Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Rodney Alexander [R, LA-5]

Jefferson faces runoff; Alexander sails to fourth term

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

...Helena Moreno. In the 5th U.S. Congressional District, which includes parishes west of Baton Rouge, incumbent U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, received a clear victory in his bid for a fourth term. Most of the other closed primary Congressional el

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Congressional primaries on ballot

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

...Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, is expected to win re-election in the 5th District against little-known Andrew Clack, R-Rayville. Democrats Jim Harlan of Lacombe and Vinny Mendoza of Ponchatoula face off in the 1st District, which covers much of subur

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Two La. GOP congressmen switch, back bailout

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

...58 House members switched their vote on Friday. Supporters of the measure needed 12 members to switch. One was U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander. The Quitman Republican reasoned that changes the Senate made to the bill later in the week were significant enough

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Delegates may switch

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

...needed to switch their “no” votes today in order to approve a massive rescue bill for the nation’s financial system. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, voted against the $700 billion bill Monday. He said it failed to address his concerns, such

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La. House lawmakers divided over bailout

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

...said Lewis Lowe, a spokesman for Cazayoux, who is in a tough battle to hold onto his seat in the November election. U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, an opponent of the bailout earlier in the week didn't answer requests for comment on his positio

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Hill earns rank of Eagle Scout

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Rep. Andy Anders on behalf of the governor gave Hill a certificate commemorating the honor, and a US flag flown over the nation's capitol in Hill's honor ...

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Farm aid could be delayed until 2009

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 @ 8:15 am US Rep. Rodney Alexander says the state's congressional and state legislative delegation will ...

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Senate passes its own bank bailout package

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

The increase in FDIC insurance made the difference for Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-La., who voted against the bill Monday but said he would back the Senate ...

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Rushing into rescue

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, this week opposed a White House-backed bailout plan that would have cost the taxpayers $700 billion. ...

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Low turnout expected in Saturday's elections

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

...voter turnout where a Republican primary in the 5th District congressional race tops the ballot. In that race, U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander will meet Andy Clack, a farmer from Richland Parish. The Republican primary was originally scheduled for Sept. 6

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Alexander hopeful for compromise

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

... U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander voted against a $700 billion proposal to aid the financial industry, calling the proposal irresponsible. Alexander said he could not in good conscience vote for the bill because it placed too much power in the hands of th

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Farm aid could be delayed until 2009

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

... U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander says the state's congressional and state legislative delegation will continue efforts to secure federal assistance for local farmers whose crops were destroyed by hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Alexander is optimistic Gov. Bob

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Senate approves bailout bill

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

The increase in FDIC insurance made the difference for Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-La., who voted against the bill Monday but said he would back the Senate ...

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Today is Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Rodney Alexander says the state's congressional and state legislative delegation will continue efforts to secure federal assistance for local ...

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Political Lagniappe: Bailout would benefit those who made the mess

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman â€œCongress can still act in a smart way to allow the market to correct itself, but taxpayers will not be put on the hook. ...

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Bailout opposition may be crumbling in the House

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, one of Louisiana's five no votes against the $700 billion rescue plan Monday, said this morning that he is giving serious ...

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Louisiana Congress Majority Opposes Financial Bailout Plan

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

"I just don't think the Treasury Department should be in the real estate business," said Rep. Rodney Alexander â€œFaced with the reality that our financial ...

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House rejects bailout; Melancon supports bill

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

Against: Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman; Charles Boustany Jr., R-Lafayette; Don Cazayoux , D-New Roads; William Jefferson, D-New Orleans; Steve Scalise, ...

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Registration rush

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

This weekendâ€™s election will decide whether US Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, maintains his seat in the Fifth Congressional District, or if challenger ...

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Congressional members discuss $700 B bailout

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-La. -"My first responsibility as a member of Congress is to the American taxpayer, and today I am proud to defend the hard-earned ...

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