Rep. Dan Boren

Democrat  •  2nd District, Oklahoma  •  4th Term  •  Sworn In 2005
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06/03/12
Democratic congressional candidates in 2nd District race split on the president and his policies

WASHINGTON — Rep. Dan Boren, the only Democrat in Congress from Oklahoma, never endorsed then-Sen. Barack Obama when he ran for president in 2008. Now, two of the Democrats hoping to succeed Boren in the U.S. House next year are following that lead in ..

Source: Daily Oklahoman
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06/03/12
2nd District Democratic candidates differ on issues

WASHINGTON - Rep. Dan Boren, the only Oklahoma Democrat in Congress, never endorsed then-Sen. Barack Obama when he ran for president in 2008. Now, two of the Democrats hoping to replace Boren in the U.S. House next year are following that lead ...

Source: Tulsa World
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06/03/12
Roll Call

...intelligence agencies are being good stewards of the taxpayers' dollars." The vote Thursday was 386 yeas to 28 nays. DB: Dan Boren (D) TC: Tom Cole (R) JL: James Lankford (R) FL: Frank Lucas (R) JS: John Sullivan (R) House vote Issue DB TC JL FL JS Vote

Source: Tulsa World
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06/01/12
House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions

Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn ... winning president can refuse to protect little girls from the violence of sex-selection abortion,” Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said Thursday.   Bill sponsor Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., said “there has never ...

Source: favstocks.com
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06/01/12
Democratic Congressional Candidate Emulates West Virginian’s Rifleman Ad

Wallace, of Fort Gibson, is hoping to replace Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee, in Congress. Boren is a strong supporter of gun rights and has served on the board of the National Rifle Association.

Source: Daily Oklahoman
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06/01/12
Officials fail to decide campaign question

Mullin is one of six Republicans seeking that party's nomination to the congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, a Muskogee Democrat. Boren announced a year ago he would not seek a fifth term, opening the gates for a flood of hopeful successors.

Source: TMCnet
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06/01/12
House rejects bill penalizing doctors for sex-selective abortions

"It is another Republican intrusion into a woman's right to choose," said Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash ... Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas ...

Source: care2.com
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06/01/12
Absent FEC guidance, Mullin to step out of plumbing ads during his Oklahoma congressional campaign

Mullin, a Republican from Westville who is running for the 2nd District congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Dan Boren, said, "I went above and beyond by asking the FEC to make a ruling on this issue, but instead of giving any clear guidance ...

Source: Tulsa World
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06/01/12
Congressional Hearings Sought on Abuse of Native Women

Markey of Massachusetts and Dan Boren of Oklahoma said that they were “extremely ... to be victims of sexual assault at alarming rates.” They called on Representative Doc Hastings, Republican of Washington, and chairman of the committee ...

Source: New York Times
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06/01/12
Officials fail to decide campaign question

Mullin is one of six Republicans seeking that party’s nomination to the congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, a Muskogee Democrat. Boren announced a year ago he would not seek a fifth term, opening the gates for a flood of hopeful successors.

Source: Muskogee Daily Phoenix
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06/01/12
Absent FEC guidance, Mullin to step out of plumbing ads during his Oklahoma congressional campaign

...Mullin." Mullin, a Republican from Westville who is running for the 2nd District congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Dan Boren, said, "I went above and beyond by asking the FEC to make a ruling on this issue, but instead of giving any clear guidanc

Source: Tulsa World
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06/01/12
House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions

...Dold (Ill.), Richard Hanna (N.Y.) and Nan Hayworth (N.Y.) Democrats voting in favor were Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas), Joe Donnelly (Ind.),

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06/01/12
House rejects bill penalizing doctors for sex selective abortions

...Nan Hayworth (N.Y.), and Ron Paul (Texas). Democrats voting for it were Reps. Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas), Joe Donnelly (Ind.), John Garame

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05/31/12
Oklahoma congressional candidate won't appear in plumbing company ads

Mullin, a Republican from Westville who is running for the 2nd District congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Dan Boren, said, “I went above and beyond by asking the FEC to make a ruling on this issue, but instead of giving any clear guidance ...

Source: Daily Oklahoman
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05/31/12
GOP vows to repeal tax on sales of medical devices

...tax tooth and nail, saying it could force them to cut as many 43,000 jobs and slash research and development budgets. Rep. Dan Boren, Oklahoma Democrat, signed onto the Paulsen legislation Wednesday, bringing to 11 the number of Democrats supporting it

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05/31/12
Film Aimed at Reviving Page Program

Their main ally is former page Rep. Dan Boren (D-Okla.), whose resolution to restore the program has 28 co-sponsors — all Democrats. Pelosi launched an initiative in late September that would outsource college-age interns working in Congressional offices

Source: Roll Call Online
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05/30/12
GOP vows to repeal tax on sales of medical devices

Rep. Dan Boren, Oklahoma Democrat, signed onto the Paulsen legislation Wednesday, bringing to 11 the number of Democrats supporting it in the House in addition to 228 Republicans. At least one Democrat supports a version offered by Sen.

