BMS basketball splits with McCall Nov 21, 2009
Caden Lodge, Shaun Tolbert, and Allen Boyd had two points. Both teams were set to take on W.S. Neal Middle School at home on Tuesday. (Brewton Standard, AL)
BMS boys now 2-0 with recent win Nov 17, 2009
Allen Boyd and Dominique Jackson had three points each in the game. Caden Lodge and Trae Walker had two each. (Brewton Standard, AL)
BMS hoops split against Jay Nov 10, 2009
Brewton had three scores with six points in Kieon Smith, Corey Carter, and Allen Boyd. Kellyn Wynn had three points along with Trae Walker. (Brewton Standard, AL)
LIST: The Democrats who voted no Nov 9, 2009
LIST: Democrats who voted no - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room. Monday, November 09, 2009. (TheHill.com)
Election results chill moderate Democrats in Congress Nov 5, 2009
They know we're on an unsustainable fiscal course," said Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D.Many of these concerns are hardly new to conservative and moderate Democrats; Tuesday's election results simply underscored their importance as they weigh their votes on pending bills.Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., said, "I've always had pause" about health care overhauls and ramped-up government spending. Like most centrists, he represents an area where hard-to-predict independents often determine an election's... (Anchorage Daily News)
Worries on water war talks Oct 29, 2009
Allen Boyd, a Florida Democrat who helped draft a previous compact between the three states on water that ultimately failed, insinuated that part of the reason the governors didn't reach some sort of agreement earlier was because Perdue was unwilling to meet with his counterparts before the judge's ruling. Asked about allegations from others in Congress that Crist is now dragging his feet about meeting, Boyd said that's part of the reason he and others want to write to Crist and the other... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Obama, Washington ready to pander to older voters Oct 16, 2009
Allen Boyd, Florida, 2nd District, (202) 543-5777 Rep. Dennis Cardoza, California, 18th District, (703) 536-6881 Rep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Can The GOP Take Back The House? Sep 30, 2009
Vulnerable House Democrats in Florida include Alan Grayson in the 8th CD, Adam Putnam in the 12th (where Republicans are high on his expected rival, Dennis Ross), and Suzanne Kosmas in the 24th; Allen Boyd, in the 2nd District, faced big, angry crowds at his town halls. Ohio will keep its status as a key battleground, with big races for senator and governor (the GOP is likely to nominate Rob Portman and former congressman John Kasich, respectively). (CBS News)
WHIP COUNT: DEMS LACK THE VOTES... Sep 10, 2009
Rick Boucher (D-VA): I have a problem with this government option plan," Boucher said. "I'm troubled that the government option plan could become very popular and if it became sufficiently popular it could begin to crowd out the other" private insurance companies. Furthermore, he said, the public option could "financially destabilize" rural hospitals. (Sarah Bruyn Jones, Boucher Unconvinced On 'Government Option' For Health Care, The Roanoke Times, 8/19/09) Rep. Allen Boyd (D-Fla.), who... (The Drudge Report)
Reform likely to stall on Capitol Sep 7, 2009
Allen Boyd, D-Monticello, also was hesitant to endorse any Democratic bill after hearing feedback at more than a dozen town hall meetings. Boyd is a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition of fiscally conservative House Democrats, whose members have repeatedly stressed that health care legislation shouldn't add to the deficit or try to accomplish too much. (Florida Today)
Party Leaders Put Best Spin on Unemployment Rate Sep 5, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Sept. 4, 2009, 3:34 p.m.. On the eve of Labor Day weekend, House party leaders were racing to put their best spin on the August unemployment rate rising to 9. (Roll Call)
AARP raises its voice in health care debate Sep 2, 2009
At a local town-hall-style meeting last month, Marilynn Garfield of Delray Beach, Fla. left, raises her hand as part of an informal audience tally of those who have Medicare coverage. (USA Today -- News)
Rumors influencing health care debate Aug 22, 2009
Allen Boyd at a town hall meeting the other day if health care reform proposals would force people to let the government access their bank accounts. False rumors about health care have been aired at town hall meetings, like this one in Maryland last week. (CNN -- International)
Blue Dogs Face the Voters, Often Over the Phone Aug 18, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Aug. 17, 2009, 1:52 p.m.. As voters continue to bring their health care concerns to town-hall meetings, many Blue Dog Democrats whose votes for or against health care reform are among the most coveted in the House shifted toward conference calls instead of public meetings to talk to their constituents. (Roll Call)
Politics Today: Dialogue, not disruption, the prescription for health care reform Aug 15, 2009
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Jean Duren, of Lake City, holds a sign in the lobby of Live Oak City Hall Wednesday afternoon as Democratic Congressman Allen Boyd speaks to hundreds about the federally proposed health care bill. Boyd addressed his views with concerned citizens, who mostly opposed the health care bill. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Aug 14, 2009
Jean Duren, of Lake City, holds a sign in the lobby of Live Oak City Hall Wednesday afternoon as Democratic Congressman Allen Boyd speaks to hundreds about the federally proposed health care bill ... Published: Thursday, August 13, 2009 6:12 AM EDT Hundreds of area residents gathered in Live Oak City Hall on Wednesday to share their opinions of the federally proposed health care bill with Democratic Congressman Allen Boyd. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Pelosi, Hoyer: Town-Hall Protests ‘Un-American’ Aug 11, 2009
