Bipartisan CODEL Heading to Fort Hood Nov 10, 2009
Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn will be joined by a handful of their Senate colleagues, including Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill. (Roll Call)
10.2% jobless rate signals slow rally Nov 8, 2009
stimulus package passed," said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. "Now Democrats are attempting to push through a job-killing health care bill that will spend another trillion dollars, cut Medicare, raise insurance premiums, and tax the very small businesses that are the engine of economic growth. "Scattered among the 29 pages of the Labor Department report were a few encouraging hints. Temporary help providers added 33,700 jobs, the third straight month of increase. Employers often will bring on temps... (Honolulu Advertiser)
AMA Members Revolt Over Obamacare Nov 7, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, who has had past run-ins with the AMA, told The Associated Press: "I can't think of a more ineffective organization when it comes to dealing with Congress. The lesson I've learned is if you agree to fix their compensation, they will basically get in the tank with their natural adversaries.". Support for Pelosi's reform bill is by no means unanimous in the medical community. (Newsmax)
Shift a red flag for party Nov 6, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, chairman of his party's Senate campaign committee, said sentiment helped drive independents to the Republicans. "Independent-minded voters in purple and blue states sent a clear message," Cornyn said, adding they "voted for reining in government spending, restoring fiscal responsibility and re-establishing checks and balances in their states.". (Albany Times Union)
Click to read:For GOP, Ideological Fissures Loom Nov 5, 2009
For GOP, Ideological Fissures Loom - CBS News. For GOP, Ideological Fissures Loom. (CBS News)
'Death panels' myth refuses to die Nov 5, 2009
John Cornyn was asked on Fox News' "Fox and Friends" the next morning whether the House bill has any changes "with regard to the death panel," Cornyn responded, not by debunking the "death panel" canard but by linking them to another politically loaded charge, "rationing.". "The concern, of course, is with trying to contain costs when the government runs health care, it invariably rations health care," he said. (Juneau Empire)
Democrats: GOP Backlash Likely in '10 Nov 5, 2009
John Cornyn, the Texas Republican who chairs the NRSC, urged her to run against Sen. Barbara Boxer, the Democratic incumbent, because, he said, state Assemblyman Chuck DeVore would not be able to win the general election. (Newsmax)
Warning sign for Democrats: They're losing independents Nov 5, 2009
"Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the chairman of his party's Senate campaign committee, said that sentiment helped drive independents to the Republicans."Independent-minded voters in purple and blue states sent a clear message," Cornyn said, adding that they "voted for reining in government spending, restoring fiscal responsibility and re-establishing checks and balances in their states. "The White House insisted that the Democrats' loss of the governor's offices in New Jersey and Virginia had... (Fresno Bee)
Biden: Job Stats 'Not 100 Percent Accurate'... Oct 31, 2009
John Cornyn on rationing health care and his criticisms of the health. The CBS "Evening News" aired a report Thursday night on the jobs claims. (The Drudge Report)
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RedState Morning Briefing - HUMAN EVENTS. RedState Morning Briefing by 10/29/2009. (Human Events Online)
RedState Morning Briefing Oct 30, 2009
For October 29, 2009. The Independent Women s Forum has conducted a poll of 800 women with a margin of error of ; 3. (Human Events Online)
Doctors lobby in tricky spot with health care battle Oct 29, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, who has tangled with the group in the past. The lesson I ve learned. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Democrats: Public Option "Gutsy" Oct 29, 2009
John Cornyn don't see it that way. Cornyn warns that government competition would drive private companies out of the insurance business. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Newt vs. Beck and the GOP Oct 28, 2009
Plus, Republican senators Lindsey Graham and John Cornyn. Is Senator Graham going to jump the Republican ship and vote for a public option. (Fox News)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Doctors' Lobby in Tricky Spot Oct 28, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, who has tangled with the group in the past. "The lesson I've learned ... is if you agree to fix their compensation, they will basically get in the tank with their natural adversaries.". (ABC News -- Business)
Senate likely to cut employer mandate Oct 26, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Sen ... John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Republicans Concerned CBO Scoring Is Partisan? Oct 26, 2009
John Cornyn (R-Texas), who sits on the Senate Finance Committee, told HUMAN EVENTS he thinks the CBO has been fairly courageous in its health care scoring, despite the White House meeting in July. I m concerned -- I m not yet ready to render a judgment on the CBO and its reputation, Cornyn said. (Human Events Online)
