Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Vern Buchanan [R, FL-13]

Challenger Jessica Ehrlich criticizes Rep. C.W. Bill Young

2012-06-02T22:02:59Z

Loser of the week Keith Fitzgerald. The Sarasota Democrat poses a real threat to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, who is engulfed in assorted campaign finance and ethics investigations. But last week Fitzgerald received a jolting reminder of ...

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Challenger Jessica Ehrlich criticizes Rep. C.W. Bill Young

2012-06-02T21:55:49Z

Tougher prescription drug measure making its way through Congress, Buchanan says

2012-06-02T14:17:42Z

MANATEE -- An amendment that would make it tougher to abuse prescription drugs is making its way through the U.S. Congress, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said Friday. The amendment to the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act would ...

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CD8 spending tops $3M as race enters final days

2012-06-01T15:01:50Z

$10,000 • Vern PAC (Affiliated with Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla.) - $1,000 • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund - $2,500 Among outside groups, the National Republican Congressional Committee has been by far the biggest spender, at $665,608

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NRCC Hopes Diversity Equals '12 Success

2012-06-01T10:29:49Z

referring to ongoing investigations into Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., finance chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. But Love said there were some practical lessons learned on her visit as well. “Walking through the tunnels is a bad

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NRCC Hopes Diversity Equals Success in 2012

2012-06-01T09:11:04Z

Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Joe Walsh: Dems want minorities 'to be dependent on government'

2012-06-01T07:59:29Z

Let's hope this money can push Brownley into the top two. (David Nir & James L) • FL-16 (PDF): Politico has an unusually detailed memo explaining GOP Rep. Vern Buchanan's huge new $4 million media buy, running from Aug. 1 through Nov. 5.

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Joe Walsh: Dems want minorities 'to be dependent on government'

2012-06-01T07:59:29Z

Rep. Vern Buchanan plans to spend $4 million on TV campaign ads

2012-05-31T23:45:34Z

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan's campaign has reserved $4 million in television advertising to sell local voters on his re-election. The ad buy was announced Wednesday, a little more than a month after Buchanan's campaign revealed that a poll taken in ...

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Buchanan makes inaugural visit to Lakewood Ranch hospital

2012-05-31T10:02:22Z

Congressman Vern Buchanan on Tuesday met with administrators at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to discuss potential impacts of proposed healthcare reform and other issues pertaining to the healthcare industry. Buchanan's hour-long meeting marked his first .

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Vern Buchanan reserves $4M in fall air time

2012-05-31T09:05:06Z

Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) has made a huge $4 million air time reservation for the fall campaign, according to a memo circulated by his campaign. The reservation is a sign that Buchanan, a wealthy auto dealer, is willing to spend huge amounts of his own .

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California Candidate Abel Maldonado And Family Business Owe $4 Million In Taxes, IRS Says

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...With President [ The Hill Artur Davis Joins GOP [ Demopolistimes.com ] Three Spartanburg County GOP Women Fly to Wisconsin to Aid Governor in Recall Battle [ GoUpstate.com ] Vern Buchanan Reserves $4 Million in TV Time in Tampa Bay [ Tampa Bay Times ]..

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Inquiry focus is a document never signed

2012-05-30T09:13:27Z

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan's latest trouble with the federal government revolves around just eight paragraphs in a legal document. In 2008, Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, tried to get a former business partner to sign an affidavit saying he never ...

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Cracks in the anti-tax wall

2012-05-30T00:52:22Z

In the GOP-controlled House of Representatives, 236 of 242 Republicans -- including U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan -- signed the pledge. Thirty-four of 41 Republican senators also signed on the dotted line. What's more, a majority of Republicans ...

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Woman receives overdue honors

2012-05-29T10:19:03Z

Neither Miller nor the late O'Keefe received medals for their efforts. But in April, a package arrived at Miller's home from U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan via the U.S. Navy Personnel Command. In it was the World War II Victory Medal, the American ...

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Hundreds gather to celebrate Memorial Day in Manatee

2012-05-28T14:02:09Z

Among those in attendance were outgoing Sen. Mike Bennett, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and several government officials from Manatee County, Bradenton and Palmetto. Bennett and Buchanan each spoke about the importance of Memorial Day and honoring th ...

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Gov. Scott presides at Memorial Day service

2012-05-27T17:16:36Z

Rick Scott and his wife, Ann. As U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan approached the podium under the tent, he was greeted by the loud rumble of engines overhead. When four synchronized fighter planes became visible to the east, the crowd burst into applause.

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Gov. Scott presides at Memorial Day service

2012-05-27T17:16:36Z

Closures and events for Memorial Day

2012-05-24T22:13:39Z

W., Bradenton. An 11 a.m. service will be at Post 24. • U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and Jessica McVay, commandant of Detachment 588 of the Marine Corps League, are expected to speak Monday at the Manatee County Veterans Council’s Memorial Day ...

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Memorial Day means patriotic events around Manatee, Sarasota

2012-05-23T23:47:54Z

The service starts at 9 a.m. Scheduled speakers are Rep. Vern Buchanan and Jessica McVay, commandant of Detachment 588 of the Marine Corps League. Call Don Courtney at 941-745-9564. n May 28 -- Kirby Stewart American Legion Post 24, 2000 75th St. W.,

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