Open Congress : News Articles for Betty Sutton

Betty Sutton says she's grateful for her time in Congress

2012-12-25T01:00:00Z

...her loss, Rep. Betty Sutton says she was encouraged by the success of other Democrats in the election. Lynn Ischay, The Plain Dealer WASHINGTON, D.C. - As she boxed up the photos and memorabilia that decorated her Washington, D.C. congressional office,

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Liberal Rep. Charles Rangel delivers House floor speech to praise conservative Rep. Jean Schmidt

2012-12-12T01:00:00Z

...chairmanship of the House Ways and Means Committee amid ethics charges in 2010 - had passing praise for departing Democrats Betty Sutton and Dennis Kucinich and Republican Steve LaTourette, his main tribute topic was GOP Rep. Jean Schmidt of the Cincinn

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Congress passes energy efficiency bill - Looking more closely at NRECA - Upton spends $4.5M in election - Energy in the Boustany-Landry runoff - Doha climate negotiations enter final day

2012-12-07T01:00:00Z

...and Brian Bilbray both lost their reelection bids, leaving them with $116,000 and $60,000 in the bank, respectively. Democrat Betty Sutton, who lost in a match-up against fellow member Jim Renacci, is walking away with $32,000. Trade group roundup: A to

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Congressional Election Stat Porn-- How The GOP Stole The House In 2012

2012-12-06T01:00:00Z

...(D-KY), Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD), Larry Kissell (D-NC), Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Ann Marie Buerkle (R-NY), Kathy Hochul (D-NY), Betty Sutton (D-OH), and Mark Critz (D-PA). In California, four Democratic members lost in the general election to a Democratic opp

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Food stamp cuts look inevitable, advocates and Democrats fear

2012-12-02T01:00:00Z

...or SNAP. Their discussions have focused instead on long-term costs associated with Social Security and Medicare. But Republican proponents of these entitlement reforms, including Ohio’s Sen. Rob Portman, say SNAP is another entitlement that needs to b

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Ohio's lame ducks hope their bills will fly before they exit Congress

2012-12-02T01:00:00Z

...and economic well-being over the longterm," LaTourette's letter says. On her way out the door, Copley Township Democratic Rep. Betty Sutton is trying to pass bipartisan legislation that would make it a federal misdemeanor to knowingly attend an animal f

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Between the Lines: Rep. Fudge discusses new job and Congress

2012-11-25T01:00:00Z

...significant task representing Northeast Ohio's interest in Congress. U.S. Representatives Steve LaTourette, Dennis Kucinich and Betty Sutton are leaving office and taking about 40 years of seniority and experience with them. What will Rep. Fudge's new r

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Food Safety Modernization Act Could Finally Be Implemented With Election Over

2012-11-20T01:00:00Z

...the landmark Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) into law in January 2011. The act, which was sponsored by Democratic Rep. Betty Sutton of Ohio and passed with modest Republican support, promised the biggest overhaul of the country's food safety regula

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Washington D.C.: Kucinich sprinting to finish line in Congress

2012-11-19T01:00:00Z

...leaving office because of his disgust with partisan political gridlock. He says their departures, plus that of Rep. Betty Sutton who lost a re-election bid, will diminish Northeast Ohio's clout in Congress. "This is a big blow...the west side of Clevela

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Food stamp cuts less than expected

2012-11-17T01:00:00Z

...— Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo), Sen. Sherrod Brown, (D., Ohio), and Reps. Marcia Fudge (D., Cleveland), Tim Ryan (D., Niles), Betty Sutton (D., Copley Township), Dennis Kucinich (D., Cleveland), and Steven LaTourette (R., Bainbridge) — signed a le

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Family, friends welcome home 73 soldiers in Ohio homecoming

2012-11-17T01:00:00Z

...on the group of 73 soldiers. Distinguished guests gave thanks to the troops for their service. They included outgoing U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, D-Copley; Mayors Willam Healy of Canton and David Held of North Canton; and state Sen. Frank LaRose. Speaking l