Enemies of the State Oct 26, 2009
John Thune (R-S.D.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), and from Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) to end the TARP program. (Human Events Online)
Senate Democrats Confident Bill Will Include Some Public Option Oct 26, 2009
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) said on Meet the Press that the Democratic defections on the Medicare vote raise questions about how much support Reid will be able to get for a government-run health care option, which Cornyn called a Trojan horse of a single-payer system. McCaskill said the Medicare vote should not be any indication to America that we ve lost the will to move forward. (Roll Call)
Clock ticking on Democrats' health care reform Oct 26, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, left, and Sen ... John Cornyn, R-Texas, appears on "Meet the Press'" Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at the NBC studios in Washington. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
AGC promotes growth blueprint Oct 23, 2009
John Cornyn, R-San Antonio, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and members of the staff of U.S. Rep. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Our views: Stop the bleeding Oct 20, 2009
John Cornyn of Texas, who recently told ABCs This Week that I think there are things we need to do to help people who need the help. . (Florida Today)
Afghan Troop Decision Tied to Election Oct 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2009. White House Says It Will Only Send More Forces if It Has a Credible Partner There; No Word Yet on Runoff. (CBS News)
White House Officials Reiterate Public Option Is Preferable, Not Required Oct 19, 2009
But National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas), also appearing on CBS, continued to bemoan the lack of a bipartisan process in crafting the health care reform proposals, reiterating that Republicans have been largely shut out of the process. He argued that none of the current bills moving through the House and Senate, including the Senate Finance proposal that was passed out of committee, meet with Obama s stated goals of keeping health care costs down and not raising... (Roll Call)
Cornyn: Afghan Delay Emboldens Our Enemies Oct 19, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, talked about Afghanistan strategy and health care reform on "Face the Nation" Sunday ... John Cornyn (R-Texas) weighs in ... John Cornyn should not confuse lack of resolve with lack of a brain. (CBS News -- World)
Afghanistan, healthcare and the impact on Dems to dominate Sunday shows Oct 18, 2009
John Cornyn (R-Texas) will likely echo those charges in his later appearance on "Face the Nation," and Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass. (TheHill.com)
Our views: The pressure grows Oct 16, 2009
Bill Nelson and GOP Texas Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn, who want Obama to allocate $3 billion of unspent stimulus money to NASA.. There's also Democratic Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas, whose district includes KSC. She co-chairs the NASA House Action Team, a bipartisan group of 15 lawmakers, and is working to gain the backing of Florida's entire congressional delegation to support $3 billion in stimulus funds for NASA.. (Florida Today)
Senate Panel OKs Bill to Make Radio Pay Fees Oct 16, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, called the bill a job killer and said it would hurt small and minority-owned radio stations already struggling in the hard economic times. He said he feared many of them will just switch to all-talk formats rather than pay more royalties. (Newsmax)
Flag Measure Fails by 1 Vote Oct 14, 2009
" asked Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) "The flag is the symbol of our freedom. Why in the world would we refuse to protect it. (Yahoo News -- Civil Liberties)
Best from Sunday Oct 12, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, can agree on any piece of major legislation. But recently, they agreed legislation sponsored earlier this year by Sen. (Athens Banner-Herald)
* Taiwan supporters push for fighter sale Oct 10, 2009
When the US National Defense Authorization Bill for the next fiscal year was first being separately debated by the House and Senate in July, Republican Senator John Cornyn introduced an amendment requiring the Pentagon to make a full report on the Taiwanese air force. Military analysts have told the Taipei Times that Cornyn and others feared that US President Barack Obama would bow to pressure during his visit to China next month and decide that Taiwan did not need the 66 F-16C/Ds that have been... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
All-Star Panel Oct 10, 2009
You said it was largely along party lines, but in fact Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona and senator from Texas I'm sorry, Senator John Cornyn of Texas, were very serious Republican senators on this matter. They both supported it. (Fox News)
Heavy hitters throw support behind Cedar Bayou permit Oct 10, 2009
