Rep. Jo Ann Emerson

Republican  •  8th District, Missouri  •  8th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
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06/01/12
GOP stands down on social issues, focuses on jobs and economy

First things first, countered another swing-state Republican, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri. "I truly believe that those things will shake out in a more positive way if we can just deal with the issues that we really need to deal with ...

Source: Bennington Banner
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06/01/12
Embattled U.S. Postal Service gets help from rural America

said Representative Jo Ann Emerson, a Republican who said her Missouri district's largest town has about 35,000 people. "I hear concerns from pharmaceutical companies because they have mail-order drugs. Certainly the newspapers to our rural communities ...

Source: msnbc.com
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06/01/12
Embattled U.S. Postal Service gets help from rural America

said Representative Jo Ann Emerson, a Republican who said her Missouri district's largest town has about 35,000 people. "I hear concerns from pharmaceutical companies because they have mail-order drugs. Certainly the newspapers to our rural communities ...

Source: YAHOO!
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06/01/12
House Republicans to stand down on social issues

Representative Jo Ann Emerson Republican, from the State of Missouri another swing countered and say, "I truly believe that those things will shake out in a more positive way if we can just deal with the issues that we really need to deal with ...

Source: Examiner
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06/01/12
Republicans fight to reclaim the Senate majority: 2012 races to watch

their nominee must first weather a competitive primary race that includes Rep. Todd Akin, businessman John Brunner, former state Treasurer Sarah Steelman and others. Democrats point out that Reps. Sam Graves and Jo Ann Emerson, top Republican recruits ...

Source: YAHOO!
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06/01/12
GOP stands down on social issues, focuses on jobs

First things first, countered another swing-state Republican, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri. "I truly believe that those things will shake out in a more positive way if we can just deal with the issues that we really need to deal with, on the economy and

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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06/01/12
Contraception? Gay Marriage? Abortion? GOP holds fire on culture wars aims at jobs, economy

First things first, countered another swing-state Republican, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri. "I truly believe that those things will shake out in a more positive way if we can just deal with the issues that we really need to deal with ...

Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune
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06/01/12
Republicans fight to reclaim the Senate majority: 2012 races to watch

...John Brunner, former state treasurer Sarah Steelman and others. Democrats point out that former Reps. Sam Graves and Jo Ann Emerson, top Republican recruits, both passed on the race, although the GOP says publicly it's pleased with the field. Working in

Source: ABC News
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06/01/12
GOP stands down on social issues, focuses on jobs

...principles and values that are worth defending." First things first, countered another swing-state Republican, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri. "I truly believe that those things will shake out in a more positive way if we can just deal with the issues

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05/30/12
June 20 Congressional Women's Softball Game To Benefit Young Survival Coalition

The game was founded in 2009 by Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), a young breast cancer survivor herself. Now in its fourth year, the game continues to emphasize the player's bi ...

Source: Sacramento Bee
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05/30/12
June 20 Congressional Women's Softball Game To Benefit Young Survival Coalition

...funds to help YSC address the unique needs facing young women diagnosed with this disease. The game was founded in 2009 by Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), a young breast cancer survivo

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05/30/12
June 20 Congressional Women's Softball Game To Benefit Young Survival Coalition

...to help YSC address the unique needs facing young women diagnosed with this disease. The game was founded in 2009 by Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), a young breast cancer survivor hers

Source: PR Newswire
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05/30/12
June 20 Congressional Women's Softball Game To Benefit Young Survival Coalition

...funds to help YSC address the unique needs facing young women diagnosed with this disease. The game was founded in 2009 by Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), a young breast cancer survivo

Source: iStockAnalyst
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05/29/12
Remembering our fallen heroes

Rob Mayer and Rep. Billy Pat Wright, both of whom will be leaving their political posts due to term limits at the end of the year, and an address by Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson before keynote speaker Stan Baughn took the podium. Baughn, who serves as ...

Source: Daily Statesman
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05/28/12
Mo. man has brother buried at Arlington

He enlisted the help of congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson, who advocated for him when he approached ... now called the University of Indianapolis, Rep. Emerson and his brother's widow and son, a U.S. Navy veteran who lives in San Diego. "I'm honored to get ...

