Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Ben Chandler [D, KY-6]

Congressman switches sides

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

In a complete reversal of Monday's vote, Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, joined Republicans Ron Lewis of Cecilia, and Harold "Hal" Rogers of Somerset in supporting the bill. Reps. Ben Chandler, D-Lexington, Geoff Davis, R-Hebron, ...

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News briefs from around Kentucky at 5:58 am EDT

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Kentuckians opposing the measure were Democrat Ben Chandler and Republicans Geoff Davis and Ed Whitfield. Yarmuth said Friday he still hated the bailout, though less than the previous version, but said action was needed to defuse a ...

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Call Your Congressperson (...and where the hell is Bruce Lunsford?)

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Representative John Yarmuth (D - 03), 202-225-5401, 202-225-5776. Representative Geoff Davis (R - 04), 202-225-3465, 202-225-0003. Representative Harold Rogers (R - 05), 202-225-4601, 202-225-0940. Representative Ben Chandler ...

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Yarmuth only KY Rep to switch vote on bailout bill

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Meanwhile, Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler of Versailles was among 63 House Democrats to oppose it. Republican Reps. Geoff Davis of Fort Mitchell and Ed Whitfield of Hopkinsville also voted against the measure just as they did on Monday. ...

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Chandler didn't change his mind, opposed rescue plan

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, did not join his fellow Kentucky Democrat in the US House, Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, in voting for the financial rescue plan today. Chandler opposed the plan Monday and continued to do so ...

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Chandler Holds Strong, Votes No

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Representative Ben Chandler (D - 06) -- NO (previously a NO). Lunsford... still MIA:. Lunsford spoke at the Laurel-London Optimist Club Sports Complex, briefly talking about the proposed Wall Street bailout legislation but failing to ...

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Call Your Congressperson (...and where the hell is Bruce Lunsford?)

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

McConnell will debate in west KY, not on KET

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

McConnell wouldn't be the first incumbent member of Congress to skip the statewide televised debate on KET. Last month, both Republican US Rep. Hal Rogers and Democratic US Rep. Ben Chandler declined to appear with their respective ...

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Ky. congressmen vote no on bailout

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Democrats Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Lexington and Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, and Republicans Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Hebron, and Rep. Ed Whitfield, R-Hopkinsville, voted against the measure. Rep. Ron Lewis, R-Cecilia, and Harold â€œHalâ€ ...

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Naming names

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Here are the Kentucky congressmen who voted against the bailout:. Ben Chandler, Dem. John Yarmuth, Dem. Edward Whitfield, Rep. Geoff Davis, Rep. Plan your November votes accordingly.

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Ky. congressmen vote no on bailout

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Kentucky lawmakers on both sides of the aisle voted against the largest federal government bailout in the country's history. Democrats Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Lexington and Rep....

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Next Up, Ben Chandler.

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

From the Arena: Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, was among those who voted against the financial rescue plan today in the US House. The case wasn't made for it, Chandler told me just a few... [[ This is a content summary only. ...

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Ky. congressmen vote no on bailout

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Uncertainty lies ahead; local banks remain calm

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

Sixth District Rep. Ben Chandler, D-KY, who represents Madison County, joined all Kentucky representatives in voting against the relief package, except Reps. Hal Rogers, R-Ky. and Ron Lewis, R-Ky. â€œThe case was not proved that there was ...

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Bailout...

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

Conservatives Viewed Bailout Plan as Last Straw - NYTimes.com 4 of 6 Ky. congressmen oppose bailout plan - State & Regional - Wire - Kentucky.com With Congress divided on the bailout plan, I'm glad that my Rep. Ben Chandler at least ...

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Ad attacks Lunsford firm's care of vets

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

In that spot, run by Democrat Ben Chandler's campaign, a woman recounted abuse her mother suffered at a nursing home owned by Lunsford's then-company, Vencor. McConnell, so far, has stayed away from Vencor. His wife, US Department of ...

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Barney Frank Talks About The Bailout Vote

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

-Rep. Ben Chandler(D-Ky) â€œWe were giving unprecedented power to one person, the Secretary of the Treasury. We have no way to intervene in what he did unless it was proved unconstitutional, we were creating an economic czar, ...

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Chandler discusses his opposition to the rescue plan

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, was among those who voted against the financial rescue plan today in the US House. The case wasn't made for it, Chandler told me just a few minutes ago. "Nor was it proved that this plan was the proper ...

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A Debt of Gratitude

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

09/29/08 - Orphan Works Act - Rep Chandler's Previous Response

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

This is the response letter I received from Ben Chandler's office after completing the online letter campaign earlier this summer to voice my opposition to the Orphan Works Act. August 13, 2008. Dear Mr. Gilpin: ...

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