Rep. John Gingrey

Republican  •  11th District, Georgia  •  5th Term  •  Sworn In 2003
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05/31/12
Around Cherokee: Debate Time - Political season kicks off with candidate matchups

BARN DANCE: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) is hosting what is being billed as the first Conservative Family Roundup and Barn Dance. The event is planned Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the barn at Rustix Manor in Woodstock, the spread owned by Steve Marc

Source: Cherokee Tribune
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05/30/12
Republicans Put Oil Money Above Troops' Lives

In 2009, I went on TV in a debate against Congressman Phil Gingrey, the Georgia Republican who wanted to fund the purchase of F-22 fighter jets that the Pentagon didn't want, and said were useless in the wars we were fighting and will be fighting in the fu

Source: Huffington Post
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05/29/12
Republicans Put Oil Money Above Troops' Lives

In 2009, I went on TV in a debate against Congressman Phil Gingrey, the Georgia Republican who wanted to fund the purchase of F-22 fighter jets that the Pentagon didn't want, and said were useless in the wars we were fighting and will be ...

Source: Huffington Post
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05/29/12
Trips bring payoffs, Mayor Reed says

He said he travels most often to Washington because “candidly, that’s where the resources are.” Republican Rep. Phil Gingrey of Marietta said Reed’s travel to Washington and close relationship with the White House is valuable when ...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
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05/28/12
MILLER: SWAT rampage destroys Iraq vet's home over guns

This month, the U.S. House passed a nonbinding amendment, sponsored by Rep. Phil Gingrey, that said active military living in or stationed in D.C. should not be bound by the stringent firearm laws. Were such a law in place two years ago ...

Source: Washington Times
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05/28/12
NFL pushes HGH testing to Congress

Georgia Rep. Phil Gingrey, co-chairman of the doctors' caucus, and Tennessee Rep. Phil Roe, caucus vice chair, authorized the letter to the 21 members of the "GOP Doc Caucus". The most recent CBA has a provision that would begin HGH testing. However ...

Source: WMUR.com
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05/26/12
NFL pushes HGH testing to Congress

Georgia Rep. Phil Gingrey, co-chairman of the doctors' caucus, and Tennessee Rep. Phil Roe, caucus vice chair, authorized the letter to the 21 members of the "GOP Doc Caucus". The most recent CBA has a provision that would begin HGH testing. However ...

Source: WGAL
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05/25/12
Congressional seat sought by Cherokee Democrat

At the state level, Woodstock resident Patrick Thompson qualified Friday as a Democrat to face off in November against the winner of the Republican primary race between U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) and challengers Michael Opitz of Marietta ..

Source: Cherokee Tribune
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05/25/12
Qualifying ends with some surprises

U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) faces two Republican challengers and one Democrat. One is William Llop of Sandy Springs, a CPA. Another is Michael Opitz of Marietta, who runs the Madison Forum. The winner will face Democrat Patrick Thompson of Roswell

Source: Marietta Daily Journal
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05/25/12
6 Ga. congressmen draw opponents for July primary

Lynn Westmoreland of Sharpsburg, Paul Broun of Athens, Phil Gingrey of Marietta and Rob Woodall of Lawrenceville ... and haven't reported raising much money. Only one Georgia congressman is poised for a free ride to re-election.

Source: RealClearPolitics
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05/25/12
6 Ga. congressmen draw opponents for July primary

...to run for their U.S. House seats in the July 31 primaries. GOP Reps. Lynn Westmoreland of Sharpsburg, Paul Broun of Athens, Phil Gingrey of Marietta and Rob Woodall of Lawrenceville all face primary opponents. So do Democratic Reps. John Lewis of Atlan

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05/25/12
Two decide not to seek re-election

Tom Price (R-Roswell) has picked up opposition from Robert Montigel, a Democrat and small business owner. U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) faces two Republican challengers. One is William Llop of Sandy Springs, a CPA. Another is Michael Opitz of ...

Source: Marietta Daily Journal
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05/24/12
Cannon among latest to qualify for local races

One Democrat anted up to run for state House District 20 and a second Republican challenger to incumbent U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey came forward on Thursday as qualifying continued. Candidates still have until noon today to qualify, with qualifying for

Source: Cherokee Tribune
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05/24/12
Norton Rails at Republican D.C. Gun Law Exemption

According to The Washington Post, the “Sense of Congress” resolution — offered by Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) as an amendment to the massive Defense authorization bill — has no force of law and passed by voice vote, without a roll call.

Source: Afro American Newspaper
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05/24/12
Corker Praises Passage Of GAIN Act In FDA User Fee Reauthorization Bill

U.S. Senators Bob Corker and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Phil Gingrey, M.D., (R-GA) Thursday praised Senate passage of the GAIN Act (S.1734) as part of the Food and Drug Administration User Fee Reauthorization bill.

