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July 21, 2008 State of the Race

In Colorado, Democratic Rep. Mark Udall and Republican Bob Schaffer had their first debate on Monday. While spirited, nothing huge seemed to occur. The latest poll has Udall up nine, which fits in with all the other polls. ...

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Source: Beyond The Polls


July 20, 2008 PA-04: Big Financial Advantage Gives Bigger Edge To Altmire

In 2006, Republican Rep. Melissa Hart was defeated by Democrat Jason Altmire by a 51%-49% margin, and many Republicans attributed her loss to the fact that she seemed to take the race for granted until the closing weeks of the contest. ...

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Source: Election Advantage


July 18, 2008 Bush will bring $$$ -- and political controversy -- to Olson

06:45 PM in 22nd Congressional District race, Congressional campaigns | Comments (0) Rep. Gene Green's public schedule Here is the latest public schedule for Rep. Gene Green, D-H

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Source: Texas on the Potomac


July 17, 2008 Bush-Democrats...a list.

NC07 3 Mike McIntyre NC011 3 Heath Shuler Rep. Susan C Fisher Rep. Ray Rapp ND00 4 Earl Pomeroy NV01 1 Shelley Berkley NY20 Kirsten Gillibrand OH06 3 Charles Wilson OH18 4 Zack Space OK02 4 Dan Boren PA04 3 Jason Altmire PA07 Joe Sestak ...

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July 17, 2008 Congressional baseball game

... Chris Carney of the northeastern part of the state, Patrick Murphy of the Philadelphia suburbs and Jason Altmire of McCandless. But Mr. Altmire and Mr. Carney didn't play because of injuries. The Democrats also had some wisdom. Rep. ...

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July 17, 2008 Links: Freedom's Watch in PA and NH, Union's Using Robo Calls

Jason Altmire (D-McCandless) in the 4th Congressional District,; Chris Carney (D-Dimock) in the 10th Congressional District and; Paul Kanjorski (D-Nanticoke City) in the 11th Congressional District. Hitting in NH:. US Rep. ...

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July 17, 2008 NYC and DC are Models for Educational Reform (Rep. Jason Altmire)

We had some mayors here today who have taken affirmative steps in the right direction. There were four cities represented that have faced major challenges in education, and they’re talking about the innovative solutions we haven’t seen ...

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Source: The Hill Blog


July 16, 2008 FEC Second Quarter -- Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 04: Jason Altmire remains one of the most vulnerable Democrats in the House after beating Republican Melissa Hart in this suburban Pittsburgh district. Altmire is raising huge money though, with $456000 pulled in through ...

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Source: RealClearPolitics - Politics Nation


July 16, 2008 Altimre, Murtha: Orange Jump Suits?

I'm sure Jason Altmire and his "campaign manager," John Murtha, are "shocked, shocked" to find out that there's pervasive, systemic corruption in Pennsylvania Democratic politics. Of course, Murtha (opposed by William Russell) a

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Source: PennsylvaniaforJohnMcCain


July 15, 2008 Homecoming Help for our Heroes Act

Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA) has introduced the Homecoming Help for our Heroes Act to mandate reduced airfares for service members on leave. The bill will also make it less of a hassle to get standby seats. Since service members are often ...

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Source: Scuttlebutt Weblog


July 15, 2008 Altmire's campaign more affluent than Hart's

US Rep. Jason Altmire continues to raise and spend more money than Republican challenger Melissa Hart, and his campaign fund still dwarfs hers.

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Source: News from timesonline.com


July 14, 2008 Hart says Altmire not a friend of coal

Hart says Altmire not a friend of coal By Alex Roarty Category: House Tags: Jason Altmire, Melissa Hart, PA-4 Coal is any western Pennsylvania lawmaker's

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Source: PolitickerPA | Inside Politics For Political Insiders


July 14, 2008 THE PLOT THICKENS IN BATON ROUGE-- THREE-WAY RACE OFFERS VOTERS A ...

On substantive issues where there is a strong partisan divide, Cazayoux scores a dismal 37.50 out of 100, right between worthless reactionaries Heath Shuler (NC), Jason Altmire (PA), Brad Ellsworth (IN) and Dan Boren (OK). ...

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Source: DownWithTyranny!


July 14, 2008 ANOTHER EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATE DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ IS TRYING ...

Jason Altmire (PA-04) $8000 + $5000 Mike Arcuri (NY-24) $4000 + $2000 Bruce Braley (IA-01) $5000 Chris Carney (PA-10) $7000 + $7500 Kathy Castor (FL-11) $2000 Joe Donnelly (IN-02) $3000 + $5000 Brad Ellsworth (IN-08) $3000 + $3000 ...

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Source: DownWithTyranny!


