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October 03, 2008 Yarmuth says he'll vote for financial bailout bill
...(AP) - U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth said Friday that he has changed his mind and will vote for a $700 billion government bailout of the financial industry. The Louisville Democrat said the Senate-passed version expected to come up for a House vote later Frida
October 01, 2008 Voter Registration Drive Takes Place At University
...-- As election time gets closer, the movement to get more people involved is making its final rounds. Watch The Story Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, took part in a voter registration event Wednesday at the University of Louisville. "Over the last ei
September 30, 2008 Former, current lawmakers comments on economic crisis
...Congressman, and one former Congressman, have some reservations. WAVE 3's Caton Bredar spoke with Louisville Congressman John Yarmuth, as well as his opponent, former Congresswoman Anne Northup, on the phone on the eve of the historic vote. Yarmuth wa
September 27, 2008 Congress approves money for VA hospital
...be $60 million to $75 million. The VA has committed to spending $60 million in the coming year on the project, according to Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, and Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas, the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee's veterans
Source: Louisville Courier-Journal
September 27, 2008 Congress approves money for VA hospital
The VA has committed to spending $60 million in the coming year on the project, according to Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, and Rep. ...
September 25, 2008 House OKs $60 million for new VA hospital
...Appropriations bill is part of the continuing budget resolution for the new fiscal year. Stuart Perelmuter, spokesman for Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, said the money would be instead of -- not in addition to -- the $45 million in a spending bill p
Source: Louisville Courier-Journal
September 25, 2008 Yarmuth provides details of bailout plan
...Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, today made public some of the details of a financial rescue plan being worked out between the Bush administration and congressional leaders. The details are based on a meeting Yarmuth had with one of the top negotiator
Source: Louisville Courier-Journal
September 24, 2008 Yarmuth back on the air with ad focusing on veteran's issues
By Trey Pollard The campaign of US Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Louisville) jumped back on the 3rd Congressional District television airwaves yesterday, ...
September 24, 2008 Money secured in House for VA hospital
...Appropriations bill is part of the Continuing Budget Resolution for the new fiscal year. Stuart Perelmuter, spokesman for U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, said the congressman fought for the inclusion of the money. It would be instead of not in addition to the $
Source: Louisville Courier-Journal
September 23, 2008 Yarmuth Calls On Bush To Issue Disaster Declaration
Congressman John Yarmuth is now calling on President George Bush to issue a federal disaster declaration for Louisville, which was pelted by the remnants of ...
September 23, 2008 Yarmuth Calls On Bush To Issue Disaster Declaration
...Ky. -- Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, is now calling on President George W. Bush to issue a federal disaster declaration for Louisville, which was pelted by the remnants of Hurricane Ike on Sept. 14. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear requested the disaster
September 22, 2008 Holding few debates hurts democracy
On the other hand, US Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, has agreed to four debates with former Rep. Anne Northup -- who gave him five debates in their 2006 ...
September 22, 2008 Holding few debates hurts democracy
...debates with Democrat Bruce Lunsford this year. And he won't say if he plans to participate in more. On the other hand, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, has agreed to four debates with former Rep. Anne Northup -- who gave him five debates in thei
Source: Louisville Courier-Journal
September 19, 2008 Ike prompts Ky. governor to seeks disaster relief
Meanwhile, Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., said he was pushing congressional leaders to include Louisville in a separate disaster-relief package being considered ...
September 19, 2008 New national research center to bolster ed tech
"The National Center couldn't come at a more critical time," said Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky in the press release. ...
September 19, 2008 Albert Lea man attends national convention
The delegates heard from US Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky who pledged his â and his fellow congressional Democratsâ â continued support of issues most dear ...
September 19, 2008 Beshear seeks federal disaster declaration
Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, has asked that the Louisville region be included. He did not request a specific amount because the damage assessment is ...
September 19, 2008 Ike prompts Ky. governor to seeks disaster relief
...in public damage to qualify, officials said. "We have reached and exceeded that threshold," Beshear said. Meanwhile, Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., said he was pushing congressional leaders to include Louisville in a separate disaster-relief package being co
Source: Kentucky.com
September 19, 2008 New national research center to bolster ed tech
...devices attached to it, the press release said. "The National Center couldn't come at a more critical time," said Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky in the press release. He is credited with spearheading efforts to move the bill through the House.
Source: eSchool News
September 19, 2008 Beshear seeks federal disaster declaration
...area. Congress is expected to consider a relief bill for victims of Hurricane Ike and other recent natural disasters. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, has asked that the Louisville region be included. He did not request a specific amount because the d
Source: Louisville Courier-Journal
September 18, 2008 Ford: Loan could benefit local plant
US Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, has voiced support for the push by the domestic automakers and suppliers for up to $50 billion in low-interest loans, ...
September 18, 2008 Judge says Republican can run as Libertarian
The other candidates in the race are Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth and Republican Anne Northup, whom he defeated two years ago. Cummings had argued in his ...
September 17, 2008 KY-3: Martinâs candidacy as Libertarian stands after court challenge
Martin now says he will begin his campaign in earnest, attempting to rally support for his third-party bid against US Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Louisville) and ...
September 17, 2008 Ford cites LAP makeover in seeking federal aid
...- but no funding - last year from Congress for $7 billion in low interest loans written into the 2007 energy bill. U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd district, has voiced support for the push by the domestic automakers and suppliers for low interest loans,
Source: Louisville Courier-Journal
September 16, 2008 Jefferson schools closed again Wednesday
In Washington, Congress is expected to consider a relief bill for victims of Hurricane Ike and other recent natural disasters soon, and Rep. John Yarmuth ...
September 16, 2008 Congressman's campaign office broken into twice
...(AP) - The campaign headquarters of U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth has been broken into twice in the last five days. Each time, the thieves took computers, but left behind cash and other valuable items, The Courier-Journal reported. Christopher Hartman, a spoke
September 15, 2008 Congressman's campaign office broken into twice
(AP) -- The campaign headquarters of US Rep. John Yarmuth has been broken into twice in the last five days. Each time, the thieves took computers, ...
September 15, 2008 Break-in and theft at Yarmuth HQ is second incident in two weeks
By Trey Pollard In the aftermath of a wind storm that left hundreds of thousands across the Commonwealth without power, US Rep. John Yarmuth's ...
September 15, 2008 Congressman's campaign office broken into twice
... The campaign headquarters of U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth has been broken into twice in the last five days. Each time, the thieves took computers, but left behind cash and other valuable items, The Courier-Journal reported. Christopher Hartman, a spokesman
Source: Kentucky.com
September 14, 2008 2500 take part in 30th annual Walk for Life
... Democratic incumbent John Yarmuth. "We need a pro-life representative," Montgomery said. Northup turned to the presidential election and Republican Sen. ...