Source: Chattanoogan
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05/24/12
3 challengers to run for chairman post

Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) will have a Republican Primary opponent in Michael Opitz, also of Marietta, in the District 11 House race. Rep. David Scott (D-Riverdale) is the only person to file so far in the District 13 race, which includes parts of Cobb

Source: Marietta Daily Journal
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05/24/12
3 challengers to run for chairman post

Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) will have a Republican Primary opponent in Michael Opitz, also of Marietta, in the District 11 House race. Rep. David Scott (D-Riverdale) is the only person to file so far in the District 13 race, which includes parts of Cobb

Source: Marietta Daily Journal
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05/23/12
3 challengers to run for chairman post

Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta) will have a Republican Primary opponent in Michael Opitz, also of Marietta, in the District 11 House race. Rep. David Scott (D-Riverdale) is the only person to file so far in the District 13 race, which includes parts of Cobb

Source: Marietta Daily Journal
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05/23/12
Norton Rails at Republican D.C. Gun Law Exemption

According to The Washington Post, the “Sense of Congress” resolution — offered by Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) as an amendment to the massive Defense authorization bill — has no force of law and passed by voice vote, without a roll call.

Source: Afro American Newspaper
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05/23/12
At least 13 incumbents, challengers sign lobbyist gift ban pledge

Republican U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey will face off with Michael Opitz of Marietta and Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Broun of Athens will face Republican Stephen Simpson of Milledgeville. Two Republicans have thus far filed for the 12th congressional ...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
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05/23/12
At least 13 incumbents, challengers sign lobbyist gift ban pledge

Republican U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey will face off with Michael Opitz of Marietta in the July 31 Republican primary. Meanwhile, Democratic incumbent Sanford Bishop of Columbus picked up a November challenge from Republican Rick Allen of Columbus.

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
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05/22/12
Opinion: Scandal Heat Just Got Hotter

And elsewhere on the Hill, Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., got the House to pass an amendment to the city’s gun control law. The amendment -- nonbinding -- would assert that any active member of the U.S. Armed Forces should be able to carry his or her weapon .

Source: NBC Washington
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05/18/12
House votes to keep military enlistment cap

Republican Rep. Phil Gingrey, who was told he is too old to volunteer as a military doctor. Gingrey, an obstetrician, will be 70 in July. Army recruiters told the ultra-marathoner, whom Broun declined to identify, that while they wanted him to ...

Source: Tucson Citizen
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05/18/12
House votes to keep military enlistment age cap

Republican Rep. Phil Gingrey, who was told he is too old to volunteer as a military doctor. Gingrey, an obstetrician, will be 70 in July. Army recruiters told the ultra-marathoner, whom Broun declined to identify, that while they wanted him to ...

Source: USA Today
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05/18/12
As Fight Over D.C. Abortion Rages, Republican Seeks to Exempt Service-Members From D.C. Gun Laws

At the behest of Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.), yesterday the House added a non-binding amendment to a defense spending bill that would allow military personnel in D.C. to carry handguns. According to current D.C. law, residents are allowed to have handguns ..

Source: DCist.com
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05/18/12
U.S. Congress to debate sale of F-16 fighters to Taiwan

Washington, May 17 (CNA) The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to debate Thursday and Friday a proposal to provide Taiwan with new F-16 fighter jets, Rep. Phil Gingrey said. The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act will require the

Source: Global Security
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05/18/12
US must sell F-16C/Ds to Taiwan: Gingrey

US Representative Phil Gingrey said on Thursday it was “imperative” for the administration of US President Barack Obama to sell F-16C/D jets to Taiwan. He was speaking as the House of Representatives opened debate on a bill that could order ...

Source: Taipei Times
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05/18/12
House votes to keep enlistment age cap

Republican Rep. Phil Gingrey, who was told he is too old to volunteer to be a military doctor. Gingrey, an obstetrician, will be 70 in July. The ultra-marathoner, whom Broun did not identify, was told by Army recruiters that while they wanted ...

Source: Army Times
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05/18/12
House votes to keep enlistment age cap

Republican Rep. Phil Gingrey, who was told he is too old to volunteer to be a military doctor. Gingrey, an obstetrician, will be 70 in July. The ultra-marathoner, whom Broun did not identify, was told by Army recruiters that while they wanted ...

Source: Air Force Times
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05/18/12
House urges D.C. to loosen gun laws for troops

Rep. Phil Gingrey, a Georgia Republican, sponsored the amendment, which was attached to the annual defense policy bill. But Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, the city's representative to Congress, said she'll rally fellow Democrats who control the ...

Source: Washington Times
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