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October 04, 2008 Deal is no bail-all, end-all

...conservatives were tax breaks, including those for auto racing and certain rum importers. "$192 million for rum," complained Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-Ohio), calling on the House to take another look at the measure and "do it right. … We can save hal

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Source: Chicago Tribune


October 03, 2008 Senate Additions to Bailout Bill Curb Some House Opposition

...added to the financial bailout bill may be driving some House Republicans away – but it also may be attracting others.   Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-Ohio) told CNSNews.com on Thursday that he thinks more political sweeteners added by the Senate to the

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Source: CNSNews.com


October 02, 2008 Republican group wants bailout cut to $250 billion

...to significantly reduce the size of a $700 billion Wall Street bailout package headed for a House vote soon. Ohio Rep. Steven LaTourette said 23 Republican lawmakers will seek an amendment that would lower the amount the Treasury Department could spend

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Source: Reuters


September 27, 2008 Accused but cleared, O-2 called back to duty

...two years ago of killing two Iraqi civilians, saying he deserves more from the military that falsely accused him. U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette, R-Ohio, wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates to ask that 1st Lt. Erick Anderson’s return-to-duty

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Source: Military Times


September 25, 2008 Congress, president today will work on deal for economic bailout

Is he going to be out of a job?" said Ohio Rep. Steven Latourette, a House Financial Service Committeeman. And while Sen. John McCain announced plans to ...

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Source: KTKA.com, KS


September 25, 2008 Bush: 'Our entire economy is in danger'

...and the former economics professor failed to deliver the stark message lawmakers were seeking. At one point, Rep. Steven LaTourette, R-Ohio, pleaded with them to explain the crisis in terms a factory worker relaxing on his couch could understand. "In or

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Source: Indianapolis Star


September 25, 2008 Congress, president today will work on deal for economic bailout

...tell that guy on his couch, so when he watches the 6 o'clock news, what happens. Is he going to be out of a job?" said Ohio Rep. Steven Latourette, a House Financial Service Committeeman. And while Sen. John McCain announced plans to suspend his preside

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Source: 49 News Topeka


September 24, 2008 A Hole In Henry's Bailout Bucket

They were using words like 'Armageddon,"' said Rep. Steven LaTourette, an Ohio Republican. "I need you to tell that guy on his couch, when he watches the 6 ...

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Source: Forbes, NY


September 24, 2008 A Hole In Henry's Bailout Bucket

...all the leadership left the White House. They were all ashen faced. They were using words like 'Armageddon,"' said Rep. Steven LaTourette, an Ohio Republican. "I need you to tell that guy on his couch, when he watches the 6 o'clock news, what happens if

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Source: Forbes


September 24, 2008 A Hole In Henry's Bailout Bucket

...all the leadership left the White House. They were all ashen faced. They were using words like 'Armageddon,"' said Rep. Steven LaTourette, an Ohio Republican. "I need you to tell that guy on his couch, when he watches the 6 o'clock news, what happens if

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Source: Forbes


September 22, 2008 Cleared O-2 not returning to active duty

...in my file about all my prior events, I was just a number, and its all done electronically,” Anderson said. U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette, R-Ohio, wrote to Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday asking that Anderson’s return-to-duty order be reconsi

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Source: Military Times


September 20, 2008 Re-elect Rep. Steven LaTourette - editorial

The 14th Congressional Dis trict covers all of Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula coun ties and parts of Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage and Trum bull counties. ...

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Source: The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH


September 18, 2008 Auto loans boost CR’s chances

Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-Ohio) said the loan provision, decried on Thursday by the conservative Club for Growth as a “bailout,” would not be enough to win ...

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Source: The Hill, DC


September 16, 2008 Phil Gramm

... (D-South Russell) is saying that US Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-Chagrin Falls) must take responsibility for his involvement in the economic meltdown. ...

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Source: PolitickerOH, OH


September 14, 2008 Twinsburg School Board ends tradition of prayer

A prayer is also offered when the US Congress meets, according to officials from US Representative Steven LaTourette's office. "If Congress is doing it, ...

