Rep. Jerry Lewis

Republican  •  41st District, California  •  16th Term  •  Sworn In 1979
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 89%
  • Abstains: 1%

11/05/09
Review: 'Boeing-Boeing' lifts off with planeload of laughs

...Marc Camoletti and adapted by Beverley Cross, ran for 17 years in Paris and is the most-performed French play in the world. Jerry Lewis and Tony Curtis starred in a 1965 film version and a 2008 Broadway revival won two Tony Awards. Set in the swinging 1

11/04/09
Tracking Your Taxes: The High Price of Nuclear Waste

...to have to close down if we don't get a handle on it because waste is piling up in those communities with reactors," said Rep. Jerry Lewis, (R-Calif). Lawmakers like Lewis and Sen. John McCain say with no long term repository for America's nuclear waste

Source: FOX News
11/03/09
Playing 'gotcha' on Gitmo (Rep. David Price)

...however, the same Republicans who had eagerly accepted the compromise just months ago were railing against it. As Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA) insisted, "Terrorists should not be treated like common criminals in the federal court... [but should be] held and

Source: The Hill
11/02/09
Higher bar needed on ethics issues

...Perata wouldn't face criminal corruption charges, clearing the way for him to vie for the Oakland mayoral seat. Or consider Rep. Jerry Lewis, the California Republican of Redlands. He and his BFF, former politician-turned-lobbyist Bill Lowery, were obvi

10/30/09
Senate clears bill to avert agency closing

...especially in light of the fact that Congress must soon consider legislation to increase our national debt," said Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Calif. But Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Wash., the chief author of the bill in the House, said that former President George W. Bu

10/30/09
Flake to Pelosi: Strip PMA earmarks

...Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-Wis.) and the top Republican on the committee, Jerry Lewis (R-Calif.) in a letter released to POLITICO. “There is simply no defensible reason to allow no-bid contracts for f

10/30/09
GOP seizing on the leak of ethics probe details

...of the PMA Group from the defense-spending bill. Flake sent a letter to Pelosi, Boehner and Reps. David Obey (D-Wis.) and Jerry Lewis (R-Calif.), the chairman and ranking member of the Appropriations Committee, respectively, asking them to “take imme

Source: The Hill
10/30/09
Senate clears bill, averting shutdowns

...especially in light of the fact that Congress must soon consider legislation to increase our national debt,” said Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Calif. But Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Wash., the chief author of the bill in the House, said that former President George W.

10/29/09
Senate clears bill to avert agency closing

...especially in light of the fact that Congress must soon consider legislation to increase our national debt," said Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Calif. But Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Wash., the chief author of the bill in the House, said that former President George W. Bu

10/29/09
Tracking Your Taxes: Energy and Water Budget Grows Despite Recession

...will undoubtedly prime the pump for government waste as these bureaucracies struggle to find ways to spend it," California Rep. Jerry Lewis, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, told Fox News. "A black cloud of unsustainable governmen

Source: FOX News
10/28/09
Stopgap Funding Bill Would Extend Housing Loan Limits

...families from having their housing vouchers terminated by freeing up extra money left over from the last fiscal year. Jerry Lewis of California, ranking Republican on House Appropriations, said the provision would reward “gross financial mismanagemen

Source: CQ Politics
10/26/09
Terminal cost: $84.588 million — so far

“The terminal is a real bargain,” said Ross Jones, Highland's mayor pro tem and Highland's representative n the SBIAA Board. “Scot (Spencer) got the seats, ...

Source: Highland Community News (subscription)
10/23/09
Redlands Tea Party Patriots share their views on health care, fiscal ...

The group, which has held a few protests and invited Rep. Jerry Lewis to speak at the University of Redlands in August, manned a booth Thursday night to ...

Source: Contra Costa Times
10/23/09
Many to Benefit from Eagle Scout's Work

Let's give a round of applause to the Polk County Fire Rescue for their participation in the 44th annual Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association's Labor ...

Source: The Ledger
10/22/09
The Power Behind the Drone

But, in 2002, a top aide to a Republican California congressman, Jerry Lewis, was allegedly paid by General Atomics to vacation with her husband in Italy. ...

Source: Atlantic Free Press
10/21/09
'Boeing' goes the humor: Farce, says Florida Rep, is the cure for the common ...

Of course, this is 2009, not “nineteen sexty-sex,” when the film version starring Tony Curtis and Jerry Lewis landed in America. ...

Source: Naples Daily News
10/21/09
Lingering House Ethics Cases Test Claim Of Reform

...is under federal investigation for allegedly trading government earmarks for campaign contributions. California Republican Jerry Lewis has had similar allegations against him for years — he and Murtha are both top members of the powerful appropriation

Source: NPR
10/21/09
Lingering House ethics cases test claim of reform

...are under federal investigation for allegedly trading government earmarks for campaign contributions. California Republican Jerry Lewis has had similar allegations against him for years — he and Murtha are both top members of the powerful appropriatio

10/21/09
Lingering House Ethics Cases Test Claim Of Reform

California Republican Jerry Lewis has had similar allegations against him for years — he and Murtha are both top members of the powerful appropriations ...

Source: NPR
10/21/09
Siegel Group announces plans to redevelop St. Tropez site

Charo closed: The famed flamenco performer, whose show at the Riviera has been on hiatus since she fell and suffered an injury during the Jerry Lewis ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
10/20/09
Charlie Rangel: Stupidity and Greed Part Deux

He needs to avoid pushing thin-icers like Jerry Lewis of California and Don Young of Alaska into ethics purgatory - especially dangerous for the party of ...

Source: Gather.com
10/20/09
RE: Jerry Lewis

Villa Campestri's Chef Roberto Zanieri acquired his nickname, “Jerry,” owing to a youthful admiration for the American comedian Jerry Lewis, and, ...

Source: Napa Valley Register
10/19/09
Panel to discuss proposed health care reforms tonight

After all, Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, whose 41st District borders north and east of Bono Mack's 45th District, has held two meetings. ...

Source: The Desert Sun
10/19/09
Stimulus investment increases small business loan approvals

She convinced the bank to delay the sale twice before calling Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, who nudged the SBA to speed up her loan, she said. ...

Source: Press-Enterprise
10/17/09
RE: Jerry Lewis

In 1988, McDonnell got a summer internship on Capitol Hill working with the Republican Policy Committee led by Rep. Jerry Lewis of California. ...

Source: Richmond Times Dispatch
10/17/09
RE: Jerry Lewis

In 1988, McDonnell got a summer internship on Capitol Hill working with the Republican Policy Committee led by Rep. Jerry Lewis of California. ...

Source: Richmond Times Dispatch
10/16/09
Daily guide

PG-13 (1998) The Nutty Professor 11 pm (BRAVO) Eddie Murphy in a remake of the Jerry Lewis classic. PG-13 (1996) Preaching to the Choir 11 pm (TV1) Two ...

Source: Boston Globe
10/16/09
House Votes To Allow Guantanamo Detainees To US For Trial

Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA) argued before the vote, "To permit enemy combatants to come to the United States for the purpose of prosecution is a misguided and ...

Source: Gant Daily
10/16/09
RE: Jerry Lewis

Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA) argued before the vote, "To permit enemy combatants to come to the United States for the purpose of prosecution is a misguided and ...

Source: AHN
10/16/09
Campaign Reports Give Fresh Look at Inland Races

Elsewhere, in the region, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, raised just under $110000, Rep. Joe Baca, D-Rialto, took in around $92000 and Rep. Jerry Lewis ...

Source: Press-Enterprise

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