Rep. Russ Carnahan

Democrat  •  3rd District, Missouri  •  4th Term  •  Sworn In 2005
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06/01/12
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Dissent in redistricting case points the way to reform

The casual political observer who followed this year's debate over congressional redistricting in the Missouri Legislature might think the battle lines were all drawn around U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-St. Louis. If you listened to the ...

Source: Columbia Missourian
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06/01/12
Editorial: Dissent in redistricting case points the way to reform

The casual political observer who followed this year's debate over congressional redistricting in the Missouri Legislature might think the battle lines were all drawn around U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-St. Louis. If you listened to the politicians talking .

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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05/31/12
St. Louis leaders brief Obama advisors

Other St. Louisans who attended the White House briefing included James Brown, Washington office director for St. Louis; Jeremy Haldeman, deputy chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan; Paul Kalchbrenner of EnGage LLC; Joseph Musker, vice president of .

Source: St. Louis American
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05/30/12
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Scott Walker's new negative ad does not suggest confidence

Gloria Tinubu. • MO Redistricting: It was a long time in coming, but the Missouri Supreme Court finally turned back a challenge to the state's new congressional map by supporters of Rep. Russ Carnahan. In an earlier ruling, the court had ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/29/12
Carnahan Dismisses Nixon's Endorsement of Democrat Opponent

(Jefferson City, MO) -- Congressman Russ Carnahan says he doesn't care that Governor Nixon has endorsed his opponent in the upcoming Democratic primary. Carnahan says primaries are won on grass roots organizing, not on high visibility endorsements.

Source: Ozarks First.com
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05/29/12
Diehl glad congressional districts upheld (AUDIO)

Representative John Diehl of Town and Country says the result is unprecedented nationally–a map eliminates a member of congress, enacted despite a govenor’s veto. The map eliminates Russ Carnahan’s district. He’s running against ...

Source: Missourinet
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05/28/12
Rev. Jesse Jackson talks to Newschannel 5

Rev. Jackson took time to come by the NewsChannel 5 studios to give his thoughts on Trayvon Martin, the curfew proposal in East St. Louis and the Congressional seat being challenged by Rep. Russ Carnahan and Rep. Lacy Clay.

Source: KSDK
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05/28/12
Missouri Congressional Districts Get Final Approval

The Third District was eliminated. Two incumbents -- Rep. Russ Carnahan of the Third District and Rep. Lacy Clay of the First District -- will face off in the Aug. 14 primary election. * The Seventh District stayed mostly the same. The southwest Missouri .

Source: YAHOO!
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05/28/12
Rev. Jesse Jackson talks to Newschannel 5

...Trade Unionist Convention. Rev. Jackson took time to come by the Newschannel 5 studios to give his thoughts on Trayvon Martin, the curfew proposal in East St. Louis and the Congressional seat being challenged by Rep. Russ Carnahan and Rep. Lacy Clay....

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05/27/12
Missouri Supreme Court upholds redistricting maps

Now, Democratic candidates U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay and U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan, whose 3rd Congressional District will be eliminated, will have to battle it out in the 1st Congressional District. Carnahan has accused Clay of participating in a scheme to

Source: Examiner
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05/26/12
Finance and Politics: What a Week

Although it was only attended by about 20 voters, candidates for two state representative districts ... both sitting Congressmen, Russ Carnahan and Mr. Clay. As Missouri lost one Congress District because of the census, the powers that be ...

Source: Patch
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05/26/12
Supreme court upholds congressional districts

The new map reduces the number of congressional districts in the state from nine to eight, eliminating the Third District, which was held by U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-Mo. Carnahan is now challenging longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay ...

Source: Columbia Daily Tribune
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05/26/12
Court upholds new districts

...suburbs. The new map triggered a Democratic primary in the 1st District in St. Louis between U.S. Reps. William Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan, whose current district was split into several pieces. On Friday, Carnahan accused Clay of striking a deal with s

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05/26/12
Court upholds new districts

...outer suburbs. The new map triggered a Democratic primary in the 1st District in St. Louis between U.S. Reps. William Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan, whose current district was split into several pieces. On Friday, Carnahan accused Clay of striking a deal

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05/26/12
Missouri's U.S. House and statehouse districts will remain, court rules

...state Legislature guarantees a Democratic primary battle between incumbent St. Louis Reps. William Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan. Both have been campaigning in the new 1st District, but Carnahan said Friday that he had been holding out hope that the court

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05/26/12
Supreme Court upholds new congressional districts

William Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan, whose current district was split into several ... the map that was passed by the General Assembly was constitutional,” said state Rep. John Diehl, R-Town and Country.

