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November 18, 2008 A ‘yes’ on bailout doesn’t mean a ‘no’
...of the most endangered House members voted against the original bailout, but a fair amount rolled the dice by voting yes. Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa.) was thought to be in a toss-up race heading into Election Day. And as the second-ranking member on the
November 18, 2008 Paulson opposes dipping into bailout for auto companies
...cited this Energy Department program several times. "I urge you to modify that" to help automakers, he said. But Rep. Paul Kanjorski, a Democrat, told Paulson, "It seems to me when you’re treating a disease, you don’t decide where the disease came f
Source: Boston Herald
November 18, 2008 Paulson still opposes using TARP funds
...it would be something to be avoided -- having one of the auto companies fail particularly during this period of time." Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa., said policymakers shouldn't dither about the cause of the "disease" or problems facing the auto industry.
Source: Detroit News Online
November 18, 2008 Paulson, Bernanke defend $700 billion bailout
...going to do next, risks sending mixed signals to a marketplace that is in dire need of certainty and a sense of direction." Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa., complained about the administration's "180 degree change in policy," which he didn't necessarily faul
Source: 2TheAdvocate.com
November 18, 2008 MarketWatch First Take: Paulson has answers, but Congress doesn't like them
...this Congress had given you." "There's a crisis of confidence in the general public and in this Congress," said Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa., who argued that the flexibility of the program could be dangerous. Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., implored Pauls
Source: MarketWatch
November 18, 2008 Kanjorski compares Paulson to Hoover
...Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa., told Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson there is a crisis of confidence across the United States that demands action. During a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, Kanjorski compared Pau
Source: Webindia123
November 16, 2008 Barletta spent less, provided clearer message, observers say
Any production quality benefits Barlettaâs advertisements projected, however, couldnât outpace US Rep. Paul Kanjorskiâs campaign television spending blitz. ...
November 15, 2008 Obama, New Congress Offer Hope for Pragmatic Immigration Reform
In Pennsylvania, Lou Barletta, the Republican mayor of Hazleton, ran an anti-immigration campaign against incumbent State Senator Paul Kanjorski, ...
November 15, 2008 County election results certified; Urban criticizes straight-party ...
Chris Carney and Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, who was unsuccessful in his bid to unseat 12-term US Rep. Paul Kanjorski in the 11th Congressional District.
November 13, 2008 Congress revs up for auto aid
"At a time like this, pragmatism has to be the working philosophy of the day," said Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D., Pa.), chairman of the House subcommittee on ...
November 13, 2008 MEETINGS
...Holden streets. The borough’s remaining street paving jobs could be carried out using $160,000 in federal grants that U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski obtained. That money is expected to be available in March or April, council noted. PLYMOUTH – A burned-ou
Source: Wilkes-Barre Weekender
November 12, 2008 Rep. Frank targets mortgage servicer legal pacts
...returns. But Frank said that getting servicers to push through more loan modifications is essential to economic recovery. Rep. Paul Kanjorski, a Pennsylvania Democrat, said at the hearing that there is an "ever-widening gap between what ought to happen
Source: The Washington Post
November 12, 2008 Shared blame for McCainâs loss
Congressional candidates were completely disregarded, and key races that should have flipped â John Murtha and Paul Kanjorski â were retained by the lefties ...
November 12, 2008 Frank's Plan Gives GM, Ford, Chrysler $25 Billion (Update1)
``We should consider giving $25 billion to save the industry but under certain restrictions,'' Paul Kanjorski, a Pennsylvania Democrat and top member of the ...
November 12, 2008 City marks past, present in station centennial
A century ago, Scranton was the nationâs 20th-largest city, said US Rep. Paul Kanjorski, and the energy capital of the nation thanks to huge coal reserves. ...
November 12, 2008 UPDATE 2-US Rep Frank targets mortgage service legal pacts
... gap between what ought to happen and what is happening" on mitigating foreclosures, said Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Paul Kanjorski at the hearing. ...
November 11, 2008 Well-known veteran volunteers to show appreciation to those who ...
... Center Hall of Fame in Scranton and was placed into the 110th Congressional Record by Rep. Paul Kanjorski for his volunteerism and military service. ...
November 11, 2008 Where Does The Republican Party Go From Here?
Two are challenging incumbents â Republican Lou Barletta is taking on Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D) in Pennsylvania's 11th CD, and Democrat Dan Seals is opposing ...
November 10, 2008 Share This Story:
Minutes later, it became apparent that US Rep. Paul Kanjorski would serve two more years in Congress. Analysts in both cases quickly noted that the ...
November 09, 2008 Siptroth sets sights on health care, economy
And he said he felt Monroe County was the key to victory for Paul Kanjorski to retain his seat in the US House of Representatives' 11th District. ...
November 09, 2008 Your rogues, but our heroes
In northeastern Pennsylvania, US Rep. Paul Kanjorski, who has been roundly criticized for funneling federal money to family owned businesses, ...
November 09, 2008 Your rogues, but our heroes
...beat the retired colonel who moved to Pennsylvania specifically to run against him. In northeastern Pennsylvania, U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski, who has been roundly criticized for funneling federal money to family owned businesses, outlasted a challenge fr
Source: Centre Daily Times
November 07, 2008 Citizens critical of Doherty’s policies
...of complaints from flood victims in 200 homes in his neighborhood. Evans said the meetings were organized by U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Nanticoke, and the city’s flood office did not have anything to do with the meetings. On a positive note, the city
Source: Wilkes-Barre Weekender
November 06, 2008 Dems add to House, Senate majorities
... Paul Kanjorski trounced Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, a notorious immigrant-basher, by 52 percent to 48 percent. In Michigan voters ousted GOP Rep. ...
November 06, 2008 State political balance intact
HARRISBURG â Some local candidates may have gotten some âcoattailâ help from Barack Obamaâs big win, Tuesday, notably, Democrat Congressman Paul Kanjorski, ...
November 06, 2008 Obama's long coattails trip up Barletta
In the end, though, Barletta couldn't overcome 12-term Democratic Rep. Paul Kanjorski's overwhelming fundraising advantage, and he tripped over Barack ...
November 05, 2008 More Democrats in Congress, but 4 races close
Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, won his 19th term despite an ongoing ethics investigation. Pennsylvania Democrat Paul Kanjorski, who chairs a House Financial ...
November 05, 2008 House Democrats Expand Majority by at Least 19 Seats (Update3)
The party also won races in Florida, Arizona, New York and Virginia and fended off Republican challenges to John Murtha and Paul Kanjorski in Pennsylvania. ...
November 05, 2008 Obama buoys Pa.
In one of the tightest races in the state, the 11th District, Democratic Rep. Paul Kanjorski, 71, won his 13th term. He defeated Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta ...
November 05, 2008 EDITORIAL: Post-Vote, Stay Involved in Issues
So regardless of whether you voted for the apparent winners -- president-elect Barack Obama, US Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Nanticoke, and US Rep. ...
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