Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Keith Ellison [D, MN-5]

Baird explains his Mideast position on Al Jazeera TV

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

...conventions in its bombing of Palestinian Gaza 10 months ago. Baird, D-Vancouver, traveled to Gaza in February with Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., the only Muslim serving in Congress. He visited areas around Gaza City that had been barraged during the 22-

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Coalition adds abortion limits to health bill

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

...without job-based coverage find policies. That's because many of the customers using the exchange would be getting subsidies. Rep. Keith Ellison, a liberal member from Minneapolis, was prepared to vote for the health reform package even if it included s

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House takes up tougher abortion ban

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...unambiguously pro-life and we will vigorously oppose those who suggest otherwise," the conference said in a statement. Rep. Keith Ellison, a liberal member from Minneapolis, was prepared to vote for the health reform package even if it included some uns

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McCollum, Ellison statements on Fort Hood shootings

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...and the entire country join the Xiong family in mourning this loss and we hold the memory of PFC Kham Xiong in our hearts.” Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., who represents Minneapolis, also extended his “sincere condolences to the families of those kill

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House votes on credit-card consumer protections

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

...to make last-minute rate hikes to bilk consumers of as much as they can before the law we passed kicks into gear,” Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., said in a statement. The original legislation was slated to take effect in Feb. 2010. The expedited act tha

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WIPO Rules in Favor of Glenn Beck Parody Site

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

...an Internet meme as a means to poke fun at Beck's style as a talk show host. Eiland-Hall pointed to Beck's interview with Rep. Keith Ellison, a Muslim. "And I have to tell you, I have been nervous about this interview because what I feel like saying i

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Minnesota House delegation votes to extend jobless benefits

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

...delegation voted Thursday to extend unemployment benefits for at least 14 weeks. “This is Main Street economic stimulus,” Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., said in a statement. “Any time you can help 1.3 million Americans — including 20,530 Minnes

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The Daily Digest

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

...D.C. WCCO, MinnPost and the Star Tribune have stories. The House Majority Leader said he health bill will pass. DFL Rep. Keith Ellison said he understands some people have jitters about the public option but he compared the vote for the Civil Rights Act

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Bachmann at rally, Ellison on TV

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

...is poised with her health care bill to takeover 18 percent of the American economy," Bachmann said. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., outlined his support for the bill during an interview on MSNBC, calling the measure a good thing. Asked abou

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Egypt-Israel chill complicates peace effort

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

...Robert A. Brady (D., Pa.) and Patrick Murphy (D., Pa.), who were among 30 who did not vote. Twenty-two voted "present." Rep. Keith Ellison (D., Minn.), one of two Muslims in Congress, said the "resolution should be opposed because it suppresses inquiry

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House Urges Obama, Clinton to Oppose UN Report Charging Israel of War Crimes

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

...violent extremists in Gaza continue to fire rockets and mortars at innocent Israelis," said Ros-Lehtinen. Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison, one of two Muslims in Congress, said the "resolution should be opposed because it suppresses inquiry; inquiry, that

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Keith Ellison is one of the poorest members of Congress

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

...financial disclosure forms for all of the members of Congress and ranked them by wealth. The analysis found that DFL Rep. Keith Ellison is ranked 514th of the 538 members of Congress in terms of wealth. The report says his average net worth -$-21,497. T

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Where the delegation stands on a troop increase in Afghanistan.

2009-10-30T00:00:00Z

...and a more stabilized central government. McCollum said she would not support an increase of 40,000 troops. Listen DFL Rep. Keith Ellison said he doesn't support a troop increase and wants to see a greater commitment to rebuilding the country. Listen GO

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Bankers' Greed Reason Behind Housing Crisis

2009-10-30T00:00:00Z

...rate of foreclosure in all of Minnesota, higher even than the urban, low-income, multicultural district of neighboring Rep. Keith Ellison. She sure doesn't act like it, though, casting votes against every piece of legislation that would aid homeowners s

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A $35 Pack of Gum? Congress Takes Aim At Debit Card Overdraft Fees

2009-10-30T00:00:00Z

...options to customers, a number too low for most committee members. Another issue is the size of the fees charged by banks. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., asked the numerous witnesses at today's hearing how overdraft fees in the $35 range can be justified

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(Many) more DFL big guns for Tarryl Clark

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

...It's hard to see any opening for Reed in the endorsement contest. p.s. Three of Minnesota's five incumbent congressmen, Keith Ellison, Jim Oberstar and Collin Peterson, have contributed to the Clark campaign via their own campaign funds. Like what you j

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Panel to investigate Waters, Richardson

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

...subcommittee will be led by Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Ky., with Rep. Gregg Harper, R-Miss., as the ranking GOP member. Reps. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., and Sue Myrick, R-N.C., will be the other panel members. Waters, D-Calif., is being investigated to determine

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Ellison proposes same-day voter registration bill

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

...D.C. — Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., and Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., introduced legislation today that would allow same day registration for all federal elections. “Minnesota routinely leads the nation in voter turnout - usually over 70%,” Ellison

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Congressional hearing to include Central New York unions that lost money to Bernie Madoff

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

...currently advances a limit of $500,000 to both individual investors and pension plans. Maffei offered an amendment with Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., to change the law and allow additional coverage for pension plans. He noted that union plans representin

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Franken, Kelliher and Rybak to raise money for Clark

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

...for Congress. The fundraiser comes on the heels of a campaign finance report that showed DFL Congressmen Jim Oberstar, Keith Ellison and Collin Peterson donated to Clark's campaign. Clark is seeking the DFL nomination against Maureen Reed. Whoever win

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