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Rep. Gerald Connolly
Democrat • 11th District, Virginia • 2nd Term • Sworn In 2009
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After 2010's House battles, little buzz for 2012
One incumbent Democrat, Rep. Jim Moran, faces a challenger. Democrats hold primaries without incumbents in the 4th, 5th and 7th Districts. Two Republicans meet in the 11th District. Democrats Gerry Connolly and Bobby Scott and Republicans Rob ...
Embattled U.S. Postal Service gets help from rural America
"Having ignored them up to now, the price they're paying is they don't have the votes to bring the bill to the floor," said Representative Gerry Connolly, a Democrat. "That kind of approach is never going to get you bipartisan passage." Connolly ...
Embattled U.S. Postal Service gets help from rural America
"Having ignored them up to now, the price they're paying is they don't have the votes to bring the bill to the floor," said Representative Gerry Connolly, a Democrat. "That kind of approach is never going to get you bipartisan passage." Connolly ...
Study: Congressmen don't speak as 'good' in last decade
This includes Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., at the top of the list and 14th nationwide. Connolly, known by his staff as a voracious reader, holds a masters from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Last on this list and fifth-lowest nationally is Rep.
An Obama Backer Jumps to GOP
...Moran (D-VA) of Alexandria, or the seat in wealthy exurbs of the 11th Congressional District (now held by Democrat Rep. Gerry Connolly) in 2014 or 2016 would not be a heavy lift. This Aug. 27, 2008, file photo shows former Rep. Artur Davis, D-Ala., at t
Study: Congress don't speak as good as they used to could
This includes Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., at the top of the list and 14th nationwide. Connolly, known by his staff as a voracious reader, holds a masters from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Last on this list and fifth-lowest nationally is Rep.
Politicians’ Tweets, Back from the Dead
In every almost-gaffe, we can see the duelling impulses: to broadcast and to edit. During February’s Republican debate in Arizona, Representative Gerry Connolly, a Virginia Democrat, deleted “There is an almost rabid tone to the AZ debate. One is as ..
Former Obama ally and Dem congressman Davis switches to GOP
Davis is making the announcement in the run-up to a possible congressional comeback in Virginia, though he says he has not yet made up his mind whether he'll challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Gerry Connolly. He used to represent Alabama.
Study: Congressmen don't speak as well as in the past
...represent areas that border on D.C. and Baltimore, known for having a greater rate of higher education. This includes Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., at the top of the list and 14th nationwide. Connolly, known by his staff as a voracious reader, holds a mas
Former Alabama congressman Davis says he would shift to GOP if he ran for election again
...seat Davis might seek in northern Virginia, but the 11th Congressional District is a swing district in which Democrat Rep. Gerry Connolly narrowly won re-election in 2010. Before Connollys election in 2008, Republican Tom Davis held the seat for 14 year
Congressional angst over the History Channel crosses the aisle
...After months of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, tweeting his fury with the cable channel over its “lack of history,” Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., has taken up the mantle. Connolly tells Yeas & Nays that he has been “bitterly disappointed” in the His
Greeting New ‘Fellow Americans’
"My fellow Americans," U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly (D-11) said with gravitas, pausing to let the meaning sink in. And when it did, 75 immigrants - from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan - who had just raised their right hand and taken the Oath of Allegiance ...
Shaping Up the MWAA Board
I recently attended a briefing for elected officials arranged by Congressmen Gerry Connolly and Frank Wolf on the U.S ... Airports Authority (MWAA), as had been requested by Congressman Wolf. Such a periodic review is desirable because ...
Rep. Connolly, History Channel celebrate ‘Hatfield & McCoys’
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.)—who has spoken out in the past about a seeming lack of history on a channel named for the subject—approved. He tweeted on Wednesday that the History Channel had proved there’s an audience for real history. This proves ...
Artur Davis, Former Democratic Congressman, Will Switch Parties
In recent weeks, rumors began to spread about Davis potentially running against Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) in 2014. "I don’t know and am nowhere near deciding," Davis wrote of the rumors on Tuesday. "If I were to run, it would be as a Republican.
