Parker Griffith

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12/28/10
Gov. Bob Riley mulling 9 names to replace new U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks on Madison County Commission

...Brooks did say specifically that his successor should oppose any tax increase. Walt Hennessy, a member of U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith's staff, and Ken Gawronski Jr., a candidate for state school board earlier this year, are also interested. "I want to be

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12/28/10
Only 12 House Dems in conservative districts survived reelection

...didn't run for reelection in 2010 and Republicans went eight for eight in those open seat races. A ninth opted for a party switch, which didn't work out any better. Rep. Parker Griffith (R-Ala.) lost a GOP primary after defecting from the Democrats....

Source: The Hill
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12/26/10
Southern Dems should seek independence, reps. say

...races and lump their opponents in with the party's unpopular leadership, several members and strategists told The Hill. Rep. Parker Griffith (Ala.), a Democrat-turned-Republican, was equally pessimistic about his old party's chances of reversing its Sou

Source: The Hill
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12/22/10
The Caucus: Lawmakers Beat the Bell Out the Door

Parker Griffith, a Republican from Alabama who was defeated in his primary, hasn't voted since Dec. 17 and CW Bill Young, a 21-term Republican from Florida, ...

Source: New York Times (blog)
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12/22/10
Official 'Tea Party Caucus' member cosponsored Food Safety bill

David Camp [R, MI-4] and Rep Parker Griffith [AL-5]. The other six Republican cosponsors voted no on the final bill: Rep. Steven LaTourette [R, OH-14], Rep. ...

Source: Examiner.com
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12/21/10
One-sixth of House skips final lame-duck votes

Parker Griffith (Ala.) and Bob Inglis (SC). Also among the no-shows Tuesday were 16 retiring members, including Reps. Brian Baird (D-Wash. ...

Source: Washington Post
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12/21/10
RE: Parker Griffith

Parker Griffith (Ala.) and Bob Inglis (SC). Also among the no-shows Tuesday were 16 retiring members, including Reps. Brian Baird (D-Wash. ...

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

...(Ohio), Michael McMahon (N.Y.), Harry Mitchell (Ariz.) and Solomon Ortiz (Texas). The three Republicans were Joseph Cao (La.), Parker Griffith (Ala.) and Bob Inglis (S.C.). Also among the no-shows Tuesday were 16 retiring members, including Reps. Brian

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12/19/10
RE: Parker Griffith

Brooks, a Republican, defeated Democrat Steve Raby in the November general election to succeed Republican Parker Griffith of Huntsville. ...

Source: al.com (blog)
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12/19/10
You Said It

If I was Congressman Parker Griffith, I would certainly vote against the Bush tax cuts. It's sort of a way of getting even with the Republicans of Alabama. ...

Source: Times Daily
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12/16/10
EDITORIAL: Fighting for North Alabama needs in our state and national capitals

The coveted Science and Technology Committee, which Brooks' predecessor, Democrat-turned Republican Parker Griffith, was forced to abandon when he switched ...

Source: The Huntsville Times - al.com (blog)
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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
Ex-Oregon station owner tweets in Morse code - he's a leader in the new House

Politico says "Walden departed the Energy and Commerce panel earlier this year so that Democrat-turned Republican Rep. Parker Griffith (Alabama) could have ...

Source: Radio-Info.com
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12/15/10
RE: Parker Griffith

... favor among GOP brass: Walden departed the Energy and Commerce subpanel earlier this year so that Democrat-turned Republican Rep. Parker Griffith (Ala. ...

Source: Politico (blog)
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12/15/10
Party-switchers beware: it ain't easy

Charlie Crist and Rep. Parker Griffith) have an awful history of winning their next elections. * Of the last 12 party-switchers in the House, only half won ...

Source: Washington Post (blog)
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12/15/10
RE: Parker Griffith

... Raby in November with 58 percent of the vote to claim North Alabama's Fifth Congressional District seat formerly held by Parker Griffith (R-Huntsville). ...

Source: Scottsboro Daily Sentinel
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12/15/10
Party-switchers beware: it ain't easy

...today's winners are tomorrow's losers as recent party-switchers (think Sen. Arlen Specter, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and Rep. Parker Griffith) have an awful history of winning their next elections. * Of the last 12 party-switchers in the House, only ha

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12/15/10
Walden uses Morse code to announce chairmanship

...among GOP brass: Walden departed the Energy and Commerce subpanel earlier this year so that Democrat-turned Republican Rep. Parker Griffith (Ala.) could have a committee assignment. He will take over at a time when a number of tech issues are on the im

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

...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 Hills. Rep. Parker Griffith, R-Huntsville, did not vote.

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12/08/10
RE: Parker Griffith

North Alabama's two Republican congressmen, Rep. Parker Griffith of Huntsville and Rep. Robert Aderholt of Haleyville, voted against the bill despite its ...

Source: al.com (blog)
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12/06/10
Physicians in Congress

Physicians leaving Congress are Rep Vic Snyder, MD (D, Ark), who is retiring, Rep Steve Kagen, MD (D, Wis), who was defeated, and Rep Rolf “Parker” Griffith ...

Source: Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)
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11/30/10
RE: Parker Griffith

She, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, US Rep. Parker Griffith and a host of current and retired military leaders are among the guests expected for today's ...

Source: al.com (blog)
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11/30/10
Parker Griffith wraps up his two years in Congress without regrets

.../ Huntsville TimesU.S. Rep. Parker Griffithduring a politicalforum in the spring at the UAHuntsville Campus U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith has already surrendered the office. According to one of his staff members, for this week's final session, the aides of

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11/29/10
Democratic Attacks Fell on Deaf Ears This Fall

...and DesJarlais by a whopping 20 points. The Renacci attack is reminiscent of 2008, when Republicans accused then-Democrat Parker Griffith of under-medicating cancer patients in order to make more money off of them. Griffith won that competitive open-sea

Source: Roll Call
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11/29/10
Defecting Democrats: 13 state lawmakers in 5 states switch to GOP

...the Republican Party, losing to a more liberal congressman who was later defeated in the general election. U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith of Alabama switched from Democrat to Republican this year only to lose in the GOP primary. But since the civil rights er

Source: Cleveland.com
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11/29/10
NASA funding picture still hazy as appropriations bill stalls

...by the CR (continuing resolution),” Jordan said. Aderholt represents Alabama’s 4th Congressional District. Outgoing Rep. Parker Griffith, R-Huntsville, represents the 5th Congressional District, which includes the Marshall Center, but his office di

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11/28/10
Dem State Lawmakers Defecting to GOP Post-Election

...the Republican Party, losing to a more liberal congressman who was later defeated in the general election. U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith of Alabama switched from Democrat to Republican this year only to lose in the GOP primary. But since the civil rights er

Source: ABC News
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11/28/10
Dem state lawmakers defecting to GOP post-election

...the Republican Party, losing to a more liberal congressman who was later defeated in the general election. U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith of Alabama switched from Democrat to Republican this year only to lose in the GOP primary. But since the civil rights er

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11/28/10
Hastings makes his pitch to break up the Energy and Commerce Committee

Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., goes before the House Republican Steering Commitee today to discuss the chairmanship of the House Natural Resources committee, ...

Source: Washington Examiner (blog)
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11/28/10
Dem state lawmakers defecting to GOP post-election

US Rep. Parker Griffith of Alabama switched from Democrat to Republican this year only to lose in the GOP primary. But since the civil rights era of the ...

Source: The Associated Press
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