Rep. Jo Ann Emerson
Republican • 8th District, Missouri • 8th Term • Sworn In 1997
- 10 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 319 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 152 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 278 of 440) 9 Made Into Law (Ranks 228 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Steve Womack
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Rep. James McGovern
- Votes with party 90%
- Abstains: 4%
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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
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
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 .
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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 ...
'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
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 .
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