Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Ben Chandler [D, KY-6]

2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

Some of the others are Republicans Geoff Davis, Harold Rogers, Edward Whitfield and Brett Guthrie, and Democrats Ben Chandler and John Yarmuth. ...

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Last ditch attempts to postpone the mandatory implementation of UIGEA regs

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

Republicans Geoff Davis, Harold Rogers, Edward Whitfield and Brett Guthrie, and Democrats Ben Chandler and John Yarmuth submitted a letter to US Treasury ...

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2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

(It hasn't always helped his entire party, as we're sure the DSCC would have loved Rep. Ben Chandler (D-KY) to run for an open SEN seat.) But by and large, ...

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Kentucky politicians choose winners and losers in gambling issue

2009-11-18T00:00:00Z

Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Versailles) weighed in on the gambling issue in a recent op-ed piece published in the Herald-Leader and the Woodford Sun. ...

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The National Review: Remaking America, Pelosi Style

2009-11-18T00:00:00Z

Marion Berry of Arkansas, Allen Boyd of Florida, Joe Donnelly and Brad Ellsworth of Indiana, Bart Gordon of Tennessee, and Ben Chandler of Kentucky. ...

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Notes from Washington | Obama in Wildcat blue and white?

2009-11-15T00:00:00Z

7, Obama realized he didn't have a lot to offer Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, who was pondering his position. Ultimately, the bill passed, but Chandler ...

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Chandler gives business leaders good news, bad news on economy

2009-11-14T00:00:00Z

The good news about the US economy is, “we have no inflation,” and the gross domestic product (GDP) has started to expand, US Rep. Ben Chandler told about ...

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Bluegrass PRIDE gets nearly $1 million

2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

...IRVINE — Nearly $1 million in federal funds for environmental programs were announced Friday by U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles. The money goes to Bluegrass PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment), which will use it for a grant

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Rep. Ben Chandler reveals the truth about himself

2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

Rep. Ben Chandler (D-Versailles) spoke to fifth-graders at Elkhorn Elementary School in Frankfort yesterday, telling them that his no-vote on health care ...

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Bluegrass PRIDE gets nearly $1 million

2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

IRVINE — Nearly $1 million in federal funds for environmental programs were announced Friday by US Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles. ...

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Health Overhaul Proposals Test Limits Of Democrats' Unity

2009-11-12T00:00:00Z

Politico reports that votes on a health care bill are subjecting some Democrats to fierce attacks - from other Democrats. "For some of 39 House Democrats who opposed the bill, there are protests outside their offices and promises of retribution. For

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Dean criticizes Chandler's vote on health care

2009-11-12T00:00:00Z

... 2009 Former Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean said Thursday that he was “deeply disappointed” in US Rep. Ben Chandler's vote against health care ...

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mcconnell cuts ribbon for Murray Industrial Park

2009-11-12T00:00:00Z

There were 39 democrats who opposed it, including Congressman Ben Chandler from our state. And it was a tough sell, why was it a tough sell. ...

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Health overhaul proposals test limits of Democrats' unity

2009-11-12T00:00:00Z

...of the Democratic members of Congress in conservative districts are running into" difficulty on health care votes. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Ky., a target of Republican and Democratic criticism who voted "no" on the health reform bill, is a case in point. "

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Hundreds gather at Camp Nelson for Veterans Day program

2009-11-12T00:00:00Z

The Veterans Day program included a speech by US Rep. Ben Chandler. Vietnam veteran Ronald W. Stone knelt at the graves of his father, WWII Army veteran ...

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Commentary: A disappointing vote against health care reform

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

...costs are the world's highest by far. That tells us there will be no cure for runaway costs without universal coverage. Rep. Ben Chandler apparently didn't buy that line of reasoning. He was one of 39 Democrats who joined all but one Republican in vot

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Election Day 2009 Begins to Impact Election Day 2010

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

The Lexington lawyer is the first Republican to formally announce his candidacy for the seat held by Ben Chandler, D-Versailles. Barr formed an exploratory ...

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Election Day 2009 Begins to Impact Election Day 2010

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

The Lexington lawyer is the first Republican to formally announce his candidacy for the seat held by Ben Chandler, D-Versailles. Barr formed an exploratory ...

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2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Ky., a target of Republican and Democratic criticism who voted "no" on the health reform bill, is a case in point. ...

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Obama call couldn't persuade Chandler

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

... 2009 WASHINGTON — A last-minute phone call from President Obama couldn't persuade US Rep. Ben Chandler to vote in favor of a health-care reform bill ...

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