Auto bailout still a sore spot for GOP
Politico (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Rep. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) traded barbs this week over Chrysler's fate.
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Alan Grayson Saves The Day On Federal Reserve Audit
DownWithTyranny! (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Yesterday something truly startling happened. The American people won and the Establishment lost-- IN CONGRESS. That never happens. Alan Grayson and Ron Paul teamed up and made it happen-- against the wishes of their party leaders and, more important, against the wishes of the big banks that donimate the country and finance the campaigns of most of Congress. (Which probably means the bill-- we'll get...
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McCain, Peters spar via e-mail on Chrysler's fate
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, D-Mich., and Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, held a digital smack-down with each other this week -- with e-mails flying like fists -- over the ultimate fate of Chrysler.
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House panel OKs Ford ILC amendment
Detroit News Online (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
The House Financial Services Committee approved an amendment sponsored by Rep. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Twp., on Wednesday that would allow Ford Motor Co. to pursue its application for an industrial loan corporation, or ILC, for its credit unit -- a move that would make it easier to raise funds.
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Michigan Rep. Takes Issue With McCain's Claims of Chrysler's Demise
Daily Tech (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Gary Peters believes Chrysler will survive and thrive
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Gary Peters takes issue with McCain's Chrysler slam
Detroit News Online (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Michigan Congressman Gary Peters today challenged Arizona Sen. John McCain's prediction that Chrysler should never have been bailed out and is unlikely to survive despite receiving about $15B in government loans.
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Gary Peters Votes To Fund Abortions
A Conservative Teacher (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
In You Will Support Abortions Under New Healthcare Bill I wrote about two passages in the Democrat's healthcare bill that encouraged your taxpayer money to be spent on aborting babies. But after Demcrats fought hard to prevent a vote on this issue, morality prevailed, and a group of Democrats voted with Republicans to successfully ban federal funds for abortion under the public health insurance option...
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List of 36 Democrats who once opposed the health bill, then voted for it anyway
Government Bytes (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
I wrote earlier about the list of 69 Democrats who had expressed opposition to the health care bill at some point. Well, digging through the roll call vote records, I've compiled a list of people who appear to have gone back on their earlier statements. They are... Marion Berry (AR) Leonard Boswell (IA) Dennis Cardoza (CA) Chris Carney (PA) Gerry Connolly (VA) Jim Cooper (TN) Jim Costa (CA) Jerry Costello...
Explore : Adam Schiff, Adam Smith, Alan Mollohan, Artur Davis, Baron Hill, Bart Stupak, Betsy Markey, Brad Ellsworth, Ciro Rodriguez, Dan Lipinski, Dennis Cardoza, Dennis Moore, Earl Pomeroy, Gerald E. Connolly, Henry Cuellar, Jerry Costello, Jim Cooper, Jim Costa, Jim Himes, John Murtha, Kathy Dahlkemper, Kurt Schrader, Leonard Boswell, Lincoln Davis, Marcy Kaptur, Marion Berry, Mark Schauer, Nick Rahall, Paul Kanjorski, Politics, The House, Tom Perriello
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U.S. Chamber House Dem Whip List on Health Reform
Red State (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Don’t wait for orders from HQ, you know what to do. WHIPPING LIST 1. John Adler (D-NJ) 2. Jason Altmire (D-PA) 3. John Barrow (D-GA) 4. Marion Berry (D-AR) 5. John Boccieri (D-OH) 6. Dan Boren (D-OK) 7. Leonard Boswell (D-IA) 8. Allen Boyd (D-FL) 9. Bobby Bright (D-AL) 10. Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) 11. Chris Carney (D-NJ) 12. Ben Chandler (D-KY) 13. Travis Childers (D-MS) 14. Gerry Connolly (D-VA)...
Explore : Adam Schiff, Adam Smith, Alan Mollohan, Allen Boyd, Artur Davis, Baron Hill, Bart Gordon, Bart Stupak, Ben Chandler, Betsy Markey, Bobby Bright, Brad Ellsworth, Charlie Melancon, Chet Edwards, Ciro Rodriguez, Collin Peterson, Dan Boren, Daniel Lipinski, Deborah Halvorson, Democratic Party, Dennis Cardoza, Dennis Moore, Earl Pomeroy, Eric Massa, Gene Taylor, Harry Teague, Heath Shuler, Henry Cuellar, Ike Skelton, James Oberstar, Jason Altmire, Jerry Costello, Jim Cooper, Jim Costa, Jim Himes, Jim Marshall, Jim Matheson, John Adler, John Barrow, John Murtha, John Tanner, Kurt Schrader, Larry Kissell, Leonard Boswell, Lincoln Davis, Marcy Kaptur, Marion Berry, Mark Schauer, Mike McIntyre, Mike Ross, Nick Rahall, Parker Griffith, Paul Kanjorski, Politics, Steve Driehaus, The House, Tim Holden, Tom Perriello, Travis Childers, Travis Childers, Walt Minnick
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Panel approves bill strengthening investor power
Market Watch (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Shareholders would have an easier way to nominate a minority slate of directors onto corporate boards under controversial legislation approved by a congressional committee Wednesday. The legislation, which was introduced by Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and Gary Peters, D-Mich., was approved by a vote of 39-30. It would strengthen a proposal already being considered by...
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A Message To Rep. Gary Peters
Hall of Record (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
SEARCH BLOG: POLITICS Dear Rep. Peters: It is with deep concern about the upcoming votes on health care and carbon dioxide limitation legislation that I call upon you to remember that, although you are a member of the Democratic Party and have a strong personal allegiance to President Obama and his agenda, you are... first and foremost... a representative for the people of your district . The people...
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Waters measure to strengthen investor power OK'ed
Market Watch (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch)-- Shareholders would have an easier way to nominate a minority slate of directors onto corporate boards under legislation approved by a key committee that was introduced by Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. The legislation would strengthen a proposal already being considered by the Securities and Exchange Commission that would allow a long-term investor...
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Rocky for Congress - 9th District
Republican Michigander (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
We have some good news in the 9th District. Rocky Raczkowski is running against Gary Peters. Rocky's a good candidate who has a history of winning tough races. He won three times in Farmington Hills against democrats in a democrat leaning district won by Gore, Kerry, and Obama. He even beat Aldo Vagnozzi, who later won the district three times himself. I was at the Rocky announcement today in Oakland...
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Fair Elections Now Coalition Praises Rep. Gary Peters for Cosponsoring Fair Elections Now Act
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
Momentum building in Congress to change campaigns by empowering small dollar donorsWASHINGTON, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Fair Elections Now Coalition, which represents seven national campaign reform organizations, today praised Rep. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) for his leadership in tackling the issue of special-interest money in Washington, D.C. by cosponsoring the bipartisan Fair Elections...
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House Passes $2.90 Billion Bill for Advanced Technology Vehicle Research
Green Car Advisor (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
Targeting more federal money to support the auto industry, the House on Wednesday approved an expansion of government-led research into making cars and trucks more fuel-efficient. The House plan would allow the Energy Department to spend up to $200 million more each year on research and development for advanced-technology vehicles and auto parts. Lawmakers' aides said the additional $200 million would...