Rep. Earl Pomeroy

Democrat  •  North Dakota  •  9th Term  •  Sworn In 1993
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 98%
  • Abstains: 3%

11/06/09
Moderate Democrats 'Anguished' Over Unpopular Votes as House Weighs Health Bill

...representing swing districts that tended to be more moderate legislators reflecting the views of those districts," said Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D. Polls suggest the economy's deep recession has raised all voters’ concerns about spending and debt, and t

Source: FOX News
11/05/09
NEWS -- Democrats say elections won't stop health care

...wrong. I believe the judgment might be more punishing if we throw in the towel because it's difficult," said North Dakota Rep. Earl Pomeroy, a political moderate and supporter of the legislation. Speaker Nancy Pelosi hopes to have legislation on the Hou

Source: GOPUSA
11/04/09
House Democrats Pick Up Some Moderate Votes For Health Bill

...Hill reports that Pelosi still doesn't have 218 firm "yes" votes but that many once "no" votes are "leaning yes." "Other than Rep. Earl Pomeroy's (D-N.D.) pronouncement in a closed-door caucus meeting, there have been few public conversions (on the bil

11/03/09
Congress: You had me at hello

...leadership officials that they will soon have the votes to pass their $894-billion measure,” The Hill writes. “Other than Rep. Earl Pomeroy’s (D-N.D.) pronouncement in a closed-door caucus meeting, there have been few public conversions. But many

Source: MSNBC
11/03/09
Election ’09, climate change, health rates

...Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.), who voted no in the Education and Labor Committee, now sounds as though he will vote yes. Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.), who rejected the package that came out of the Ways and Means Committee, is backing the bill. And Rep. Tom P

Source: The Hill
11/02/09
ND's Pomeroy: Pension fund rules need overhaul

...BISMARCK, N.D. -- U.S. Rep. Earl Pomeroy says the nation's pension funds need more time to recover their value from last year's market crash. The North Dakota Democratic congressman says current federal law requires pension funds to have larger cash bal

Source: Miami Herald
11/02/09
ND's Pomeroy: Pension fund rules need overhaul

...N.D. — U.S. Rep. Earl Pomeroy says the nation's pension funds need more time to recover their value from last year's market crash. The North Dakota Democratic congressman says current federal law requires pension funds to have larger cash balances tha

11/02/09
ND's Pomeroy: Pension fund rules need overhaul

...Rep. Earl Pomeroy says the nation's pension funds need more time to recover their value from last year's market crash. The North Dakota Democratic congressman says current federal law requires pension funds to have larger cash balances than they need to

11/01/09
Jonathan Riskind commentary: Divisions not always along party lines

...of exuberance over wonky-sounding pensionfund legislation that only a former state insurance commissioner could display, Rep. Earl Pomeroy zoomed in on this Ohio reporter before a Capitol Hill news conference last week. The North Dakota Democrat clappe

10/30/09
House Democrats reveal near-comprehensive health care plan

...the House, negotiating a series of compromises that form the backbone of the legislation they introduced Thursday. Wednesday. Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., for example, had been a fierce critic of an earlier provision in the bill that would have created a

10/30/09
Public option centerpiece of Dems' plan

...instead of tying those fees to Medicare's rates. "That was the critical element, and it's been successfully resolved," said Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D. He said that physicians and hospitals in his state say they aren't properly reimbursed by Medicare. He

10/30/09
Pelosi unveils House’s health reform proposal - Fri, 30 Oct 2009 PST

...of tying those fees to Medicare’s rates. “That was the critical element, and it’s been successfully resolved,” said Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D. He said that physicians and hospitals in his state say they aren’t properly reimbursed by Medicare.

