Rep. Jo Ann Emerson

Republican  •  8th District, Missouri  •  8th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
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02/07/12
Santorum to speak at Cape Lincoln Day

Santorum, a former senator from Pennsylvania, was invited by U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, a Cape Girardeau Republican, who confirmed Monday that he had accepted. The Cape Girardeau County Lincoln Day event is at 6 p.m. March 10 at Ray's Plaza Conference Cente

Source: Daily Statesman
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02/06/12
Santorum to speak at Cape Lincoln Day next month

Santorum, a former senator from Pennsylvania, was invited by U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, who confirmed Monday that he had accepted. The Cape Girardeau County Lincoln Day event is March 10 at 6 p.m. at Ray's Plaza Conference Center.

Source: Southeast Missourian
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02/05/12
Judge rules in favor of new congressional redistricting map

...District is largely parts of the current 9th, represented by Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth. U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau -- who represents the 8th District -- said in a brief interview that she is pleased with Green's deci

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02/04/12
Mingo Job Corps ranked Number One

former U.S. Congressman and Missouri State Treasurer, Darren Lingle, Director of Projects and Outreach for Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson, Tim Aslin, Mingo Community Liaison, Dave Whittekiend, Forest Supervisor -- Mark Twain National Forest, Tom Schulte ...

Source: Daily Statesman
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02/03/12
Emerson votes for pay freeze

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) voted in favor of a measure to prohibit a pay increase for members of Congress.  “Members of Congress ought to be focused on doing their jobs and not on getting a pay raise.  For Americans all over this .

Source: Rolla Daily News
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02/03/12
Republican AG candidate visits Cape

"This AG hasn't done that." About a dozen or so Republicans gathered at U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson's campaign headquarters on Broadway to meet with Martin. Those in attendance included Kathy Swan, a Cape Girardeau City Council member and Missouri House candi

Source: Southeast Missourian
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02/03/12
SEMO Explorer Bus rolls mobile classroom through Kennett

and through support offered by Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond and State Representative Jo Ann Emerson. By 2005, the mobile center filled up a Winnebago RV that was custom designed to display museum-quality exhibits and activities aimed at educating ...

Source: The Daily Dunklin Democrat
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02/03/12
Long in no rush to raise cash for re-election in 7th District

Among other area lawmakers, U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, raised about $208,000 in the last three months of the year and more than $700,000 overall in 2011. Her campaign spent almost $185,000 last quarter, and she ended 2011 with $ ...

Source: Courier-Journal
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02/03/12
Long in no rush to raise cash for re-election in 7th District

Among other area lawmakers, U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, raised about $208,000 in the last three months of the year and more than $700,000 overall in 2011. Her campaign spent almost $185,000 last quarter, and she ended 2011 with $ ...

Source: News-Leader.com
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02/03/12
Judge rules in favor of new congressional redistricting map

...3rd District is largely parts of the current 9th, represented by Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth. U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau -- who represents the 8th District -- said in a brief interview that she is pleased with Green's

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02/03/12
Long in no rush to raise cash for re-election in 7th District

...campaign finance reports showing they are interested in the 7th District House seat. Among other area lawmakers, U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, raised about $208,000 in the last three months of the year and more than $700,000 overall in 201

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02/03/12
Long in no rush to raise cash for re-election in 7th District

...campaign finance reports showing they are interested in the 7th District House seat. Among other area lawmakers, U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, raised about $208,000 in the last three months of the year and more than $700,000 overall in 201

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02/02/12
Faced with spending pressure, GSA revamps plans for St. Elizabeths and White Oak

With its 2012 spending plan, submitted Jan. 27 to Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.), chair of the House financial services subcommittee, GSA tries to fill some of the un-met infrastructure needs — essentials such as roads to the new buildings and ...

Source: Washington Post
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02/02/12
Emerson votes for congressional pay freeze

At least it doesn't to U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, who voted Wednesday in favor of a measure to prohibit a pay increase for members of Congress. The Cape Girardeau Republican has continued to vote against any such pay increases in the past.

Source: Southeast Missourian
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02/02/12
Faced with spending pressure, GSA revamps plans for St. Elizabeths and White Oak

...facilities is now delayed by five years and $500 million over budget . With its 2012 spending plan, submitted Jan. 27 to Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.), chair of the House financial services subcommittee, GSA tries to fill some of the un-met infrastructure

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01/29/12
Appropriators Seeking Order

Rep. Jo Ann Emerson said her main concern in meeting the deadline is keeping her financial services and general government appropriations bill free of controversial amendments. The Missouri Republican’s measure was among the final pieces to move last ...

