Former Senate Majority Leader Daschle Leaves Alston for DLA Piper Nov 18, 2009
Former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, a Democrat, is a strategic adviser at DLA Piper, though he also has his own lobbying and consulting firm. Cohen's firm, The Cohen Group, has a contractual partnership with DLA Piper, and is headquartered at the firm's Washington offices. (Law.com)
Make no mistake: He's running Nov 6, 2009
David Plouffe (a strategist for Dick Gephardt in 2004), who is expected to run the campaign, and media advisor David Axelrod (who worked for John Edwards in 2004 and the late Illinois Sen. Paul Simon in his 1988 White House bid) have prior experience in presidential races. (Salon)
Today's Mailbag Nov 3, 2009
I submit that it does not, and I challenge any of the critics to give examples to the contrary, such as when Dan Rather of CBS purported to report on George W. Bush's National Guard service based on memoranda which Rather did not even attempt to authenticate or when, in what purported to be a straight news story, CBS called Steve Forbes' views on the flat tax "wacky" even when it closely reflected opinions of Dick Gephardt and was generally considered to be serious and responsible. Second,... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Zooming in on this years biggest hoax Oct 25, 2009
Nor will it shock the lobbyists for Wall Street augmented, as The Nation reported last week, by the pro-Goldman efforts of former Democratic congressman and faux populist Dick Gephardt that the rich will emerge richer from this deep recession in which so many Americans have lost everything. The die is cast: People working in finance grabbed two-thirds of the growth in gross domestic product, with the rest of us scrambling for the other third. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Our views: The final push Oct 9, 2009
Failure to reach an agreement on health reform this year is not an acceptable option, Thompson wrote, along with former Democratic House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt. It is time for action. (Florida Today)
Apple leaves U.S. Chamber over climate change stance Oct 6, 2009
When you see non-ideological corporations making decisions like this, it leads me to believe that the Chamber is moving out of the mainstream, said Smith, a former spokesman for House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-Mo. . (TheHill.com)
Obama hones health tactics Oct 6, 2009
The challenge is to go to the Senate floor and hold the deal, said Steve Elmendorf, a lobbyist who served as chief of staff to former House Democratic leader Dick Gephardt. "They are more involved than people think," he said. (AZCentral -- News)
Former Fla. Sen. Martinez Joins DLA Piper Sep 23, 2009
Former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt is still a strategic adviser to the firm, but lobbies for his own company, the Gephardt Group. And Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, a Republican, left the firm last month amidst tension over his work outside the firm opposing the president's health care plan. (Law.com)
Obama: 'Develop your talent' Sep 10, 2009
House Majority leader at the time, Dick Gephardt (D-Mo. said "The Department of Education should not be producing paid political advertising for the president, it should be helping us to produce smarter students. And the president should be doing more about education than saying, 'Lights, camera, action.' "Two House committees demanded that the department explain the use of its funds for the speech. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Missouri state senator apologizes for lies to FEC Sep 10, 2009
The Information you need. Wednesday, September 09, 2009. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Attempted brainwashing Sep 10, 2009
"Bush also weathered criticism from the democrats, in that episode for what they saw as a misuse of taxpayer funds. Then-House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt called the speech "paid political advertising," and Colorado Democratic Rep. Patricia Schroeder said it represented "the arrogance of power. " Michigan Democrat William D. Ford demanded that Education Secretary Lamar Alexander defend the spending, threatening to obstruct legislation if Alexander did not comply. However, there are no reports... (Boerne Star, TX)
Prepared text of Obamas speech to school students Sep 9, 2009
" Twasn't the issue. But if you want to look into history...1991. GHWB address school kids. The left had a hissy fit...demanded the GAO investigate this vile abuse of taxpayer dollars. The GAO investigated and found NO wrong doing. Case closed....EXCEPT Dick Gephardt and his buddies launched a congressional investigation over $26,000 used to setup the speech. Again, NO WRONG DOING FOUND. How much you wanna bet ROJ, TB, etal were much in faver of that investigation??? And they probably spent more... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
AP: Mo. State Senator Apologizes for Lies to FEC Sep 9, 2009
Washington Missouri - AP: Mo. State Senator Apologizes for Lies to FEC. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
For presidents, talking to kids can be tricky Sep 9, 2009
Against that background, Bush showed up at Alice Deal Junior High School in Washington for a speech that would be aired for students across the country by PBS and CNN. Opponents notably Dick Gephardt of Missouri, the House Democratic leader accused the Education Department of spending taxpayers money to produce paid political advertising for the president. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
RedState Morning Briefing Sep 5, 2009
Then-House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-Missouri) said, The Department of Education should not be producing paid political advertising for the President. To be clear, the Department of Education is only a tool of indoctrination when the Secretary of Education answers to a Republican President. (Human Events Online)
Let Obama speak to kids: He is proof of educations power Sep 5, 2009
In fact, the House Majority leader at the time, Dick Gephardt (D-Mo. said The Department of Education should not be producing paid political advertising for the president, it should be helping us to produce smarter students. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
COLUMN: No questions about swampland asked at FutureGen session Sep 4, 2009
Dick Gephardt was standing in the hallway. No one had to point him out. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
FutureGen Alliance, DOE sign cooperative pact Sep 2, 2009