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Northeast Ohio losing Dennis Kucinich, Steve LaTourette and Betty Sutton, three key voices on Capitol Hill

2012-11-16T01:00:00Z

...on results," says LaTourette. "Losing Dennis is not inconsequential." Also departing is Copley Township Democratic Rep. Betty Sutton, whose former territory was carved up during redistricting. She lost a tough re-election battle this month to Wadsworth

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Sutton Staff Packs Up

2012-11-16T01:00:00Z

...Betty Sutton has a reputation for being a demanding boss, and for having a high staff turnover rate. Earlier this year, the Sunlight Foundation gave the Ohio Democrat the distinction of having the worst turnover rate in the House. How bad? She had a 19

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Chris Redfern says poll shows support for a nameless Democrat within 1 point of John Kasich: PolitiFact Ohio

2012-11-15T01:00:00Z

...former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of the Youngstown area and recently defeated U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton of Copley Township. So it was little surprise to hear Redfern, in a post-election victory lap, slam Kasich’s leadershi

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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for campaign finance reform

2012-11-14T01:00:00Z

...of individuals who contribute to candidates. The 16th Congressional District race between U.S. Reps. Jim Renacci and Betty Sutton also saw a huge amount of spending by outside groups, with about $10 million spent as of the most recent reports filed befo

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What Should Ohio Republicans Take Away from This Election?

2012-11-14T01:00:00Z

...Republicans and Democrats must find ways to compromise. Republican Congressman Jim Renacci, fresh off of a victory over Democrat Betty Sutton in a newly redrawn district, agrees that the GOP should stick to the economy. RENACCI: “There are Republican

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Obama re-elected, historic wins for same-sex marriage

2012-11-09T01:00:00Z

...the current incumbent congressman of Ohio’s 16th congressional district, which includes Wooster, defeated challenger Betty Sutton, the representative of Ohio’s 13th district before redistricting took effect. Democrats maintained control of the Senat

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Ohio's congressional delegation sadly loses three champions for animal rights: letter to the editor

2012-11-09T01:00:00Z

...to commodity growers at a time of record high prices. Why am I writing this? Simply to sadly let you know that we lost Rep. Betty Sutton of Ohio, who voted compassionately for each of these issues -- along with Rep. Dennis Kucinich. She also sponsored t

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House Majority PAC's winning record

2012-11-09T01:00:00Z

...has not been called and West is refusing to concede. There were some costly defeats, too: HMP put $1.4 million into Ohio Rep. Betty Sutton’s reelection campaign, only to see her lose to fellow Rep. Jim Renacci. And it spent north of $900,000 in unsucc

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Open Congress : News Articles for Betty Sutton

Betty Sutton says she's grateful for her time in Congress

Top 10 stories of 2012, No. 6: The election

Liberal Rep. Charles Rangel delivers House floor speech to praise conservative Rep. Jean Schmidt

Congress passes energy efficiency bill - Looking more closely at NRECA - Upton spends $4.5M in election - Energy in the Boustany-Landry runoff - Doha climate negotiations enter final day

Congressional Election Stat Porn-- How The GOP Stole The House In 2012

Food stamp cuts look inevitable, advocates and Democrats fear

Ohio's lame ducks hope their bills will fly before they exit Congress

Between the Lines: Rep. Fudge discusses new job and Congress

Food Safety Modernization Act Could Finally Be Implemented With Election Over

Washington D.C.: Kucinich sprinting to finish line in Congress

Food stamp cuts less than expected

Family, friends welcome home 73 soldiers in Ohio homecoming

Northeast Ohio losing Dennis Kucinich, Steve LaTourette and Betty Sutton, three key voices on Capitol Hill

Sutton Staff Packs Up

Chris Redfern says poll shows support for a nameless Democrat within 1 point of John Kasich: PolitiFact Ohio

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for campaign finance reform

What Should Ohio Republicans Take Away from This Election?

Obama re-elected, historic wins for same-sex marriage

Ohio's congressional delegation sadly loses three champions for animal rights: letter to the editor

House Majority PAC's winning record