News from Politicians - KY

Congressman Chandler Responds to Vote on Wall Street Bailout Plan

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Lewis Secures $2M for Owensboro Cancer Research Program

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:00:00 CDT

WASHINGTON, D.C –October 1, 2008 - U.S. Rep Ron Lewis (KY-02) secured $2 million in federal funding for the Owensboro Cancer Research Program at the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. The designation was included as part of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2009 signed into law Tuesday morning by President Bush.

Lewis Votes in Favor of Emergency Economic Stabilization Act

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:00:00 CDT

WASHINGTON, D.C –September 29, 2008 – U.S. Representative Ron Lewis issued the following statement following the defeat of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Monday afternoon in the U.S. House of Representatives:

National Security Inter-Agency Reform

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:50:21 CDT

Congressman Geoff Davis discusses his ideas for national security inter-agency reform.

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: National Security Geoff Davis
Added: September 16, 2008

Congressman Chandler, Senator McConnell and Senator Bunning Applaud Decision at Blue Grass Army Depot

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Congressman Chandler Congratulates Sixth District Olympians

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Lewis Returns to Washington to Demand Vote on Energy Production

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:00:00 CDT

WASHINGTON, DC –August 4, 2008 – U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis (KY-02) returned to Washington, D.C. Monday to join efforts calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring Congress back into session to address the burgeoning energy crisis in the United States. Pelosi adjourned the House of Representatives for a five week recess, Friday, without allowing a vote on legislation to increase the production of domestic energy.

McConnell and Chandler Team Up to Secure Funding for Kentucky State University

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Campbellsville University Receives Federal Grant

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:00:00 CDT

WASHINGTON, DC –July 8, 2008 – Campbellsville University has been selected to receive a $399,800 grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program, U.S. Representative Ron Lewis announced today. Funds will be used to support efforts to improve achievement and retention during the first two years of students’ academic careers.

Congressman Chandler Presents Congressional Award to Laura Webb of Berea

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Chandler Announces Appointment of New Legislative Assistant, Robert Kramer

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Measure Designating Future Interstate Spurs Signed into Law

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 CDT

WASHINGTON, D.C –June 11, 2008 – President Bush signed the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (H.R. 1195) into law Friday June 6th. The bill, which makes critical fixes to the transportation research title of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act, included a measure added by U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis (KY-02)to designate the Audubon and Natcher Parkways in western Kentucky as future interstate spurs.

Chandler’s School Repair Bill Passes House of Representatives

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Bill stands to provide $92.8 million statewide and $11.2 million in the Sixth District

Bardstown Woman Wins Congressional Art Competition

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:00:00 CDT

WASHINGTON, DC - May 28, 2008 – Madelynn Ringo, a member of the Bethlehem High School Class of 2008, has been selected as this year’s winner of the Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky’s Second Congressional District.

Congressman Davis Marks Memorial Day 2008

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:33:19 CDT

Congressman Davis Marks Memorial Day 2008

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: Movie
Added: May 27, 2008

Congressman Davis Marks Memorial Day 2008

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:33:19 CDT

Congressman Davis Marks Memorial Day 2008

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: Movie
Added: May 27, 2008

Rep. Davis Congratulates NKU NCAA Div. II Champs

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:58:51 CDT

Congressman Geoff Davis delivers a House floor speech to recognize and congratulate the Northern Kentucky Norse for their NCAA Division II Championship.

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: NKU NCAA Division II Championship Geoff Davis
Added: May 21, 2008

Rep. Davis Congratulates NKU NCAA Div. II Champs

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:58:51 CDT

Congressman Geoff Davis delivers a House floor speech to recognize and congratulate the Northern Kentucky Norse for their NCAA Division II Championship.

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: NKU NCAA Division II Championship Geoff Davis
Added: May 21, 2008

Committee Passes Chandler’s Landmark Bill to Repair Public Schools

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Rep. Chandler and Sen. McConnell Urge Secretary Chertoff

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Chandler Announces New Communications Director, Jennifer Krimm

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Chandler Votes for Landmark Mental Health Parity Legislation

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST

Chandler Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Credit Cardholders

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST

Chandler Delivers Strong Testimony on School Facilities

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST

Chandler Encouraged President’s Budget Does Not Include Sale of National Forests

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST

Chandler Announces Added Funding for Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST

Lewis Apologizes for Error in Judgment at Filing Deadline

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C –February 7, 2008 – U.S. Representative Ron Lewis (KY-02) made the following statement today concerning his recent decision to retire at the end of the 110th Congress:

Chandler Responds to State of the Union

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST

Barren County Farmer Receives Presidential Appointment

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C – H. Barlow of Cave City has been nominated by President Bush to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Board of Education Sciences, U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis announced Wednesday.

City of Campbellsville Receives USDA Rural Development Grant

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, DC –January 17, 2008 – The City ofCampbellsville has been selected to receive a $364,000 grant through a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program, U.S. Representative Ron Lewis announced Thursday. The grant, combined with a $582,000 pre-approved loan, will be used to replace approximately 10 miles of waterline, install new flush hydrants, install meter reconnects, and make improvements to the water treatment plant.

Lewis Delivers $2.8M to Daviess County

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Rep Ron Lewis (KY-02) secured more than $2.8 million in funding for Daviess County projects as part of the Fiscal Year 2008 Omnibus Appropriations bill signed into law last week by President Bush and earlier legislation designating funds for the Department of Defense that became law in November.