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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05/28/12
Missouri man works to get missing brother a marker at Arlington Cemetery

He enlisted the help of congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson, who advocated for him when he approached ... now called the University of Indianapolis; Rep. Emerson; and his brother's widow and son, a U.S. Navy veteran who lives in San Diego.

Source: Columbia Missourian
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05/28/12
Mo. man has brother buried at Arlington

...there, in a permanent memorial on American soil. "It's a beautiful park," he said. He enlisted the help of congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson, who advocated for him when he approached the national cemetery. In April, a marker was installed at Arlington, and D

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05/28/12
Ed Perlmutter Leaves Coaching Mark on Women's Softball Game

...the actual game, Perlmutter is a base coach and lends counsel to Tori Barnes, the manager-in-chief and the daughter of Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.), about in-game decisions. But well before the big game, Perlmutter can be found at practices hitting groun

Source: Roll Call
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05/25/12
Emerson to be keynote speaker Memorial Day observance

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Eighth District U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson will speak at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery ceremony observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. "Memorial Day is more than just a day for us to remember the sacrifices of all those Americans who .

Source: Daily Statesman
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05/23/12
GSA gave bonuses to 5 execs now on leave over scandal

Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., said the bonuses are unacceptable and that she plans to look into them further. "The practice of awarding bonuses to GSA employees who were involved in planning wasteful conferences is outrageous, and the size of ...

Source: Federal Times
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05/23/12
Emerson to speak to Realtors

Rep. Jo Ann Emerson will speak to the Cape Girardeau County Board of Realtors at their luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Delmonico's in Jackson. Access to credit is still a major issue in the market and regulatory restrictions often place an undue burden

Source: Southeast Missourian
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05/23/12
GSA gave bonuses to 5 execs now on leave over scandal

...were submitted to GSA leaders  suggests the agency also ignored warning signs about other top officials besides Neely. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., said the bonuses are unacceptable and that she plans to look into them further. "The practice of awardin

Source: Federal Times
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05/21/12
White House picks RHS grad to work with veterans

Obama has selected Sowers, a Democrat who lost his challenge to Eighth District U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson in 2010, as the assistant secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. “I am thrilled and humbled to be

Source: Rolla Daily News
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05/21/12
Rehder rolling in fundraising department

Rehder, a small business owner and former U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson staffer, ranks behind only Dave Schatz of Sullivan (3), Kevin Austin of Springfield (2) and Sen. Kevin Engler of Farmington, who is seeking a return to the House. Out of the 372 candidates

Source: Southeast Missourian
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05/21/12
After scandal, GSA gets back to basics

GSA is seeking $494 million for 2013. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., who chairs the appropriations panel responsible for GSA, said she will set GSA's budget lower than she did last year. "It will be a lot less than it was last year," Emerson said.

Source: Federal Times
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05/21/12
After scandal, GSA gets back to basics

...$414 million in 2010 to $280 million in 2011 and $280 million again in 2012. GSA is seeking $494 million for 2013. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., who chairs the appropriations panel responsible for GSA, said she will set GSA's budget lower than she did las

Source: Federal Times
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05/18/12
Emerson takes on FEMA over flood plain map

WASHINGTON -- Eighth District Rep. Jo Ann Emerson won acceptance for an amendment to the fiscal year 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which provides funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, regarding changes to flood hazard maps.

Source: Southeast Missourian
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05/14/12
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: The DCCC takes aim at Linda Parks in CA-26

(David Jarman) • WATN?: Iraq veteran Tommy Sowers, who raised a ton of money running in MO-08 two years ago but got utterly smoked by GOP Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, was just nominated by President Obama to become assistant secretary for public and ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/08/12
'80s TV stars descend on the Hill

...by Sen. Ron Wyden, popped by the Hill for a briefing on Meals on Wheels. Evans and Gray looked on as Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Jo Ann Emerson were honored for their work on hunger issues and each took a turn addressing the audience. Gray told Yeas & Nays t

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05/06/12
Reception, ceremony held for winners of 8th District art contest

U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson announced Friday the results of the 26th annual 8th District art competition and congratulated the winners. A reception and an awards ceremony were held Friday evening at the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. "This contest is a .

Source: Southeast Missourian
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