John Cornyn s office - J. Hugh (San Antonio). Blanton & Associates - Carlos Swanke. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Oct 10, 2009
Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. Adviser says troops only part of Afghan policy. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
A Conservative "Stimulus" That Actually Worked Oct 8, 2009
John Cornyn of Texas can agree on any piece of major legislation, much less on national television. But this last week both agreed that legislation sponsored earlier this year by Sen. (Townhall.com)
The 20 most stressed counties Oct 6, 2009
Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. US income gap widens as poor take hit in recession. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Beware of the Republican Establishment Oct 6, 2009
John Cornyn, has already endorsed in half a dozen Republican primaries, with more to come. Solid conservatives with great credentials -- new faces, future leaders, threats to the party elite -- were already announced candidates in many of these races. (Human Events Online)
Lineup for Sunday's TV news shows Oct 5, 2009
Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and John Cornyn, R-Texas ... Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Who Are These People And Where Did They Come From? Oct 4, 2009
John Cornyn of Texas is rebuilding the brand, and the defection of Arlen Specter to his new team made Cornyn's life much easier, but the opportunity for conservatives to invest in a PAC as focused on electing only conservatives will be welcomed by many donors who simply refuse to fund pro-choice Republicans for example, or senators who are willing to vote for portions of Obamacare when the vast weight of American opinion is against it in total. The success of AFP and the Fund are just two more... (Townhall.com)
Afghanistan, Iran tops on shows Oct 4, 2009
Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and John Cornyn (R-Tex. about healthcare. (TheHill.com)
KFOXTV.COM - Congress Suffers TWITTER Trouble Oct 3, 2009
John Cornyn - Be on Fox and Friends around 8;30 am EST. Rep. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Barack Obama's Facebook Feed Oct 3, 2009
John Cornyn posted a note: Amendment to America's Healthy Future Act: 1 of 67. John Cornyn posted a note: Amendment to America's Healthy Future Act: 2 of 67 ... John Cornyn posted a note: Amendment to America's Healthy Future Act: 3 of 67. (Slate)
Lacking 'Public Option,' Senate Obamacare Bill Still Bad Oct 3, 2009
Democrats enshrined waste, fraud, and abuse when their party-line vote squelched Texas Republican John Cornyn s amendment to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid. Democrats torpedoed Idaho Republican Mike Crapo s amendment to block any Medicaid expansion that imposes unfunded mandates on the states. (Human Events Online)
Senate panel approves Cantwell amendment Oct 2, 2009
"Other Democrats supported the amendment."This is an important piece of the puzzle," said Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said it would give the states more choices and more options."No matter what your party, ideology or philosophy, I think this should get broad support," Schumer said.But Republicans countered that the cost were uncertain and could affect other parts of the Baucus bill, such as medical exchanges or markets that consumers and small business could use... (Fresno Bee)
Grayson: The GOP is a 'lie factory' Oct 2, 2009
BY Wayne on 10/01/2009 at 20:21Sen John Cornyn (R-TX) yesterday referred to health insurance companies as "honorable". Translated: The checks they send him to do their bidding don't bounce. (TheHill.com)
Leahy: Make Agencies More Open Oct 1, 2009
John Cornyn of Texas have introduced a bill to require lawmakers to explicitly say when and why they are writing the exemptions into law. President Barack Obama earlier this year directed agencies to lean toward transparency, a departure from the Bush administration. (Newsmax)
It’s Undemocratic To Read Before You Vote? Sep 30, 2009
John Cornyn (R-Texas) #C-23: (As modified): Requires that all amendments accepted or ruled out-of-order during the Finance Committee s consideration of the America s Healthy Future Act of 2009 be re-scored by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) for accuracy. Failed 11-12 (Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark. (Human Events Online)
What would Jesus do? (303) Sep 30, 2009
John Cornyn, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Lamar Smith all believe that their constituents are against a public option ... Laurel wrote on Sep 29, 2009 4:00 AM:" Well said..The debate about health care has served, at least, to make visible the enormity of our health care problem.According to the startling Robert Wood Johnson Foundation / Mount Sinai School of Medicine study results released this month, an estimated 45,000 American citizens will DIE this year in our country for lack of health care.... (Boerne Star, TX)
Public Enemy Sep 30, 2009
John Cornyn of Texas, had complained that the public option would lead to out-of-control entitlement spending. For the record, the public option is not an entitlement program. (Slate)
IRS Throws ACORN Under the Bus Sep 25, 2009
