Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Phil Roe [R, TN-1]

Thousands attend rally in SWVa. supporting coal mining, way of life in region

2012-06-03T07:35:39Z

People have good paying jobs and the businesses do well.” U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-Johnson City, also said jobs are important. “Coal creates jobs,” he said. “The number one thing you need in this economy is jobs. We have … years of coal ...

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New housing subdivision to bring affordable homes to Carter County

2012-06-02T14:39:10Z

Annika Hampton from the Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce and John Abe Teague from Congressman Phil Roe’s office. Also at Friday’s event were Eastern Eight Chairman Stephen Dixon and Joe Woody of the U.S. Department of ...

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Milk mogul Mayfield, young Wamp in 'blood sport' race with Fleischmann

2012-06-01T12:38:40Z

Former U.S. Rep. David Davis was the last incumbent to lose when he was beaten by fellow Republican Phil Roe in 2008. Fleischmann can expect to come in for increased attacks from his opponents over questions about his effectiveness in Congress ...

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Roe Laughs Off Question About Being GOP Veep

2012-06-01T10:22:39Z

Wrestling with the national healthcare crisis and trying to make sure veterans get the benefits they're due are the priority items on U.S. Rep. Phil Roe's agenda at the moment, he indicated Thursday. But in a presidential election year, the two-term GOP ..

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Phil Roe wants to give Dept. of Veterans Affairs ability to strengthen services

2012-06-01T08:35:17Z

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-Johnson City, wants to give the Department of Veterans Affairs the ability to strengthen the services it offers by changing its funding cycle to a two-year period. But he is not likely on even a long list for the vice ...

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Roe says VA is exempt from automatic spending cuts

2012-05-31T23:59:53Z

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe said Thursday the Department of Veterans Affairs will be exempt from automatic spending cuts called for in the 2011 Budget Control Act. Roe, a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, noted the VA won’t be held to ...

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Campaign tougher for Mayfield than pitching milk

2012-05-30T16:44:25Z

Campaign tougher for Mayfield than pitching milk

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

...in a primary since 1966. Former U.S. Rep. David Davis was the last incumbent to lose when he was beaten by fellow Republican Phil Roe in 2008. Fleischmann can expect to come in for increased attacks from his opponents over questions about his effectiven

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Roe should support people’s choice

2012-05-29T11:44:57Z

Not unlike the invocations in the Catholic all-saints litany, the e-newsletters by U.S. Rep. Phil Roe (TN-01)have some constant refrains. No matter the type of issue involved — economic recovery, job creation, education, greater energy independence for .

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There’s no need for Roe to talk down to constituents

2012-05-28T19:52:54Z

Our own Congressman Phil Roe, R-1st, was found to be speaking on the lowest grade level at 8.64. Next came Congressman Scott DesJarlais, R-4th, who communicates at a 9.87. “Today’s Congress speaks at about a 10.6 grade level, down from a hig ...

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NFL pushes HGH testing to Congress

2012-05-28T09:15:49Z

... Rep. Phil Roe, caucus vice chair, authorized the letter to the 21 members of the "GOP Doc Caucus". The most recent CBA has a provision that would begin HGH testing. However, the players union has asked for more data to prove the tests are reliable.

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Gail Kerr: You can help stop Tennessee Walking Horse abuse

2012-05-27T03:04:46Z

Lamar Alexander: 202-224-4944;www.alexander. senate.gov/public/ U.S. Sen. Bob Corker: 202-224-3344;www.corker.senate.gov/public/ District 1 U.S. Rep. Phil Roe: 202-225-6356;http://roe.house.gov/ District 2 U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr.: 202-225 ...

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NFL pushes HGH testing to Congress

2012-05-26T18:43:41Z

EpiPen laws spreading, but not fast enough

2012-05-23T06:58:35Z

Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn) wrote on a blog for the Hill after meeting with Pendleton. The two have introduced legislation that would provide incentives for states to enact EpiPen laws. “There are no Republican or Democratic ...

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EpiPen laws spreading, but not fast enough

2012-05-23T01:00:00Z

...we are determined to see the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act passed into law,” Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn) wrote on a blog for the Hill after meeting with Pendleton. The two have introduced legislation that would prov

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Bill aims to make epinephrine in schools mandatory

2012-05-22T22:01:43Z

A new bill co-sponsored by United States Congressman, Dr. Phil Roe, hopes to make epinephrine shots in schools mandatory across the country. Currently only Nebraska and Virginia have laws in place requiring schools to stock epinephrine and ...

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State GOP chairman rallies Republicans in Unicoi County

2012-05-22T06:23:58Z

“I’ve got to tell you, and I think Congressman (Phil) Roe agreed, is that we cannot stand four more years of President Obama’s administration and what they are trying to force down our throats.”

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Lawmakers' speaking levels drop to that of 10th-grader

2012-05-22T03:03:33Z

Phil Roe, R-Johnson City, at 8.64 and Scott DesJarlais, R-Jasper, at 9.87. Both men graduated from medical schools. The top Tennessee rating went to Republican Rep. Stephen Fincher, a farmer who gives the Crockett County community of Frog Jump ...

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Lawmakers' speaking levels drop to that of 10th-grader

2012-05-22T01:00:00Z

...the release says. In the Tennessee delegation, the lowest grade level went to two of the most highly educated members, Reps. Phil Roe, R-Johnson City, at 8.64 and Scott DesJarlais, R-Jasper, at 9.87. Both men graduated from medical schools. The top Tenn

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Comprehending Congress: TN delegation speaks at lower grade level

2012-05-22T01:00:00Z

...the release says. In the Tennessee delegation, the lowest grade level went to two of the most highly educated members, Reps. Phil Roe, R-Johnson City, at 8.64 and Scott DesJarlais, R-Jasper, at 9.87. Both men are physicians who graduated from medical sc

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