Rep. Danny Davis

Democrat  •  7th District, Illinois  •  8th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
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06/02/12
Help in reconciliation process, and not meddle otherwise

From where does the US Congressman Danny Davis (Democratic-Illinois) receive reports that claimed that “tensions exist between the Sinhalese and Tamils in Sri Lanka” even three years after terrorism was eradicated? How does he come to the conclusion ..

Source: Sunday Observer
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06/02/12
Walsh’s comments raise controversy

Walsh’s African-American congressional colleague Danny Davis, gave a surprised, “Damn! I think the congressman may have been drinking something!” when told of Walsh’s remarks. “He obviously doesn’t know much about the history of this ...

Source: Chicago Sun-Times
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06/01/12
Dept.of Education seeks to 'equip' fathers at Malcolm X College forum

“It’ll help just to hear someone talking about what I am feeling and dealing with every day.” U.S. Congressman Danny Davis (D-7th) is co-hosting the event.  Other partners include the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services; Chicago Public ...

Source: Examiner
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05/29/12
Paul Westley Davis, 55, youngest member of Harold Washington’s cabinet, star athlete

...cabinet, having served as Washington’s press secretary in Congress. He later managed political races for the likes of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, Dan Hynes for governor, and the mayoral campaigns of Dorothy Brown, Bob Fioretti and the Rev. Paul Jakes. Most

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05/25/12
Black Chamber of Commerce host to mayor of Esmeraldas, Ecuador

a reception by the International Art Group and meetings with U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, D-Chicago, and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. His appearance in Waukegan ties in with the Black Chamber’s effort to promote economic development opportunities with ..

Source: Chicago Sun-Times
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05/24/12
The Men Who Destroyed Our Post Office

The bill was introduced by Republican Congressman Tom Davis of the 11th CD of Virginia. Co-sponsors were one other Republican, John McHugh, 23rd CD of New York, and Democrats Danny Davis, 7th CD of Illinois and Henry Waxman, 30th CD of California.

Source: CNN
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05/24/12
Paul Davis, 1957-2012

...press duties for Washington, according to friend Deborah Douglas, and worked on Washington's mayoral campaign. U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, who is no relation, was a friend of Mr. Davis' father and recalled running into the younger Davis about that time. "

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05/23/12
Paul Davis, 1957-2012

U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, who is no relation ... "With his background in media, we all thought it was somewhat amusing," Danny Davis said. "We all said Paul Davis would do anything for Harold Washington. Some of us expected to see him out ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
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05/23/12
Paul Davis, 1957-2012

U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, who is no relation ... "With his background in media, we all thought it was somewhat amusing," Danny Davis said. "We all said Paul Davis would do anything for Harold Washington. Some of us expected to see him out ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
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05/23/12
Recount results in: Queen wins House race by a hair

Joe Sam Queen beat out Danny Davis by a mere 17 votes — less than 0.002 percent ... Queen and Clampitt are vying for the N.C. House seat currently held by retiring Rep. Phil Haire, D-Sylva. The seat represents Jackson and Swain counties and the greater .

Source: Smoky Mountain News
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05/22/12
Opinion: Joe Walsh, Simpleton or Great Communicator?

... congressman with the highest ranking is Rep. Danny Davis, D-Chicago, who is in love with his own Biblical voice. In the entire Congress, the member with the most complex language is Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Calif., who speaks on a post-graduate level.

Source: NBC Chicago
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05/22/12
Study: Illinois Congressional Delegation Speaks At High School Junior Level

...of Independence is written at a 15.1-grade level, or that of a college junior. In the Illinois Congressional delegation, Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.), with his stentorian pronouncements, is rated the highest, with speeches at the college sophomore level. T

Source: CBS2 Chicago
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05/22/12
Opinion: Joe Walsh, Simpleton or Great Communicator?

...any Member from Illinois, and will continue to do so every week.” The Illinois congressman with the highest ranking is Rep. Danny Davis, D-Chicago, who is in love with his own Biblical voice. In the entire Congress, the member with the most complex la

Source: NBC Chicago
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05/20/12
US Congressman declares 'tensions continue to exist between Sinhalese and Tamils' in Sri Lanka

From where does the US Congressman Danny Davis (Democratic-Illinois) receive reports that '"tensions exist between the Sinhalese and Tamils in Sri Lanka" even after three years of war's end? How does he come to the conclusion (with confidence ...

Source: asiantribune.com
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05/20/12
US Congressman declares 'tensions continue to exist between Sinhalese and Tamils' in Sri Lanka

From where does the US Congressman Danny Davis (Democratic-Illinois) receive reports that '"tensions exist between the Sinhalese and Tamils in Sri Lanka" even after three years of war's end? How does he come to the conclusion (with confidence ...