Pelosi, Hoyer: Town-Hall Protests Un-American - Roll Call. Pelosi, Hoyer: Town-Hall Protests Un-American. (Roll Call)
Tempers flare in South Florida... Aug 7, 2009
Tempers flare in South Florida over healthcare overhaul - Today's Top Stories - MiamiHerald (The Drudge Report)
Card-carrying Dems ready to talk health Aug 1, 2009
Allen Boyd of Florida, one of the Blue Dog Democrats pressing the leadership to cut costs in the health care plan, said he would spend the next month talking to his constituents about the legislation. I think the discussions will be spirited, he said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
House Health Deal Cuts Costs, Lifting Block On Key Bill Jul 31, 2009
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Blue Dog Democrats Jul 28, 2009
Allen Boyd, during a Blue Dog Coalition news conference. Scott J. Ferrell / Congressional Quarterly / Getty. (Time.com)
3-year countdown begins for Atlanta's water future Jul 22, 2009
Allen Boyd, a Democrat who represents parts of the Florida Panhandle downstream from Georgia. "I think it's important that the governors come to grips with this and get it resolved.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Heavy Lift for Health Care Jul 13, 2009
Moderates Balk at Yet Another Tough Vote. By Tory Newmyer and Steven T. DennisRoll Call Staff July 13, 2009, 12 a.m.. (Roll Call)
'Blue Dog' Dems put brakes on health reform Jul 10, 2009
Allen Boyd, D-Florida, also met with White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday to go over their concerns. "The message to him was the same as to the leadership -- that we could not support the current bill," Ross said. (CNN -- US)
Dems Present Hurdles... Jun 29, 2009
Allen Boyd, a Democrat from Florida's conservative panhandle. "It's incumbent on us, now that we're in the majority, to use that leverage however we can.". (The Drudge Report)
Donna June Ferrier May 9, 2009
Survivors include her sister, Jeannine Krieger of New Troy; brothers, Allen Boyd of Bridgman, Dean (Ann) Boyd of Bridgman and William (Lois) Boyd Jr. of New Troy; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Barbara Horan and brother Donald Boyd. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Obama College Loan Plan Is Controversial May 5, 2009
Allen Boyd of Florida and Sen. Robert P. Casey of Pennsylvania, supported the 2010 budget, with the student loan reforms intact. (CBS News)
Bailouts, bonuses plague Obama agenda Mar 21, 2009
You'll see a budget come out of the House that spends considerably less than the President proposes, Democratic Representative Allen Boyd predicted recently. If he's right, Mr. Obama's entire governing agenda would be at risk. (Globe and Mail)
Can Obama Keep Moderate Dems in Line on His Budget? Mar 12, 2009
"At least this way people see the magnitude of the problem," says Representative Allen Boyd, a Florida Democrat and one of the leaders of the Blue Dogs. "You can't solve a problem until you are willing to admit what the problem is and put it in your plan.". (Time.com)
QUARREL: Lawmakers tear into budget Mar 4, 2009
Allen Boyd of Florida, to state an even broader concern: that on the heels of $787 billion in economic stimulus and $700 billion in financial rescue funds already approved, Obama might be trying to do too much. "You need to be careful about taking on too many issues," Boyd warned Orszag at a House Budget Committee hearing, because it "might sink the whole ship.". (USA Today)
Congressmans son given prison in smuggling case Feb 28, 2009
News : Congressmans son given prison in smuggling case : Sierra Vista, AZ. Sierra Vista, AZ Last updated on Saturday, Feb 28, 2009 - 03:15:41 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
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NRCC blasts Dems in robocalls Feb 20, 2009
Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), Allen Boyd (D-Fla. Ben Chandler (D-Ky. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Filner breathes life into Merchant Mariner legislation Feb 19, 2009
Gary Ackerman, Timothy Bishop, and Peter King of New York; Allen Boyd, Alcee Hastings, Suzanne Kosmas and Robert Wexler of Florida; Jim Costa and Jerry McNerny of California; Dan Burton, Indiana; Michael Doyle, Pennsylvania; Frank LoBionda, New Jersey; Michael Michaud, Maine; and Zach Wamp of Tennessee. Bruce Coulter is the editor of the Burlington Union and a retired, disabled veteran. (Burlington Union, MA)
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Five Democrats flip flopped from their previous no vote in the House to favor the final stimulus package; Allen Boyd (D-Fl); Brad Ellsworth (D-In); Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa); Jim Cooper (D-Tn); and Frank Kratovil (D-Md). Rep. (Human Events Online)
Democrats Pass Historic Spending Package Feb 15, 2009
Five Democrats flip flopped from their previous no vote in the House to favor the final stimulus package; Allen Boyd (D-Fl); Brad Ellsworth (D-In); Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa); Jim Cooper (D-Tn); and Frank Kratovil (D-Md). Earlier this week it was reported that President Obama traveled to Ellsworth s district. (Human Events Online)
Stimulus bill's details frustrate lawmakers Feb 13, 2009
Allen Boyd of Monticello, one of 11 Democrats who joined Republicans in opposing the House version of the stimulus on Jan. 28. Although he traveled to Fort Myers earlier this week with President Barack Obama to help stump for the president's economic package, Boyd said he was undecided on how to vote on the final bill. (Florida Today)
