Will: Senate races next year give GOP a shot at cutting Dems' power Oct 15, 2009
Three seats held by Republicans are currently in jeopardy Missouri's (Kit Bond is retiring), Ohio's (George Voinovich is retiring) and New Hampshire's (Judd Gregg is retiring). But Republicans have strong candidates in each state: In Missouri, Rep. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Roundtables slots suit out for now Oct 14, 2009
George Voinovich, R-Ohio, was seeking to have the slots initiative declared unconstitutional. But a Sept. 21 ruling from the high court declaring the slots plan must be voted in a public referendum and can t move forward as a part of Ohio s 2009-11 budget became a game-changer for the legislators and the Roundtable. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Court reverses ruling on Husted residency Oct 7, 2009
Brunner isn t going for another term as she seeks the U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by Republican George Voinovich. The Supreme Court writ was joined by all seven justices, although Justice Paul Pfeifer concurred in judgment only and entered a separate opinion. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Lieberman wants commission to tackle debt Oct 6, 2009
George Voinovich have introduced legislation to form a commission modeled after a bipartisan panel formed in 1983 to rein in the costs of Social Security. Lieberman said the federal fiscal year ended last week with an estimated deficit of $1. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Brown pulls out of secretary of state race Oct 2, 2009
Current Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, a Democrat, will not seek a second term next year and instead will run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican George Voinovich. State Sen. (Columbus Business First, OH)
80 percent agreement on health care? No way that's true Oct 1, 2009
I have no idea how you'd calculate something like that," said Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee. On Wednesday that panel labored through another round of bill drafting. It hopes to finish its work later this week, but final congressional action on the legislation is still probably months _and lots of tense votes and debates away.Conrad's view has bipartisan support."I don't see it," said Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio, a centrist Republican whom Democrats... (Fresno Bee)
Gillibrand, Schumer fall short of $1M Sep 30, 2009
George Voinovich (R-Ohio), $660,000. 64. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Jewish leaders in D.C. push for Iran sanctions Sep 25, 2009
Both Ohio senators, Republican George Voinovich and Democrat Sherrod Brown, have signed on as co-sponsors of the Senate version. Dennis Kucinich (D-Cleveland), Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo) and John Boehner (R-West Chester) are the only ones in the Ohio delegation who have not signed on as co-sponsors. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Senate Democrats Grapple with a Suddenly Less Promising 2010 Sep 22, 2009
Riding high with what would become a gain of eight seats (when the Minnesota recount was eventually decided in Al Franken's favor), Menendez was delighted when four Republican senators announced their intention to retire: George Voinovich of Ohio, Mel Martinez of Florida, Kit Bond of Missouri and Sam Brownback of Kansas. President Barack Obama had carried both Ohio and Florida in 2008 and the open seats looked like promising potential Democratic pick ups. (Time.com)
Airport gets $5.6M for security systems Sep 18, 2009
Dayton Airport gets $5. 6M for security systems - Dayton Business Journal. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Saturdays protest: Fed up with deficits or Democrats? Sep 15, 2009
George Voinovich in Ohio has been a target of ire; so has Mike Castle in Delaware. But, as I said, the pox on both their houses attitude is not really effective in a two-party system because third-party voting historically favors Democrats. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Health Care Faces Some Big Legislative Bottlenecks Sep 13, 2009
If Snowe balks, the ultimate Senate bill may need a lower price tag or other changes to attract a few other Republicans, such as Ohio's George Voinovich, who is retiring. Liberals would chafe at such concessions. (Click2Houston, TX)
After Obama's Speech, It's Back to Wooing the Skeptics Sep 12, 2009
During the summer of discontent, the White House stopped reaching out to some key potential votes: the other Senator from Maine, Susan Collins, says she hasn't heard from anyone at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue since July, and retiring Ohio Senator George Voinovich, another Republican often mentioned by Dems as a potential swing vote, has also heard nothing from Obama or his staff. Both were put off by the President's speech, which Collins called "divisive." "I would've hoped the... (Time.com)
LeMieux sworn in as Florida's new senator Sep 12, 2009
LeMieux sworn in as Florida's new US senator. Article:LeMieux sworn in as Florida's new US senator:/n/a/2009/09/10/national/w185102D74. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
