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Rep. James McDermott
Democrat • 7th District, Washington • 12th Term • Sworn In 1989
- 32 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 11 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 50 of 440)
- 349 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 53 of 440) 6 Made Into Law (Ranks 76 of 440)
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- Votes with party 93%
- Abstains: 2%
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Can the White House declare a cyberwar?
“When we see the results it’s pretty clear they’re doing it without anybody except a very few people knowing about it, much less having any impact on whether it’s happening or not,” said Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.). McDermott is troubled because
Republican effort to ban abortions based on gender fails in House
"It is another Republican intrusion into a woman's right to choose," Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) said. Women's rights groups said they oppose the practice of performing abortions based on sex, but called on Congress to do more to address ...
House rejects bill penalizing doctors for sex-selective abortions
Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) added Thursday. "It is another Republican intrusion into a woman's right to choose," said Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) of the GOP bill on Wednesday. "Women should be able to make such sensitive and private decisions with their ...
Dana Milbank: GOP should be careful who it alienates
Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott of Washington countered that the Republicans were setting up a straw man. "As I listen to this debate, I'm not sure if we're talking about India or China," he said. Neither, Congressman. Just people who come from those places.
New Franks salvos driving more nails into coffin of GOP
Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott of Washington countered that the Republicans were setting up a straw man. "As I listen to this debate, I'm not sure if we're talking about India or China," he said. Neither, Congressman. Just people who come from those places.
Republican effort to ban abortions based on gender fails in House
...rights initiatives, including pay equality. “It is another Republican intrusion into a woman’s right to choose,” said Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash. Women’s rights groups said they oppose the practice of performing abortions based on sex, but calle
House rejects bill penalizing doctors for sex selective abortions
...Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) added Thursday. "It is another Republican intrusion into a woman's right to choose," said Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) of the GOP bill on Wednesday. "Women should be able to make such sensitive and private decisions with their fa
Hill ponders cyberwar power
...anybody except a very few people knowing about it, much less having any impact on whether it’s happening or not,” said Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.). McDermott is troubled because “we have given more and more power to the president, through the CIA
Foster Children's School Records Would Be More Accessible To Social Workers Under New Bill
Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., said that extra red tape was a perfect example of unintended consequences of well-meaning legislation. She sponsored the bill with Michelle Bachmann, R-Minn.; Tom Marino, R-Pa.; and Jim McDermott, D-Wash. "The ...
Foster Children's School Records Would Be More Accessible To Social Workers Under New Bill
Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., said that extra red tape was a perfect example of unintended consequences of well-meaning legislation. She sponsored the bill with Michelle Bachmann, R-Minn.; Tom Marino, R-Pa.; and Jim McDermott, D-Wash. "The ...
Good cause, odd couple — Michele Bachmann & Jim McDermott
The yin and yang of the U.S. Congress — liberal Seattle Rep. Jim McDermott and conservative Tea Party champion Rep. Michele Bachmann — are teaming up on a bipartisan bill to ease red tape tripping up the education of youths in foster care.
Republican effort to ban abortions based on gender fails in House
...women's rights initiatives, including pay equality. "It is another Republican intrusion into a woman's right to choose," Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) said. Women's rights groups said they oppose the practice of performing abortions based on sex, but cal
Rep. Bass: bill would make it easier for social workers to access education records
...unintended consequences of well-meaning legislation. She sponsored the bill with Michelle Bachmann, R-Minn.; Tom Marino, R-Pa.; and Jim McDermott, D-Wash. "The consequence is that a lot of times foster workers end up operating blindly. If you can't get
Selective-Sex Abortion Bill Re-Ignites Women's Rights Debate
...a woman's right to choose. "It is about as cynical and deceptive as anything I have seen on the floor," says Washington Rep. Jim McDermott. "This bill is not what it claims to be." Democrats insisted Wednesday during debate on the floor that the bill wo
Debate heated on sex-selection abortion ban
...away” at a woman’s right to get safe, legal medical care, he said. “You simply are attacking women’s rights,” said Rep. Jim McDermott, Washington Democrat. This is an “insidious attack on Roe v. Wade,” added Rep. Barbara Lee, California De
Debate heated on sex-selection abortion ban
“You simply are attacking women’s rights,” said Rep. Jim McDermott, Washington Democrat. This is an “insidious attack on Roe v. Wade,” added Rep. Barbara Lee, California Democrat. Republicans countered that their arguments were on the higher grou
Legislation Could Boost State Single-Payer Efforts
Rep. Jim McDermott, a Democrat from Washington, will soon introduce legislation that would allow states to use federal funds to create their own single payer plans. From The Los Angeles Times: If passed into law — admittedly a long shot with ...
