Rep. Jason Altmire

Democrat  •  4th District, Pennsylvania  •  3rd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
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06/01/12
House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions

Richard Hanna (N.Y.) and Nan Hayworth (N.Y.) Democrats voting in favor were Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga ... little girls from the violence of sex-selection abortion,” Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said Thursday.   Bill sponsor Rep.

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06/01/12
It's Obama v. Clinton in NJ House Race

He endorsed Rep. Mark Critz D-Pa., in his successful primary battle against Rep. Jason Altmire. Critz was a former aide to the late Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., and a Hillary Clinton supporter. Bill Clinton is also supporting Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif.,

Source: USA Today
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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 ... Democrats voting for it were Reps. Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.),

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06/01/12
House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions

...Mary Bono Mack (Calif.), Robert 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 Cuella

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06/01/12
It's Obama v. Clinton in NJ House Race

...from the 2008 presidential campaign. He endorsed Rep. Mark Critz D-Pa., in his successful primary battle against Rep. Jason Altmire. Critz was a former aide to the late Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., and a Hillary Clinton supporter. Bill Clinton is also suppo

Source: USA Today
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06/01/12
House rejects bill penalizing doctors for sex selective abortions

...Robert Dold (Ill.), Richard Hanna (N.Y.), 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

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05/31/12
Republicans cheer Artur Davis’s defection to GOP

“I don’t believe, based on what I’ve seen with regard to the tea party and the Republican Party, that they are any more accommodating to centrists than the Democratic Party is,” said Rep. Jason Altmire of Pennsylvania, a moderate ...

Source: Bangor Daily News
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05/30/12
Republicans Cheer Davis's Defection to GOP

"I don't believe, based on what I've seen with regard to the tea party and the Republican Party, that they are any more accommodating to centrists than the Democratic Party is," said Rep. Jason Altmire of Pennsylvania, a moderate Democrat ...

Source: Oregonian
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05/30/12
Anti-incumbent fever scarcely in evidence

Jason Altmire and Tim Holden of Pennsylvania and Dennis Kucinich of Ohio. Kucinich lost to another incumbent, Rep. Marcy Kaptor, while Altmire was defeated by fellow Pennsylvania Rep. Mark Critz. Not even Matt Cartwright, the lawyer who defeated Holden ...

Source: AP
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05/29/12
Elections 2012: Despite Costly GOP Efforts, Incumbent Defeats Still Relatively Rare

Jason Altmire and Tim Holden of Pennsylvania and Dennis Kucinich of Ohio. Kucinich lost to another incumbent, Rep. Marcy Kaptor, while Altmire was defeated by fellow Pennsylvania Rep. Mark Critz. Not even Matt Cartwright, the lawyer who defeated ...

Source: Huffington Post
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05/26/12
Aug. 7 election set to replace Sen. Orie

Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart of Bradford Woods ... Ms. Hart, who has been working in law since losing her congressional seat to Democrat Jason Altmire in 2006, said the district is much different than the 40th she represented for a decade.

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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05/24/12
A newsmaker you should know: Chippewa advocate recognized for work in victims' rights

She recently was recognized for her efforts with the Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy from the Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus on April 19 at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire ...

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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05/24/12
No defending this military bill

Unfortunately, this bad bill contains a good provision for Pittsburgh – in an amendment by Republican Rep. Tim Murphy of Upper St. Clair and Democratic Reps. Mike Doyle of Forest Hills, Jason Altmire of McCandless and Mark Critz of Johnstown. The Air ...

Source: Times-Leader
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05/23/12
Election cycle revives Obama-Clinton rivalry

Bill Clinton also endorsed Rep. Mark Critz, who won a narrow victory over fellow Democratic Rep. Jason Altmire in April after redistricting put them in the same district in western Pennsylvania. Only 27 percent of Critz’s old district remained ...

Source: Republic
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05/23/12
Devil's bargain: The 911th gets cover, but under a bad spending bill

...Pittsburgh -- in an amendment by Republican Rep. Tim Murphy of Upper St. Clair and Democratic Reps. Mike Doyle of Forest Hills, Jason Altmire of McCandless and Mark Critz of Johnstown. The Air Force would be barred from closing bases without a review by

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05/21/12
Senate votes down Obama's budget 99-0

Voting no: Robert Brady, D-1; Chaka Fattah, D-2; Jason Altmire, D-4; Pat Meehan ... federal budget for fiscal 2013 and later years (S Con Res 41). Compared to Rep. Paul Ryan's GOP budget (above), the president provided far less deficit reduction ...

