Open Congress : News Articles for Bobby Bright

RIP earmarks; State loses millions

2010-12-26T19:00:00Z

Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, was a cosponsor on that one. And Sessions teamed up with Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery for a $4 million earmark for ...

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2010 Year in Review-January

2010-12-26T19:00:00Z

Congressman Bobby Bright presented the appropriation check to Mayor Kenneth Boswell and city officials. Congressman Bright addressed Enterprise Rotarians ...

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How to survive as a Democrat in the South: Be independent, or run as one

2010-12-26T19:00:00Z

Charlie Melancon, you're [Alabama Democratic Rep.] Bobby Bright, it may be that you do everything you can to make clear your independence from the national ...

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Top 10 of '10 No. 6: Roby wins over Bright

2010-12-25T19:00:00Z

... R-Montgomery, won a slim victory in the second congressional district against Democratic Congressman Bobby Bright of Montgomery in November as her party ...

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Anti-earmark mood costs Ala. $130M

2010-12-23T19:00:00Z

...list, with 31 earmark requests worth $60.3 million, including those he co-sponsored with Shelby. Sessions, along with Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery, sponsored a $4 million earmark for virtual trainers for mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles fo

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Alabama Voices: Service gratifying for Bright

2010-12-22T19:00:00Z

As I prepare to leave office, I am thankful for the opportunity to have served you, the chance to make our community stronger, ...

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Anti-earmark mood costs Alabama $130 million

2010-12-22T19:00:00Z

Alabama earmarks lost in struggle over budget

2010-12-22T19:00:00Z

2010-12-21T19:00:00Z

John Adler (NJ), Bobby Bright (Ala.), Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (SD), Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (Mich.), Mary Jo Kilroy (Ohio), Michael McMahon (NY), ...

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One-sixth of House skips final lame-duck votes

2010-12-21T19:00:00Z

...show up on Tuesday for the food safety vote. The eight defeated Democrats missing in action were Reps. John Adler (N.J.), Bobby Bright (Ala.), Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (S.D.), Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (Mich.), Mary Jo Kilroy (Ohio), Michael McMahon (N

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Congressman nominates 11 for military academy appointment, seven to attend

2010-12-17T19:00:00Z

Dalton Stacks is one of 11 students in the Second Congressional District were nominated by US Congressman Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery, for appointments to ...

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How did Alabama congressmen vote on the tax cut package? Here is the roll call.

2010-12-16T19:00:00Z

...yes were: Reps. Jo Bonner, R-Mobile; Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery; Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville; Parker Griffith, R-Huntsville; Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills; and Artur Davis, D-Birmingham. The only no vote came from Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks. "Congres

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Politico: Defeated Dems game for a rematch

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

Alabama Rep. Bobby Bright, a conservative Democrat who lost to Republican Martha Roby, said he had given “quite a bit” of thought to running for his seat ...

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Facts and myths about the AEA payroll deduction ban

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

The PAC has made contributions to members of both parties -— including $10000 to former Democratic US Rep. Bobby Bright of Montgomery and $10000 to Rep. ...

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Defeated Dems: Game for rematch?

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

...who lost a rematch against Republican former Rep. Steve Chabot, before adding, “I’m an elected official.” Alabama Rep. Bobby Bright, a conservative Democrat who lost to Republican Martha Roby, said he had given “quite a bit” of thought to run

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Omnibus includes $12 million for demolition projects

2010-12-14T19:00:00Z

Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Bright (D-Ala.), who was defeated in November by his Republican challenger. • $500000 for the city of Rockford, Ill., ...

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2010-12-14T19:00:00Z

Jim Marshall in Georgia, Bobby Bright in Alabama, two in Mississippi, [Trevor] Childers and Gene Taylor — and one in Idaho, Walter Minnick. They lost. ...

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Omnibus includes $12 million for demolition projects

2010-12-14T19:00:00Z

Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Bright (D-Ala.), who was defeated in November by his Republican challenger. • $500000 for the city of Rockford, Ill., ...

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House passes DADT repeal

2010-12-14T19:00:00Z

Among the Democrats who voted AGAINST: Bobby Bright (AL) and Artur Davis (AL). The legislation now goes to the Senate, where it's fate is uncertain. ...

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Omnibus includes $12 million for demolition projects

2010-12-14T19:00:00Z

...of Enterprise, Ala., for demolition, planning, construction, and renovation of the downtown business district. Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Bright (D-Ala.), who was defeated in November by his Republican challenger. • $500,000 for the city of Rockford, Ill

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