John Cornyn (R-Texas), along with 27 other Republican Senators, asked the Majority Leader back on September 17th to start the investigation. Despite the fact that the U.S. Senate has at its disposal 20 committees, 68 subcommittees, and 4 joint committees, the Majority Leader has denied our request, stating he will not instruct Senate leaders to do anything that would distract from efforts to address the issues currently before Congress, Cornyn said. (Human Events Online)
Senate hearing to look at progress made after Ike Sep 25, 2009
who chairs both committees, along with Texas GOP Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison were going to tour the island. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (KSLA.com, LA)
57 college presidents declare support for public access to publicly funded research in the US Sep 24, 2009
As liberal arts college presidents, we are writing to express our strong support for S. 1373, the Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009, which has been introduced into the U.S. Senate by Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and John Cornyn (R-TX). This bill would require federal agencies whose external research budgets exceed $100 million to develop policies that would ensure public access via the Internet to their funded research. (EurekAlert!)
Uninsured ranks grow as reform debate rages Sep 23, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, has said of the debate over the need for health care reform that doing nothing is not an option. But he believes that any reform legislation should include state-level flexibility. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Texas towers feared for unsafe radiation Sep 23, 2009
Boyd filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission, as well as urged Senators John Cornyn and Carlos Uresti to push for an investigation. She said that reports are ambiguous at best, publishing statements such as endangered species "probably" would not be affected, despite confirmed sightings of threatened species like the golden cheeked warbler on neighboring properties. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
The Risks for Dems Going It Alone on Health Care Sep 22, 2009
"People are already worried at the rate of spending going on," says Senator John Cornyn, a Texas Republican who heads the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which helps get Republican candidates elected to the Senate. "They see Democrats rush this thing through, strong-arming their way through, and that will make folks even more nervous.". (Time.com)
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Democrats Run Away From ACORN - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Democrats Run Away From ACORN Sep 18, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Viewed - Politics. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Senate's Health Fix Would Cost US $856B Sep 17, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, head of the committee tasked with electing Republican senators. Baucus' plan aims to make health insurance more affordable for self-employed people and those working for small companies, who now have the biggest problems in getting and keeping coverage. (Click2Houston, TX)
Rep. Wilson: No Second Apology For 'You Lie' Words Sep 15, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, said the shouting was inappropriate. "Well, there's a time and a place for everything, and that was not the time or the place for that kind of comment," he said. (KCRA 3, CA)
Aug. 29: Rally Day in Austin (47) Sep 14, 2009
They dont like Rick Perry, John Cornyn or Kay Bailey Hutchison. Obama is a Nazi. (Boerne Star, TX)
Sunday's TV news shows Sep 14, 2009
and John Cornyn, R-Texas; Howard Dean, former national Democratic Party chairman. 8 a.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Magnitude of rally took authorities by surprise'... Sep 14, 2009
John Cornyn of Texas said Obama has paid lip service to bipartisanship, rejected ideas that would bring the parties together around overhauling the system and ignored the American people's wishes. He criticized the cost of Democrats' health proposals and their long-term cost, saying one of the House bills works out to $2. (The Drudge Report)
Obama, Congress Backing Off Debate on Public Option Sep 14, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas. "And I think we're seeing that disconnect here because the president needs to work with us to make hard decisions in order to solve the problem, not just give a speech.". (Newsmax)
Wilson won’t apologize again for outburst at speech Sep 14, 2009
And Senator John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, said the shouting was inappropriate; however: This is not the time to be demonizing anybody. This is a time to try to work together to solve a practical problem. (Boston Globe)
Obama assails critics, rallies support Sep 14, 2009
John Cornyn of Texas said Obama has paid lip service to bipartisanship and rejected ideas that would bring the parties together. He criticized the cost and its long-term effect on the budget deficit, saying one of the House bills works out to $2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