Source: Blue Springs Examiner
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05/25/12
Missouri State Supreme Court Rules Against Redistricting Decision

“It’s going to very much diminish the clout and representation of the St. Louis region and badly chop up communities around the state,” said Democratic Congressman Russ Carnahan whose Third District was eliminated.  His home is now in the ...

Source: FOX2now.com
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05/25/12
Mo. high court upholds new congressional districts

William Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan, whose current district was split into several ... the map that was passed by the General Assembly was constitutional," said state Rep. John Diehl, R-Town and Country. Two separate lawsuits challenged the ...

Source: RealClearPolitics
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05/25/12
Missouri Supreme Court upholds new congressional districts drawn after 2010 census

William Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan, whose current district was split into several ... the map that was passed by the General Assembly was constitutional," said state Rep. John Diehl, R-Town and Country. Two separate lawsuits challenged the ...

Source: Republic
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05/25/12
St. Louisans in White House gathering on economic development

...Green, business developmentd specialist for Vashon Jeff VanderLou Initiative; Jeremy Haldeman, deputy chief of staff for Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-St. Louis; Paul Kalchbrenner of EnGage LLC; Joseph Musker, vice president, federal affairs, Centene Corp.; and

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05/22/12
Rally draws big crowd

Claire McCaskill, and Martin Baker, who is seeking the GOP nod in what is sure to be a closely watched race in Missouri's First Congressional District against either incumbent William "Lacy" Clay, or his challengers, Congressman Russ Carnahan or Candice Br

Source: Examiner
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05/20/12
Symposium Honors Late President

...S. Truman Little White House, where Truman spent 11 working vacations. Events ended Saturday. Panelists included U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan of Missouri; Martin Palous, former Czech Republic ambassador to the U.S. and United Nations, and Truman grandson Cli

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05/19/12
Symposium Honors Late President

Truman Little White House, where Truman spent 11 working vacations. Events ended Saturday. Panelists included U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan of Missouri; Martin Palous, former Czech Republic ambassador to the U.S. and United Nations, and Truman ...

Source: The Ledger
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05/19/12
Symposium Honors Late President

Truman Little White House, where Truman spent 11 working vacations. Events ended Saturday. Panelists included U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan of Missouri; Martin Palous, former Czech Republic ambassador to the U.S. and United Nations, and Truman ...

Source: The Ledger
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05/19/12
Truman Legacy Symposium praises late president

Truman Little White House, where Truman spent 11 working vacations. Events end Saturday. Panelists include U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan of Missouri; Martin Palous, former Czech Republic ambassador to the U.S. and United Nations, and Truman grandson ...

Source: Erie Times-News
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05/18/12
Two take leaves of absence from St. Louis County assessor's office

...after he won election to the post, have backgrounds in Democratic politics. Howard had been a spokeswoman for U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-St. Louis. Oliver, an attorney, had worked for Zimmerman in his campaign as the Democratic candidate for assessor...

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05/15/12
I’m not a hero’: Chen Guangcheng, still in diplomatic limbo, phones Congressional hearing

Russ Carnahan, D-MO, said that Chen’s story “appears to mark a watershed moment for U.S.-China relations,” while Rep. Smith again pointed out the injustice of the one-child policy that Chen was dedicated to exposing. “When you talk about that kind

Source: Lifesite
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05/15/12
Lawmakers clash over UN funding at China human rights hearing

Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-Mo.) countered that the United Nations is helping to “effect positive changes in China.” Carnahan's statement was immediately applauded on Twitter by a group called Friends of UNFPA.

Source: Thehill.com
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05/15/12
Q&A: Lemay fire chief's career goes golden

On Friday, May 4, a special event celebrated both dates. U.S. Democratic Congressman Russ Carnahan presented Congressional resolutions honoring both the district and Svetanics. Missouri Republican Senator Jim Lembke also presented a proclamation for the ev

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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05/14/12
Key West's Truman museum explores foreign aid this weekend

Bob Graham, Truman grandson and author Clifton Truman Daniel, U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan of Missouri, director of the Truman Library Michael Devine, Truman staff member and former West Virginia secretary of state Ken Hechler, Tom Zeiler of the ...

Source: Examiner
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Official website: http://carnahan.house.gov/
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Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2671
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