LeMieux sworn in as Florida's new US senator Sep 11, 2009
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Ohio Roundtable sues state over slots Sep 4, 2009
George Voinovich, R-Ohio, joining those against the plan. The , a conservative public policy organization based in suburban Cleveland, filed a lawsuit Thursday against the slots plan, asking the to declare it unconstitutional. (Columbus Business First, OH)
A $2.3 billion fine? Thats hitting a mule with a 24 Sep 3, 2009
Senator George Voinovich In June 2003, the Ohio Republican (who is retiring from the Senate in 2010) went to Bethesda Naval Hospital to have a pacemaker installed. The best example of this double standard, however, may be Rep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Concord Coalition Says New Projections Show Need for Health Care Cost Control and Deficit Reduction Plan Aug 26, 2009
Proposals such as those introduced by Representatives Jim Cooper (D-TN) and Frank Wolf (R-VA) in the House and Senators Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and George Voinovich (R-OH) in the Senate can serve as a model. "The routine budget process has produced an unsustainable outlook. It is unrealistic to think that this will change without some mechanism to compel consideration of the hard choices that have been ducked in the past. Regardless of the outcome of this year's health care reform debate, there... (PR Newswire)
A call for action, not studies Aug 20, 2009
Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and George Voinovich (R-Ohio) to discuss the multisector acquisition workforce. I am encouraged by the long-overdue recognition of the important role of acquisition in President Barack Obamas March 4 contracting memo, which has helped tremendously to focus attention on the workforce. (FCW.com)
Obama must get liberals onboard Aug 17, 2009
George Voinovich, Ohio. In the Senate, heavy pressure is being applied to Grassley and Enzi by fellow Republicans to stop cooperating with Baucus. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hey, Sen. Voinovich, see the ‘real’ South Aug 13, 2009
George Voinovich a ticket to the real South, preferably on a slow-moving train, so he can observe the country he helps govern. Last month, Voinovich charged that Southerners are what s wrong with the Republican Party. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
National ID card still a bad idea Aug 11, 2009
George Voinovich, the Congress will now get it right the second time. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Dems Assault Obamacare Opponents at Tampa Bay Town Hall Aug 8, 2009
Olympia Snowe (Maine) and George Voinovich (Ohio). The Senate has joined the House for the summer break. (Human Events Online)
Senate Confirms Sotomayor as First Hispanic Supreme Court JusticeObama's Supreme Court nominee confirmed by Senate in 68-31 vote. Aug 7, 2009
Kit Bond of Missouri, Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, Mel Martinez of Florida and George Voinovich of Ohio. Other GOP senators who cast an "aye" vote were Sens. (ABC News)
Sotomayor confirmed by Senate Aug 7, 2009
"Judge Sotomayor's decisions, while not always the decision that I would render are not outside the legal mainstream," said Ohio republican Senator George Voinovich. But most republicans worry Sotomayor has a liberal bias. (WSJA.com, AL)
Hispanics celebrate Sotomayor Aug 7, 2009
George Voinovich of Ohio. By Javier Gonzalez, for USA TODAY. (USA Today)
Sotomayor OK'd for Supreme Court in historic vote Aug 7, 2009
George Voinovich of Ohio. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (Montana Standard, MT)
Click to read:Senate Confirms Sotomayor to Supreme Court Aug 7, 2009
George Voinovich (Ohio) ... George Voinovich of Ohio. (CBS News)
Senate confirms Sotomayor for Supreme Court Aug 7, 2009
George Voinovich of Ohio. Like Democrats, many of them called Sotomayor's background inspirational. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Ailing Sen. Kennedy fails to attend Sotomayor vote Aug 7, 2009
George Voinovich says he'll vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor when the Senate votes on her nomination to be the first Hispanic justice. The Ohioan becomes the ninth Republican to announce he'll break with his party to support President Barack Obama's first high court nominee. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Rickenbacker connector up for fed funds Aug 5, 2009
George Voinovich that the funding for the connector has been set aside in the Senate Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, which could clear both chambers this fall. County officials said they plan to use the funding for right-of-way acquisition, a process set to begin in two years. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Them Dang Southerners Aug 5, 2009
George Voinovich charged that Southerners are what's wrong with the Republican Party. "We got too many Jim DeMints (South Carolina) and Tom Coburns (Oklahoma)," he told an interviewer with The Columbus Dispatch. (Townhall.com)
Portman launches RV Tour Aug 4, 2009
George Voinovich in the U.S. Senate. He ll be at the Fayette County Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 30, at 10 a.m. before heaving to Circleville, where he ll be at J.R. Hooks Cafe at noon. (Cincinnati Nation)
