Rep. Jerry Lewis

Republican  •  41st District, California  •  17th Term  •  Sworn In 1979
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06/02/12
John Edwards' prosecution an uphill battle from the start

John Ensign of Nevada and Rep. Jerry Lewis of California. Ensign, like Edwards, was accused of covering up an illicit affair — with the wife of an aide. On Thursday, the Justice Department sent reporters a long list of successful public corruption ...

Source: Los Angeles Times
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06/01/12
2012 Elections: Wild West showdown in House race

When the map for the 8th was unveiled, all eyes were on 17-term Rep. Jerry Lewis. Lewis, R-Redlands, lives just outside the district. He considered running there, and would have been a heavy favorite to win. But Lewis announced in January that ...

Source: Riverside Press Enterprise
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05/30/12
Hot 2012 legislative match-ups 

Lewis v Ableser Already, a Senate contest is unfolding between Sen. Jerry Lewis, R- Mesa, and Rep. Ed Ableser, D-Tempe. Lewis, who defeated Pearce in last year’s recall election, was drawn into Democratic-leaning Legislative District 26 ...

Source: Arizona Capitol Times
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05/30/12
McDonnell unveils ID card that entitles vets to discounts

He obtained an M.A./J.D. there in 1989. During his studies, McDonnell interned under Congressman Jerry Lewis (R-California). McDonnell is married to Maureen Patricia McDonnell (née Gardner), with whom he has five children. The oldest ...

Source: Worldnews.com
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05/30/12
Inquiry focus is a document never signed

The late Rep. John Murtha, Rep. Jerry Lewis, former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, former Rep. Alan Mollohan, and even former Florida Reps. Tom Feeney and Katherine Harris have been investigated in the last several years. But none of those ...

Source: Herald Tribune
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05/30/12
Sen. Boxer opted for lesser pension benefit

...in the civil service plan, which had the more generous pension benefit. It also projected a pension of $125,000 for Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who is retiring in January after 34 years. Lewis office did not dispute the figure and confirmed that he re

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05/30/12
Sen. Boxer opted for lesser pension benefit

...in the civil service plan, which had the more generous pension benefit. It also projected a pension of $125,000 for Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who is retiring in January after 34 years. Lewis office did not dispute the figure and confirmed that he re

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05/29/12
Elect a conservative Republican

Dutton is now running for the newly redrawn 31st Congressional District in San Bernardino County, vacated by retiring Rep. Jerry Lewis. For the good of California and the new 31st District, please elect Bob Dutton, a conservative worthy of your vote.

Source: Redlands Daily Facts
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05/29/12
2012 ELECTIONS: Former Gov. Wilson backs Cook in CD08

Cook teased the endorsement, sending out a Memorial Day tweet promising a major endorsement and sparking speculation in political circles about who it might be. The speculation included Sen. John McCain and retiring Rep. Jerry Lewis.

Source: Riverside Press Enterprise
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05/29/12
Bob McDonnell says he hasn’t had to turn in vetting documents to Romney campaign

He obtained an M.A./J.D. there in 1989. During his studies, McDonnell interned under Congressman Jerry Lewis (R-California). McDonnell is married to Maureen Patricia McDonnell (née Gardner), with whom he has five children. The oldest ...

Source: Worldnews.com
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05/28/12
The politics of pension plans

...had stayed in the civil service plan, which had the more generous pension benefit. It also projected a $125,000 pension for Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who is retiring in January after 34 years on Capitol Hill. Lewis' office did not dispute the figure

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05/27/12
Candidates try to break from pack in 8th Congressional District

Thirteen to be exact - 10 Republicans, two Democrats and one independent. Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who's been in the House of Representatives for almost 30 years, had considered running but decided instead to retire earlier this year.

Source: San Bernardino County Sun
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05/27/12
Candidates try to break from pack in 8th Congressional District

Thirteen to be exact - 10 Republicans, two Democrats and one independent. Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who's been in the House of Representatives for almost 30 years, had considered running but decided instead to retire earlier this year.

Source: San Bernardino County Sun
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05/26/12
Mixed emotions for University of Redlands Class of 2012

We salute you, Class of 2012." Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who is also retiring, was presented an honorary doctorate of humane letters by Appleton for his support of the university. Commencement speaker Robert M. Harris, CEO and founder of ...

Source: Daily Breeze
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05/26/12
Mixed emotions for University of Redlands Class of 2012

We salute you, Class of 2012." Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who is also retiring, was presented an honorary doctorate of humane letters by Appleton for his support of the university. Commencement speaker Robert M. Harris, CEO and founder of ...

