Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. John Boehner [R, OH-8]

McCainâ€™s Dilemma Menu

2008-09-06T00:00:00Z

I live in southwest Ohio, but not in the same district as House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner. Rep. Boehner numerous comments clearly demonstrate a â€œRepublican Firstâ€ approach. He also leads one of the largest PACs for the party. ...

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"Alaska First!" "Feel my Box!" In the photo above we see Ms.Palin ...

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

Leading the assault on the critics of the Alaska governor is House Minority Leader John Boehner. During a chat with reporters yesterday, he repeatedly took swipes at her Democratic attackers, especially those who think she's too ...

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Who's The Reason?

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio), the top House Republican, was seen dancing at the "Best Little Warehouse Party", an event put on by corporate lobbyists close to Boehner at the last four conventions. In some places around town this week, ...

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A Traditional Balloon Drop Ending

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

Balloons continued to drop for more than 15 minutes, many of them popped to loud noise by jubilant delegates in the aisles, until the music stopped and the permanent chairman, Rep. John Boehner of Ohio, called for the fonal benedictyion ...

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RNC Out

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

With red, white, and blue confetti still afloat, and balloons still bouncing around among the celebrating delegates, Rep. John Boehner has gaveled the 2008 Republican National Convention to a close. -- Evie Stone ...

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Action on Radio Row, at the Graves

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

We preface this item by saying: It's about Jon Voight. We apologize. Jon Voight, the Champ of the GOP, was quite clearly dying to be interviewed as he hung out on radio row in the Xcel Center. Then when a few Politicos approached him, he gave only

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Lawmaker told to take down tribute to fallen

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and John Boehner, R-Ohio â€” cites numerous codes designed to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Occupational Safety and Health Act. It was implemented â€œon the strong recommendations of ...

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RNC Convention: Day 4

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

... Introduction of Delegate for Motion, Adoption and Adjournment: US House Republican Leader John Boehner (Ohio). THURSDAYâ€™S SPEAKERS INCLUDE:. Gov. Tim Pawlenty (Minn.) US Sen. Sam Brownback (Kan.) US Rep. Mary Fallin (Okla.) ...

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Republican National Convention - Day 4 - Open Thread

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

Floor Demonstration, Balloon Drop, McCain and Palin Families on Stage; Introduction of Presiding Officer: US House Republican Leader John Boehner (Ohio); Benediction: Pastor Dan Yeary; Introduction of Delegate for Motion, Adoption and ...

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Plagiarism on Bill Sali's website?

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

4. Bill Sali on nuclear power:Nuclear energy has proven itself as a safe, carbon-free and environmentally friendly alternative. Congressman John Boehner (R-OH) on nuclear power:Nuclear energy has proven itself as a safe, carbon-free and ...

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Bruce Fein speaks at Rally for the Republic, Rep. Ron Paul's ...

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

First up is Rep. John Boehner, formerly the House majority leader, now the House minority leader. He begins: I stood at a similar podium at the 1992 convention as part of the "Gang of Seven"--a group of legislators committed to ...

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RNC: A sedate stadium

2008-09-03T06:15:01Z

By Kate Sheppard I just got inside the the Xcel Center for tonight's events, where Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), Rep. John Boehner
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GOP convention begins 2nd day with tribute to fallen leaders

2008-09-03T00:05:21Z
GOP convention begins 2nd day with tribute to fallen leaders Posted 7:05 pm, September 2nd, 2008 by Luige DelPuerto, ... that he succeeded Richard Nixon as president. Ohio Rep. John
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The Perils of Paulite

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z
First up is Rep. John Boehner, formerly the House majority leader, now the House minority leader. He begins:. I stood at a similar podium at the 1992 convention as part of the "Gang of Seven"--a group of legislators committed to ...

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Backstage Interview with Congressman John Boehner

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z
Congressman John Boehner.

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Big picture

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z
-By far the most absurd moment of either convention took place on Tuesday. Ohio Rep. John Boehner organized the convention photo, asking that everyone stand still for one to two minutes. The compliant delegates stood statue still, ...

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McCain Officially Nominated

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z
After the roll call, convention chair Rep. John Boehner called for a unanimous nomination by acclamation. With most delegates having trickled off the floor, the motion passed without objection. -- Evie Stone ...

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OHIO CONGRESSMAN JOHN BOEHNER, US HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z
I stood at a similar podium at the 1992 convention as part of the "Gang of Seven" - a group of legislators committed to reforming Congress after four decades of Democratic corruption. I stand before you today in the same spirit of ...

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Dems Personal Attacks vs GOP's Country First

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z
John Boehner, Republican minority leader in the House of Representatives, accused House and Senate majority Democratic leaders of doing little to solve American's energy and other problems. Representative Michele Bachmann sounded a ...

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Congress Republicans energy policy press conference

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z
John Boehner: â€œEnergy security is national security.â€ Clean coal, nuclear energy, produce more American oil and gas to generate revenues that would allow the federal government ot fund renewable sources. ...

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