Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Jason Altmire [D, PA-4]

Lifting Call Centers' anonymity (From LA Times)

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.), requires that the disclosure come at the beginning of the call. It also applies to centers in the US"It may make a difference for people in deciding who they will do business with. ...

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State of the Race

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

While GOP Rep. Marilyn Musgrave has struggled in the past, we had her in the lead due to the district's Republican lean. However, she is too conservative for the district and the district is trending Democratic. Democrat Betsy Markey is ...

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Foreign call centers may have to declare themselves, ie location.

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

The bill would require anyone answering or initiating a call at a center used by a US business to disclose location.The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.), requires that the disclosure come at the beginning of the call. ...

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Call centers to reveal locations under proposed US law

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

The bill would require anyone answering or initiating a call at a center used by a US business to disclose location. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.), requires that the disclosure come at the beginning of the call. ...

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Several lawmakers face same opponent again

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

Hart, who was the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania, blames her loss to Democrat Jason Altmire on voters' unhappiness with the Iraq war, scandals on Capitol Hill and an unpopular incumbent GOP senator at the ...

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Where is Tim Ryan?

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

In todayâ€™s Vindicator a number of our area legislators were interviewed â€“ Senator Sherrod Brown - Rep. Charlie Wilson - US Rep. Phil English - US Rep. Steven C. LaTourette â€“ and US Rep. Jason Altmire, but not a peep or a whimper from ...

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Pa Career Link Mercer County

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

US Representative Jason Altmire (PA 4th District) ... America's Service Locator: Service Details PA CareerLink Mercer County. 217 West State Street. Cocoa Building. Sharon, PA 16146 ... Planning your career. Assess your reading and math ...

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Polls gives Altmire 12-point lead

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

By The Tribune-Review Tuesday, October 7, 2008 US Rep. Jason Altmire, D-McCandless, has a 12-point lead over former Rep. Melissa Hart, the Republican seeking to win back the 4th Congressional District post she lost to Altmire in 2006, ...

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Hart trails Altmire in bid to win seat back

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

Rep. Jason Altmire, D-McCandless, has a 12-point lead over former Rep. Melissa Hart, the Republican seeking to win back the 4th Congressional District post she lost to Altmire in 2006, according to an independent poll released Tuesday. ...

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New Hart ad seeks to link Altmire to Pelosi

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

A new ad being aired by Congressional candidate Melissa Hart tries to link US Rep. Jason Altmire (D-McCandless) to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while also blaming people's economic troubles on tax increases. "We spend our nights worrying ...

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SUSA PA-04: Altmire In Good Shape

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

Rep. Jason Altmire (D) 54% Fmr. Rep. Melissa Hart (R) 42% This was initially considered to be a top-tier race this year, with Hart trying to win her seat back this year after losing 52%-48% to Altmire in 2006. But unlike Hart two years ...

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Hart trails Altmire in bid to win seat back

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

McCain Wants To Talk About Dangerous? OK

2008-10-07T04:05:36Z

coattails This morning CBS News reported that Lagging In The Polls, Palin Shifts To Fear Tactics. Can anyone in their right mind take A Know Nothing Winky-Dinky seriously enough to fear the nonsense that comes randomly shooting out of her lipsticked trap?

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Poll: Altmire leading Hart for 4th District seat

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

Results of an independent poll released Tuesday show that Democratic US Rep. Jason Altmire holds a comfortable 12 percentage point lead over Republican challenger Melissa Hart in the 4th Congressional District race.

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Poll: Altmire leading Hart for 4th District seat

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

Polls gives Altmire 12-point lead

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Jason Altmire, D-McCandless, has a 12-point lead over former Rep. Melissa Hart, the Republican seeking to win back the 4th Congressional District post she lost to Altmire in 2006, according to an independent poll released today.

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Polls gives Altmire 12-point lead

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

POLLS: Democrats Lead in Seven Marquee Races

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

In North Carolina's 8th district, teacher Larry Kissell (D) led Rep. Robin Hayes (R) 49 percent to 41 percent. In Pennsylvania's 4th district, Rep. Jason Altmire (D) led ex-Rep. Melissa Hart (R) 54 percent to 42 percent. ...

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House News

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

PA-04: Freshman Rep. Jason Altmire (D) defeated GOP Rep. Melissa Hart in an upset in 2006, and Hart is trying for a comeback. The new poll: Altmire 54%, Hart 42%. That's 12 points. Gee. That's alot. Especially since he won in 2006 by ...

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Polls: Dems Could Sweep House Rematches

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

NC-08: Democrat Larry Kissell lost after a recount in 2006 to Rep. Robin Hayes. The new poll: Kissell 49%, Hayes 41%. â€¢ PA-04: Freshman Rep. Jason Altmire (D) defeated GOP Rep. Melissa Hart in an upset in 2006, and Hart is trying for a ...

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