Source: Roll Call Online
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01/29/12
Representative Jo Ann Emerson 2011 - 2012

This table lists the top donors to this candidate in the 2011-2012 election cycle. The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organizations' PACs, their individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals ...

Source: Opensecrets.org
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01/29/12
Rick Vandeven to run again in 8th District

Rick Vandeven, the Chaffee, Mo., Libertarian has announced his intention to run again for the U.S. House in the hopes of unseating longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson. Vandeven ran against Emerson, Democrat Tommy Sowers and Independent Larry Bill .

Source: Southeast Missourian
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01/26/12
House Republicans Are In Favor Of Ads That Make Your Child Harass You Into Buying Junk Food

Missouri Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, the Republican who sponsored the provision, says she is concerned that the voluntary rules "would lead to extraordinary pressure from the federal government." The administration isn't trying to totally kill off Tony the Tiger

Source: Consumerist.com
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01/26/12
Emerson reacts to State of the Union speech

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday  “It is imperative that the president show leadership on the economic conditions facing our country ...

Source: Rolla Daily News
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01/25/12
Missouri members of Congress offer contrasting views of Obama's speech

"That's why he (Obama) is going into this campaign dividing us rather than uniting us." Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, said: "Nothing in the president's speech tonight should reassure Missourians that his plans for a larger, more ...

Source: Lake Expo
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01/24/12
Of "Dates" and Guests at Tonight's State of the Union Address

Rep. Chris Murphy: Murphy will take his father, attorney Scott Murphy, to the speech. Murphy, co-chair of the Center Aisle Caucus, which encourages bipartisan cooperation among members of Congress, will sit with Jo Ann Emerson, a Missouri ...

Source: Hartford Courant
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01/24/12
Of "Dates" and Guests at Tonight's State of the Union Address

Rep. Chris Murphy: Murphy will take his father, attorney Scott Murphy, to the speech. Murphy, co-chair of the Center Aisle Caucus, which encourages bipartisan cooperation among members of Congress, will sit with Jo Ann Emerson, a Missouri ...

Source: Hartford Courant
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01/24/12
Of "Dates" and Guests at Tonight's State of the Union Address

Rep. Chris Murphy: Murphy will take his father, attorney Scott Murphy, to the speech. Murphy, co-chair of the Center Aisle Caucus, which encourages bipartisan cooperation among members of Congress, will sit with Jo Ann Emerson, a Missouri ...

Source: Hartford Courant
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01/24/12
Of "Dates" and Guests at Tonight's State of the Union Address

...father, attorney Scott Murphy, to the speech. Murphy, co-chair of the Center Aisle Caucus, which encourages bipartisan cooperation among members of Congress, will sit with Jo Ann Emerson, a Missouri Republican and Murphy's fellow co-chair of the caucus.

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01/24/12
Wounded Ellington Marine Among Guests At State Of The Union

...father, attorney Scott Murphy, to the speech. Murphy, co-chair of the Center Aisle Caucus, which encourages bipartisan cooperation among members of Congress, will sit with Jo Ann Emerson, a Missouri Republican and Murphy's fellow co-chair of the caucus.

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01/24/12
Wounded Ellington Marine Among Guests At State Of The Union

...father, attorney Scott Murphy, to the speech. Murphy, co-chair of the Center Aisle Caucus, which encourages bipartisan cooperation among members of Congress, will sit with Jo Ann Emerson, a Missouri Republican and Murphy's fellow co-chair of the caucus.

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01/23/12
St. Louis-area members of Congress offer contrasting views of Obama's speech

"That's why he (Obama) is going into this campaign dividing us rather than uniting us." Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, said: "Nothing in the president's speech tonight should reassure Missourians that his plans for a larger, more intrusive and more

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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01/19/12
House Women: Gingrich Elevated Female Members

Ripon videoed the session and provided the following key quotes from Myrick, Granger and Missouri Rep. Jo Ann Emerson. Rep. Myrick, at 5:40 into the video, says: "Newt Gingrich was very, very, very welcoming to all of us who were women.

Source: US News and World Report
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01/18/12
Missouri GOP 7-1 map: Cracking Kansas City

The 3rd combines the remainder of Carnahan's district with that of popular rep Jo Ann Emerson. Each represent about 45% of the district, but Carnahan's barely went for Obama while Emerson's went 2-1 for McCain, and she would be heavily favored ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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