Rep. John Fleming

Republican  •  4th District, Louisiana  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2009
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06/02/12
Abortion restriction fails to get enough votes in U.S. House

I have delivered over 300 babies in my career," Rep. John Fleming, R-Minden, said. "Each and every child, regardless of his or her gender, is a unique individual, deserving of equal protection under the law." Opponents said the measure would block ...

Source: Bayou Buzz
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06/01/12
Wagley: Push Fleming to curb wasteful government spending

One of our representatives and a member of U.S. Rep. John Fleming’s (R-La.) resources subcommittee — U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland (R-Fla.) — has introduced a bill (HR 4150) that would send tens of millions of dollars in federal taxpayer ...

Source: Shreveport Times
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06/01/12
Dairy Princess Program: 50 years of history

The 2000 Bradford County Dairy Princess Samantha Barrett McDonald now serves as a Legislative Assistant for Congressman John Fleming. Sam says that "through a plethora of handshakes, I obtained a priceless understanding of the valuable industry ...

Source: Daily Review & Sunday Review
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05/31/12
House Rejects Bill to Ban Sex-Selective Abortions

“Today’s vote is a stunning declaration by supporters of abortion that they oppose any restrictions on abortion,” said Representative John Fleming, Republican of Louisiana. Democrats accused Republicans of contriving a vote on legislation ...

Source: New York Times
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05/31/12
Wagley: Push Fleming to curb wasteful government spending

One of our representatives and a member of U.S. Rep. John Fleming’s (R-La.) resources subcommittee — U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland (R-Fla.) — has introduced a bill (HR 4150) that would send tens of millions of dollars in federal taxpayer ...

Source: Shreveport Times
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05/31/12
Wagley: Push Fleming to curb wasteful government spending

One of our representatives and a member of U.S. Rep. John Fleming’s (R-La.) resources subcommittee — U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland (R-Fla.) — has introduced a bill (HR 4150) that would send tens of millions of dollars in federal taxpayer ...

Source: Shreveport Times
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05/30/12
New Study Finds Home Values Are Higher Near National Wildlife Refuges

Rep. John Fleming (R-LA), introduced the National Wildlife Refuge Review Act (H.R. 3009) which would prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from establishing new wildlife refuges and turn over that authority to Congress, which has not passed any ...

Source: Think Progress
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05/29/12
EPA administrator resigns over “crucify” comments regarding enforcement philosophy

...also expressed outrage and called for Armendariz to be fired including Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Pete Olson (R-Texas). Rep. John Fleming (R-La.), called the comments “enviro-fascism at its worst.” The EPA’s Region 6 includes Louisiana, Texas

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05/25/12
Fleming announces re-election bid

U.S. Rep. John Fleming (R) Louisiana, this morning announced his plans for re-election at Barnwell Center in Shreveport. Fleming, a Minden physician, was first elected to Louisiana's 4 th Congressional district in 2008. He replaced the retiring Jim McCrary

Source: KTAL
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05/25/12
Fleming launches re-election campaign in new part of 4th District

John Fleming fits the classic story of the boy next door. Not the one who steals your figs, pesters your cat and plays loud music, but the one who carries your groceries, mows your lawn and grows up to be a doctor - and a congressman. Fleming was back in .

Source: Eunice News
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05/25/12
Senate committee orders halt to A-10 cuts

Mary Landrieu, a New Orleans Democrat, and Minden Republican U.S. Rep. John Fleming, a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

Source: Shreveport Times
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05/25/12
Senate committee orders halt to A-10 cuts

Mary Landrieu, a New Orleans Democrat, and Minden Republican U.S. Rep. John Fleming, a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

Source: Shreveport Times
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05/24/12
Republicans Channel Their Inner David Cronenberg

Or when John Fleming (R-LA) turned head-exploding hypocrisy into art by complaining about the burden of taxes. After paying expenses on his $6.3 million income, he whined, "I have maybe $400,000 left over." Or even when Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), architect of

Source: Huffington Post
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05/24/12
Republicans Channel Their Inner David Cronenberg

Or when John Fleming (R-LA) turned head-exploding hypocrisy into art by complaining about the burden of taxes. After paying expenses on his $6.3 million income, he whined, "I have maybe $400,000 left over." Or even when Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), architect of

Source: Huffington Post
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05/22/12
Target practice and marksmanship training bill gets hearing in House

The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans & Insular Affairs took testimony on the Target Practice & Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 3065), which was introduced last September by Rep. Heath Shuler (D-NC).

Source: Examiner
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05/22/12
Language study ranks Congress’ members

That essentially means a congressman is punished for speaking in short ... Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, scored 10.83; Cedric Richmond, D-New Orleans, 10.5; and John Fleming, R-Minden, 10.0. By comparison, according to the report, the U.S. Constitution ...