Source: Washington Times
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05/26/12
Sullivan answers critics

The decision has raised the ire of many officials, including Gov. Mary Fallin and U.S. Rep. Dan Boren. Pryor Mayor Jimmy Tramel has called the decision, “A kick in the gut to rural Oklahoma.” Sullivan did not budge from his stand. “I can tell you now

Source: Pryor Daily Times
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05/26/12
Republican candidates in Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District race embrace their party's goals on budget, Medicare

Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee, who currently represents the 2nd District, voted against the budget. Because Boren is retiring, Republicans are expected to make the district a national battleground. Three Democrats are vying for their party's nomination and at

Source: Daily Oklahoman
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05/25/12
Opinion: Plumbing adverts could be campaign materials

Mullin faces five other Republicans vying for the congressional seat that opened up after U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, D-Muskogee, announced he would not seek a fifth term. His GOP rivals include state Rep. George Faught, former Rep. Wayne Pettigrew ...

Source: TMCnet
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05/22/12
Good speech and vocabulary often lost to ideology

Tom Coburn, at No. 21, ranked lowest at 9.1. Second District Congressman Dan Boren was highest, at No. 317 and 11.8. "I wouldn't read too much into it," Boren said. Mark Brewin, chairman of the University of Tulsa's communications department ...

Source: Tulsa World
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05/22/12
Good speech and vocabulary often lost to ideology

...grade level from 2005. The lowest vocabulary level belonged to Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C., at Grade 7.9. The highest was Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Calif., at 16.0. Among Oklahoma's congressional delegation, Sen. Tom Coburn, at No. 21, ranked lowest at 9.1. Se

Source: Tulsa World
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05/21/12
Oklahoma's congressmen file financial reports

...and pay his insurance out of his pocket. In 2010, he lost nearly $13,000 on the practice; in 2011, he lost $4,083. Democratic Rep. Dan Boren was granted an extension to file his report. ccasteel@opubco.com Sen. Tom Coburn, Assets: $1.8 million to $5.1 m

Source: Tulsa World
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05/20/12
House Republicans passes anti-violence against women bill

Representative Sandy Adams ... Representatives John Barrow of Georgia, Shelley Berkley of Nevada, Dan Boren of Oklahoma, Jim Matheson of Utah, Mike McIntyre of North Carolina and Collin Peterson of Minnesota. On the eve of the House vote, Republicans ...

Source: Examiner
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05/19/12
Redistricting roundup: Dems net 3 seats

Dan Boren subsequently issued a surprise retirement announcement ... In exchange for conceding a much safer Fairfax County seat to Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly in VA-11 (which went from 57 percent to 61 percent Obama), they managed to boost ...

Source: RedState
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05/18/12
Interview with George Faught, Candidate for Congress in the 2nd District of Oklahoma

Last year, Representative Dan Boren (D-OK) made the surprise decision to not run for re-election in 2012. The seat, described to me by one person as “the most Republican seat held by a Democrat” in the country, was immediately crowded with a ...

Source: Hotair.com
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05/17/12
Why are members eager to exit Congress?

Rep. Dan Boren Congressman, (D-Okla.) : Before I came to Congress, I served in the state legislature. I thought to jump to Congress would mean I could help more people, whether that was helping somebody with an agency or retired veterans benefits or social

Source: Politico.com
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05/17/12
Boren knocks GRDA plans to move engineering department to Tulsa

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Dan Boren on Thursday joined the chorus of office-holders critical of the Grand River Dam Authority's decision to move its engineering operations to Tulsa. "I am concerned that this move from Pryor to Tulsa will draw ...

Source: Tulsa World
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05/17/12
Obama, Senate Set for Showdown Over Anti-Violence Against Women Bill

Virginia Fox, (R) Rep. North Carolina The fight has become as much about ... John Barrow of Georgia, Shelley Berkley of Nevada, Dan Boren of Oklahoma, Jim Matheson of Utah, Mike McIntyre of North Carolina and Collin Peterson of Minnesota.

Source: FOX News
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05/17/12
Clashing Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization bills in Congress

Rep. Sandy Adams (Fla.) introduce the bill (Los Angeles Times). Reps. John Barrow of Georgia, Shelley Berkley of Nevada, Dan Boren of Oklahoma, Jim Matheson of Utah, Mike McIntyre of North Carolina, and Collin Peterson of Minnesota crossed the aisle to ...

Source: Examiner
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