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Democratic congressional candidates in 2nd District race split on the president and his policies

2012-06-03T05:33:57Z

WASHINGTON — Rep. Dan Boren, the only Democrat in Congress from Oklahoma, never endorsed then-Sen. Barack Obama when he ran for president in 2008. Now, two of the Democrats hoping to succeed Boren in the U.S. House next year are following that lead in ..

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2nd District Democratic candidates differ on issues

2012-06-03T04:58:10Z

WASHINGTON - Rep. Dan Boren, the only Oklahoma Democrat in Congress, never endorsed then-Sen. Barack Obama when he ran for president in 2008. Now, two of the Democrats hoping to replace Boren in the U.S. House next year are following that lead ...

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Roll Call

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...intelligence agencies are being good stewards of the taxpayers' dollars." 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

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House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions

2012-06-01T14:47:31Z

Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn ... winning president can refuse to protect little girls from the violence of sex-selection abortion,” Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said Thursday. Bill sponsor Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., said “there has never ...

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Democratic Congressional Candidate Emulates West Virginian’s Rifleman Ad

2012-06-01T11:34:14Z

Wallace, of Fort Gibson, is hoping to replace Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee, in Congress. Boren is a strong supporter of gun rights and has served on the board of the National Rifle Association.

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Officials fail to decide campaign question

2012-06-01T07:59:29Z

Mullin is one of six Republicans seeking that party's nomination to the congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, a Muskogee Democrat. Boren announced a year ago he would not seek a fifth term, opening the gates for a flood of hopeful successors.

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House rejects bill penalizing doctors for sex-selective abortions

2012-06-01T06:40:45Z

"It is another Republican intrusion into a woman's right to choose," said Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash ... Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas ...

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Absent FEC guidance, Mullin to step out of plumbing ads during his Oklahoma congressional campaign

2012-06-01T02:44:31Z

Mullin, a Republican from Westville who is running for the 2nd District congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Dan Boren, said, "I went above and beyond by asking the FEC to make a ruling on this issue, but instead of giving any clear guidance ...

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Congressional Hearings Sought on Abuse of Native Women

2012-06-01T01:11:28Z

Markey of Massachusetts and Dan Boren of Oklahoma said that they were “extremely ... to be victims of sexual assault at alarming rates.” They called on Representative Doc Hastings, Republican of Washington, and chairman of the committee ...

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Officials fail to decide campaign question

2012-06-01T01:04:19Z

Mullin is one of six Republicans seeking that party’s nomination to the congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, a Muskogee Democrat. Boren announced a year ago he would not seek a fifth term, opening the gates for a flood of hopeful successors.

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Absent FEC guidance, Mullin to step out of plumbing ads during his Oklahoma congressional campaign

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...Mullin." Mullin, a Republican from Westville who is running for the 2nd District congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Dan Boren, said, "I went above and beyond by asking the FEC to make a ruling on this issue, but instead of giving any clear guidanc

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House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...Dold (Ill.), Richard Hanna (N.Y.) and Nan Hayworth (N.Y.) Democrats voting in favor were Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas), Joe Donnelly (Ind.),

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House rejects bill penalizing doctors for sex selective abortions

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...Nan Hayworth (N.Y.), and Ron Paul (Texas). Democrats voting for it were Reps. Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas), Joe Donnelly (Ind.), John Garame

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Oklahoma congressional candidate won't appear in plumbing company ads

2012-05-31T19:13:33Z

Mullin, a Republican from Westville who is running for the 2nd District congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Dan Boren, said, “I went above and beyond by asking the FEC to make a ruling on this issue, but instead of giving any clear guidance ...

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GOP vows to repeal tax on sales of medical devices

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...tax tooth and nail, saying it could force them to cut as many 43,000 jobs and slash research and development budgets. Rep. Dan Boren, Oklahoma Democrat, signed onto the Paulsen legislation Wednesday, bringing to 11 the number of Democrats supporting it

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Film Aimed at Reviving Page Program

2012-05-31T00:01:04Z

Their main ally is former page Rep. Dan Boren (D-Okla.), whose resolution to restore the program has 28 co-sponsors — all Democrats. Pelosi launched an initiative in late September that would outsource college-age interns working in Congressional offices

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GOP vows to repeal tax on sales of medical devices

2012-05-30T21:59:23Z

Rep. Dan Boren, Oklahoma Democrat, signed onto the Paulsen legislation Wednesday, bringing to 11 the number of Democrats supporting it in the House in addition to 228 Republicans. At least one Democrat supports a version offered by Sen.

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Sullivan answers critics

2012-05-26T17:03:29Z

The decision has raised the ire of many officials, including Gov. Mary Fallin and U.S. Rep. Dan Boren. Pryor Mayor Jimmy Tramel has called the decision, “A kick in the gut to rural Oklahoma.” Sullivan did not budge from his stand. “I can tell you now

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Republican candidates in Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District race embrace their party's goals on budget, Medicare

2012-05-26T00:07:00Z

Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee, who currently represents the 2nd District, voted against the budget. Because Boren is retiring, Republicans are expected to make the district a national battleground. Three Democrats are vying for their party's nomination and at

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Opinion: Plumbing adverts could be campaign materials

2012-05-25T07:53:28Z

Mullin faces five other Republicans vying for the congressional seat that opened up after U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee, announced he would not seek a fifth term. His GOP rivals include state Rep. George Faught, former Rep. Wayne Pettigrew ...

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