Source: theadvocate.com
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05/21/12
Simply put: La. members of Congress are sophomore-ish

Bill Cassidy (9.3 or 496 out of 531 members), Rep. John Fleming (10.0 or 457), Rep. Cedric Richmon (10.1/449), Rep. Steve Scalise (10.8/392), Sen. Mary Landrieu (10.8/388), Rep. Charles Boustany (11.2/327) and Sen. David Vitter (11.4/289). Here’s some ..

Source: The INDsider
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05/21/12
Louisiana congressmen spent thousands on mass mailings

In northwest Louisiana, Republican Rep. John Fleming spent $88,777.49 to send 202,023 pieces of mail. He ranked 132nd in spending among all House members. Last summer, Fleming sent an eight-page newsletter saying Republicans have "taken steps to ...

Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk
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05/20/12
Louisiana lawmakers spent thousands on mass mailings

"We follow their rules." In northwest Louisiana, Republican Rep. John Fleming spent $88,777.49 to send 202,023 pieces of mail. He ranked 132nd in spending among all House members. Last summer, Fleming sent an eight-page newsletter saying ...

Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk
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05/20/12
Louisiana lawmakers spent thousands on mass mailings

"We follow their rules." In northwest Louisiana, Republican Rep. John Fleming spent $88,777.49 to send 202,023 pieces of mail. He ranked 132nd in spending among all House members. Last summer, Fleming sent an eight-page newsletter saying ...

Source: The Daily Advertiser
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05/20/12
Louisiana lawmakers spent thousands on mass mailings

...was done and approved by the franking commission," said Mule. "We follow their rules." In northwest Louisiana, Republican Rep. John Fleming spent $88,777.49 to send 202,023 pieces of mail. He ranked 132nd in spending among all House members. Last summer

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05/19/12
Rep. John Fleming will hit the road for re-election next week

Rep. John Fleming, R-Minden, will kick off his re-election campaign next week with stops at Eunice City Hall and La Vielle Banque in Ville Platte on Wednesday, at the Pearl Creek Events Center and Natchitoches Events Center on Thursday, and the ...

Source: nola.com
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05/18/12
6 worst political gaffes on Facebook

Rep. John Fleming in February wrote on Facebook that Planned Parenthood was engaging in “abortion by the wholesale.” His evidence: an article titled, “Planned Parenthood Opens $8 Billion Abortionplex.” Unfortunately for the Louisiana ...

Source: Politico.com
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05/16/12
Gallegly's otter bill to go to House floor with revisions

The panel also voted 19-12 to revise the bill. Rep. John Fleming, a Louisiana Republican who offered the amendment on behalf of Gallegly, R-Simi Valley, said the changes are an attempt at compromise after environmental groups and others raised ...

Source: vcstar.com
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05/16/12
Gallegly's otter bill to go to House floor with revisions

The panel also voted 19-12 to revise the bill. Rep. John Fleming, a Louisiana Republican who offered the amendment on behalf of Gallegly, R-Simi Valley, said the changes are an attempt at compromise after environmental groups and others raised ...

Source: TMCnet
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05/16/12
Congressman to launch his re-election bid

U.S. Rep. Dr. John Fleming, of Minden, will kick off his re-election bid May 23-25 with appearances in Shreveport, Natchitoches, Leesville, Eunice and Ville Platte, according to his campaign office. Fleming represents the 4th Congressional ...

Source: Shreveport Times
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05/16/12
Gallegly's otter bill to go to House floor with revisions

...voted 24-13 on Wednesday to approve the bill and send it to the full House. The panel also voted 19-12 to revise the bill. Rep. John Fleming, a Louisiana Republican who offered the amendment on behalf of Gallegly, R-Simi Valley, said the changes are an

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05/13/12
Congress Looks to Rewrite Act That Led to Gibson Guitar Raid

“I’m very disturbed by the whole idea that citizens or companies must know the laws of another country and must also comply with those laws,” said Rep. John Fleming (R-La.), subcommittee chairman. “I find that amazing and question whether it is eve

Source: Human Events (blog)
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05/10/12
Guard Officers Applaud House Action To Pause Air National Guard Cuts

Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn. Rep. John Fleming, R-La. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Ark. Rep. Kathleen Hochul, D-N.Y. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-N.J. Rep. Steven Palazzo ...

Source: YAHOO!
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05/10/12
Committee amendment urges halt of A-10 retirements

and leadership needed to carry out the mission of protecting the United States," Louisiana's 4th Congressional District Rep. Dr. John Fleming, R-Minden, said in a release. Fleming added the amended act "would also protect the invaluable benefit ...

Source: Shreveport Times
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