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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Jan 01, 2011 18:46 EST
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows. Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Democrats pressing Pelosi to step aside
Nov 11, 2010 23:31 EST
Rank-and-file Democrats, smarting from electoral drubbing, threaten public rebuke of Pelosi. In a fresh sign of turmoil among defeated Democrats, a growing number of the rank and file say they won't support House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a politically symbolic roll call when the new Congress meets in January.
Vulnerable House Dems declare their independence
Sep 26, 2010 14:25 EDT
Distancing themselves from party agenda, vulnerable House Democrats declare their independence. Rep. Dina Titus has been a loyal soldier in pushing the Democrats' ambitious agenda, voting for health care legislation, extended unemployment benefits, new energy taxes and a repeal of the military's ban on gays serving openly.
Two GOP-leaning groups spending $5 million in ads
Sep 09, 2010 18:04 EDT
Conservative groups air ads calling for defeat of candidates, test Supreme Court ruling. More than a dozen Democratic members of the House are facing a wave of negative ads by two conservative, Republican-allied groups that plan to spend more than $5 million on advertising.
Fate uncertain for 12 Haitian kids airlifted to US
Jul 27, 2010 17:13 EDT
Six months after a chaotic airlift to the United States, 12 Haitian children remain in a Roman Catholic institution near Pittsburgh, their fate in limbo while U.S. and Haitian authorities struggle to determine which nation should be their future home.
Fate uncertain for 12 Haitian kids airlifted to US
Jul 27, 2010 17:12 EDT
6 months after airlift, 12 Haitian kids remain in legal limbo outside Pittsburgh. Six months after a chaotic airlift to the United States, 12 Haitian children remain in a Roman Catholic institution near Pittsburgh, their fate in limbo while U.S. and Haitian authorities struggle to determine which nation should be their future home.
Congressman: Stop horsing around with sports votes
Jul 23, 2010 18:41 EDT
Stop horsing around! Racetrack resolution too much for congressman upset by frivolous votes. House Democrats and Republicans have put aside their differences this year to honor the likes of golfer Phil Mickelson, the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and the Penn State women's volleyball team.
Congressman: Stop horsing around with sports votes
Jul 23, 2010 14:07 EDT
Stop horsing around! Racetrack resolution too much for congressman upset by frivolous votes. House Democrats and Republicans have put aside their differences this year to honor the likes of golfer Phil Mickelson, the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team, NASCAR driver Jimmy Johnson and the Penn State women's volleyball team.
Lawmakers: Revoke citizenship of terrorists
May 06, 2010 17:27 EDT
Bipartisan legislation would revoke citizenship of those working for terrorist groups. Americans working for foreign terrorist organizations and lone wolf terrorists could lose their citizenship under bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday in both houses of Congress.
US lawmakers seek to strip extremists of citizenship
May 06, 2010 11:13 EDT
Driven by the failed New York car bombing, US lawmakers were poised to unveil legislation Thursday to strip Americans of their citizenship if they aid or join a foreign terrorist group.
US lawmakers: No American citizenship for extremists
May 06, 2010 11:08 EDT
Driven by the failed New York car bombing, US lawmakers were poised to unveil legislation Thursday to strip Americans of their citizenship if they aid or join a foreign terrorist group.
Biggest spenders on congressional mail
Mar 26, 2010 11:20 EDT
Biggest congressional spenders in 2009 for mass communications with constituents. House members with at least $300,000 in expenses in 2009 for mass communications, including postage, printing and reproduction for mass mailings as well as such other means as robo-calls and telephone conference calls with constituents.
Obama to Dems: Our fates are tied to health bill
Mar 19, 2010 03:45 EDT
In seeking enough votes to overhaul the nation's health care system, President Barack Obama is telling nervous Democratic lawmakers that their political fates are linked to the bill's passage, discouraging the notion that they can save themselves by opposing it, House members say.
Obama to Dems: Our fates are tied to health bill
Mar 19, 2010 03:44 EDT
Obama tell House Democrats their political fates depend on health care bill's passage. In seeking enough votes to overhaul the nation's health care system, President Barack Obama is telling nervous Democratic lawmakers that their political fates are linked to the bill's passage, discouraging the notion that they can save themselves by opposing it, House members say.
New Dem lawmakers feeling heat on health care
Mar 19, 2010 01:33 EDT
New Democratic lawmakers in key districts feeling the pressure in vote on Obama's health care. Freshman Rep. Steve Driehaus is getting it from all sides on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
New Dem lawmakers feeling heat on health care
Mar 18, 2010 23:38 EDT
Freshman Rep. Steve Driehaus is getting it from all sides on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Undecided lawmaker wants assurances on bill's cost
Mar 18, 2010 07:19 EDT
Undecided Rep. Altmire wants assurances sweeping health care bill will change cost trajectory. A Pennsylvania Democrat who hasn't yet decided whether to support landmark health care legislation says he won't let politics or pressure determine which way he'll vote.
Undecided lawmaker wants assurances on bill's cost
Mar 18, 2010 07:19 EDT
A Pennsylvania Democrat who hasn't yet decided whether to support landmark health care legislation says he won't let politics or pressure determine which way he'll vote.
Lawmakers targeted in pro-health care overhaul ads
Mar 15, 2010 16:33 EDT
A new $1.3 million ad campaign will target 17 House Democrats this week urging them to support President Barack Obama's health care plan.
Lawmakers targeted in pro-health care overhaul ads
Mar 15, 2010 16:32 EDT
More than a dozen House members to be targeted in ads supporting health care overhaul. A new $1.3 million ad campaign will target 17 House Democrats this week urging them to support President Barack Obama's health care plan.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Jason Altmire | |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Melissa Hart |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kelly Altmire |
| Residence | McCandless, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Florida State University, George Washington University |
| Occupation | political assistant, health care executive |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
