Rep. Robert Goodlatte

Republican  •  6th District, Virginia  •  10th Term  •  Sworn In 1993
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06/03/12
Letter to the Editor: Karen Kwiatkowski

For the first time in twenty years, Congressman Bob Goodlatte faces a challenger from within his own party. I’m Karen Kwiatkowski, and my battle cry is “Less government, more prosperity!” I’m a veteran and a farmer, a mother and a ...

Source: News-Virginian
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06/03/12
Political notebook: First lady ran up $18,000 tab on Tucson taxpayers

The group donated to Kelly. • "The Good Fund PAC," which has undoubtedly inspired copycat groups like the "Great Fund" and the "Exceptional Fund," is the brainchild of Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va. • "Solidarity PAC" is the group of Rep. George Miller ...

Source: Arizona Daily Star
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06/02/12
6th District challengers keep pressure up

Republican congressional candidate Karen Kwiatkowski has grown so frustrated with her failed attempts to confront her June opponent, incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, that she's scheduled a debate with Democrat Andy Schmookler in Harrisonburg. Kwiatkowski

Source: Roanoke Times
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06/02/12
After 2010's House battles, little buzz for 2012

Republican congressmen Randy Forbes in the 4th District and Bob Goodlatte in the 6th expect little trouble from primary challengers. Nor does House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. One incumbent Democrat, Rep. Jim Moran, faces a challenger.

Source: RealClearPolitics
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06/02/12
After 2010's House battles, little buzz for 2012

Republican congressmen Randy Forbes in the 4th District and Bob Goodlatte in the 6th expect little trouble from primary challengers. Nor does House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. One incumbent Democrat, Rep. Jim Moran, faces a challenger.

Source: WTOP
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06/01/12
Allen continues ‘Send a Message’ tour in Lexington

Beginning in Lexington, Allen was joined by Maryellen Goodlatte, wife of Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA-6), for a “Send a Message” breakfast event at the Country Cookin’. “As Virginians stay busy with their families, jobs and community ...

Source: Augusta Free Press
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06/01/12
Fighting for a better Wisconsin

...and congressional races, as well as state legislative, local and issue-advocacy campaigns. In 1992, Tim managed U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte’s (R-VA) first congressional campaign and later served as Rep. Goodlatte’s chief of staff on Capitol Hill for fou

Source: Kaus Files
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05/31/12
Federal Repeal of the Constitutional Right to Self Govern

http://forbes.house.gov/Contact/ZipAuth.htm Washington contact: 202-225-6365 Fax. 202-226-1170 Congressman Bob Goodlatte R-VA. 6th dist. Email. http://goodlatte.house.gov/contacts/new Washington contact: 202-225-5431 Fax: 202-225-9681

Source: RedState
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05/31/12
Obama’s EPA urges more red tape

...and congressional races, as well as state legislative, local and issue-advocacy campaigns. In 1992, Tim managed U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte’s (R-VA) first congressional campaign and later served as Rep. Goodlatte’s chief of staff on Capitol Hill for fou

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05/29/12
Letters: Don't discourage top attractions

He is either uninformed or deliberately dishonest. Rep. Bob Goodlatte does not just mouth our need for "all of the above." He introduced the Virginia Access to Energy Act, which would force the federal government to allow Virginia to drill off its coast.

Source: Roanoke Times
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05/29/12
Vietnam Veteran Receives Purple Heart 45 Years Later

Lynchburg, VA – Tuesday afternoon, Congressman Bob Goodlatte surprised George Murphy at his home and presented him with the Purple Heart. The 64-year-old served in the US Army Rangers during the Vietnam War and was wounded in October 1967. It took 45 ...

Source: WSET
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05/29/12
D-Day veteran Bob Slaughter dies

“It is going to stay up there on that hill” above Virginia 122 in Bedford. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-6 th District, called Slaughter “a true American hero.” “As a young man, he fought the foes of democracy on the beaches of Normandy,” he said.

Source: Lynchburg News and Advance
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05/29/12
D-Day veteran Bob Slaughter dies

Statement from 6th District Congressman Bob Goodlatte: “I was proud to call Bob Slaughter a friend and so I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing,” said Rep. Bob Goodlatte. “Bob Slaughter was a true American hero. As a young man ...

Source: Lynchburg News and Advance
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05/29/12
Letter: Citizen Asks GOP Support For Bob Goodlatte

Recently and several months ago, I attended meetings with Congressman Bob Goodlatte to listen to Bob answer questions about our government, how it is being run and especially to learn about the thought processes behind many of the decisions that I hadn’t

Source: Rockbridge Weekly
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05/23/12
The People Trying To Ruin The Internet: Bob Goodlatte

Enjoy! G.O.P. Rep. Bob Goodlatte has represented Virginia in Congress since 1993. His recent support of the Stop Internet Piracy Act has gotten flack from all political parties, including many libertarian-leaning Republicans, who now want to unseat him ...

