Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. John Sullivan [R, OK-1]

Legislators headed to overtime

2012-06-03T08:18:36Z

Rep. Don Moffitt, R-Gilson, said he would have been surprised if an agreement was reached before the session’s Thursday deadline. Sen John Sullivan, D-Rushville, said the complexity of reforming both Medicaid and pensions and the body’s time constraint

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Letter to the Editor: Time for a change

2012-06-03T07:14:10Z

U.S. Rep. John Sullivan is currently running a television ad, which he approved, which I find disconcerting. First, the ad states that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is "the greatest threat to our standard of living ever."

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Rep. Sullivan faces tough opponent in Bridenstine

2012-06-03T05:33:57Z

Primary opponents are a given for First District Congressman John Sullivan. He has had to beat at least one other Republican for each of his five full terms and part of another. None of the recent opponents has been particularly troublesome.

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Rep. Sullivan faces tough opponent in Bridenstine

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...an underachiever whose 11 years in Congress have produced little in the way of leadership or meaningful legislation. "In John Sullivan's case, he can't do much," Bridenstine replied when asked how much one member can influence Congress. "He chairs no co

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Political Notebook

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...committee: Al Armendariz, the former Environmental Protection Agency administrator for the region that includes Oklahoma, is scheduled to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, of which First District Congressman John Sullivan is a membe

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Roll Call

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...The vote Thursday was 386 yeas to 28 nays. DB: Dan Boren (D) TC: Tom Cole (R) JL: James Lankford (R) FL: Frank Lucas (R) JS: John Sullivan (R) House vote Issue DB TC JL FL JS Vote 1: Y Y Y Y Y Vote 2: Y Y Y Y Y Vote 3: Y Y Y Y Y Vote 4: Y Y Y Y Y Vote 5

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Tea Party-backed candidate challenges Sullivan

2012-06-02T12:37:29Z

Homemaker Tricia Davis remembers putting up the yard signs, working phone banks and logging countless volunteer hours to help get U.S. Rep. John Sullivan elected to five terms in Congress. So, what's different this year for the loyal Republican?

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Longtime incumbent John Sullivan draws challenge from Tea Party-backed political newcomer

2012-06-02T10:07:09Z

TULSA, Okla. — Homemaker Tricia Davis remembers putting up the yard signs, working phone banks and logging countless volunteer hours to help get U.S. Rep. John Sullivan elected to five terms in Congress. So, what's different this year for the ...

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Letter to the Editor: Another look

2012-06-02T04:02:05Z

As catastrophic as a U.S. war with Iran would be, First District Rep. John Sullivan has voted for a resolution that supports Israel's position that Iran should not be allowed to enrich uranium for its nuclear power plants. The resolution that ...

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Letter to the Editor: Ask first

2012-06-01T03:20:19Z

I walked out my front door today and saw two signs in my yard - one for U.S. Rep. John Sullivan and the other for state Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa. I promptly removed them. Then I went back in the house, called the Jim Bridenstine headquarters ...

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Letter to the Editor: Ask first

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...walked out my front door today and saw two signs in my yard - one for U.S. Rep. John Sullivan and the other for state Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa. I promptly removed them. Then I went back in the house, called the Jim Bridenstine headquarters and requeste

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Ethics board okayed again

2012-06-01T00:28:31Z

At a special meeting last night, they reopened the issue and confirmed the same names, again without opposition: Tenley Callaghan, Scott Daniels, Daniel Feltes, Brenda Robb and John Sullivan ... complaints filed by state Rep. Rick Watrous, a Concord ...

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No House vote on pension plan; lawmakers to return soon

2012-05-30T19:57:41Z

Rep. Elaine Nekritz of Northbrook ... Larry Bomke, R-Springfield, Sam McCann, R-Carlinville, and John Sullivan, D-Rushville, all voted against the bill. Political recriminations began as soon as Cross said he would not call his bill for a vote.

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Mayor resigns in wake of NIGC casino ruling

2012-05-30T17:41:41Z

The Red Clay Casino will never be constructed in its current location in Broken Arrow, according to Oklahoma First District U.S. Congressman John Sullivan (R). On May 25, Sullivan announced the National Indian Gaming Commission, citing the Indian Gaming ..

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Cigarette tax to climb by $1 per pack in Illinois; funds going to Medicaid

2012-05-30T10:25:02Z

Sen. John Sullivan, D-Rushville, and Sen. Sam McCann, R-Carlinville, voted against the cigarette tax, which passed 31-27 Tuesday. The House approved it 60-52 last week, with Rep. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy and Rep. Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, opposing it.

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Statement from Governor Quinn on General Assembly Passage of Hiring Veterans Tax Credit

2012-05-29T18:47:18Z

This credit is also a boost for small businesses in Illinois. “Sponsors Sen. John Sullivan, Rep. Jerry Costello and all the co-sponsors, thank you for your leadership in passing the Hiring Veterans Tax Credit. “It is fitting that the day after Memorial

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NIGC Rules Against Kialegee’s Controversial Red Clay Casino

2012-05-29T10:40:32Z

The commission determined the plot of land does not belong to them, U.S. Rep. John Sullivan said in a press release. The parcel is allotted to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. While the Kialegee is a branch of the tribe, it has been argued that ...

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Letter to the Editor: A recommendation

2012-05-29T06:22:50Z

And he can explain the transition to Mach flight if you ask him. I want a new president, but railing against Barack Obama as incumbent First District U.S. Rep. John Sullivan does is, not the same as principled conservatism. Sullivan has shown ...

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Letter to the Editor: A recommendation

2012-05-29T01:00:00Z

...to Mach flight if you ask him. I want a new president, but railing against Barack Obama as incumbent First District U.S. Rep. John Sullivan does is, not the same as principled conservatism. Sullivan has shown poor judgment in managing himself and in his

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Roll Call

2012-05-27T01:00:00Z

...areas. The vote, May 18, was 299 yeas to 120 nays. DB: Dan Boren(D) TC: Tom Cole(R) JL: James Lankford(R) FL: Frank Lucas(R) JS: John Sullivan(R) House vote Issue DB TC JL FL JS Vote 1: N Y Y Y Y Vote 2: N N Y N Y Vote 3: N N N N N Vote 4: Y Y Y Y Y Vot

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