur even more textile jobs. HOPE II is a worthy proposal. ...

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Democratic Lawmakers Set Smaller Goals For Health Care Than ...

2008-04-25T00:00:00Z

Clinton would implement such a mandate, but Obama would require coverage only for children. Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) said that, although the proposals ...

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Democrats in Congress Downplay Universal Coverage

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

Rep. Kendrick Meek of Florida: â€œI hear on the campaign trail, â€˜This is what Iâ€™m going to do,â€™ as if there is not a Congress here with feelings and ...

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HILL: DC Dems Back Off Health Care Promises

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

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Biblical Scholars Challenge Pelosi's 'Scripture' Quote

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

Clinton supporter, Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.), who sits on the House Way sand Means Committee, said "the money is not necessarily there right now" to ...

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EDITORIAL: Rice a luxury when you live on $2 a day: REVIVING ...

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Kendrick Meek is pressing for enhancements that would spur even more textile jobs. HOPE II is a worthy proposal. Congress should increase funding ...

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Rice a luxury when you live on $2 a day

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Kendrick Meek is pressing for enhancements that would spur even more textile jobs. HOPE II is a worthy proposal. Congress should increase funding ...

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