House narrowly passes health bill Nov 8, 2009
Travis Childers and Gene Taylor, were among the 39 Democrats that voted against the legislation. (2 of 3). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Childers going against Dems Nov 7, 2009
"His decision comes as Democratic leaders scramble to muster enough votes for one of their top legislative priorities. Childers is expected to be in one of the most competitive House races in 2010. Republicans say his seat will be a priority in the 2010 elections. President Barack Obama, who has pressed for health care reform, is scheduled to address Democrats at the Capitol today.Other key Blue Dogs, including Gene Taylor of Mississippi's 4th District and Bobby Bright of Alabama, say they will... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Obama, Washington ready to pander to older voters Oct 16, 2009
Gene Taylor, Mississippi, 4th District, (228) 466-3933 Rep ... Gene Taylor, the Mississippi Democrat who was elected from one of the most GOP districts in the nation ... Gene Taylor will receive a 1 million yuan community block grant and will suddenly see the light. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Some in Miss. upset by Obama snub Oct 15, 2009
Gene Taylor, a Democrat whose district includes the Mississippi coast, said in a news release that he wrote a letter to Obama that began with a reminder the president hasn't visited the area. Taylor's statement said the letter urged Obama to reform the National Flood Insurance Program to prevent gaps in coverage for millions of people who live areas vulnerable to hurricanes. (WWLTV.com, LA)
How Many Properties Has Rangel Owned? Oct 12, 2009
Two Mississippi Democrats, Representatives Travis W. Childer and Gene Taylor, voted with 151 Republicans in seeking to remove Rangel, while six Republican voted with 240 Democrats in passing the resolution to the ethics committee. Yesterday, the Congressional Black Caucus, responding in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, wrote: Regrettably, the minority has repeatedly attempted to make an end-run around the bipartisan procedures for investigating possible ethics issues. (Human Events Online)
Lawmakers cautious of reform efforts Sep 20, 2009
Travis Childers and Gene Taylor, called the Baucus plan an important step forward. "It is deficit neutral, and it takes real steps to bring down the cost of health care over the long term," the coalition said in a statement. (The Clarion-Ledger)
PERRY/Katrina recovery Sep 3, 2009
Gene Taylor on Coast Guard ships on seek-and-rescue trips. Back in Washington, he joined with Pickering and then-Rep. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
MINOR/My friend Gene Taylor Aug 27, 2009
JACKSON - My old friend Gene Taylor admirably has been a fiscal hawk in Congress, but when he views the healthcare crisis through that prism, he comes down on the wrong side of this country's most urgent social need ... Unfortunately, Gene Taylor seems blinded by what overhauling the entire health care system MIGHT cost, adding to government obligations for Medicaid and Medicare as well as health care programs for federal employees (Congress included) and the Veterans Administration. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Deep divisions Aug 22, 2009
Two Democratic members of Congress who characterise the splits on healthcare reform are Gene Taylor and Maxine Waters ... Gene Taylor is opposed to Barack Obama's plans. (BBC News -- Health)
Town Hall Meetings Stir Conservatives to Act Aug 21, 2009
Town Hall Meetings Stir More Conservatives to Action - ABC News. Town hall meetings stir more conservatives to action. (ABC News)
Town hall meetings stir more conservatives to action Aug 20, 2009
By Garrett Hubbard, USA TODAY. Diane Diana shares her frustrations over health care during a town hall meeting held in Honesdale, Pa. (USA Today -- News)
Miss. Democrat not backing Obama plan Aug 19, 2009
Gene Taylor wanted to talk about shipbuilding and other issues before taking up health care at a town hall meeting. The crowd did not want to wait. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Click to read:Health Care Debate Heads to Town Halls Aug 10, 2009
A town hall meeting held by Mississippi Congressman Gene Taylor to talk about health care reform ... (CBS) The summer recess is no holiday for Mississippi Congressman Gene Taylor - conservative, or blue dog Democrat ... "I want to know what price tag does Gene Taylor sell out for?" asked a man at a town hall meeting. (CBS News)
