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July 02, 2008 Polsce

"We hope to get some of the waivers already granted to other states," said Utah's top educator, who is meeting with Spellings at the invitation of Utah Republican Rep. Rob Bishop. more >>> ...

July 01, 2008 Utah Democratic Candidate Takes a Stand Against Telco Immunity

... "drill here, drill now" parroting, warrantless wiretap backing Rob Bishop. In addition to the 2/1 odds Morgan faces unseating the corporate funded incumbent, he also faces a battle with in-state leadership as a result of Rep. ...

June 28, 2008 Washington DC

Highlights of this trip include the National Portrait Gallery ( I feel sad that I missed Stephen Colbert's portrait), a wonderful Capitol tour by Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-1), a day at Gettysburg, and a 14 inning marathon baseball game at the ...

June 27, 2008 My Federal Congressional Delegation

I found my Senators Hatch and Bennett and Representative Rob Bishop here. For the House of Representatives, I'm in District 1 in Utah (the northernmost of the three).

June 27, 2008 There is AN EMERGENCY…AND WE CAN ANSWER THE CALL!

Representative Rob Bishop, Republican of Utah, suggested that perhaps Americans should be told about other things they must use or lose, including their right to free speech. “Maybe a brain,” he added. “You can use it or become a member ...

June 27, 2008 US Rep. Bishop: New Rules for Juvenile Boot Camps Unnecessary

Democratic Representative Jim Matheson approved the new rules that intend to clamp down on so-called "tough-love" practices, which allegedly have led to widespread abuse and deaths at the camps. But Republican Congressman Rob Bishop ...

June 26, 2008 Washington Times: Uranium Mining Halted By House

It's the wrong thing to do," said Rep. Rob Bishop, Utah Republican, who led the walkout. "You can pass whatever you want to in whatever way you want to. I will not be part of this." Republicans questioned existence of an emergency. Rep.

June 25, 2008 Mining temporarily halted near Grand Canyon

A spokesman for the agency said it would weigh its next steps, given that a 1983 Justice Department opinion found similar resolutions to be unconstitutional. Republicans, encouraged by Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah, left the room in protest ...

June 25, 2008 Bill Action: Introduced: HR 6384: To provide a comprehensive plan ...

Rep. Rob Bishop [R-UT] introduced this bill. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

June 25, 2008 Grand Can't, yon

They also report that the committee's Republicans left the room in protest of the vote, led by Rep. Rob Bishop, who said the move "crossed over the line" on a "supposed emergency that does not exist." ...

June 25, 2008 Mining temporarily halted near Grand Canyon

A spokesman for the agency said it would weigh its next steps, given that a 1983 Justice Department opinion found similar resolutions to be unconstitutional. Republicans, encouraged by Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah, left the room in protest ...

June 25, 2008 Media Advisory From The Western Business Roundtable

8: 30 am -- US Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT), Ranking Member on the US House Natural Resources Committee's Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee 8:45 am -- Is Energy Rationing A Real Threat On The Horizon? John Felmy, Chief Economist, ...

June 23, 2008 Who is Best for the 3rd Congressional District

Bob Bennett, an undisputed solid citizen, has endorsed Cannon, as has Sen. Orrin Hatch, while Rep. Rob Bishop of the First District strongly praises his performance. So the question lingers: Can Chaffetz succeed in Washington? ...

June 22, 2008 Hill base designated to repair next-generation fighter jets

Posted: 12:45 PM- LAYTON - Hill Air Force Base will become a key repair shop for the F-35 fighter plane, ensuring its future as F-16 aircraft get phased out. Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, says it wasn't ...

June 21, 2008 House Is Spanking the Monkey as Gas Prices Rise

The bill passed 302-96. One of the 'Nay' votes came from Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT-02) who had this to say. Maybe we should actually spend more time with human primate energy issues, rather than the non-human primate non-issue. ...