E.J. DIONNE JR.: Can GOP escape its extremists? Aug 2, 2009
George Voinovich of Ohio brought those concerns to the surface in an interview with The Columbus Dispatch. "We got too many [like Sens.] Jim DeMints and Tom Coburns," said Voinovich, who is retiring next year. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Can Republicans escape their extremists? Aug 1, 2009
George Voinovich of Ohio brought those concerns to the surface in an interview with the Columbus Dispatch in which he spoke of the role played by Sens. Jim DeMint of South Carolina and Tom Coburn of Oklahoma. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama Supporters Urge President, Congress to Support Education Bill Jul 31, 2009
Calling on the President and Congress to look the parents and children in the eye for whom this program has been a lifeline, lead Senate sponsor Joe Lieberman (I-CT) promised, "We will not give up. We're not going to stop until we win." He is joined in sponsorship by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), Robert Byrd (D-WV), George Voinovich (R-OH) and John Ensign (R-NV). "The President says that no kid should have to attend a failing school," said former DC City Councilman Kevin... (PR Newswire)
Liberal Dems best take this health-care deal Jul 29, 2009
Richard Shelby of Alabama * Lisa Murkowski of Alaska * John McCain of Arizona * Mel Martinez of Florida * Johnny Isakson of Georgia * Mike Crapo of Idaho * Chuck Grassley of Iowa * Sam Brownback of Kansas * Jim Bunning of Kentucky * David Vitter of Louisiana * Kit Bond of Missouri * Judd Gregg of New Hampshire * Richard Burr of North Carolina * George Voinovich of Ohio * Tom Coburn of Oklahoma * Jim DeMint of South Carolina * John Thune of South Dakota * Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas * Bob... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Vote holsters concealed firearms bill Jul 24, 2009
Thirty-nine senators, including Republicans Richard Lugar of Indiana and George Voinovich of Ohio, voted to kill the measure that Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., tried to tack on as an amendment to a defense spending bill. (Albany Times Union)
Save Local TV Jul 24, 2009
Senator George Voinovich (R). 524 Hart Senate Office Building. (FOX19.com, OH)
Will Blue Dogs Sit on Healthcare? Jul 20, 2009
Which Dems Will Say No to Obama's Health Care. Will Blue Dogs Sit on Healthcare. (Human Events Online)
GAO: Grants.gov has serious weaknesses Jul 17, 2009
The governments central Web portal that people use to apply to more than 1,000 federal grant programs and that provides access to about $500 billion in annual awards has systemic weaknesses that require attention," according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). from GAO found that management of the the portal, ,, needs to be improved and that measures currently used dont give a clear picture of system performance or how well applicants are being served. The study, conducted... (FCW.com)
U.S. Senate wants real fence Jul 10, 2009
George Voinovich, R-Ohio, countered that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency was the best judge of the preferred fencing or various parts of the border. He said some stretches of physical fencing can cost up to 5 million per mile. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Lieberman supports 'cap and trade' legislation Jul 10, 2009
George Voinovich (R-Ohio) have submitted legislation that would establish at commission to study the entitlements and require Congress to vote on its report within two months without any possibility of amending it, which, he indicated, would force senators and representatives to make difficult choices. Fairfield Minuteman 2009. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
EPA Looking to Replace Bush-era Pollution Rules Jul 10, 2009
George Voinovich (R-Ohio) said that he and Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla. (Scientific American)
Lieberman Is Poised For the Work Ahead Jul 3, 2009
George Voinovich (R-Ohio) have submitted legislation that would establish at commission to study the entitlements and require Congress to vote on its report within two months without any possibility of amending it, which, he indicated, would force senators and representatives to make difficult choices. Following his 10 a.m. meeting in New Milford, Mr. Lieberman was headed to Torrington to review ambitious plans for a revitalization of the downtown. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Strickland details plans for nuclear plant Jun 23, 2009
U.S. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, acknowledged the dark side of the former Gaseous Diffusion Plant. The government has paid out about $325 million to workers who became ill as a result of their jobs there and it has contributed about $41 million toward medical bills, he said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Cleveland marks day river caught fire Jun 23, 2009
George Voinovich, R-Ohio, a former Cleveland mayor, said at a riverside gathering that the river had made "terrific progress" over the years. "It's got to be working because you've got more fish," said Voinovich. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Duke Energy to build nuclear plant in Ohio Jun 19, 2009