Congressional angst over the History Channel crosses the aisle
...After months of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, tweeting his fury with the cable channel over its “lack of history,” Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., has taken up the mantle. Connolly tells Yeas & Nays that he has been “bitterly disappointed” in the His
Artur Davis, Former Democratic Congressman, Will Switch Parties
...voter ID laws in his home state. In recent weeks, rumors began to spread about Davis potentially running against Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) in 2014. "I don’t know and am nowhere near deciding," Davis wrote of the rumors on Tuesday. "If I were to run,
Ex-Ala. Rep. Artur Davis eyes future Va. GOP bid
...seat Davis might seek in northern Virginia, but the 11th Congressional District is a swing district in which Democrat Rep. Gerry Connolly narrowly won re-election in 2010. Before Connolly's election in 2008, Republican Tom Davis held the seat for 14 yea
Artur Davis switches from Democratic to Republican party
...in 2014 or 2016 or the Virginia state legislature in 2015. As The Fix reported earlier this month, he could run against Rep. Gerry Connolly (D). “I welcome this development,” Connolly s aid of the possibility on MSNBC last Friday. “The fact that t
Artur Davis switches from Democratic to Republican party
...in 2014 or 2016 or the Virginia state legislature in 2015. As The Fix reported earlier this month, he could run against Rep. Gerry Connolly (D). “I welcome this development,” Connolly s aid of the possibility on MSNBC last Friday. “The fact that t
Artur Davis switches from Democratic to Republican party
...in 2014 or 2016 or the Virginia state legislature in 2015. As The Fix reported earlier this month, he could run against Rep. Gerry Connolly (D). “I welcome this development,” Connolly s aid of the possibility on MSNBC last Friday. “The fact that t
Artur Davis openly flirts with GOP bid
The former congressman is considering challenging Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, a two-term incumbent who represents northern Virginia. Running against Connolly, however, might be uphill for Davis, particularly after the seat was redrawn to ...
Artur Davis switches from Democratic to Republican party
As The Fix reported earlier this month, he could run against Rep. Gerry Connolly (D). “I welcome this development,” Connolly said of the possibility on MSNBC last Friday. “The fact that they feel they need to recruit a former Democrat from Alabama ..
Congressional angst over the History Channel crosses the aisle
After months of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, tweeting his fury with the cable channel over its “lack of history,” Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., has taken up the mantle. Connolly tells Yeas & Nays that he has been “bitterly disappointed” in the ...
Greg Sargent: The Dems’ closing argument against Scott Walker
...“first step.” Now, in a development that’s attracted surprisingly little national press attention, Dem Reps. Elijah Cummings, Gerry Connolly, and Chris Murphy — all members of the House oversight committee — are pointing out that the “divide
Answers Sought From Scott Walker Amid New Evidence of Lying to Congress
has joined Connecticut Congressman Chris Murphy and Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly in asking Walker whether he would like to withdraw the testimony he gave before the committee in April 2011. That’s an unsettling challenge for a sitting governor.
House Members Seek Answers from Scott Walker Amid New Evidence of Lying to Congress | The Nation
has joined Connecticut Congressman Chris Murphy and Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly in asking Walker whether he would like to withdraw the testimony he gave before the committee in April, 2011. That's an unsettling challenge for a sitting governor.
Federal Drive interviews -- May 25
George DelPrete offers his insight. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) says small businesses competing for Defense Department contracts need a boost. He developed provisions in the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act to increase contracting opportunities for
Programming notes
...from the NBC News Political Unit. Follow us on Twitter. *** Friday’s “Daily Rundown” line-up with guest host Chris Cillizza: Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) on the student loan fight and battleground Virginia… NBC’s Lisa Myers with the latest on th
Forum Focuses On Technology
Senior representatives of national and local technology companies, including Google and Microsoft, and the new Chief Information Officer of the United States, participated in a congressional forum held by Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly and ...
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