Rep. John Olver

Democrat  •  1st District, Massachusetts  •  11th Term  •  Sworn In 1991
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02/07/12
Global Review: Road Projects

Rep. John Olver (D-MA) knows this is unseemly. "I am concerned about appearances", he says. After all, he earmarked $5100000 for rebuilding a section of West Street, and making a shiny new intersection at Bay Road, ...

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02/07/12
New Mass. congressional map has reps. raising cash | Rise of the ...

The map makes major changes in western Massachusetts, essentially by carving up the 1st District now represented by Democratic U.S. Rep. John Olver, who has announced that he will retire at the end of his term. U.S. Rep.

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02/04/12
Arise for Social Justice: National Priorities Project Founder Greg ...

"Here we are fussing about the very thought that we might reduce military expenditures at the same time we're being asked to reduce funding for all kinds of social programs," said U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst. "Greg's ...

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02/04/12
HR.534 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3578) to amend ...

... the budget baseline, and providing for consideration of H.R. 3582, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation1/2. Result. passed. Representative, Voted.

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02/03/12
THE IMPLOSION OF THE DEMOCRATS CONTINUES | THE ANTI ...

Rep. Dale Kildee Rep. Jerry Costello Rep Gabrielle Giffords (the day after she “earned” her pension) Rep. John Olver Rep Bonnie Fwank (Thank God!) Rep. Charlie Gonzalez Rep Lynn Woolsey and notable Communist Rep.

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01/28/12
Where are they Now? | malibu News

Blankley later gained fame as a TV commentator and editorial page editor of the Washington Times. Rep. John Olver (D-MA) has never generated a lot of press in his 22 years on Capitol Hill. But the bookish former chemistry ...

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01/28/12
eQualityGiving - Equality Heroes

... Washington, D.C.. Induction written by TBA. Equality Gay Hero Congressman John Olver. Congressman John Olver. Democrat, Massachusetts Induction written by TBA. Equality Gay Hero Congresswoman Chellie Pingree ...

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01/27/12
HR.3801 | Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012 ...

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY Democrat), Yes. Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA Democrat), Yes. Rep. Richard Neal (MA Democrat), Yes. Rep. Devin Nunes (CA Republican), Yes. Rep. John Olver (MA Democrat), Yes. Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ Democrat) ...

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01/26/12
HR.3801 | Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012 ...

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY Democrat), Yes. Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA Democrat), Yes. Rep. Richard Neal (MA Democrat), Yes. Rep. Devin Nunes (CA Republican), Yes. Rep. John Olver (MA Democrat), Yes. Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ Democrat) ...

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01/24/12
HR.515 | Addressing a motion to proceed under section 3101A of ...

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY Democrat), No. Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA Democrat), No. Rep. Richard Neal (MA Democrat), No. Rep. Devin Nunes (CA Republican), Yes. Rep. John Olver (MA Democrat), No. Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ Democrat), No ...

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01/23/12
Hudak Exit Leaves Tisei Likely Nominee ... - The Church Report

Attorney Bill Hudak, a contender for the GOP nomination in Massachusetts' 6th district, dropped his bid for Congress today, making former state Sen. Richard Tisei the presumptive nominee to take on Rep. John Tierney (D.

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01/22/12
eQualityGiving - Equality Heroes

... Washington, D.C.. Induction written by TBA. Equality Gay Hero Congressman John Olver. Congressman John Olver. Democrat, Massachusetts Induction written by TBA. Equality Gay Hero Congresswoman Chellie Pingree ...

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01/20/12
New Congressional District Maps Available « Think Home Care Blog

Western & Central Massachusetts (1st & 2nd Districts). (Rep. John Olver — who currently represents NW Massachusetts — will retire in 2013 and is not shown on this map; his district is being absorbed into its neighbors).

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01/20/12
Jonathan Melle on Politics: Should county government be abolished ...

U.S. Representative John Olver, D-Amherst, Massachusetts. Congressman Olver said the country has spent well over a half-trillion dollars on the war in Iraq while the situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate. 8/25/08.

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01/20/12
TransAlchemy: Demigod Sorcery: The Fall of the House

... Law over United States House of Representative Maxine Waters {Source} Institute Divine Law over United States House of Representative Sam Johnson {Source} Institute Divine Law over United States House of Representative John Olver ...