George Voinovich also spoke at the event. They praised Duke and Areva s plans, and said the energy park and the nuclear plant would bring jobs to the region. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Senate salvages 'cash for clunkers' program Jun 19, 2009
Four Republicans - Kit Bond of Missouri, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Susan Collins of Maine and George Voinovich of Ohio - voted with two independents and 54 Democrats, while Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska was opposed along with 35 Republicans. Sen. (Concord Monitor)
More sensible alternative to Real ID needed Jun 18, 2009
George Voinovich on Monday, would make it easier for states to implement the program's basic goals. The Pass ID plan would eliminate certain onerous and unfunded mandates, such as establishing a national database and costly verification systems for local DMVs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Senate bill would loosen IT requirements under Real ID Jun 16, 2009
George Voinovich (R-Ohio), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt. Jon Tester (D-Mont. (FCW.com)
Former Indians owner Richard Jacobs dies at 84 Jun 6, 2009
George Voinovich, a personal friend of Jacobs, said Friday that Jacobs was crucial to Cleveland development projects which the city needed. "He was truly a part of the Cleveland turnaround and renaissance," Voinovich said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Road fund running low, Obama says Jun 3, 2009
Senator George Voinovich, Republican of Ohio, said it's clear that Congress must raise the federal gas tax, which is 18. 4 cents per gallon. (Boston Globe)
Administration: Highway fund to go broke in August Jun 3, 2009
George Voinovich, R-Ohio, said it's clear that Congress must raise the federal gas tax, which is now 18. 4 cents per gallon. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Barbash steps down as interim DOD chief May 17, 2009
That position opened up when Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher stepped down to mount a run for the seat to be vacated next year, when Republican George Voinovich retires. Barbash, who took the interim director s job three months ago, is paid an annual salary of $128,356. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Ohio GOP Senate Field Cleared for Portman May 16, 2009
George Voinovich s (R) seat. Despite some grumbling from fellow Democrats, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner maintains she is staying in the race with Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher. (Roll Call)
GOP: Auditor Taylor going for re-election May 16, 2009
Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor has scratched a possible run for the U.S. Senate seat George Voinovich will vacate next year, telling the state Republican Party she ll seek re-election instead. A representative for the state GOP confirmed Friday that Taylor intends to run for a second term as the state s top financial officer. (Columbus Business First, OH)
State education board president resigns May 13, 2009
George Voinovich in 1995 and has subsequently been re-appointed. She s served as president from 1997-98, 2001-04 and since 2007. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Cincinnati Democrat to run for auditor May 13, 2009
Taylor may throw her hat into the ring to vie for the U.S. Senate seat Republican George Voinovich will vacate next year, but hasn t made a run official. Reader Comments. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Obama's balancing act likely to jostle Congress May 8, 2009
George Voinovich, R-Ohio. WHITE HOUSE: ORDER. (USA Today -- News)
Space Backs Fisher in Ohio Senate Race May 8, 2009
George Voinovich s (R) seat, but he emphasized Thursday that his endorsement of Fisher precludes any statewide bid of his own. With this endorsement, I m clearly announcing my decision not to run for U.S. Senate, but rather to run for re-election to the House of Representatives in Ohio s 18th district, Space said. (Roll Call)
Working in two languages to improve Latinos plight May 8, 2009
Government liaisons from the Federation put together a position paper on the subject to help us meet with Senators George Voinovich and Sherrod Brown. Dahlberg was one of 20 Hispanic leaders to travel to Israel for two weeks, where she learned about and observed Israeli immigration programs. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Senior Justice Dept. nominee faces GOP roadblock in Senate Apr 29, 2009
George Voinovich, R-Ohio. "From what I'm picking up from consensus, she's got a problem.". (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
EWI gets $1M for clean energy center Apr 16, 2009
George Voinovich, R-Ohio, secured the federal funding for the center. It is part of a broader push to help Ohio s large manufacturing base pursue opportunities in the growing advanced energy field. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Portman Banks $3 Million for Senate Bid Apr 12, 2009
George Voinovich s (R-Ohio) seat with a huge advantage over his opponents, reporting more than $3. 1 million in the bank, including $1. (Roll Call)
