Rep. Rob Bishop

Republican  •  1st District, Utah  •  5th Term  •  Sworn In 2003
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06/03/12
Jun. 3: Democratic congressional candidates, Hatch's participation in debates

In this Sunday Edition: We will introduce you to the candidates hoping to replace Congressman Rob Bishop. Plus, our political insiders will weigh in on the debate over whether Senator Orrin Hatch should participate in more debates. Segment 1 & 2 In a Utah

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06/02/12
The Eisenhower family is right

...Rob Bishop (R-Utah) is correct in supporting the Eisenhower “family’s request to hold off on moving forward with the project” [“ Eisenhower family still opposes memorial design ,” Style, May 31]. The Eisenhower Memorial Commission appears to b

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06/02/12
Utah’s 1st District Democrats schedule debates

...two Democrats running in Utah’s 1st Congressional District — seeking their party’s nomination to face Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah — have scheduled four debates over the next two weeks. Donna McAleer and Ryan Combe, who will face each other in a June

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06/01/12
Rep. Jim Moran joins Eisenhower family’s effort to halt memorial design

...his committee had not yet received the documents he requested. In a statement released on Wednesday, Utah Republican Rep. Rob Bishop, who chairs the subcommittee holding Friday’s hearing, indicated his opposition to the re-design. “I remain concerne

Source: Kaus Files
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05/31/12
Rep. Jim Moran joins Eisenhower family’s effort to halt memorial design

In a statement released on Wednesday, Utah Republican Rep. Rob Bishop, who chairs the subcommittee holding Friday’s hearing, indicated his opposition to the re-design. “I remain concerned that taxpayer dollars will be used to fund construction of a ...

Source: YAHOO!
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05/30/12
Eisenhower family remains opposed to tapestries planned for memorial

Today, we must learn again to celebrate things that are simple, sustainable, and affordable.” Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah), who chairs the House subcommittee on national parks, forests, and public lands, used the family’s statement to call for slowing the

Source: Washington Post
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05/30/12
Eisenhower Family Still has Concerns About Memorial Design

Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Ga.) said that in light of testimony before the panel of which he is chairman — the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands — he was prepared to ask appropriators to withhold money for the pro

Source: Roll Call Online
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05/30/12
Utah’s Fight for Clean Air

Referencing the incumbent Congressman from District 1, Rep. Rob Bishop, Moench said, “He has no understanding of or appreciation for the connection between environmental protection and public health protection.” Moench qualified Bishop as ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/30/12
Eisenhower Family Still has Concerns About Memorial Design

...that must green light the proposal before groundbreaking can begin, and the rescheduled July 12 hearing is approaching. Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Ga.) said that in light of testimony before the panel of which he is chairman — the House Natural Resources Subc

Source: Roll Call
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05/30/12
McEntee: A stronger, better Violence Against Women Act

...The House bill, sponsored by Rep. Sandy Adams, R-Florida, passed last month, but without those three provisions. Utah Reps. Rob Bishop, Jim Matheson and Jason Chaffetz voted for it. story continues below For Utah advocates, counselors, administrators an

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05/29/12
Government lines up $1.4 billion for conservation property purchases

Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) agrees the federal government is not always a good steward of the land; especially in his state where a law was recently passed demanding Washington return to its control 30 million acres of federal lands within its borders.

Source: Human Events (blog)
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05/29/12
The Rockies Today, May 29

...considers 2 competing bills on Utah's Wasatch Range Utah U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop's legislation would allow developers of SkiLink, a proposed gondola to link two ski areas on Utah's Wasatch Range three miles apart, to skirt some federal and local regulation

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05/28/12
House GOP Uncovers Email Trail That Questions Data That Lead To Ban On Hard-rock Mining Near Grand Canyon National Park

U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, who chairs the committee's subcommittee on national parks, followed up the discovery of the emails with a letter to Secretary Salazar seeking "emails, notes, briefing papers and memoranda, concerning the Draft Environmental ..

Source: National Parks Traveler (blog)
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05/28/12
Rocky Barker: Rep. Mike Simpson hasn’t given up on Boulder-White Clouds wilderness bill

When Rep. Virginia Foxx, a Republican from North Carolina ... and National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop, R-Utah, are strong supporters of limits to the Antiquities Act. They cornered Simpson to ask him ...

