Phil Hare

Democrat  •  2 Terms  •  Sworn In 2007
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12/28/10
Dissenting Times: Obama-resolutions

Rep. Alan Grayson [D, FL-8] Rep. Raymond Green [D, TX-29] Rep. Al Green [D, TX-9] Rep. Raul Grijalva [D, AZ-7] Rep. Luis Gutiérrez [D, IL-4] Rep. John Hall [D, NY-19] Rep. Deborah Halvorson [D, IL-11] Rep. Phil Hare [D, IL-17] Rep. ...

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12/28/10
The Flat Tax Miracle « The Rational Middle

Democratic Representative Phil Hare, desperate to save his job (representing the district I live in), attacked his Republican opponent for suggesting the very responsible notion that FICA taxes could be raised. ...

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12/28/10
Notes from Dr. RW: The 2010 dumb awards for public policy speech

In such a politically charged time as 2010 it made for great entertainment. Here are a few that made me laugh, mostly about health care reform. In no particular order. Democratic Congressman Phil Hare on health care reform. ...

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12/26/10
A Collection of Odd.: The Holiday Season - Thinking About The Children

Rep. Brett Guthrie [R, KY-2] Nay Rep. Ralph Hall [R, TX-4] Nay Rep. Deborah Halvorson [D, IL-11] Abstain Rep. Phil Hare [D, IL-17] Abstain Rep. Gregg Harper [R, MS-3] Nay Rep. Doc Hastings [R, WA-4] Nay Rep. Dean Heller [R, NV-2] Nay ...

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12/25/10
Top 10 Stories of 2010

Nancy Pelosi, Phil Hare, and other Democrats admit their contempt for the US Constitution. Barack Obama continues bowing to tin-horn dictators . . . who really are his superiors. Rep. Russ Carnahan funnels millions of tax dollars to his ...

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12/25/10
Mixed poll result makes '11 unpredictable | state, republican ...

There were other shockers on Election Night, as longtime state representative Jay Hoffman, a Collinsville Democrat, was beaten by Republican challenger Dwight Kay, and entrenched Democratic state Sen. Deanna Demuzio was upended by Republican Sam McCann, w

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12/24/10
Dissenting Times: Way to go Santa

Rep. Alan Grayson [D, FL-8] Rep. Raymond Green [D, TX-29] Rep. Al Green [D, TX-9] Rep. Raul Grijalva [D, AZ-7] Rep. Luis Gutiérrez [D, IL-4] Rep. John Hall [D, NY-19] Rep. Deborah Halvorson [D, IL-11] Rep. Phil Hare [D, IL-17] Rep. ...

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12/23/10
2010 Election… Results and Facts

Rep. Allen Boyd (D-Fla.) Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) Rep. Suzanne Kosmas (D-Fla.) Rep. Ron Klein (D-Fla.) Rep. Jim Marshall (D-Ga.) Rep. Walt Minnick (D-Idaho) Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) Rep. Debbie Halvorson (D-Ill.) Rep. Phil Hare ...

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12/22/10
Illinois: Democrats have redistricting advantage - The Daily Journal

"It could be good news for Democrats," said U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, who lost a former Democratic stronghold to tea party-backed GOP challenger Bobby Schilling in November, but could benefit from redrawn lines if he decides to run again in ...

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12/22/10
Permanent closure of ferry loomed often | tully, corps, grafton ...

Andrew Rowe, economic development director for U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, D-Rock Island, pointed out in May 2008 - before the ferry closed in December 2008 until July 2009 - that a former business partner in the Grafton Ferry venture, ...

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12/21/10
New GOP Constitution rule irks House Democrats | The Daily Caller ...

As half of the “dynamic duo” that scuttled the housing market and helped ruin a prosperous economy, Barney should count his blessings that he is not amongst the 99′ers like our dear FORMER representative Phil Hare of Illinois 17th. ...

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12/21/10
Politicians Are Destroying America

Our nation was built upon a Constitution and a representative government, yet look how far we have strayed. Representative Phil Hare of IL, when asked about the constitutionality of health care legislation, was quoted as saying, ...

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12/21/10
Be Afraid… Be Very Afraid | Baby Boomer Baloney...

Rep. Phil Hare, D-Ill., responding to a question during a town hall meeting, said he's “not worried about the Constitution.” That was in response to a question about the constitutionality of Obamacare. He told his constituents that the ...

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12/21/10
NH INSIDER- Your Source for NH Politics - Press Releases - K OF C ...

IL Reps Luis Gutierrez, Phil Hare, Mike Quigley; Sen Dick Durbin (Assistant Majority Leader). IN Rep Peter Visclosky. MA Reps Mike Capuano, Bill Delahunt, Ed Markey, Jim McGovern. MD Sen Barbara Mikulski. MN Rep Betty McCollum. ...

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12/21/10
Illinois Springfield in the News: Springfield unlikely to be split ...