The crowd also included former U.S. House majority leader and former Democratic presidential candidate Dick Gephardt, who has been lobbying Congress on behalf of FutureGen. The DOE announced in June that it is willing to commit 1. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Council for American Medical Innovation Honors Health Champion Senator Edward M. Kennedy Aug 27, 2009
"Throughout my career in Congress, I had the privilege of working with Ted on many important issues, including protecting the rights of working families and increasing access to affordable health care, quality education and economic opportunities," said Former Democratic Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, chairman of the Council for American Medical Innovation. "His skill as a legislator, dedication, passion and vision for the future made him a true champion for the American people. I've been... (PR Newswire)
Former Carnahan Opponent Pleads Guilty Aug 27, 2009
Dick Gephardt (D) in the St. Louis-area district. He won the 10-way Democratic primary with 23 percent of the vote. (Roll Call)
Gephardt: More NIH funds key to reform Aug 4, 2009
Efficiency has to be dealt with in this bill, says former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt ... Translational research funding is key to wringing innovation and efficiency out of any health-care reform package, said former House Democratic leader Dick Gephardt, but something along the lines of a stop-gap loan program could help hundreds of biopharmaceutical companies stay alive long enough to develop those innovations. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
FBI corruption case witness a big campaign donor Jul 31, 2009
Robert Torricelli, and former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt. Republicans recipients were state Sens. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Council for American Medical Innovation Applauds Appointment of Geneticist Francis Collins to Head National Institutes of Health Jul 11, 2009
"Dr. Collins is both a friend to the Council and a true pioneer in medical innovation," said Council President Dick Gephardt. "His passion and understanding of the immense value and implications of medical research make him a most fitting choice to lead NIH.". (PR Newswire)
FEC Fines Lawyer $155,000 Jul 2, 2009
The Federal Election Commission has fined a Pennsylvania lawyer $155,000 for illegally funneling campaign contributions to former Democratic leader Dick Gephardt s (Mo. presidential campaign in 2004. (Roll Call)
‘Can Mr. Smith...' ~ Got all my votes (2) Jun 21, 2009
Jeff Smith, who had no elective experience, decides to run to replace St. Louis Representative Dick Gephardt, who retired. Smith goes door to door and constantly telephones voters to ask for their support. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Virginia Primary 2009 Voter's Guide Jun 5, 2009
During the 1988 presidential campaign, he served as finance chairman for Dick Gephardt. During the 1996 election cycle, he served as national finance chairman and then national co-chairman of the Clinton-Gore re-election committee. (W-USA News, DC)
Deep Background Apr 30, 2009
He will work as a subcontractor for another former House speaker, Dick Gephardt, who runs the eponymous Gephardt Group. As Hastert, a former wrestling coach, presumably knows little about the country paying him, his true role will be networking with Congress to block any legislation that Turkey considers to be not in its interest. (The American Conservative)
Breaux & Hunt: Fixing Health Care Won’t Be Easy, But It Can Be Done Apr 29, 2009
More recently, a summit was held at Washington University in St. Louis by former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-Mo. and William A. Peck, director of the university s Center for Health Policy, and another will be held May 6 at the University of California-San Francisco and hosted by Dr. Stephen L. Hauser, chairman of the Department of Neurology. (Roll Call)
Post the First Comment Apr 7, 2009
Dick Gephardt: What America needs is citizens - News ... Dick Gephardt: What America needs is citizens. (The Current Online, MO)
Dick Gephardt: What America needs is citizens Apr 7, 2009
Issue date: 4/6/09 Section. Media Credit: Richard "Dick" Gephardt, former Missouri Representative in the House, spoke at UM-St. (The Current Online, MO)
Ford adds Gephardt, Earley to board Mar 26, 2009
I have known and respected Dick Gephardt and Tony Earley for a long time, and Ford is very fortunate to have these two seasoned leaders join our board at an important time in our company s history, Ford executive chairman Bill Ford said in a news release. Ford Motor Co., one of the nation s largest automotive makers, operates two assembly plants in Louisville. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Are Obama’s policies responsible for the stock market slide? Mar 21, 2009
Dick Gephardt Former New Jersey Sen. Bill Bradley President Barack Obama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Silicon Valley law firms ramp up for economic recovery practices Mar 16, 2009
DLA is combining its Silicon Valley technology acumen with its Washington, D.C.-based savoir-faire which includes capitol heavy-hitters like former congressional majority leaders George Mitchell, Richard Armey and Dick Gephardt to navigate clients through it all. Radcliffe and D.C. partner Gary Klein co-produced a stimulus-related Webinar titled The Stimulus Bill What It Means for Cleantech Startups and their Investors. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Widow Fletchers changes hands Mar 12, 2009
Over the past several years, that tradition has taken hold and the members of the society have been expanded to include people like Congressman Dick Gephardt, D-Missouri; Congressman Patrick Kennedy, D-Rhode Island, and former Vice President and Presidential hopeful Al Gore. Most recently, Teresa Hines Kerry, wife of Massachusetts Senator and 2004 Democratic Presidential nominee John Kerry, was inducted into the club, and just last year, current Vice President Joe Biden, D-Delaware, became a... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New owners for Widow Fletcher's in Hampton Mar 11, 2009
Over the past several years, that tradition has taken hold and the members of the society have been expanded to include people like Congressmen Dick Gephardt, D-Missouri, and Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., and former Vice President and presidential hopeful Al Gore. Most recently honored were Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Sen. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
> Wash U. envisions clean coal plant Feb 28, 2009
Dick Gephardt, who now lobbies for Peabody and Ameren to help establish support among federal agencies. Peabody and Arch have each committed $5 million to the consortium over the next five years. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