Source: Idaho Statesman
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05/28/12
Rocky Barker: Rep. Mike Simpson hasnt given up on Boulder-White Clouds wilderness bill

...Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings, R-Wash., and National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop, R-Utah, are strong supporters of limits to the Antiquities Act. They cornered Simpson to ask him what was up. Simpson rec

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05/26/12
Along a Utah Range, a New Skirmish Over Development or Conservation

One bill, involving an ambitious project known as SkiLink, was filed by Representative Rob Bishop, a Republican from northern Utah. It would allow developers to bypass some jurisdictional and environmental protections to build a gondola linking ...

Source: New York Times
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05/25/12
Political perception: Which candidate do you prefer?

Ethan: There is only one real power couple in Utah politics: Congressman Rob Bishop and his hair. Congressman Bishop is a casual guy, but his hair really prefers something more elegant. The Congressman is well known for his wit, but not many understand how

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05/25/12
Leaked Emails: ‘Grossly Overestimated’ Enviro Report Used in Mining Ban

...mines and regional ground water, we need to be cautions [sic]??” Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (R-Wash.) and Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah), chairman of the subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, fired off a letter to Salazar today over

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05/24/12
The Rockies Today, May 24

...in the state. Helena Independent Record; May 24 Utah congressman: NPS documents don't support uranium mine ban U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop said documents he has obtained from the National Park Service indicate that at least some of the agency's employees said

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05/23/12
Obama Blocks Uranium Mining without the Support of Science

You can read more here. One thousand jobs and $29 million in revenue are on the block in this situation. Utah Congressman Rob Bishop who is the chairman of the House, National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee released this statement.

Source: Town Hall
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05/23/12
Charter school changes name to dedicate itself to Jefferson, history

KAYSVILLE — To the loud cheer of “Go Eagles,” dignitaries including Mayor Steve Hiatt and Congressman Rob Bishop cut a ribbon and officially changed the name of Oquirrh Mountain Charter School to Jefferson Academy. Almost 700 students from ...

Source: Ogden Standard-Examiner
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05/23/12
Utah’s Fight for Clean Air

Referencing the incumbent Congressman from District 1, Rep. Rob Bishop, Moench said, “He has no understanding of or appreciation for the connection between environmental protection and public health protection.” Moench qualified Bishop as ...

Source: Salon
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05/23/12
Bishop releases records he says undercut uranium mining ban

Washington • Rep. Rob Bishop said Wednesday he has unearthed internal emails from National Park Service officials that undercut the Obama administration’s finding that uranium mining near the Grand Canyon would harm water resources in the area.

Source: Salt Lake Tribune
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05/23/12
Bishop releases records he says undercut uranium mining ban

...• Rep. Rob Bishop said Wednesday he has unearthed internal emails from National Park Service officials that undercut the Obama administration’s finding that uranium mining near the Grand Canyon would harm water resources in the area. Bishop, R-Utah,

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05/22/12
Asserting states' rights, 'Repeal Amendment' gets a push from Virginia

The amendment, introduced by Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, has drawn increasing interest from states, according to Repeal Amendment executive director Marianne Moran, who resides in Virginia. Repeal  bills have been introduced at ..

Source: Examiner
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05/22/12
South Summit senior commits to Air Force

Crandall earned two appointments, one from Congressman Rob Bishop and the other from Lee. "A nomination is what you receive from the Senator or Congressman that qualifies you for an appointment from the academy," Crandall said. "I had to go in ...

Source: Park Record
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05/22/12
GOP Rep. Rob Bishop Claims Federal School Lunch Program Is Unconstitutional

Under the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, public schools can elect to receive federal funding for their meals programs, but they can be required to give back some of those funds if they fail to comply with certain rules. That’s what ...

Source: Think Progress
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05/21/12
Simpson votes against limiting Antiquities Act, saying he's keeping options open

Idaho Republican Rep. Mike Simpson is not a supporter of the Antiquities ... and Public Lands Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop, a Utah Republican, who are strong supporters on limits to the Antiquities Act cornered Simpson and asked him what's ...

Source: Idaho Statesman
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05/21/12
Mesa Exploration Gets Utah Congressional Delegation Support for the Bounty Project

According to a May 16 release, U.S. Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee as well as U.S. Congressman Rob Bishop have expressed support to the Bureau of Land Management for the development of the project by Mesa. The delegation described how advancing the ...

Source: PennEnergy
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05/19/12
Short takes on issues

Do as I do » Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, says the federal government is overreaching in fining two Utah high schools for making junk food too readily available to students during lunch time. All schools that participate in the National School ...

Source: Salt Lake Tribune
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