John Spratt In The News
August 04, 2008 US spending obligations surge
That's the bottom line," said Rep. John Spratt Jr. (D) of South Carolina, chair of the House Budget Committee, on July 28. One reason for the surge in red ...
August 01, 2008 Lawmakers head home after impasse on gas prices
By ANDREW TAYLOR AP Writer House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. John Spratt Jr., DS.C., left, looks on as Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sen. ...
August 01, 2008 House set to pass budget bill today before recess
D., right, accompanied by House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. John Spratt Jr., left, look over a chart giving the Bush administration medals for the ...
August 01, 2008 Challenger to Spratt walks a lonely road
With three months left before a rematch against Rep. John Spratt, the Republican from Gaffney has yet to hold a news conference, buy an advertisement, ...
August 01, 2008 Next president needs a bipartisan cabinet
Ben Nelson, South Carolina Rep. John Spratt, or former Sens. John Breaux, Bob Graham and Gary Hart. SURELY THE largest lesson from the current ...
July 28, 2008 Drilling is Only Part of the Energy Debate
I will gladly sign that pledge. US Rep. John Spratt represents the 5th Congressional District, which includes York, Chester and Lancaster counties.
July 28, 2008 Budget Deficit Leaves Next President With "Staggering" Financial ...
Rep. John Spratt, DS.C., the chairman of the House Budget Committee sounded a similar tone. "Even though he gets to write his own report card, ...
July 28, 2008 US deficit zooming to half-trillion as Bush leaves
US House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. John Spratt Jr., (left) looks on as Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Kent Conrad gestures during a news ...
July 17, 2008 Public Debt Limit Enters Housing Debate
House Budget Chairman John Spratt (D., SC) and Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel (D., NY) were working with Mr. Paulson to find a compromise, ...
July 09, 2008 Campaign surrogates getting in first word
About an hour before that call, the Obama campaign had set up a call for reporters with Rep. John Spratt of South Carolina, chairman of the House Budget ...
July 08, 2008 BARACK OBAMA CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE CALL
BRIEFERS: JASON FURMAN, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC POLICY, OBAMA CAMPAIGN; REP. JOHN SPRATT (D-SC), CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE BUDGET COMMITTEE OPERATOR: Please stand ...
July 08, 2008 Rock Hill native lands job at the White House
Q: You considered running for Congress against US Rep. John Spratt, DS.C. Looking back, how do you feel about your decision not to do it? ...
July 08, 2008 Obama Camp Calls McCain Out on Deficit - Obama Campaign 7.8 Press ...
Director of Economic Policy Jason Furman and Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) spoke about John McCain's budget proposals in a campaign press conference call today. ...
July 02, 2008 Marking the nation's birthday
In Fort Mill, the annual July 4 cannon firing in Confederate Park has been moved back to a daytime event, scheduled to go off at 10 am Rep. John Spratt ...
July 02, 2008 Clyburn not shy about earmarks
A colleague, US House Rep. John Spratt of York, a leader in his own right, says Clyburn is one of the most influential members of Congress. ...
June 30, 2008 Veterans disabilities and claims workshop available in Pee Dee
Interested parties can register at the following locations: Congressman John Sprattâs office at 88 Public Square, Darlington; Florence Veterans Outpatient ...
June 26, 2008 DTI to open facility in Marlboro County Airport
âWithout the invaluable support of Congressman John Spratt (D-SC) and his efforts to attract economic growth to his district, the tireless work of Butch ...
June 25, 2008 DeMint leads GOP charge to block Bush AIDS funding
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of Columbia and Rep. John Spratt of York, House Budget Committee chairman, voted for the bill, as did Republican Reps. ...
June 20, 2008 Outside View: BMD base woes -- Part 2
By NIKITA PETROV, UPI Outside View Commentator MOSCOW, June 20 (UPI) -- Rep. John Spratt, DS.C., the chairman of the Budget Committee of the US House of ...
June 17, 2008 Council approves 2008-09 budget
... budget is coming from grants the city is expecting, a 2.9 percent increase in property taxes and a $275000 donation from US Rep. John Sprattâs office. ...
June 16, 2008 Area candidates tap into Obama effect
In a speech to York County Democrats, US Rep. John Spratt gave voice to the optimism rippling through his party this year. "What's the magic word? ...
June 11, 2008 House budget chairman promotes Democratic plan
Rep. John Spratt, DS.C., said the budget plan rejected proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and would broaden the Childrenâs Health Insurance Program. ...
June 11, 2008 On War Funding Bill, Congress Asks for More Money?
... to $10 trillion in 2009," said Congressman John Spratt of South Carolina, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, in a recent Democratic radio address. ...
June 10, 2008 Incumbent SC GOP congressmen breeze to victory
John Spratt, the House Budget Committee chairman, and Jim Clyburn, the House Majority Whip, had no primary opposition. Neither did Republican Rep. ...
June 09, 2008 Your vote can make a difference
In 1982, John Spratt was just another Democrat from York. He had yet to acquire a single flip chart or give a long, dry speech about a budget surplus or ...
June 08, 2008 Across the nation
In his party's weekly radio address, Rep. John Spratt, DS.C., said the plan rejected proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and would broaden the Children's ...
June 07, 2008 Democratic Radio Address by Congressman John Spratt (SC-5)
By Office of the Speaker of the House "Hello, I'm Congressman John Spratt of South Carolina, Chairman of the House Budget Committee. ...
June 07, 2008 Spratt says budget is 'pay as you go'
WASHINGTON, June 7 (UPI) -- Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt of South Carolina says the Democrat-led budget passed by the US House this week "sticks to ...
June 07, 2008 Bush Urges Congress to Pass Funding for Iraq War (Update1)
In the Democratic response, Congressman John Spratt of South Carolina, said the $3.07 trillion budget approved by Congress this week makes needed ...
June 07, 2008 Bush Urges Congress to Approve War Funding
In the Democratic radio address, South Carolina Congressman John Spratt says a spending blueprint for the next fiscal year restores money the president ...