One of those districts is the oddly shaped 17th Congressional District, now represented by Democratic U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, although Republican Bobby Schilling takes over in January. The 17th District snakes around the western edge of ...

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12/20/10
Illinois loses seat in Congress | congress, illinois, starting ...

U.S. Rep.-elect Bobby Schilling, a Colona Republican who defeated incumbent Democrat Phil Hare in last month's election in Illinois' 17th Congressional District, will be just such a political newcomer. He issued a statement Tuesday ...

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12/20/10
What Hath Hare Wrought? « QC Examiner

Is there any doubt that this new provision is the result of our specially selected, recently rejected congressman's unfortunate and inconvenient (for him) truth-telling? The legacy of Congressman Phil Hare: ...

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12/20/10
Illinois loses congressional seat | Daily Chronicle

"It could be good news for Democrats," said U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, who lost a former Democratic stronghold to tea party-backed GOP challenger Bobby Schilling in November, but could benefit from redrawn lines if he decides to run again in ...

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12/20/10
Capitol Fax.com » Apportionment Day is upon us

“It could be good news for Democrats,” said U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, who lost a former Democratic stronghold to tea party-backed GOP challenger Bobby Schilling in November, but could benefit from redrawn lines if he decides to run again in ...

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12/20/10
Illinois could lose U.S. House seat in Census tally | Government ...

"It could be good news for Democrats," said U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, who lost a former Democratic stronghold to tea party-backed GOP challenger Bobby Schilling in November, but could benefit from redrawn lines if he decides to run again in ...

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12/18/10
Phil Hare Was Nancy Pelosi's Cabana Boy. . . « QC Examiner

Jacobs is the exact opposite type of representative that Schilling is. Career Politicians v. Family/Business/States—man. Comment by Not a Fan | December 24, 2010. I am not Mike Jacobs. Comment by Third | December 24, 2010 ...

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12/17/10
My Year in 10000 Words – Part Four « JonSchweppe.com

Phil Hare's dust-up in Quincy single-handedly gave all the momentum to Schilling, and it may have been the defining moment of the campaign cycle. I imagine he regrets the incident deeply at this point. ... This was tactless blather on the part of Rep.

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12/17/10
Schilling Named to Ag, Armed Services Committees | Bob McCarty Writes

Baker presented Schilling with a framed copy of a letter in which he endorsed the Moline, Ill., Republican three months before his landslide victory over incumbent Democrat Phil Hare Nov. 3. To read previous BMW posts about Illinois' ...

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12/16/10
Hare Offers Advice - Riverbender.com News

An Illinois congressman defeated for re-election last month is offering advice to his successor. U.S. Rep. Phil Hare (D-Rock Ialand), who had been elected twice, lost to U.S. Rep.-elect Bobby Schilling (R-Colona) in the 17th District in ...

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12/16/10
Hare Offers Advice - Riverbender.com News

An Illinois congressman defeated for re-election last month is offering advice to his successor. U.S. Rep. Phil Hare (D-Rock Ialand), who had been elected twice, lost to U.S. Rep.-elect Bobby Schilling (R-Colona) in the 17th District in ...

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12/16/10
House GOP to Make New Rule to Cite Constitution in All Bills. Bad ...

YouTube - Pelosi Asked Where Constitution Grants Congress Authority to Mandate Purchase of Health Insurance YouTube - Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL) I Dont Worry About The Constitution On This - On Obamacare.

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12/16/10
UPDATE: In "Shameful Act," Republicans Kill Bill to Prevent Child ...

Robert Berry [D, AR-1], Rep. Emanuel Cleaver [D, MO-5], Rep. Diana DeGette [D, CO-1], Rep. Barton Gordon [D, TN-6], Rep. Deborah Halvorson [D, IL-11], Rep. Phil Hare [D, IL-17], Rep. Eddie Johnson [D, TX-30], Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy [D, ...

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12/16/10
Phil Hare 2

Congressman Phil Hare wanted to save his old job and make his new one seem useful. This could be that one time where economic optimism was given back to a stagnating community. In that familiar place, just down the street from the ...

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12/16/10
Republican Judy Biggert helps brings DADT repeal back to life | WBEZ

Judy Biggert (pictured, above) was the sole Illinois Republican representative to hear his call and vote yes. In our state, everybody else went straight party line: Dems Melissa Bean, Jerry Costello, Danny Davis, Bill Foster, Luis Gutierrez , Debbie Halver

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12/15/10
Dissenting Times: That pesky speed bump aka THE CONSTITUTION

Rep. Alan Grayson [D, FL-8] Rep. Raymond Green [D, TX-29] Rep. Al Green [D, TX-9] Rep. Raul Grijalva [D, AZ-7] Rep. Luis Gutiérrez [D, IL-4] Rep. John Hall [D, NY-19] Rep. Deborah Halvorson [D, IL-11] Rep. Phil Hare [D, IL-17] Rep. ...

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