John Lewis In The News
November 20, 2008 Black Caucus doesn't predict close relationship with Obama
...members endorsed Obama's Democratic rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, before Obama's campaign gained momentum. Some, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., switched their support to Obama under pressure from their constituents. Obama ended up winning 95 percent
Source: Chicago Tribune
November 19, 2008 Big Three auto CEOs flew private jets to ask for taxpayer money
...perspective. What an extremely stupid thing to do. 14. I saw JC Watts in coach when I flew from DC, I saw McCain in coach and John Lewis...in coach. However, there's still some inexplicable fear on the part of our government to say "We will help your
Source: Democratic Underground
November 19, 2008 Black Caucus: No special relationship to Obama
...Democratic presidential nomination, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, before his candidacy gained momentum. Some, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., switched their support to Obama under pressure from constituents. Obama ended up winning 95 percent of the bla
Source: Bradenton Herald
November 19, 2008 Blacks realize Obama's no quick fix
...says Barack Obama will be "the president of all Americans. (" John Leyba, The Denver Post ) WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Rep. John Lewis jokingly says he'll try to resist calling Barack Obama "Brother President" after he's sworn in as the nation's first Afri
Source: Denver Post
November 19, 2008 Black Caucus: No special relationship to Obama
Some, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., switched their support to Obama under pressure from constituents. Obama ended up winning 95 percent of the black ...
November 18, 2008 A 'Reader' for holiday table
... individuals: Nina Totenberg, best known for her coverage of the US Supreme Court for National Public Radio; US Rep. and civil rights leader John Lewis. ...
November 18, 2008 REPEAT&CORRECT: Waxman Expects Full Caucus To Vote On Panel Bid
John Lewis, D-Ga. and Bobby Rush, D-Ill., sent a letter to their colleagues last week asking them to support Dingell. The highest ranking CBC member, ...
November 18, 2008 A race for change
US Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., joked that Obama might be referred to as "Brother President," then noted that he would be treated with all honor and respect due ...
November 18, 2008 Black Caucus members warn Obama can't do everything
...WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Rep. John Lewis jokingly says he'll try to resist calling Barack Obama "Brother President" after he's sworn in as the nation's first African-American president on January 20. "He is not just our president, he's the president of a
Source: Miami Herald
November 17, 2008 Conservation groups, Blue Dogs back Dingell
But Dingell has also lined up the support of key liberal members, like Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), while Blue Dog Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn. ...
November 17, 2008 Conservation groups, Blue Dogs back Dingell
...race falls along the liberal-conservative fault lines of the Democratic Caucus. But Dingell has also lined up the support of key liberal members, like Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), while Blue Dog Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) is a member of Waxman’s “whip t
November 16, 2008 Former president shares insights, stories at KU
George HW Bush is the first former president to receive the Dole Leadership Prize. Other recipients are: ⢠US Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., civil rights activist ...
November 15, 2008 I Knew Barack Obama Would Win
And in the final days, it took our Congressman John Lewis to stop the wildly out of control McCain-Palin ticket from demonizing Obama as a ...
November 15, 2008 Auburn Avenue exhibit honoring activist Williams opens Sunday
Williams and future Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) are side-by-side at the head of the column. The section called âContextâ includes photographs of a bloodied ...
November 15, 2008 Election 08': Peace Corps Armenia
Anyways, one time I stopped by John Lewis' office. Who we weren't supposed to talk with specifically, because it wasn't our assignment. ...
November 15, 2008 GALEN HOLLEY:Being ordained by God is a historical perspective
Georgia Congressman John Lewis, in an emotional and very sincere speech, said God had ordained Obama. I understand his language emerges from the close ...
November 15, 2008 Bruising battle is ahead to lead energy committee
...freshmen lawmakers in 2006 and this year was 49. The fight has divided Democrats. This week, Dingell won the backing of Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, a leading civil-rights activist, and five other members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Dingell on Fri
Source: Houston Chronicle
November 14, 2008 American Multiculturalism After Obama
At first, like civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis, I was skeptical of Barack Obama. Black leaders have run for president before, but who ever thought they ...
November 14, 2008 Financials help FTSE 100 end losing streak
Retailers came under the spotlight as concerns continued to surround the sector after department store John Lewis posted a 10pc drop in weekly sales. ...
November 14, 2008 Congressmen disagree on rescue for cities
US Rep. John Lewis (D-Atlanta) said although it is too early to determine what kind of federal support is available to Atlanta, he is talking to Rangel and ...
November 14, 2008 Dingell pushes to keep chairmanship
On Wednesday, the Dingell camp released a letter written by Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) supporting Dingell, signed by five other members of the Congressional ...
November 14, 2008 Dingell preps for battle
...part of that strategy. "Chairman Dingell's experience is unparalleled and his tenacity is legendary," reads a letter by John Lewis, a civil rights legend and the senior chief deputy Democratic whip from Georgia, and three other African-American subcomm
Source: Detroit News Online
November 13, 2008 Obama: Who will your Appointees serve -- Israel or America?
âRep. Emanuel is also a good friend of Israel, coming from good Irgun Stockâ. In the same article another Jewish American leader, Ira N. Forman, ...
November 13, 2008 Macon may lead country in Obama percentage
Martin Luther King Jr., Parks and others involved in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, John Lewis and others who participated in the Selma-to-Montgomery voting ...
November 13, 2008 ZAKA Search & Rescue Tribute Luncheon
The final honoree was Congressman John Lewis (D-GA), an icon in the civil-rights movement. âMany of you are from Brooklyn or Israel, but we all live in the ...
November 13, 2008 McCain Owes America an Apology
Senator McCain was "offended,"- seriously offended by Rep Lewis' comments. "Congressman John Lewis' comments represent a character attack against Governor ...
November 13, 2008 Lewis Joins List of Dingell Supporters
...John Lewis (D-Ga.), a liberal lion and iconic veteran of the civil rights movement, is throwing his support behind Energy and Commerce Chairman John Dingell (D-Mich.) in his fight to repel a gavel challenge from Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.). Roll Call i
November 13, 2008 Questions arise over bailout for Atlanta
...for Atlanta and other cities that includes federal funds for public safety, job training and local public infrastructure. U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Atlanta) said although it is too early to determine what kind of federal support is available to Atlanta, h
Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
November 13, 2008 Dingell wins support of key black lawmakers
...gained a strong liberal voice in his bid to keep his chairmanship Thursday, when Georgia congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis announced his support. Lewis (D) and five other members of the Congressional Black Caucus wrote to their Democratic col
November 12, 2008 "I Heard That": What Obama's Victory Means
Representative JOHN LEWIS (reelected once again to represent his district of Atlanta, GA) CRIED; it had been a long road. Always felt the pain in his voice, ...
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