Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Joseph Knollenberg [R, MI-9]

CARLYLE GROUP: FBI TARGETS DETROIT, IGNORES BRIBE SOURCE

2008-08-09T00:00:00Z

Jackson donated $2000 to the Bush-Cheney campaign in 2004, and $1000 to Republican congressman Joseph Knollenberg. While he gave $1000 to Democrat Debbie Stabenow, he did not contribute to the Kerry campaign. ...

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The Final Word

2008-08-07T00:00:00Z

"Party is like a religion. ... It straitjackets your mind." -- Assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian, who is seeking the seat held by Rep. Joseph Knollenberg, R-Mich., on why he is an independent, as reported Thursday by WNEM-TV.

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Daily Dose: 08/04/08

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote-Michigan, the Asian American Center for Justice/American Citizens for Justice, and the Association of Chinese Americans issued a letter recently to Congressman Joseph Knollenberg (R-9th District) ...

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Michigan congressional delegation objects to White House attempt ...

2008-08-03T00:00:00Z

House Transportation-HUD Appropriations Subcommittee ranking member Joseph Knollenberg, R-Mich., who represents the Detroit area, said the auto issue is "very, very vital to me." "This is not a balanced trade agreement in terms of the ...

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US Congressmen call on White House to stop Azeri war machine

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

Ed Royceâ€™s (R-CA) concerns were echoed by Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone, Jr (D-NJ) and Joseph Knollenberg (R-MI). Rep. Knollenberg noted that Azerbaijan is a dictatorship that continues its bellicose statements unabated and ...

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Officials Dedicate New Bosch Rexroth Facility

2008-06-13T00:00:00Z

'This facility is a sign of the good things that are happening in Oakland County,' said Rep. Joseph Knollenberg (R-MI 9th), who spoke at the ribbon-cutting event. 'Though Michigan's economy has been struggling, when we focus on our ...

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Allan Gerson: Are Ex-Presidents Above the Law?

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Representative Joseph Knollenberg introduced the CARTER Act (Coordinated American Response to Extreme Radicals Act) with the intent of removing the financial support of taxpayers from the Carter Center. Another congressman presented a ...

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Indiana primary ballot

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Allan Gerson: Are Ex-Presidents Above the Law?

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Bill Action: Introduced: HR 5917: To provide for the coordination ...

2008-04-28T00:00:00Z

Rep. Joseph Knollenberg [R-MI] introduced HR 5917: To provide for the coordination of efforts in the development of viable efficient alternative fuel technologies. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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Joe, Gary Peters is and environmentalist and you're no Gary Peters

2008-04-23T00:00:00Z

Representative Joseph Knollenberg (R-MI 9th). 8th-term Republican from Michigan. Bio & Contact Info. Send Message. Member Staff. Vote Ratings. 110th, 1st Session (2007), 20%. 109th Congress (2005-2006), 3%. 108th Congress (2003-2004) ...

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CUT FED $ TO CARTER CENTER

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

Now Republican from Michigan Representative Joseph Knollenberg has presented the House with the Coordinated American Response to Extreme Radicals Act, nicknamed the Carter Act per The Sunâ€™s Eli Lake. The Carter Center states that it is ...

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CUT FED $ TO CARTER CENTER

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

Carterâ€™s Middle East Study Mission: Peace Tour or Terror Tour?

2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

But why our tax dollars are supporting an organization engaging in activities in opposition to American foreign policy goals is baffling. http://www2.nysun.com/article/74964 The New York Sun reports, Rep. Joseph Knollenberg (R ...

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The Neville-Chamberlain law of appeasement: appeasement of evil ...

2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

In the House this week, Rep. Joseph Knollenberg, a Republican from Michigan, introduced the Coordinated American Response to Extreme Radicals Act, or CARTER Act. The bill would cut off federal funding for the Carter Center, ...

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McConnell Named To LCV's Dirty Dozen

2008-04-13T00:00:00Z

James Inhofe, R-Okla., Rep. Joseph Knollenberg, R-Mich., and former Rep. Bob Schaffer, R-Colo., who is running for a Senate seat, on the 2008 list. The Democratic field vying to take on McConnell includes businessmen Bruce Lunsford and ...

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Joe Knollenberg has a hypocrisy problem

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

"The American taxpayer deserves better than having their taxpayer dollars used to pay urban 'farmers' in Manhattan," Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Rep. Joseph Knollenberg of Michigan said. The award is intended to point out that ...

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Kervorkian Is Running For Office.

2008-03-25T00:00:00Z

Deathâ€”announced his candidacy Monday in Michiganâ€™s 9th district, currently represented by GOP Rep. Joseph Knollenberg. Kevorkian gained infamy in the 1990s by helping a number of terminally ill patients commit suicide. ...

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Dr. Death Launches Congressional Bid

2008-03-25T00:00:00Z

As if Congress' reputation isn't dreary enough, Dr. Jack Kevorkian -- aka Dr. Death -- announced his candidacy Monday in Michigan's 9th district, currently represented by GOP Rep. Joseph Knollenberg. Kevorkian gained infamy in the 1990s ...

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Bill Action: Introduced: HR 5126: To amend the Internal Revenue ...

2008-01-22T00:00:00Z

Rep. Joseph Knollenberg [R-MI] introduced HR 5126: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce individual income taxes by creating a new 5 percent rate of tax and to increase section 179 expensing for small businesses. ...

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