Lewis Mortgage Provision Becomes Law

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C. –President Bush signed the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 into law Friday morning at his desk in the Oval Office. The comprehensive mortgage assistance bill included a provision coauthored by U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis (KY-02) to eliminate taxes homeowners might face when banks renegotiate the terms of a home loan and forgive a portion of the outstanding mortgage debt.

House Passes Bill to Prevent Physician Medicare Payment Cuts

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis (KY-02) voted today to support legislation to stop a scheduled cut of Medicare payments for physicians. The bill, S. 2499, negotiated between leaders in the House and Senate and subsequently passed in both bodies, replaces a 10.1% cut with a 0.5% payment increase through June 30, 2008.

Ft. Knox to Gain Additional Combat Support Units

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Army officials informed U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis (KY-02) today of plans to relocate four combat support teams, comprising 546 soldiers, to Ft. Knox as part of the Grow the Army initiative.

Chandler Votes for Historic Energy Legislation

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST

Lewis Trade Legislation Will Benefit Meade County Chemical Plant

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis (KY-02) introduced four bills earlier this month to temporarily suspend tariff and duty treatment on several chemicals currently imported to North America, necessary for operations at manufacturing facilities including Arch Chemicals in Brandenburg, KY.

Edmonson Co. Fire Chiefs Assoc. Receives Federal Grant

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, DC –December 12, 2007 – Edmonson County Fire Chiefs Associationhas been selected to receive a $71,250 grant through a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program, U.S. Representative Ron Lewis announced today.

Lewis Rises in Seniority on Top House Committee

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, DC–December 11, 2007 – U.S. Rep Ron Lewis (KY-02) will advance from ninth to sixth in Republican seniority on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee following the announced retirements of three senior colleagues currently serving on the panel. Lewis’ elevated rank all but assures him the top Republican position on one of six subcommittees in the next Congress.

Chandler Votes to Strengthen the National Do Not Call Registry

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST

Precautions You Can Take to Avoid Unsafe Products

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Newsletter — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:00:00 CST

This is a time of year when millions of Americans purchase gifts for children, grandchildren and charity organizations. Toy safety is a top priority for all of us concerned with import standards.

Campbellsville Apparel Awarded Multimillion Dollar Defense Contract

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C – The Defense Logistics Agency, a combat support agency that provides supplies and services to America's military forces, announced today finalization of a multimillion dollar contract with Campbellsville Apparel to produce undershirts for the United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

Lewis Encourages Precautions to Avoid Unsafe Products

Ron Lewis's House Member Office (R-KY-02) posted a Press Release — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:00:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Representative Ron Lewis urged consumer caution today following recent stories concerning the safety of products imported into the United States.

Chandler Announces $2.4 Million for Blue Grass Army Depot

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST

Chandler Votes to Extend Major Tax Relief to Millions of Americans

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST

Chandler’s Aviation Safety Bill Passes the House as Part of the FAA Reauthorization Act

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Chandler Presents Medals to Family of World War II Veteran James Mitchell Rison

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Winchester resident, Wesley Carrington, will add his grandfather’s medals to his burial flag

Chandler Introduces Bill to Curb Criminal Gang Activity

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Chandler Responds to NTSB Findings

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Davis Discusses Iraq on Fox and Friends

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:56:10 CDT

Congressman Davis discusses his recent trip to Iraq on Fox and Friends.

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: Politics Congressman Geoff Davis Iraq
Added: July 23, 2007

Davis Discusses Iraq on Fox and Friends

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:56:10 CDT

Congressman Davis discusses his recent trip to Iraq on Fox and Friends.

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: Politics Congressman Geoff Davis Iraq
Added: July 23, 2007

Davis Discusses Iraq on Fox and Friends

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:56:10 CDT

Congressman Davis discusses his recent trip to Iraq on Fox and Friends.

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: Politics Congressman Geoff Davis Iraq
Added: July 23, 2007

Chandler Responds to Explanations Provided by the NTSB, the National Air Disaster Alliance Foundation, and the FAA

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Chandler Files Key Education Bill

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Chandler Votes for Historic Increases in Funding for Higher Education

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Chandler’s Aviation Safety Bill Accepted by Committee

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Provide Troops with the Necessary Resources

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:39:37 CDT

Congressman Davis speaks on the House floor urging the House to pass legislation fully funding the troops' mission.

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: Troops Congressman Davis Iraq Congress War Funding
Added: June 20, 2007

Provide Troops with the Necessary Resources

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:39:37 CDT

Congressman Davis speaks on the House floor urging the House to pass legislation fully funding the troops' mission.

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: Troops Congressman Davis Iraq Congress War Funding
Added: June 20, 2007

Provide Troops with the Necessary Resources

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:39:37 CDT

Congressman Davis speaks on the House floor urging the House to pass legislation fully funding the troops' mission.

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: Troops Congressman Davis Iraq Congress War Funding
Added: June 20, 2007

Chandler Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Mine Safety and Health Conditions

Ben Chandler's House Member Office (D-KY-06) posted a Press Release — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Transparency and Accountability in Earmarks

Geoff Davis's House Member Office (R-KY-04) posted a Video — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:19:00 CDT

Congressman Geoff Davis comments on transparency and accountability in earmark reform.

Author: CongressmanDavis
Keywords: Earmarks Congressman Geoff Davis Congress
Added: June 15, 2007