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

Times Writers Group: Today, my thanks rests in faith

2009-11-26T00:00:00Z

...the modern abundance of diverse beliefs, elected officials may take their oath on another sacred document, as did Rep. Keith Ellison from Minnesota. Likewise, witnesses in court may be sworn without using the Bible. That same right is granted to those f

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Keith Ellison gets a challenger

2009-11-25T00:00:00Z

...Rep. Keith Ellison may be in one of the safest congressional districts in the state but that doesn't mean he won't have challengers. The Federal Election Commission reports today that Lynne Torgerson has filed paperwork to run in Minnesota's 5th Congres

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Report finds only Rep. Peterson's health vote out of sync with state districts' numbers

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

...subsidized health insurance (25.6 percent) in Peterson’s district than every other district except for that of U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, who represents much of urban Minneapolis and its inner suburbs (34.5 percent). Minnesota Republicans who voted agai

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With disenchantment on the rise, Obama nears Afghan strategy announcement

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

...change in Afghanistan and Pakistan have intensified from within Obama's own party in Congress. Minnesota’s 5th District Rep. Keith Ellison, who traveled to the region two weeks ago, said last week that he wouldn't support sending more troops to Afghan

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New Book Identifies 500 Most Influential Muslims

2009-11-21T00:00:00Z

...made the list, including Sheikh Hamza Yusuf Hanson of the national Muslim educational nonprofit, Zaytuna Institute, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), hip-hop artist Mos Def, comedian Dave Chappelle, CNNS Fareed Zakaria, and filmmaker Michael Wolfe. The book is

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Collin Peterson: Health-care legislation moving in right direction

2009-11-20T00:00:00Z

...think the Stupak version upsets a very delicate balance on abortion that we've had for a very long time," said Rep. Keith Ellison. It is unknown how the less restrictive language will play among those pro-life Democrats, without whose votes no health-ca

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Capps says Karzai government needs to improve ties with parliament

2009-11-20T00:00:00Z

...legislatures in emerging democracies. Also making the trip were Reps. David Price, D-N.C.; David Dreier, R-Calif.; Keith Ellison, D-Minn.; Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii; and Charles Boustany Jr., R-La. The trip was Capps’ second to Afghanistan. The congres

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Ellison calls for new strategy in Afghanistan

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

...D.C. — Rep. Keith Ellison, back from a trip last week to Afghanistan and Pakistan, said today that a new strategy is needed in the region - one that doesn't include sending more troops to U.S. troops to Afghanistan until that country's president, Ham

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Committee shoots down Paulsen effort to end Wall Street bailout

2009-11-17T00:00:00Z

...Committee by a 30-37 vote, largely along party lines. Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann voted yes, and Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison voted no. The committee was marking up the Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009. The Troubled Asset Relief Program

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The Muslim Film Tour hits Ann Arbor today

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

...between Muslim-Americans and Americans of other faiths, and includes commentaries by intellectual Noam Chomsky, Rep. Keith Ellison (D — Ind.) and former Rep. Andre Carson (D — Minn.) — even the Reverend Jesse Jackson gets a word in. All in all, t

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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