Trojan horse or sensible solution?
We have Bernie Sanders and they have Rep. Jim McDermott. McDermott is in his 12th term in congress and he is a vocal proponent of liberal causes. Support of a single payer health care system is near the top of his list. Last week word leaked out ...
Trojan horse or sensible solution?
We have Bernie Sanders and they have Rep. Jim McDermott. McDermott is in his 12th term in congress and he is a vocal proponent of liberal causes. Support of a single payer health care system is near the top of his list. Last week word leaked out ...
Republican’s abortion bill risks alienating Asian Americans
...as a safe haven for those who cannot legally acquire sex-selection abortion in their own home countries.” Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott (Wash.) countered that the Republicans were setting up a straw man. “As I listen to this debate, I’m not sure i
Cantor skips Obama signing ceremony for Export-Import Bank
...the best products in the world.” Other members of Congress in the audience included Democratic Reps. Maxine Waters (Calif.), Jim McDermott (Wash.), Rick Larsen (Wash.) and Norm Dicks (Wash.). During brief remarks before a crowd of corporate CEOs, incl
POLITICO Pulse: Tax hits trail
http://politico.pro/JL53uF HOUSE DEM (NOT KUCINICH) PREPS SINGLE-PAYER BILL – Since national single-payer isn’t going to happen anytime soon, Rep. Jim McDermott will offer up another longshot way to help blue states reach for a single-payer system.
United States: U.S. House Of Representatives Ways And Means Oversight Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Tax-Exempt Sector
The Subcommittee also briefly inquired into the process involved in the Service's compliance projects. U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) asked about the time and staff resources which were devoted to Cornell's efforts to respond to an audit as part of the ...
Rep. Adam Smith's campaign leans heavily on PAC money
...donations from PACs and individuals. The measure had more than 200 co-sponsors in the last Congress, including Smith; Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Seattle; and Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell. Boyle, however, sees an even bigger threat from "super-PACs," indepe
New Bill Would Allow States To Build Own Single-Payer Systems. Will GOP Support It?
...that the Republicans will back this bill - but wouldn't it be great if they did? I'll keep an eye out for flying pigs: Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) will soon introduce legislation that would allow states to use federal funds they’re receiving through Med
Rep. Adam Smith's campaign leans heavily on PAC money
The measure had more than 200 co-sponsors in the last Congress, including Smith; Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Seattle; and Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell. Boyle, however, sees an even bigger threat from "super-PACs," independent groups that can sink ...
McDermott to face new voters in redrawn 7th District
WASHINGTON — Jim McDermott ended a long day at the U.S. House of Representatives ... At one point, he brought up Hood Canal, home of Rep. Norm Dicks, one of his closest colleagues in Congress. "What's the status of the body of water in front ...
Viewpoints: Bill Could Make Universal Health Care Possible Via States; The Need To Change How Physicians Are Paid
At the moment, that's difficult if not impossible. But legislation quietly being drafted by Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) would change that (David Lazarus, 5/25). JAMA: Sustainable Health Care Reform Requires Changing How Physicians Are Paid With ...
A.M. Vitals: Shrinking School Budgets Hit Nurse’s Office
Legislation May Enable States to Offer Universal Healthcare (Los Angeles Times): Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) is drafting a bill that would create a means for states to request federal funds to allow “Medicare-for-all” programs to be rolled ...
Representative offers bill that would allow single payer at state level
...funds into the system. At the moment, that’s difficult if not impossible. But legislation quietly being drafted by Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) would change that. It would create a mechanism for states to request federal funds after establishing their
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