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Gov. Bob Riley mulling 9 names to replace new U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks on Madison County Commission

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

...Brooks did say specifically that his successor should oppose any tax increase. Walt Hennessy, a member of U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith's staff, and Ken Gawronski Jr., a candidate for state school board earlier this year, are also interested. "I want to be

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Only 12 House Dems in conservative districts survived reelection

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

...didn't run for reelection in 2010 and Republicans went eight for eight in those open seat races. A ninth opted for a party switch, which didn't work out any better. Rep. Parker Griffith (R-Ala.) lost a GOP primary after defecting from the Democrats....

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Southern Dems should seek independence, reps. say

2010-12-26T19:00:00Z

...races and lump their opponents in with the party's unpopular leadership, several members and strategists told The Hill. Rep. Parker Griffith (Ala.), a Democrat-turned-Republican, was equally pessimistic about his old party's chances of reversing its Sou

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The Caucus: Lawmakers Beat the Bell Out the Door

2010-12-22T19:00:00Z

Parker Griffith, a Republican from Alabama who was defeated in his primary, hasn't voted since Dec. 17 and CW Bill Young, a 21-term Republican from Florida, ...

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Official 'Tea Party Caucus' member cosponsored Food Safety bill

2010-12-22T19:00:00Z

David Camp [R, MI-4] and Rep Parker Griffith [AL-5]. The other six Republican cosponsors voted no on the final bill: Rep. Steven LaTourette [R, OH-14], Rep. ...

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One-sixth of House skips final lame-duck votes

2010-12-21T19:00:00Z

Parker Griffith (Ala.) and Bob Inglis (SC). Also among the no-shows Tuesday were 16 retiring members, including Reps. Brian Baird (D-Wash. ...

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2010-12-21T19:00:00Z

Parker Griffith (Ala.) and Bob Inglis (SC). Also among the no-shows Tuesday were 16 retiring members, including Reps. Brian Baird (D-Wash. ...

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One-sixth of House skips final lame-duck votes

2010-12-21T19:00:00Z

...(Ohio), Michael McMahon (N.Y.), Harry Mitchell (Ariz.) and Solomon Ortiz (Texas). The three Republicans were Joseph Cao (La.), Parker Griffith (Ala.) and Bob Inglis (S.C.). Also among the no-shows Tuesday were 16 retiring members, including Reps. Brian

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2010-12-19T19:00:00Z

Brooks, a Republican, defeated Democrat Steve Raby in the November general election to succeed Republican Parker Griffith of Huntsville. ...

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You Said It

2010-12-19T19:00:00Z

If I was Congressman Parker Griffith, I would certainly vote against the Bush tax cuts. It's sort of a way of getting even with the Republicans of Alabama. ...

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EDITORIAL: Fighting for North Alabama needs in our state and national capitals

2010-12-16T19:00:00Z

The coveted Science and Technology Committee, which Brooks' predecessor, Democrat-turned Republican Parker Griffith, was forced to abandon when he switched ...

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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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Ex-Oregon station owner tweets in Morse code - he's a leader in the new House

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

Politico says "Walden departed the Energy and Commerce panel earlier this year so that Democrat-turned Republican Rep. Parker Griffith (Alabama) could have ...

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2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

... favor among GOP brass: Walden departed the Energy and Commerce subpanel earlier this year so that Democrat-turned Republican Rep. Parker Griffith (Ala. ...

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Party-switchers beware: it ain't easy

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

Charlie Crist and Rep. Parker Griffith) have an awful history of winning their next elections. * Of the last 12 party-switchers in the House, only half won ...

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2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

... Raby in November with 58 percent of the vote to claim North Alabama's Fifth Congressional District seat formerly held by Parker Griffith (R-Huntsville). ...

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Party-switchers beware: it ain't easy

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

...today's winners are tomorrow's losers as recent party-switchers (think Sen. Arlen Specter, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and Rep. Parker Griffith) have an awful history of winning their next elections. * Of the last 12 party-switchers in the House, only ha

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Walden uses Morse code to announce chairmanship

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

...among GOP brass: Walden departed the Energy and Commerce subpanel earlier this year so that Democrat-turned Republican Rep. Parker Griffith (Ala.) could have a committee assignment. He will take over at a time when a number of tech issues are on the im

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Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions stands firm as roadblock to immigration reform

2010-12-09T19:00:00Z

...support the House version. Opposed were: Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Mobile; Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery; Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks; Rep Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville; and Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills. Rep. Parker Griffith, R-Huntsville, did not vote.

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2010-12-08T19:00:00Z

North Alabama's two Republican congressmen, Rep. Parker Griffith of Huntsville and Rep. Robert Aderholt of Haleyville, voted against the bill despite its ...

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