Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. W. Todd Akin [R, MO-2]

The anti-bailout coalition

2008-09-30T16:23:22Z

In a microcosm of the national vote, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports (and illustrates in a "hell freezes over"-themed cartoon) the fact that those voting "NO" on the bailout included both the left-wing Rep. William Lac

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Tuesday editorial: Here there be monsters

2008-09-30T02:00:27Z

Either the credit markets will seize up in the next few days, or they won’t ... Republican Todd Akin of Town and County and the hyper-liberal Democrat William Lacy Clay Jr. of St. Louis

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An unhappy House, divided

2008-09-29T17:59:56Z

If your idea of fun is watching congressional politicians discuss what to do about "the most significant financial crisis of the post-WWII world" ... in Washington," said Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, R-Fla., calling it "a gun

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Bailout “Debate”

2008-09-29T16:55:45Z

One bunch of guys is getting up and saying, "we hafta." Another bunch of guys is getting up and saying, "nuh-uh." That will go on for three hours, ending at about 1 p.m. EDT, and then everybody will do what they were going to do last night, the "debate"

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the dirty dogs

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

PLEASE, go here and send a message to your Representative to oppose the Orphan Works bill. Itâ€™sa form letter, so all you have to do is add your addressâ€¦ takes like a minute. I did it this morning and hereâ€™s the complete email I received ...

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UPDATED: Former legislator rushed to hospital

2008-09-19T01:30:06Z

Friends say former Rep. Sherman Parker, R-St. Charles, has been rushed to the hospital after suffering what is believed to be an aneurysm. ... Rep. Todd

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What a MORON my State Rep is!!!!!!! READ!!

2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

I sent the email to my state rep about the legalization of marijuana. I'm going to write this guy back. I have about a millio thigs going throughmy head about what I want to say. Please, I would like some feedback and some good ...

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Lawmakers take up battle against light bulb ban

2008-09-18T09:06:17Z

Is it not pathetically sad that we even have to talk about something called the Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act? Well we do ... them for coming to their senses. Contacting Congress Sponsor Rep. Michele Bachmann R

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No party-switchers on House energy vote

2008-09-17T17:02:41Z

WASHINGTON—No surprises among bi-state area lawmakers in last night’s House vote on the Democratic energy bill. The measure divided local House members neatly along party lines, with Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville,

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Akin seeks recognition for fallen soldiers

2008-09-09T18:53:06Z

WASHINGTON–Lawmakers love to rename post offices, and Rep. Todd Akin is no exception ... monikers to post offices in his district. But unlike other such

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Haas to hold town hall meetings this week

2008-09-08T20:41:34Z

William C. “Bill” Haas, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative from the 2nd District in the Nov ... the election – holding as many as 18. U.S. Rep. Todd Go to article

Delegate Spotlight: Monica Durrwachter

2008-09-05T03:30:40Z
Throughout the Democratic and Republican conventions, we’ve provided short profiles of local delegates. Here is the final “Delegate Spotlight ... ; interned with U.S. Rep. Todd
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Report: Boeing may bow out of tanker deal

2008-08-11T16:22:09Z
Update: 12:20 p.m.: Boeing spokesman Dan Beck says no decision has been made on its next step in the tanker deal and that it is “not discussing ... have argued that the new specs and fast timeline will favor the Northrop bid.

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(UPDATE) 8-7 Republican Uprising Live Blog [1:40]

2008-08-07T18:53:47Z
Posted by Nick on August 7th, 2008 (Updated list of members to include Rep. Todd Akin) Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) ... Le

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That’s right: Bill Haas, Democratic nominee for Congress

2008-08-06T04:50:57Z
Are Bill Haas and Capitol Hill made to be together? [ Bill Haas] We’ll see, but for now, what we know is this: Haas won a crowded Democratic primary tonight, and will face incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Go to article

Akin meeting with Ameren UE officials as part of energy tour

2008-08-04T23:44:12Z
U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, R-Town and Country, will be traveling around the region Wednesday to talk about energy ... Akin’

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You Just Got Stiffed With a $10-odd Trillion Check

2008-07-31T02:58:17Z
And the worst part is that most of the 435 other members in your dinner party were wearing masks, so you wouldn’t know who stiffed you ... it is Todd Akin, but it’s still more likely

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Lesser-known Akin rival hits the small screen

2008-07-30T15:03:35Z
Though U.S. Rep. Todd Akin’s job security appears to be firmly intact, that’s not dampening the race to run against him in November. Five Democrats are

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Barbara cubin website. Ss: signals and systems; cubin: centre for ...

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z
Barbara cubin: wyoming dan burton: indiana bob goodlatte: virginia nathan deal: ia w todd akin: missouri. Barbara cubin (r-at large-wy) senators: michael enzi (r) and john barrasso (r) maps can be requested from the wyoming state trails ...

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David Barton: Bobby Jindal is "One of the Really Cool Guys"

2008-07-02T14:00:00Z
[ Bobby Jindal]Quite a few articles were written last week about speculative McCain VP pick, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, many focusing on Jindal's signing into law a bill that will allow the teaching of creationism, through "supplemental materials,"

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