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Source: Hudson Hub-Times, Ohio


September 04, 2008 Help on the Way for Lawmakers Cut Off by Gustav

Recently elected Rep. Don Cazayoux (D) of Baton Rouge reported a loss of power, phones and Internet access, leaving him helpless as he tried to respond to constituents after the Labor Day storm, said Jeff Ventura, spokesman for House Chief

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Source: The Washington Post


September 03, 2008 Rep. McCotter Stays Behind to Lead GOP Energy Speak-In

While other Republicans enjoy their party's convention in St. Paul, a small but motley crew of House Republicans stayed in Washington to continue staging their "energy speak-in" on the House floor, pounding away on the one issue they feel could save

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Source: The Washington Post


September 03, 2008 Help on the Way for Lawmakers Cut Off by Gustav

Of the nine Republicans who participated in yesterday's mock session, Rep. Steven LaTourette (Ohio) bonded most with the handful of tourists who watched the ...

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Source: Washington Post, United States


August 27, 2008 Northeast Ohio loses advocate for the people

US Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-14), speaking to more than 100 people at a joint Twinsburg and Hudson chambers of commerce luncheon Aug. ...

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Source: Aurora Advocate, OH


August 26, 2008 Nation’s longest covered bridge dedicated, named in ceremony

Martin recognized Rep. Steven LaTourette’s role in helping the county secure federal money for the project. LaTourette was scheduled to attend the ceremony ...

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Source: Ashtabula Star-Beacon, OH


August 26, 2008 A DAY TO SHINE!

Voinovich also praised US Rep. Steven LaTourette, R-Concord Township, for his part in the project. LaTourette said remediation of the Ashtabula River was ...

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Source: Ashtabula Star-Beacon, OH


August 25, 2008 Pawlenty campaigns for McCain in Ohio

... Pawlenty helped raise $170000 for the McCain campaign, $27000 for Republican US Rep. Steven LaTourette of Madison and $705000 for the local party, ...

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Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN


August 25, 2008 Pawlenty campaigns for McCain in Ohio

NORTH CANTON, Ohio -- Minnesota's governor didn't want to talk about being on Sen. John McCain's short list for running mates while he campaigned in Ohio on Monday, but he did jokingly propose that the time allotted for this fall's lone vice

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Source: KARE


August 24, 2008 Clunk companies will handle FannieMae cases

Clunk thanked Rep. Steven LaTourette for his role in getting his FannieMae application approved, saying the Congressman wrote a letter to FannieMae ...

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Source: Stow Sentry, Ohio


August 22, 2008 Tubbs Jones suffers burst brain aneurysm

Of the four members of the Cleveland area's delegation to the House, only Republican Steven LaTourette of Lake County voted yes on the pro-Israel resolution ...

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Source: Cleveland Jewish News, OH


August 18, 2008 Dredging, lift bridge work possible causes of collapse

US Rep. Steven LaTourette and the US Army Corps of Engineers met with marina owners Monday afternoon to assess damages and discuss a course of action. ...

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Source: Ashtabula Star-Beacon, OH


August 15, 2008 Small banks spent $1.2M lobbying government in 2Q

WASHINGTON - The Independent Community Bankers of America, a trade group representing nearly 5,000 smaller banks, spent more than $1.2 million lobbying in the second quarter on bank regulation, small business and tax issues. Get stories by e-mail on

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Source: International Business Times


August 15, 2008 Small banks spent $1.2M lobbying government in 2Q

Among those registered to lobby for the group was Jason Kratovil, former legislative director for Rep. Steven LaTourette, R-Ohio. The trade group's members ...

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Source: Forbes, NY


August 12, 2008 Officials seek answers in marina collapse in Ashtabula

US Rep. Steven LaTourette of Bainbridge Township talked with Army Corps officials over the weekend. A spokesman for LaTourette's office said federal ...

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Source: The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH


August 12, 2008 Post office building to be named for Ohio marine

19 in Chagrin Falls. A granite marker honoring Kashkoush will be unveiled. Republican US Rep. Steven LaTourette of Madison and Republican US Sen. ...

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Source: WTTE, OH


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