July 14, 2008 Altimire in Good Financial Shape

Rep. Jason Altmire (D-PA), who took out former GOP Rep. Melissa Hart in the Democratic takeover in 2006, is looking good financially for a rematch in 2008. Although Altmire/Hart was close in 2006, it isn’t expected to be in 2008. ...

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July 13, 2008 Capital Hill Rocked by Insect Porn Bust

The investigation implicated over 200 suspects including fourteen current members of Congress including Rep. Jason Altmire (D-PA), Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Henry “Hank” Johnson (D-GA), Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO), and Sen. ...

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July 13, 2008 State of the Race

She has good ratings and has outpolled Democrat Rep. Tom Allen easily. A SMS Poll released this week showed her leading Allen 56-31. Allen looks good on paper but has gotten no traction and looks done. Current Outlook: ...

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Source: Beyond The Polls


July 12, 2008 As forward thinking as they may be Gates and other surface ...

Jason Altmire from Pittsburgh are working together to push a bill through that would help fire companies cover the rising cost of gas and diesel. New Bill May Help Firefighters Pay For Gas. House OKs homeless veterans bill amid veto ...

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July 11, 2008 'So Many Men Are Afraid of Nancy Pelosi!' Says Rep. Bachmann

and Jason Altmire (Pennsylvania) -- both considered centrist Democrats -- never responded to my query. The newest Democrats, Travis Childers (Miss.) and Don Cazayoux (La.), both won nationally-watched special elections for the House in ...

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July 11, 2008 Dems Make Major Buy

Jason Altmire, a Pennsylvanian who faces a rematch with his 2006 opponent Melissa Hart, Texan Nick Lampson, who will face former Congressional aide Pete Olson, and Harry Mitchell, a freshman from Arizona who will face the winner of a ...

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Source: RealClearPolitics - Politics Nation


July 11, 2008 House Democrats set to spend $35 million on TV ads (AP)

Attend Mitchell of Arizona, Tim Mahoney of Florida, Big cheese Mound of Indiana, Nancy Boyda of Kansas, Crapper Yarmuth of Kentucky, Dress in Cazayoux of Louisiana, Canticle Shea-Porter of Original Hampshire, Jason Altmire of ...

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July 10, 2008 Three-in-one Special!

We also met a lot of interesting and knowledgeable people, such as John Tkacik (Heritage Foundation), Taiwanese Ambassador Joseph Wu, and Jason Altmire (my congressional district's representative!). Let's see. ...

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Source: Nascent Liner Notes


July 10, 2008 The Nifty Fifty House Party - Part XIV: Pennsylvania

District 4 (S-Factor 2.3 GOP): Former high school football all-star turned health care system executive Jason Altmire was one of the dark horse masters of 2006, upsetting three-term incumbent Melissa Hart with 52% of the vote in this ...

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Source: KYLE STANLEY'S PERSPECTIVES


July 09, 2008 Altmire, Casey try to help fire departments with fuel costs

US Rep. Jason Altmire and US Sen. Bob Casey unveiled a joint plan Wednesday to help volunteer fire departments across the country hit hard by soaring gas and diesel fuel costs.

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Source: News from timesonline.com


July 09, 2008 Bill would make it easier for firefighters to pump

Volunteer fire companies straining to put pay for the fuel needed to get to fires and other emergencies would get a helping hand under legislation that US Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and US Rep. Jason Altmire, D-Beaver County, plan...

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Source: Pennsyltucky Politics


July 09, 2008 You could almost hear strains of ‘Kumbaya’

All was right with the world Wednesday at the Great Bipartisan Town-Hall Meeting at Penn State-Beaver starring US Rep. Jason Altmire, D-4, McCandless Township, and US Rep....

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July 09, 2008 Bill Action: Introduced: HR 6461: To assist volunteer fire ...

Rep. Jason Altmire [D-PA] introduced this bill. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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July 09, 2008 Lawmakers Want To Help With Gas Prices

US Sen. Bob Casey and US Rep. Jason Altmire of McCandless unveiled the Supporting America's Volunteer Emergency Services Act (SAVES). They were joined by several firefighters from York. Under the grant program, volunteer companies would ...

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July 09, 2008 Casey, Altmire offer relief for volunteer firemen

Gas prices, firefighters and volunteers. It's a recipe for legislative success, right? Not when you are in the dog days of summer in a general election year. Nonetheless, Sen. Bob Casey and Rep. Jason Altmire, both Democrats, ...

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Source: Pennsylvania Ave.


July 09, 2008 Pennsylvania VP Rankings

Bob Brady: Rep PA-1, Ranking: 5, Fairly powerful may help a little with blue coller democrats. Chaka Fattah: Rep PA-2, Ranking: 3, Two African Americans on the ticket is unlikely. Jason Altmire: Rep PA-4, Ranking: 3, Freshman. ...

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