Source: Erie Times-News
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05/21/12
Roberts: Americans lose as extremes win

...and both parties are to blame. Start with the Democrats. In the Pennsylvania primary, two moderate congressmen -- Jason Altmire and Tim Holden -- lost to primary challengers from the left. Both belonged to the centrist group known as Blue Dogs, which in

Source: GoErie.com
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05/19/12
Clinton-Obama rivalry from 2008 finds new battleground in Rothman-Pascrell race

Bill Clinton also endorsed Rep. Mark Critz, who won a narrow victory over fellow Democratic Rep. Jason Altmire in April after redistricting put them in the same district in western Pennsylvania. Only 27 percent of Critz’s old district remained in the new

Source: NorthJersey.com
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05/19/12
Bill closes loophole; would help keep 911th open

Murphy drafted the provision with U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, and fellow members of the southwest Pennsylvania delegation -- U.S. Reps. Mike Doyle, D-14, Forest Hills; Jason Altmire, D-4, McCandless Township; and Mark Critz, D-12, Johnstown -- after the

Source: Beaver County Times
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05/19/12
House approves defense budget that would retain 911th

...southwest delegation: Republican Rep. Tim Murphy of Upper St. Clair along with Democratic Reps. Mike Doyle of Forest Hills, Jason Altmire of McCandless and Mark Critz of Johnstown. Also helping to craft the legislation was Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, who

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05/15/12
Freeport woman badly hurt in collision

Signorella could not be reached for comment. Randy Stapleford, an aide to U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire was at work in Altmire's office, about 70 feet away from the Anchor Inn lot when he heard the crash. He said when rescue personnel arrived ...

Source: PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
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05/15/12
Durbin defends House critiques - Boxer to hold transpo presser - DeFazio's zany path to reelection - Earmarks just won't go away

Okie meeting: Inhofe said he spent Saturday with fellow conferee Rep. James Lankford ... 13 percent of the committee roster — won’t be back next year. Reps. Jason Altmire, Tim Holden and Jean Schmidt lost their primaries. Reps. Tim Johnson, Jerry ...

Source: Politico.com
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05/14/12
Election Will Be All About Economy, House Speaker Says

Rothfus nearly won in 2010 against Democratic Rep. Jason Altmire of McCandless, whom Critz defeated in last month's primary. Boehner, whose daughter and son-in-law moved to Pittsburgh last summer, thinks jobs directly and indirectly connected to ...

Source: Town Hall
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05/14/12
Past lobbying becomes issue in Arizona Senate race

In Washington's revolving-door climate, it's not unusual for lawmakers and lobbyists to switch back and forth. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-Pa., for example, began his political career as a congressional aide, then lobbied on behalf of hospitals for a ...

Source: Fresno Bee
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05/14/12
Oregon Progressives Aim To Unseat Controversial Democrat Mike Schaufler

"After personally investigating the incident, including having several conversations with those involved, I have determined that the strongest course of action available to me is to remove Rep ... Reps. Jason Altmire and Tim Holden.

Source: Huffington Post
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05/14/12
Ariz. Senate candidate dogged by lobbying past

In Washington's revolving-door climate, it's not unusual for lawmakers and lobbyists to switch back and forth. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-Pa., for example, began his political career as a congressional aide, then lobbied on behalf of hospitals for a ...

Source: CBS News
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05/14/12
The Class of 2006 House Democrats are Gone

U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire's loss in the Democratic primary marks the end of more than just his congressional career. Moderate Democrats, he said earlier this month, appear to be on their way out the door. "I don't see a role for them in Congress," said ...

Source: Post Chronicle
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05/14/12
Past lobbying becomes issue in Arizona Senate race

In Washington's revolving-door climate, it's not unusual for lawmakers and lobbyists to switch back and forth. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-Pa., for example, began his political career as a congressional aide, then lobbied on behalf of hospitals for a ...

Source: CBS News
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05/14/12
Democratic Legislators Opposing Obama Health Law Targeted By Progressive Groups

...Schaufler Stands with Tea Party Republicans," it read, according to reporting from The Oregonian . Meanwhile Pennsylvania Reps. Jason Altmire and Tim Holden, Democrats who opposed the health care law, both lost in primaries to more liberal opponents who

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05/14/12
Foes hit Arizona Rep. Flake for working as lobbyist

...on Iran. In Washington’s revolving-door climate, it’s not unusual for lawmakers and lobbyists to switch back and forth. Rep. Jason Altmire, Pennsylvania Democrat, for example, began his political career as a congressional aide, then lobbied on behal

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