Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Artur Davis [D, AL-7]

Davis seconds Obama's nomination

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

DENVER -- U.S. Rep. Artur Davis of Birmingham seconded the nomination of friend Sen. Barack Obama this afternoon, telling the Democratic National Convention that Obama's victory "takes us closer to becoming what we know America can be, a place where

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Quotes from Barack Obama's nominating speeches

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

Quotes from the nominating speeches for Barack Obama on Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver: "I support Barack Obama because America needs a president who has the strength, wisdom and courage to talk to our enemies and consult

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Republican nominates Obama at DNC

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

A Republican Iraqi war veteran from Florida nominated Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., to be the Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Wednesday. It is my distinct honor, Michael Wilson told delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, as a

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Quotes from Barack Obama's nominating speeches

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

Now It's Biden Time in Denver

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

With his formal debut tonight in Denver as the Democratic nominee for vice president, Sen. Joseph Biden (Del.) faces a tall order from Congressional colleagues who expect him to introduce himself to the American people, hit hard against Republican

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Pleas for unity: Davis talks to Alabama delegates in Denver

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

DENVER -- Just as U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy would do hours later, U.S. Rep. Artur Davis called for unity in the party at the breakfast on Monday that kicked off the Democratic National Convention for the Alabama delegation. The delegates and alternates

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State delegates give Michelle Obama rave reviews

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

Denver -- Alabama delegates to the Democratic National Convention, both Obama and Clinton supporters, gave rave reviews to Michelle Obama's speech in front of the convention Monday night. The Associated PressSasha Obama, 7, daughter of the presumptive

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'Sweet Home Al-Obama' captures state Democrats' hopes

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON -- Delegates on their way to the Democratic National Convention in Denver might be humming "Sweet Home Al-Obama." That's the name of an old coffee shop the Alabama Democratic Party has leased near the convention center to host parties and

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Davis won't take post with Obama

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Artur Davis said he wouldn't take a position in a possible Barack Obama administration despite being an early and outspoken supporter of the presumed Democratic nominee. "I have no interest in being in the administration. That is

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Breakfast to feature Durbin, others

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

DENVER -- Michigan's now fully seated delegation to the Democratic National Convention will kick things off in style Monday morning with a breakfast featuring the other Illinoisan in the U.S. Senate -- Dick Durbin. Durbin, the senior senator from

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Davis won't take post with Obama

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

By Doug Abrahms â€¢ dabrahms@gannett.com â€¢ August 24, 2008 WASHINGTON -- Rep. Artur Davis said he wouldn't take a position in a possible Barack Obama ...

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Democrats to party, party, party!

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

"Alabama Power's got a party for the Alabama delegates Sunday, the Poarch Indian Tribe has got a reception for us on Sunday night, and [US Rep.] Artur Davis ...

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MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT EVENT

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

The luncheon ceremony with keynote speaker US Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, drew about 175 people. Davis told the business people that perseverance pays, ...

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Davis likes Obama's VP possibilities

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

A more seasoned response to questions about potential vice presidential candidates comes from US Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, who is US Sen. ...

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Ala. gov talks trade with South Korean ambassador

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z

Neal Wade, director of the Alabama Development Office, attended a tour of Alabama's Hyundai plant with Tae-sik and US Rep. Artur Davis, a Democrat who ...

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Davis predicts 'harmonious' Democratic convention

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

SELMA -- U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, predicted Monday night that there will be a peaceful meeting of Democrats at their national convention in Colorado next week. The Montgomery native also put in a political plug for a local candidate he

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Davis predicts 'harmonious' Democratic convention

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

SELMA -- US Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, predicted Monday night that there will be a peaceful meeting of Democrats at their national convention in ...

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Davis believes Obama on verge of running-mate announcement

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

If US Rep. Artur Davis is right, the nation should know who Sen. Barack Obama has selected as his vice presidential running mate by this time Wednesday. ...

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Artur Davis, coming to a computer near you

2008-08-18T00:00:00Z

The parties themselves are getting into the fun, too, and Democratic US Rep. Artur Davis, who represents Alabama's 7th Congressional District, ...

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Native press lacks equal access to presidential campaigns

2008-08-17T00:00:00Z

Corey Ealons, a former communications director and deputy chief of staff for Alabama Rep. Artur Davis, was brought on by the Obama campaign in late July to ...

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