Source: Village Voice (blog)
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05/23/12
The People Trying To Ruin The Internet: Bob Goodlatte

...who keep pushing for web-killing proposals such as SOPA and PIPA in this new, occasional feature: "." Enjoy! G.O.P. Rep. Bob Goodlatte has represented Virginia in Congress since 1993. His recent support of the Stop Internet Piracy Act has gotten flack f

Source: Village Voice
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05/22/12
Asserting states' rights, 'Repeal Amendment' gets a push from Virginia

and Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, has drawn increasing interest from ... They include: U.S. Reps. H. Morgan Griffit and Bob Goodlatte, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Lt. Gov. (and president of the Virginia Senate) Bill Bolling and Speaker of the House ...

Source: Examiner
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05/21/12
Letters: Independents need to vote in GOP primary

Incumbent Rep. Bob Goodlatte is clearly winning the battle of the signs for the Republican primary contest. His are the biggest, most expensive and most conspicuously placed on properties of the power brokers of the community. His signs and accompanying ..

Source: Roanoke Times
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05/20/12
Clinton Tax Levels,LTCM and The "Internet Bubble"

(Congressional Record, 1993, Thomas) Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-GA), July 13, 1993: Small businesses generate the bulk of this Nation’s new jobs . And they will be the hardest hit by the Clinton tax-and-spend budget. Because, when you raise taxes ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/20/12
Sunday’s letters

...the e-tail tax advantage,” editorial, May 15). There is legislation currently before the House Judiciary Committee that Rep. Bob Goodlatte serves on that does exactly what the editorial called for. The Marketplace Equity Act, H.R. 3179, removes the go

Source: Roanoke.com
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05/19/12
Pick of the day: Goodlatte should vote for e-fairness

There is legislation currently before the House Judiciary Committee that Rep. Bob Goodlatte serves on that does exactly what the editorial called for. The Marketplace Equity Act, H.R. 3179, removes the government subsidy of online commerce and provides a .

Source: Roanoke Times
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05/19/12
Facebook Builds Network of Friends in Washington

Representative Mary Bono Mack ... An earlier version of a picture caption with this article misidentified Bob Goodlatte and Joel Kaplan.

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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05/18/12
Chris Graham: Is Goodlatte in primary trouble?

But I wouldn’t be surprised to see Karen Kwiatkowski pull some impressive percentage numbers, if nothing else, in her bid for the Sixth District Republican congressional nomination against 19-year incumbent Bob Goodlatte. It might be semantics ...

Source: Augusta Free Press
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05/18/12
Buena Vista Student Wins Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Bob Goodlatte announced today that the artwork of Cadie Rice, a student at Parry McCluer High School, will represent the Sixth District of Virginia in the United States Capitol. Cadie Rice, daughter of John and Missy Rice ...

Source: Rockbridge Weekly
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05/18/12
Parry McCluer Teen Gets Congressional Honors For Artwork

Congressman Bob Goodlatte announced Parry McCluer High School junior Cadie Rice's painting titled "Motherhood" will be displayed in a corridor of the U.S. Capitol for one year. Rice's artwork won the district wide Congressional Art Competition. The ...

Source: WSET
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05/17/12
Letter to the Editor: 60 Plus isn't nonpartisan at all

By the way, Rep. Bob Goodlatte has done nothing for seniors and in fact has voted for a number of bills that leave programs underfunded or killed programs that were once sources of support for the health and well being of our seniors.

Source: News-Virginian
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05/17/12
Congress-focused super PACs dominate May independent expenditures - BP PAC pads political pockets - Motorcycle advocates rev up lobbying efforts

...National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Cornyn, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Rep. Camp, Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Rep. Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.), Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio), Rep. Mel Watt (D-N.C.), Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.)

Source: The Politico
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05/17/12
Cops, ACLU clash over GOP bill tracking mobile phones

...using their mobile phones. The Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act, sponsored by Reps. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) and Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), would require law enforcement officials to obtain a warrant based on probable cause before tracking an individ

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05/16/12
WSLS tracks where local politicans get their money

Take 9th district Representative Morgan Griffith ... $500 and $3,000 to the campaigns of Southwest Virginia's three congressmen: Griffith, Bob Goodlatte (R-6th), and Robert Hurt (R-5th). And when you break it down by party, AEP has given ...

Source: Lynchburg News and Advance
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05/16/12
WSLS tracks where local politicans get their money

Take 9th district Representative Morgan Griffith ... $500 and $3,000 to the campaigns of Southwest Virginia's three congressmen: Griffith, Bob Goodlatte (R-6th), and Robert Hurt (R-5th). And when you break it down by party, AEP has given ...

Source: GoDanRiver.com
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Phone: 202-225-5431
Fax: 202-225-9681

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