Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Susan Davis [D, CA-53]

Parties Adapt to Scaled-Back GOP Celebration

2008-09-01T00:00:00Z

Elizabeth Williamson reports from St. Paul, Minn., on the Republican convention. With President George W. Bush a near-certain no-show and presumptive presidential nominee Sen. John McCain determined not to party while the Gulf Coast suffers, party

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Military courts HS dropouts while banning college trained gays

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

Susan Davis (D), Chair of the subcommittee has introduced legislation to repeal the ban but it is unlikely it will come to a vote before the session ends. ...

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Obama Rules Out Kaine, Bayh

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Amy Chozick (still) waits for a text message in Chicago. Barack Obama has informed Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana and Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine that they will not be his vice presidential choice. According to an NBC News report on Friday, the two presumed

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September Proposed as 'National Link Awareness Month' to Highlight Connection Between Animal Abuse and Societal Violence

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

DENVER, Aug. 20, 2008 - In 1894, the American Humane Association first noted a connection between animal abuse and other forms of societal violence. More than 100 years later, this connection -- which American Humane now calls The Link(R) -- is

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Campaigns Agree to Debate Formats

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Susan Davis reports on the presidential race. John McCain and Barack Obama found something they can agree on. In a joint statement today, the rival presidential campaigns announced they have agreed to the formats for the upcoming three presidential

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Ohio Rep. Tubbs Jones Dies from Brain Aneurysm

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Ohio Democratic Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones died Wednesday after suffering an aneurysm while driving her car on Tuesday. The 58 year old lawmaker was the first African American elected to represent Ohio in Congress. She was also the first African

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September Proposed as 'National Link Awareness Month' to Highlight Connection Between Animal Abuse and Societal Violence

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z

U.S. Rep. Susan Davis Files Resolution on Behalf of the American Humane Association DENVER, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 1894, the American Humane Association first noted a connection between animal abuse and other forms of societal violence.

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September Proposed as 'National Link Awareness Month' to Highlight ...

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z

Yet so much more must be done to address The Link's tragic impact on victims of abuse. With the support of US Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif. ...

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Reading the Tea Leaves in Convention Speakers

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z

Susan Davis reports on the presidential race. The Democratic National Convention Committee today announced Wednesday nights convention line-up and it includes several pols rumored to be on the prospective running mate list: Sens. Evan Bayh of Indiana,

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Kennedy Makes New Run for Louisiana Senate Seat–As a Republican

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

Corey Boles reports on the Louisiana Senate race. John Kennedy, the Republican who is trying to unseat Sen. Mary Landrieu in Louisiana, isnt your typical Republican. For starters, he switched from the Democratic Party just last October. “I’ve never

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Obamacans: Republicans Join Forces to Support Obama

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

Susan Davis reports on the presidential race. Two former Republican lawmakers, and a one-time supporter of President George W. Bush are working to join together disaffected party members in support of expected Democratic nominee Barack Obama with an

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Unexpected Primary Upset Ousts Tennessee Lawmaker

2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

First term Republican Rep. David Davis lost by a razor thin 500 vote margin in the states Thursday congressional primary in an unanticipated upset to Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe. In this conservative northeastern Tennessee district, Roe is all but

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Distressed homeowners can receive guidance

2008-08-07T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Susan Davis' office helped organize the event. To reserve a spot, call (619) 280-5353. SAN DIEGO: The San Diego school district will trim class ...

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Auntie Helenâ€™s celebrates two decades of service

2008-08-07T00:00:00Z

Additionally Chelli Mohammed from Councilmember Toni Atkinsâ€™ office and Todd Gloria from Rep. Susan Davisâ€™ presented the agency with awards for its service. ...

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REPS. TAUSCHER, DAVIS DESERVE OUR THANKS

2008-08-07T00:00:00Z

... with Representative Ellen Tauscher (D-CA), the lead sponsor on the bill to repeal the policy, and subcommittee chair Representative Susan Davis (D-CA). ...

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Bloomberg Hosts NYC Welcome Back Party for Clinton

2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

Amy Chozick reports from New York on the presidential race. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg threw a welcome back barbecue for Hillary Clinton Monday night. Over 400 guests gathered at Gracie Mansion in Manhattan to toast with Big Apple martinis and

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McCain Vets Cantor as Running Mate

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

By SUSAN DAVIS Sen. John McCain's decision to vet Rep. Eric Cantor, a little-known, 45-year-old Virginia congressman, as a potential running mate suggests ...

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What a difference 15 years makes: activists

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

Aaron Hunter, spokesperson for the Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.), chair of the subcommittee that held last weekâ€™s hearing, said another hearing for the ...

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Don't ask, don't tell; The issue is rather ridiculous

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

According to Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif., who chairs the subcommittee, 12600 men and women have been removed from service since 1993, not because they can't ...

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Congressman Jim Moran's News Commentary

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Readiness, led by Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA), heard powerful testimony from military personnel such as ...

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