Tom Feeney In The News
October 06, 2008 NASA girds for a 5-year gap in flights
...return to the moon by 2020 at the earliest; some observers believe China might get there first. That prospect concerns Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Fla. When a fellow congressman recently suggested naming the first new lunar base after Neil Armstrong, Feeney rec
Source: Malaysia Sun
October 05, 2008 Credit crunch could put crimp in Florida's plans
...help Feeney Speaking of congressional outreach, Crist and Florida GOP Chairman Jim Greer are hosting a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney of Oviedo at Greer's Seminole County home Tuesday to infuse some cash into his fight to keep his seat. Feeney's
Source: Orlando Sentinel
September 27, 2008 Campaign & Election News - Covering Key Races Around the Country
Don Young (AK) and Tom Feeney (FL). Both are infamous for their ties to lobbyists. A change in Congress will ensure both are swept back home. ...
September 27, 2008 Campaign official: Voter enthusiasm will swing Florida to Obama
Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Oviedo, was embroiled in scandal five years ago after crooked lobbyist Jack Abramoff flew him to Scotland on a golf junket. ...
September 26, 2008 Campaigns spend big bucks for wave of Central Florida TV ads
Democrat Suzanne Kosmas of New Smyrna Beach has spent about $512000 so far to unseat US Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Oviedo. That total far outpaces Feeney, ...
September 26, 2008 Just A Poor Lamb Who Lost His Way
Tom Feeney was first elected to the Florida House in 1990. In 1994, he served as Jeb Bush's running mate in a losing campaign against Gov. Lawton Chiles. ...
September 26, 2008 All not as usual as Washington works on rescue
Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Fla., said there's less known about the rescue plan than is typical for proposals. "Unfortunately, there is little information for ...
September 26, 2008 All not as usual as Washington works on rescue
...recent excitement has been good for a break. "This has been quite a week, usually it's more structured," Flake said. Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Fla., said there's less known about the rescue plan than is typical for proposals. "Unfortunately, there is little
Source: MarketWatch
September 26, 2008 Campaigns spend big bucks for wave of Central Florida TV ads
...all about the White House. Democrat Suzanne Kosmas of New Smyrna Beach has spent about $512,000 so far to unseat U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Oviedo. That total far outpaces Feeney, though perhaps not for long. The incumbent this week bought about $115,000
Source: Orlando Sentinel
September 25, 2008 Lobbyists Camp Out on Hill, McCain Aide's Freddie Ties, Rangel's ...
... and Florida Republican Rep. Tom Feeney has an usual reelection ad out this week, apologizing for a 2003 trip funded by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. ...
September 25, 2008 WSJ blog reported that Rep. Feeney "re-paid the $5643 cost" of ...
Summary: A Wall Street Journal Washington Wire blog post reported that Rep. Tom Feeney, who, in a new ad, apologizes for a 2003 trip he took to Scotland ...
September 25, 2008 House OKs NASA buying Soyuz
...national security and the space program." But Weldon has been unable to recruit allies, even in Central Florida. Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Fla., said he "reluctantly" supported the waiver. "However, the use of the Russian Soyuz should be a last, rather than fi
Source: PhysOrg.com
September 25, 2008 Financial lobbyists wooed negotiators
...chaos in the U.S. credit markets. According to the foundation, a "beer tasting" fundraiser for one committee member, Rep. Tom Feeney, Florida Republican, was held July 30 and hosted by several lobbyists, including one for Citigroup Management Corp. But
Source: Sunlight Foundation
September 24, 2008 Explaining The Financial Crisis To A Nation Of Third Graders
They're sure talking about "root cause" a lot these days in Washington, though, with only a few exceptions such as Ron Paul (R-Texas) and maybe Tom Feeney ...
September 24, 2008 Keller, Grayson also a 'pure-toss up'
WASHINGTON -- Looks as if US Rep. Tom Feeney has some company. A non-partisan political oddsmaker recently declared that the Oviedo Republican has a "pure ...
September 24, 2008 Were Reporters Kept Away From Sarah Palin by the McCain Camp?
A new campaign ad is linking Republican Congressman Tom Feeney of Florida to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. But it's not what you think. ...
September 24, 2008 Space Inspires Passion And Practicality in China
No official from China's space agencies or government-owned space companies would be interviewed for this article. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Fla. ...
September 24, 2008 Florida: Democrats Pan Feeney Mea Culpa TV Spot
...State Democrats blasted Rep. Tom Feeney (R) on Tuesday for his new mea culpa, a television ad that began airing Monday night in which the lawmaker apologizes for a much-publicized 2003 trip to Scotland he took with incarcerated lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
September 24, 2008 Feeney actually answers opponent’s questions
... Rep. Tom Feeney (R), who this week launched an ad apologizing for taking a 2003 trip to Scotland paid for by jailed lobbyist Jack Abramoff, continued to explain himself on that issue Wednesday, answering a series of questions posed by Democratic oppo
September 24, 2008 Why Do We Elect These People
... This week a television ad linking Florida Republican Rep. Tom Feeney to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff is airing in his Orlando area district. The TV ad is funded by Feeney's own campaign. Feeney's ad apologizes for a 2003 golfing trip to Scotland th
Source: Associated Content
September 23, 2008 Florida can't take any more Feeney
However, earlier this summer, following the decision of the California Supreme Court to overturn the gay marriage ban, Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Fla., ...
September 23, 2008 Feeney Feeling the Heat in Florida
...continue to step up their presence in the Sunshine State this week, zeroing in on vast Central Florida where embattled Rep. Tom Feeney (R) faces a well-funded challenger, a more-than-likely influx of outside cash and his own political skeletons. Roll C
September 23, 2008 Florida legislators skeptical about bank rescue plan
...takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as going "against everything I stand for as a conservative." Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Oviedo, also opposed the mortgage bailout. He said he is approaching the current rescue plan as "an open-minded skepti
Source: The News-Press
September 22, 2008 Florida legislators skeptical about bank rescue plan
Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Oviedo, also opposed the mortgage bailout. He said he is approaching the current rescue plan as "an open-minded skeptic" but has concerns ...
September 22, 2008 Feeney apologizes in new ad
BY EUN KYUNG KIM ⢠FLORIDA TODAY ⢠September 22, 2008 WASHINGTON â Rep. Tom Feeney apologizes for a controversial golfing trip he took with imprisoned ...
September 22, 2008 Exclusive: Tom Feeney uses new ad to apologize for Abramoff connection
...-- In an unusual campaign move, U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney will use a new television ad to apologize for his role in the Jack Abramoff corruption scandal. Set to air Tuesday, the 30-second spot features Feeney alone at a kitchen telling viewers that he made
Source: Orlando Sentinel
September 21, 2008 Strategy Rattles GOP Conservatives
And Rep. Tom Feeney of Florida, another RSC member, said the bailouts have turned capitalism on its head. âWe have privatized risk-taking and socialized on ...
September 19, 2008 Member Of House Financial Services Committee "Open Minded Skeptic ...
(RTTNews) - Representative Tom Feeney, R-Fla., a member of the House Financial Services Committee, told RTTNews on Friday that he is "an open minded ...
September 19, 2008 Well That Didn't Last Long...
Speaking on CNN Friday afternoon, Florida Republican Rep. Tom Feeney said Democrats were at least partially responsible for the problems in the housing ...
September 19, 2008 Political parties say government bailouts aren't fair to taxpayers
...said Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. "Who bails out the taxpayer? There's simply nobody left on the hook," said Rep. Tom Feeney. Democrats begin hearings next week to look into whether the Bush administration's lack of oversight may have led to thos