Source: asiantribune.com
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05/19/12
Legislative Roll Call | PUBLIC RECORDS | May 14 to May 18

Danny Davis, D-7, Jan Schakowsky, D-9, Robert Dold, R-10, Jerry Costello, D-12, Judy Biggert, R-13 CONFIDENTIALITY IN VIOLENCE CASES: Voting 187 for and 236 against, the House on May 16 defeated a Democratic bid to retain all safeguards in ...

Source: Evansville Courier-Press
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05/18/12
NCA hosts fundraiser for Rep. Danny Davis

On Wednesday NCA hosted a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.). Congressman Davis has been a major supporter of reform to the current U.S. sugar program. Attending the event were GMA's Matt Foley, NCA's Alison Bodor, Hershey's Eileen Harley, NCA's

Source: SmartBrief
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05/18/12
Recount set for Queen, Davis House race

Joe Sam Queen edged retired Judge Danny Davis by just 18 votes ... The House District 119 seat opened when Rep. Phil Haire, D-Sylva, decided to retire.

Source: Asheville Citizen-Times
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05/16/12
Queen still the winner after canvas in tight House race

A recount is likely in the race for N.C. House of Representatives between two well-known and prominent Waynesville Democrats, Danny Davis and Joe Sam Queen ... N.C. House seat currently held by retiring Rep. Phil Haire, D- Sylva. The seat represents ...

Source: Smoky Mountain News
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05/15/12
Congress Parkway bridge reopened

“This project is completed in time to open up the bridge so there is access to downtown Chicago right at the time the NATO summit is coming to the city,” Congressman Danny Davis, a Chicago Democrat, said at a news conference. The summit runs ...

Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald
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05/14/12
Westside NAACP honors seven in 2012 Freedom Fund Banquet

Among the dignitaries attending were U.S. Congressman Danny Davis (D-7th), who along with his wife, Vera, presented a vintage photograph to the branch and Maywood Mayor Henderson Yarbrough.  State Sen. Karen Yarbrough (D-?), Cook County ...

Source: Examiner
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05/12/12
Lawmakers urge Metra to reject bridge contract

Rep. Bobby Rush called the potential contract "a shame (and) repugnant to my community." Rep. Danny Davis called the proposed deal "one of the greatest insults to the people" of the Englewood neighborhood. And Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
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05/12/12
Illinois congressmen oppose Metra contract

...disenfranchise the Englewood neighborhood, where the bridge will be built. Jackson, along with Congressmen Bobby Rush and Danny Davis, said Friday the apparent low bidder does not have enough minority contractors and would not provide enough jobs to min

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05/12/12
Lawmakers urge Metra to reject bridge contract

...intend to honor that commitment." Rep. Bobby Rush called the potential contract "a shame (and) repugnant to my community." Rep. Danny Davis called the proposed deal "one of the greatest insults to the people" of the Englewood neighborhood. And Rep. Jess

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05/11/12
Metra delays Englewood project to study minority contracts

“This is one of the greatest insults to a whole group of people and a population base in Chicago,” Congressman Danny Davis told Metra officials Friday. “I’m not saying it’s intentional, but mistakes sometimes get made.” Davis was ...

Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald
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05/11/12
3 congressmen urge Metra not to OK Englewood Flyover contract

Rep. Bobby Rush called the contract "a shame (and) repugnant to my community." Rep. Danny Davis called the proposed contract "one of the greatest insults to the people" of the Englewood community. And Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said awarding the ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
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05/11/12
3 congressmen urge Metra not to OK Englewood Flyover contract

Rep. Bobby Rush called the contract "a shame (and) repugnant to my community." Rep. Danny Davis called the proposed contract "one of the greatest insults to the people" of the Englewood community. And Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said awarding the ...

Source: WGNtv.com
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05/11/12
3 congressmen urge Metra not to OK Englewood Flyover contract

Rep. Bobby Rush called the contract "a shame (and) repugnant to my community." Rep. Danny Davis called the proposed contract "one of the greatest insults to the people" of the Englewood community. And Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said awarding the ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
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05/11/12
IG offices thrive despite lack of permanent leadership

Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) said DHS acting IG Charles Edwards is a prime example of this progress without an official leader. "Before he assumed his post, recovered funds were $3.7 million in fines and savings and administrative cost savings were $6.5 milli

Source: FederalNewsRadio.com
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05/11/12
3 congressmen urge Metra not to OK Englewood Flyover contract

...working on the $141 million project. Rep. Bobby Rush called the contract "a shame (and) repugnant to my community." Rep. Danny Davis called the proposed contract "one of the greatest insults to the people" of the Englewood community. And Rep. Jesse Jack

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