Katrina victims a challenge in census count Jul 25, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. The Associated Press July 24, 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Blue Dogs stall health care Jul 24, 2009
WASHINGTON Fiscally conservative House Democrats, including Mississippi's Gene Taylor and Travis Childers, thrust themselves into the middle of the health-care debate this week, blocking legislation drafted by their own party's leadership. "Trying to help people with health-care problems is not a bad idea. The problem is as a nation we're going to have trouble paying for the promises we've already made," Taylor said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
PERRY/2010's political feast Jul 16, 2009
While they may pull challengers, I expect Second District Congressman Bennie Thompson of Bolton, Third District Congressman Gregg Harper of Pearl and Fourth District Congressman Gene Taylor of Bay St. Louis to all seek and be elected to another term. Republican Joe Tegerdine of Petal has already announced his intention to challenge Taylor, the entrenched and popular maverick from the Coast. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Former governor settles into Navy secretary post Jul 6, 2009
Gene Taylor, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee. "We've got to try to build 10 ships a year. We've got about $14 billion a year to do that.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
44 Democrats Broke With Obama on Climate Bill Jun 29, 2009
Travis W. Childers and Gene Taylor of Mississippi. Eric Massa of New York. (Newsmax)
Boehner: Climate bill a 'pile of s--t'... Jun 28, 2009
Gene Taylor (D) voted against the measure that he says will die in the Senate. "A lot of people walked the plank on a bill that will never become law," Taylor told The Hill after the gavel came down. (The Drudge Report)
Miss. shipyard agreed to Pentagon proposal Apr 9, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. shipyard agreed to Pentagon proposal. (The Clarion-Ledger)
20 Democrats Opposed Pelosi Budget Apr 3, 2009
Gene Taylor, Mississippi. Harry Teague, New Mexico. (Newsmax)
Taylor pushing wind-policy bill Mar 23, 2009
Gene Taylor says his bill to add wind coverage to the federal flood-insurance program stands a better shot at passage this Congress. "I would think that if there is ever a time to convince our fellow congressmen to rein in this industry, it's now," said Taylor, a Democrat. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mississippi Editorial Roundup Mar 4, 2009
funding that will be directed to Mississippi will do much to help our state recover from the economic downturn we face," Cochran said.Both he and Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., say they will likely vote to approve the bill.Even Blue Dog Democrats Reps. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., and Travis Childers, D-Miss. both of whom voted against the bill inserted plenty of earmarks, making their objections to the bill a bit incongruous.Those who criticize earmarking say it is inherently corrupting and only... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Miss. would get billions if spending bill OK'd Mar 2, 2009
Travis Childers and Gene Taylor were among 20 Democrats who voted no.. Childers sponsored several earmarks, including $950,000 for road improvements in Sherman, $38,000 for construction of a community center in Amory, $380,000 to acquire land for Clay County, and $900,000 for a Center for Marine Resources and Environmental Technology in his 1st District. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Pelosi Butts Heads With Obama Feb 28, 2009
Gene Taylor of Mississippi took a shot at Obamas budget, saying change is not running up even bigger deficits that George Bush did. . (CBS News)
Obama unveils U.S. budget blueprint Feb 27, 2009
Gene Taylor, a conservative "Blue Dog" Democrat, also blasted the budget outline saying, "I don't like it ... Change is not running up even bigger deficits that George Bush did.". Taylor noted that he was still reviewing the plan, but he said he was troubled by the additional spending for many government programs on top of the funding agencies received in the economic stimulus bill. (CNN -- International)
Toothless Blue Dogs Roll Over on Stimulus Bill Feb 21, 2009
The only other Blue Dog no votes came from Bobby Bright and Parker Griffith, both of Alabama, Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota, Gene Taylor of Mississippi and Heath Shuler of North Carolina. . (Townhall.com)
