Bobby Bright

Democrat  •  1 Terms  •  Sworn In 2009
Last Term 2009 - 2010

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12/26/10
RIP earmarks; State loses millions

Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, was a cosponsor on that one. And Sessions teamed up with Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery for a $4 million earmark for ...

Source: Daily Home Online
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12/26/10
2010 Year in Review-January

Congressman Bobby Bright presented the appropriation check to Mayor Kenneth Boswell and city officials. Congressman Bright addressed Enterprise Rotarians ...

Source: The Enterprise Ledger
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12/26/10
How to survive as a Democrat in the South: Be independent, or run as one

Charlie Melancon, you're [Alabama Democratic Rep.] Bobby Bright, it may be that you do everything you can to make clear your independence from the national ...

Source: The Hill (blog)
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12/25/10
Top 10 of '10 No. 6: Roby wins over Bright

... R-Montgomery, won a slim victory in the second congressional district against Democratic Congressman Bobby Bright of Montgomery in November as her party ...

Source: Dothan Eagle
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12/23/10
Anti-earmark mood costs Ala. $130M

...list, with 31 earmark requests worth $60.3 million, including those he co-sponsored with Shelby. Sessions, along with Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Montgom­ery, sponsored a $4 million earmark for virtual trainers for mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles fo

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12/22/10
Alabama Voices: Service gratifying for Bright

As I prepare to leave office, I am thankful for the opportunity to have served you, the chance to make our community stronger, ...

Source: Montgomery Advertiser
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12/22/10
Anti-earmark mood costs Alabama $130 million

...list, with 31 earmark requests worth $60.3 million, including those he co-sponsored with Shelby. Sessions, along with Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery, sponsored a $4 million earmark for virtual trainers for mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles for

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12/22/10
Alabama earmarks lost in struggle over budget

...list, with 31 earmark requests worth $60.3 million, including those he co-sponsored with Shelby. Sessions, along with Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery, sponsored a $4 million earmark for virtual trainers for mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles for

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12/21/10
RE: Bobby Bright

John Adler (NJ), Bobby Bright (Ala.), Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (SD), Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (Mich.), Mary Jo Kilroy (Ohio), Michael McMahon (NY), ...

Source: Washington Post
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12/21/10
One-sixth of House skips final lame-duck votes

...show up on Tuesday for the food safety vote. The eight defeated Democrats missing in action were Reps. John Adler (N.J.), Bobby Bright (Ala.), Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (S.D.), Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (Mich.), Mary Jo Kilroy (Ohio), Michael McMahon (N

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12/17/10
Congressman nominates 11 for military academy appointment, seven to attend

Dalton Stacks is one of 11 students in the Second Congressional District were nominated by US Congressman Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery, for appointments to ...

Source: Dothan Eagle
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12/16/10
How did Alabama congressmen vote on the tax cut package? Here is the roll call.

...yes were: Reps. Jo Bonner, R-Mobile; Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery; Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville; Parker Griffith, R-Huntsville; Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills; and Artur Davis, D-Birmingham. The only no vote came from Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks. "Congres

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12/15/10
Politico: Defeated Dems game for a rematch

Alabama Rep. Bobby Bright, a conservative Democrat who lost to Republican Martha Roby, said he had given “quite a bit” of thought to running for his seat ...

Source: The Union Leader
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12/15/10
Facts and myths about the AEA payroll deduction ban

The PAC has made contributions to members of both parties -— including $10000 to former Democratic US Rep. Bobby Bright of Montgomery and $10000 to Rep. ...

Source: Anniston Star
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12/15/10
Defeated Dems: Game for rematch?

...who lost a rematch against Republican former Rep. Steve Chabot, before adding, “I’m an elected official.” Alabama Rep. Bobby Bright, a conservative Democrat who lost to Republican Martha Roby, said he had given “quite a bit” of thought to run

Source: The Politico
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12/14/10
Omnibus includes $12 million for demolition projects

Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Bright (D-Ala.), who was defeated in November by his Republican challenger. • $500000 for the city of Rockford, Ill., ...

Source: San Francisco Examiner (blog)
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12/14/10
RE: Bobby Bright

Jim Marshall in Georgia, Bobby Bright in Alabama, two in Mississippi, [Trevor] Childers and Gene Taylor — and one in Idaho, Walter Minnick. They lost. ...

Source: FrontPage Magazine
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12/14/10
Omnibus includes $12 million for demolition projects

Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Bright (D-Ala.), who was defeated in November by his Republican challenger. • $500000 for the city of Rockford, Ill., ...

Source: Washington Examiner (blog)
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12/14/10
House passes DADT repeal

Among the Democrats who voted AGAINST: Bobby Bright (AL) and Artur Davis (AL). The legislation now goes to the Senate, where it's fate is uncertain. ...

Source: msnbc.com
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12/14/10
Omnibus includes $12 million for demolition projects

...of Enterprise, Ala., for demolition, planning, construction, and renovation of the downtown business district. Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Bright (D-Ala.), who was defeated in November by his Republican challenger. • $500,000 for the city of Rockford, Ill

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12/11/10
Alabama Voices: Region's progress shows leadership matters

Under former Mayor Bobby Bright and continued by current Mayor Todd Strange, a priority initiative has been the revitalization of downtown Montgomery. ...

Source: Montgomery Advertiser
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12/09/10
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions stands firm as roadblock to immigration reform

...Davis, D-Birmingham, was the only Alabama member to support the House version. Opposed were: Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Mobile; Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery; Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks; Rep Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville; and Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hill

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12/08/10
District 7 candidate launches campaign

Jenny Ives has announced her candidacy for the special election to replace Roby, the City Councilwoman for District 7 who defeated Congressman Bobby Bright ...

Source: Montgomery Advertiser
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12/08/10
Departing Democrats Frozen Out of Caucus Vote

...the 111th Congress,” he said. “I support the president’s negotiated plan as a way to continue the economic recovery.” Rep. Bobby Bright (Ala.) also said it wasn’t right that they were shut out of such an important vote. “Even though we are i

Source: Roll Call
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12/07/10
Unusual GOP-Blue Dog coalition needed for tax-cut votes

"I've got some serious problems with this because of the deficit," said Rep. Bobby Bright, D-Ala. "There's no question, no matter how you try to explain it, ...

Source: Kansas City Star
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12/03/10
Congressional Underworld

One lawmaker who has it different is than Davis is his Alabama colleague Rep. Bobby Bright (D-AL). Rep.-elect Martha Roby (R-AL) defeated Bright. ...

Source: Fox News (blog)
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12/02/10
Democrats staying with same leaders despite House losses

...Republicans for the first time in four years. "I truly think that the leadership should've changed up somewhat," said Rep. Bobby Bright of Alabama, one of several moderate Democrats who were voted out of office Nov. 2. The Democratic leadership team led

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12/01/10
RE: Bobby Bright

"When you get caught and you're found guilty, you should be willing to stand up and take your punishment, however severe it is," said Rep. Bobby Bright ...

Source: New York Post
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12/01/10
RE: Bobby Bright

"When you get caught and you're found guilty, you should be willing to stand up and take your punishment, however severe it is," said Rep. Bobby Bright ...

Source: New York Post
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12/01/10
Donnelly’s Win Could Lead to Statewide Bid

...New Mexico, Bruce Braley of Iowa and Ed Perlmutter of Colorado. South Dakota Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and Alabama Rep. Bobby Bright, the Democrats who were 13th and 14th on the list, respectively, also lost. The memo also noted that Donnelly was o

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Official website: http://www.bright.house.gov/
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1205 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2901
Fax: 202-225-8913

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