Source: Redlands Daily Facts
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05/26/12
Mixed emotions for University of Redlands Class of 2012

We salute you, Class of 2012." Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who is also retiring, was presented an honorary doctorate of humane letters by Appleton for his support of the university. Commencement speaker Robert M. Harris, CEO and founder of ...

Source: Redlands Daily Facts
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05/26/12
Mixed emotions for University of Redlands Class of 2012

We salute you, Class of 2012." Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who is also retiring, was presented an honorary doctorate of humane letters by Appleton for his support of the university. Commencement speaker Robert M. Harris, CEO and founder of ...

Source: Redlands Daily Facts
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05/26/12
REDLANDS: Hundreds receive university degrees

During the commencement, Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, was awarded an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters. He acknowledged his wife, Arlene, and twin sons Daniel, an associate dean at Cal Poly Pomona, and Jeffrey, a professor of history at Pitzer College.

Source: Riverside Press Enterprise
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05/25/12
Sensitive pensions: Boxer opted for lesser benefit

It also projected a $125,000 pension for Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who is retiring in January after 34 years on Capitol Hill. Lewis' office did not dispute the figure and confirmed that he remained in the civil service plan through his career.

Source: KXTV News10Net
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05/24/12
Congress Hopefuls Present Views

If elected, he said he will “continue Congressman Jerry Lewis’ fight against the failed federal policies that are taking America backwards.” A handyman from Helendale who is running a modest campaign, Napolitano said he’s a candidate ...

Source: Mountain News
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05/24/12
13 candidates turn up the heat in inland congressional race

...district was created after the 2010 Census, cobbled together from chunks of California represented by Republican Reps. Jerry Lewis of Redlands and Howard "Buck" McKeon of Santa Clarita. Candidates started lining up as soon as Lewis announced in January

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05/22/12
ELECTION: National spotlight on the race for CD31

Two Republicans are running for the seat: Rep. Gary Miller, R-Diamond Bar ... regardless of their party affiliation. Reps. Joe Baca and Jerry Lewis, who together have represented the San Bernardino Valley for more than a decade, both reside ...

Source: Riverside Press Enterprise
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05/22/12
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Campaign for Primary Accountability targets Ralph Hall

in the open seat race to replace retiring GOP Rep. Jerry Lewis. (James L) • CA-26: We wrote about $92K direct mail campaign that the California League of Conservation Voters initiated on Democrat Julia Brownley's behalf last week, but if you ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/21/12
Despite public cry for gift ban, lawmakers keep punting

State Rep. Ben Arredondo's indictment on federal bribery and ... meaning Democratic votes could count for something. In the Senate, Jerry Lewis, R-Mesa, said he plans to work on reform proposals over the summer. Lewis defeated Pearce in a ...

Source: USA Today
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05/18/12
AIRPORT: Bill gives LA 60 days to give up Ontario

The city of Los Angeles would have 60 days to hand off Ontario International Airport to a local authority or risk losing its Federal Aviation Administration funding, under legislation introduced Friday by Rep ... and Jerry Lewis have also ...

Source: Riverside Press Enterprise
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05/18/12
Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Today

Congressman Jerry Lewis. I am just wondering if this has ever been a problem while you were Speaker? Leader Pelosi. I know of no situation of that kind, and I am not that informed. I just heard before I came here, since I was speaking to the Machinists and

Source: Insurance News Net
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05/18/12
Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Today

Congressman Jerry Lewis. I am just wondering if this has ever been a problem while you were Speaker? Leader Pelosi. I know of no situation of that kind, and I am not that informed. I just heard before I came here, since I was speaking to the Machinists and

Source: Insurance News Net
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05/18/12
Bacon, it's not just staple for breakfast anymore

...are ok!" Locked and loaded ... Was out running the other day and saw a padlock in the middle of the road. Guess state Sen. Jerry Lewis must've been running the same route a little earlier. Ticket master ... With the recent indictment of state Rep. Ben A

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05/17/12
Capitol Hill Burglaries Under Investigation

When burglars came back a week later, a Flip camera and a Canon digital camera were also stolen. In the office of Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Calif., the perpetrator also took alcohol, including some “commemorative” wine bottles in the office and ...

Source: ABC News
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05/17/12
Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Today

Congressman Jerry Lewis. I am just wondering if this has ever been a problem while you were Speaker? Leader Pelosi. I know of no situation of that kind, and I am not that informed. I just heard before I came here, since I was speaking to the Machinists and

Source: Insurance News Net
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Official website: http://jerrylewis.house.gov/
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2112 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5861
Fax: 202-225-6498

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