10/28/09
Prospective Star Tribune investors Opperman and Taylor: spending millions to influence politics

...liberals. South Rep. Stephanie Herseth, a leader of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog caucus, got $4,000 and fellow member Earl Pomeroy of Wisconsin received $4,600. Public option opponent Kent Conrad got $4,600. Liberal Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin got $500,

Source: MinnPost.com
10/27/09
Proposed long-term insurance program raises questions

...thing that Bernie Madoff would have been proud of," and he vowed to block its inclusion in the Senate bill. In the House, Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) also questioned the program in a caucus meeting last week. Pomeroy said the nation needs to find a way t

10/26/09
Pelosi: Health care 'public option' needs new name

...days before the Senate and House present comprehensive bills to overhaul the nation's system, hers is running short. Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., had interrupted Pelosi's presentation about one version of the bill with questions about its cost. According

Source: Fresno Bee
10/26/09
AROUND NORTH DAKOTA: Recovery zone divisions ,... House hopeful tells views ...

Paul Schaffner is the only declared Republican candidate for the party's endorsement to oppose incumbent Democrat Earl Pomeroy. ...

Source: Grand Forks Herald
10/25/09
Patients and patience the focus in health care's end game

...days before the Senate and House present comprehensive bills to overhaul the nation's system, hers is running short. Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., had interrupted Pelosi's presentation about one version of the bill with questions about its cost. According

10/25/09
For Democratic leaders, only 'yes' votes matter on overhaul

...final days before the Senate and House present comprehensive bills to overhaul the nation's system, hers is running short. Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., had interrupted Pelosi's presentation of one version of the bill with questions about its cost. Accord

Source: GoErie.com
10/25/09
Congress wrangles over final details

...days before the Senate and House present comprehensive bills to overhaul the nation's system, hers is running short. Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., had interrupted Pelosi's presentation about one version of the bill with questions about its cost. According

10/25/09
Nation/World update

Rep. Earl Pomeroy, DN.D., had interrupted Pelosi's presentation about one version of the bill with questions about its cost. Yes, Pomeroy said, but not the ...

Source: Herald Times Reporter
10/24/09
Pressure mounts for Obama to settle Indian farmer case

D., and Rep. Earl Pomeroy, DN.D., sent a letter requesting clarification to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in late September. Earlier in the month, ...

Source: Indian Country Today
10/24/09
AP News in Brief at 5:58 pm EDT

Rep. Earl Pomeroy, DN.D., had interrupted Pelosi's presentation about one version of the bill with questions about its cost. According to Pomeroy and others ...

Source: The Associated Press
10/24/09
RE: Earl Pomeroy

Rep. Earl Pomeroy, DN.D., had interrupted Pelosi's presentation about one version of the bill with questions about its cost. According to Pomeroy and others ...

Source: The Associated Press
10/24/09
Democrats Ease Up on Public Option

"People are where they are, and obviously that's a little short of 218, or we wouldn't be in this process right now," said Rep. Earl Pomeroy, a North Dakota ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
10/24/09
Patients — and patience — in health care end game

...days before the Senate and House present comprehensive bills to overhaul the nation's system, hers is running short. Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., had interrupted Pelosi's presentation about one version of the bill with questions about its cost. According

Source: Deseret News
10/23/09
State, federal officials offer encouragement to flood decision makers

US Rep. Earl Pomeroy, DN.D. “This project is about people coming together and building a consensus, so we can stay on a tight timeline and move forward for ...

Source: In-Forum
10/23/09
Debra Pascua, Bismarck, letter: North Dakotans can impact health care

Please e-mail Conrad, Dorgan and Rep. Earl Pomeroy. Ask them to support legislation that will significantly reduce health care costs, cover all Americans ...

Source: Grand Forks Herald
10/23/09
Notable & Quotable

...those of us in rural districts, the robust public option would be like a BTU tax vote," said North Dakota Democrat Rep. Earl Pomeroy. He was referring to an unpopular 1993 Clinton energy tax bill that ended up costing many freshman Democrats their seats

10/23/09
Democrats Ease Up on Public Option

...are where they are, and obviously that's a little short of 218, or we wouldn't be in this process right now," said Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D., N.D.), who opposes linking the public option to Medicare.The robust public option is less costly to the government

10/22/09
US House Lawmakers Queue Up Permanent Estate Tax Fix

"A permanent extension of the 2009 law is the best way to deal with this," said Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D., ND). "A one-year fix only continues the current ...

Source: NASDAQ

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1501 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2611
Fax: 202-226-0893

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