Rep. Jo Ann Emerson

Republican  •  8th District, Missouri  •  8th Term  •  Sworn In 1996
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 85%
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02/23/07
Get on board and support the new chamber of commerce leadership

Jo Ann Emerson, whose district includes Phelps and several surrounding counties. The Platinum Star level goes for $750 and includes banquet tickets for ...

Source: The Rolla Daily News, MO
02/23/07
Co-Chairs Selected for Congressional Fire Caucus

The new co-chairs include Senators Chris Dodd and Susan Collins and Representatives Peter King and Jo Ann Emerson. They were chosen by fellow members of the ...

Source: Firehouse.com (subscription)
02/22/07
Gutierrez stands by US ban on Cuba

Jo Ann Emerson, Missouri Republican. Mrs. Emerson, who is co-sponsoring legislation to ease payment requirements on farm exports to Cuba, said the US traded ...

Source: Washington Times, DC
02/21/07
US legislators propose easing restrictions on food sales to Cuba

... a Republican member of the House of Representatives, has the support of Democrats Mike Ross and Stephanie Herseth, and Republican Jo Ann Emerson. ...

Source: Granma International, Cuba
02/20/07
APTA Applauds Bill to Provide Relief From Physical Therapist ...

Representatives Marion Berry (D-AR 1st District) and Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO 8th District) led a bipartisan group of representatives in sponsoring the Physical ...

Source: Earthtimes.org
02/20/07
APTA Applauds Bill to Provide Relief From Physical Therapist ...

Representatives Marion Berry (D-AR 1st District) and Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO 8th District) led a bipartisan group of representatives in sponsoring the Physical ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
02/20/07
Bill to Change Cuba Trade

Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., Stephanie Herseth, DS.D., Jerry Moran, R-Kans., and Mike Ross, R-Ark., would direct the secretary of state to issue general licenses ...

Source: High Plains Journal, KS
02/19/07
GPhA Endorses Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act

GPhA applauded the legislation's sponsors, US Representatives Henry Waxman (D-CA), Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), ...

Source: Drug Newswire (press release), CT
02/17/07
An effort paying off

Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau. "The thing I like so much is her ability to identify the challenges," Emerson said. "She is a visionary, and when she gets ...

Source: Southeast Missourian, MO
02/16/07
Morons in the News: Iraq War Debate Day 3

Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO8) - I understand there have been a number of Republicans that have stood up in favor of the Democrats' resolution, but this is only the ...

Source: Morons.org
02/15/07
Missouri lawmakers stick to party lines on Iraq resolution

Jo Ann Emerson, of Cape Girardeau, who came close to backing the measure before deciding Thursday that she could not. ...

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02/15/07
Legislation would allow generic biotech drugs in US

Sponsors of the measure in the House include Henry Waxman, a Democrat from California, and Jo Ann Emerson, a Republican from Missouri. ...

Source: Budapest Business Journal, Hungary
02/15/07
Missouri lawmakers stick to party lines on Iraq resolution

Jo Ann Emerson, of Cape Girardeau, who came close to backing the measure before deciding Thursday that she could not. ...

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02/15/07
New Forest Service chief gets rough treatment in Congress

Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., told Rey the plan was "better than last year," but still problematic. She complained that more than 21500 acres of the Mark Twain ...

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02/15/07
Generic Biotech Medicines Could Save Plan Sponsors and Patients ...

... Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY), David Vitter (R-LA) and Susan M. Collins (R-ME) and Representatives Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO). ...

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02/15/07
Waxman, Schumer, and Clinton Unveil Bill to Create Clear Pathway ...

Jo Ann Emerson and Rep. Frank Pallone, introduced the "Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act," which will give Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the express ...

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02/15/07
US lawmakers propose easier trade rules for Cuba

Stephanie Herseth, South Dakota Democrat and a sponsor of the bill with Moran, Missouri Republican Jo Ann Emerson and Arkansas Democrat Mike Ross. ...

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02/15/07
US lawmakers propose easier trade rules for Cuba

Stephanie Herseth, South Dakota Democrat and a sponsor of the bill with Moran, Missouri Republican Jo Ann Emerson and Arkansas Democrat Mike Ross. ...

Source: Reuters
02/14/07
Generic biotech bill reintroduced

Henry Waxman, D-Calif., and Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mont., and Sens. Hillary Clinton, DN.Y., and Susan Collins, R-Maine. Nearly identical legislation was ...

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02/14/07
GPhA Endorses Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act

GPhA applauded the legislation's sponsors, US Representatives Henry Waxman (D-CA), Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), ...

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02/14/07
Generic Biologics Legislation Set for Introduction in Congress on ...

Waxman said other sponsors of the legislation would include Democrats Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri and Rep. ...

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02/14/07
Drug reimportation looms

Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) is a House co-sponsor. And Olympia Snowe (R-ME) is a sponsor in the Senate, along with Byron Dorgan (D-ND). ...

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02/14/07
Generic Biotech Bill Reintroduced

Henry Waxman, D-Calif., and Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mont., and Sens. Hillary Clinton, DN.Y., and Susan Collins, R-Maine. Nearly identical legislation was ...

Source: Houston Chronicle, TX
02/14/07
Generic biotech-drug bill started

and Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.), and by New York Democratic Sens. Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer. Clinton said biotech drugs hold great promise, but the costs ...

Source: Newark Star Ledger, NJ
02/14/07
Lawmakers unveil bill to create clear pathway for generic biologic ...

Henry Waxman, Senators Charles Schumer, and Hillary Clinton, along with House Members Jo Ann Emerson and Frank Pallone, introduced the “Access to ...

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02/13/07
Democrats plan bill for generic biologics

Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri and Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey. The lawmakers have scheduled a Wednesday news conference to discuss the new legislation.

Source: ABC News
02/13/07
Courthouse Named for Rush Limbaugh

Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., and almost all the members of the Missouri delegation, including Democrats Lacy Clay and Emanuel Cleaver. ...

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02/13/07
Forest Service Chief Defends Bush Budget

Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., told Rey the plan was ``better than last year'' but still problematic. She complained that more than 21500 acres of the Mark Twain ...

Source: Guardian Unlimited, UK
02/12/07
House names courthouse after Rush Sr.

Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., and almost all the members of the Missouri delegation, including Democrats Lacy Clay and Emanuel Cleaver. ...

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02/12/07
US House approves Limbaugh name for federal courthouse building in ...

Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, introduced the bill by eulogizing Limbaugh's accomplishments. She recounted that Limbaugh, at age 104, was the oldest ...

Source: Southeast Missourian, MO

Official website: http://www.house.gov/emerson/
Address:
2440 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4404
Fax: 202-226-0326

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