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01/15/12
eQualityGiving - Endorsed Candidates for 2012

An openly gay man who currently holds the Wisconsin State Rep. seat that Tammy Baldwin once held is now aiming to be her replacement in Congress. Considered by many to be a front runner in the primary in a heavily ...

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01/09/12
THE BOHEMIAN CANDIDATE: Jeffrey P. Donnelly's Conspiracy ...

Jeffrey Donnelly claims that is exactly what's been happening to him ever since he opted to run against U.S. Congressman John Olver back in 2010 and after harassment charges were leveled against him during that same ...

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01/09/12
LGBT Asylum News: US politicians protest treatment of LGBT ...

WASHINGTON—Following repeated reports of sexual abuse in the immigration detention system by the Heartland Alliance, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) requested that the Government ... Carolyn Maloney (D-NY); Laura Rich

Source: Paul Canning
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01/07/12
Campaign 2012: a look through the Armenian-American lens ...

by Taniel Koushakjian. Published: Saturday January 07, 2012. Together in the past, Reps. Sherman (left) and Berman have been made competitors due to redistricting. Image via Jewish Journal ... As of this writing, the Armenian Caucus is set to loose 9 Mem

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01/05/12
Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Increase In Heating ...

“I commend the Patrick-Murray Administration for stepping up to the plate on heating assistance funds as the U.S. House leadership is moving in the wrong direction on them,” said Congressman John Olver. “These funds are ...

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01/04/12
Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse Pledges New Day in Holyoke ...

Luminaries included U.S. Congressman John Olver, State Auditor Suzanne Bump, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, who served as the master of ceremonies, and Superior Court Judge Cornelius J. Moriarty, a Holyoker who administered ...

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01/04/12
eQualityGiving - Equality Heroes

... Washington, D.C.. Induction written by TBA. Equality Gay Hero Congressman John Olver. Congressman John Olver. Democrat, Massachusetts Induction written by TBA. Equality Gay Hero Congresswoman Chellie Pingree ...

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01/04/12
Campaign 2012: A Look Through the Armenian-American Lens ...

As of this writing, the Armenian Caucus is set to loose 9 Members: Representatives Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), Dennis Cardoza (D-CA), Jerry Costello (D-IL), John Olver (D-MA), Barney Frank (D-MA) and Dan Kildee (D-MI) have all announced retirement. ... Rep. Mik

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01/02/12
Genius – congressman John Olver of Mass says bush will call ...

www.911truth.org www.prothink.org this is nader on aljazeera 2/20/08 www.youtube.com link for loose change: www.apfn.org FOLLOWING IS.

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01/01/12
Lung Cancer Alliance Praises Senator Scott Brown for Support ...

Other supporters from the Massachusetts congressional delegation include Congressman Barney Frank, Stephen Lynch, John Olver and John Tierney. Lung Cancer Alliance's President & CEO Laurie Fenton-Ambrose said, “We are thrilled to ...

Source: TP Newswire
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12/31/11
A Look Ahead: Watershed moment for political landscape ...

John Olver. The decision by Congressman John W. Olver of Amherst to retire at the end of his current term, combined with the adoption of a new congressional map for Massachusetts, will mean significant changes in the ...

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12/29/11
Hold Clarence Thomas Accountable for Ethic Violations - Blog For ...

Louise Slaughter Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Rep. Gwen Moore Rep. Mike Honda Rep. Earl Blumenauer Rep. Christopher Murphy Rep. John Garamendi Rep. Pete Stark Rep. Raul Grijalva Rep. John Olver Rep. Jan Schakowsky ...

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12/28/11
8 Veteran House Democrats To Retire In 2012 at Pat Dollard

Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) caused a bit of a stir when he announced he was not seeking re-election. Frank, a high-visibility member of Congress for more than 30 years, is in one of the safest Democratic districts in the nation. ... influential Science, Spa

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12/28/11
Dell's Bottom Line: Control Of Congress Must Move To The Front ...

Rep. John Olver (D-MA) has served a congressional district with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+14. (The most Democratic state in the country is Vermont, which Cook cites as D+13.) He hails from Frank's state of ...

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12/27/11
PJ Media » Not Just Barney: Eight Veteran House Dems Retiring

... Space and Technology Committee. Rep. John Olver (D-MA) has served a congressional district with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+14. (The most Democratic state in the country is Vermont, which Cook cites as D+13.) ...

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