June 19, 2008 Obama Sock Monkey Makers Vow To Make More Despite Howls of Racism

[ 13_sockobama_lgl.jpg] The doll's defiant creators are seeking a new manufacturer after the old one dumped them. Their logic? ... out the racist nature of the doll. Binkley owner Rob Bishop

June 18, 2008 Monkey Business

Supporters saying the move will stop pet primates from biting people and spreading disease. The bill and its $4 million price tag is what made Utah Rep. Rob Bishop sick. Speaking out against the bill, Bishop said the House should have ...

June 18, 2008 Monkey Business

Yes, monkeys. Here's the vote tally. According to CQ.com ($), Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT-02) said, "Maybe we should actually spend more time with human primate energy issues, rather than the non-human primate non-issue.”

June 16, 2008 Citizens' solution: Lobby Congress to ban foreign waste

So it's time to raise your voices again. Call or e-mail Sens. Bob Bennett and Orrin Hatch, and Reps. Chris Cannon and Rob Bishop, and tell them to use their leverage and their votes to help pass Matheson's bill.

June 15, 2008 What the Republicans are Saying in the House Regarding Gas Prices

Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) – People are suffering, and, instead, we are here on the floor dealing with congressional minutia. We must be dealing with legislation to improve conservation, improve production and improve innovations of how we ...

June 13, 2008 Utah congressmen vote 2-1 against extending jobless benefits

Chris Cannon and Rob Bishop voted against a measure that passed the US House on Thursday to extend jobless benefits, a bill their Democratic counterpart, Rep. Jim Matheson supported; the measure is not expected to make it through the US ...

June 12, 2008 Utah Policy Daily - Today's political briefing for Utah policymakers

At Out of Context, Thomas Burr reports: "Rep. Rob Bishop took one minute of the House's time on Tuesday to complain about Congress' inaction on energy issues -- on a day when another House member, Rep. Dennis Kucinich spent a good four ...

June 12, 2008 McCain's not getting the entire GOP's support.

Rep. Dave Weldon (Fla.) Rep. Frank Wolf (Va.) GOP MEMBERS WHO WOULD NOT COMMENT Sen. John Barrasso (Wyo.) Sen. Larry Craig (Idaho) Rep. Rob Bishop (Utah) Rep. Terry Everett (Ala.) Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ) Rep. ...

June 12, 2008 McCain has more problems than Obama?

Larry Craig (Idaho), Rep. Rob Bishop (Utah), Rep. Terry Everett (Ala.), Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ), Rep. Elton Gallegly (Calif.), Rep. David Hobson (Ohio), Rep. Timothy Johnson (Ill.), Rep. Doug Lamborn (Colo.), Rep. ...

June 11, 2008 Useless Congress?

Rep. Rob Bishop took one minute of the House's time on Tuesday to complain about Congress' inaction on energy issues -- on a day when another House member, Rep. Dennis Kucinich spent a good four and a half hours reading into the record ...

June 10, 2008 The Invisible Congressman

Via Utah Amicus. A quick look at his website, and it would appear Rep. Rob Bishop just doesn't have much to say. January 28, 2008! The update was for a good reason, but quite frankly, I would think that a member of congress would have a ...

June 09, 2008 Congress

And that's what really depresses me. If a Rob Bishop or a Bob Bennett can't put a significant dent in the machine, we're in a bad way and in desperate need of reform. Dan Harrie and Connor Boyack also posted on the subject.

June 09, 2008 Congressional Crazies: Meet the Candidates for Congress 08′

Morgan Bowen is never going to defeat Rob Bishop in Utah’s 1st district. Ohio’s Nick Von Stein will never run minority leader John Boehner out of town. Cendie Crawley could only beat conservative Alabama Congressman Terry Everett if she ...

June 09, 2008 To clarify

The House delegation at the time did indeed all support it, as did Sen. Orrin Hatch. But Sen. Bob Bennett was one of eight senators who voted against NCLB. And Rep. Rob Bishop -- a vocal opponent of NCLB -- wasn't yet in Congress. ...

June 08, 2008 Hey Morgan, Mr. Invisible hasn't updated his website since...

January 28, 2008! The update was for a good reason, but quite frankly, I would think that a member of congress would have a bit more to say to his constituents, especially during an election cycle. But not Mr. Invisible. ...