PB GROUP: SEVERAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS SUPPORT PUBLIC OPTION Nov 6, 2009
Mike Ross during her trip Monday and Tuesday. She was joined by three other Arkansas business owners: Two from Pine Bluff and one from Little Rock. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Liberals Open Fire on Harry Reid Oct 23, 2009
Mike Ross, who has since come under a from all directions. The message from the left is that a large Democratic majority in Congress is meaningless if the caucus is unwilling to support liberal causes. (CBS News -- Politics)
Ark. senator: Ballot fight a union-business issue Oct 20, 2009
Mike Ross and Vic Snyder and Gov. Mike Beebe. Lincoln said her stance on the union-organizing bill and her support of an estate tax exemption has put her at odds with Democratic leaders in the Senate. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
'Yellow Light' Democrats Weigh In On Net Neutality Oct 17, 2009
The letter does not include big names from the Energy & Commerce Committee or Communications Subcommittee, but the signatures are from some familiar names, including former Redskin quarterback Heath Schuler of Tennessee, Sheila Jackson-Lee of Texas and Mike Ross of Arkansas. The list has a large contingent of fiscally conservative , but they have joined with others to become a group of "Yellow Light" Democrats urging the chairman to tread cautiously in the area of network openness regulation. (Multichannel News)
People on the Move: Oct. 5 Oct 9, 2009
Prior to joining Capitol Counsel this month, Goesl served for three years as chief of staff to Congressman Mike Ross, where he managed Ross s official and political Congressional work. Goesl also directed Ross s leadership responsibilities in the fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition during the 109th, 110th, and 111th Congresses. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Ross says he sold pharmacy to avoid conflict Sep 25, 2009
Mike Ross on Thursday defended the sale of his family owned Holly's Health Mart in Prescott in an interview with The Associated Press. USA Drug bought the pharmacy in 2007 for $420,000. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
More fights ahead in Congress over health care Sep 19, 2009
"For months, the debate over health care in the Senate consisted of six people sitting in a room. Now it's been expanded."So we have a lot of people who need to become informed, express themselves, ask for changes if they can," Durbin said.Underscoring how every lawmaker is under intense scrutiny, the liberal blog Firedoglake.com planned to begin TV ads in Arkansas next week criticizing two of that state's Democratic members of Congress for not fully supporting the health care drive. The $78,000... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Can Pelosi Win Over Wary Dems on Health Care? Sep 10, 2009
Representative Mike Ross, an Arkansas Democrat and a leading member of the Blue Dogs, the fiscally conservative House Dems, said this week that he would not vote for any bill that includes a public plan ... If Pelosi can't resolve the public-plan standoff and loses more veteran moderates like Mike Ross, she'll have to strong-arm vulnerable freshmen and sophomore lawmakers to vote for the bill in order to pass it a big gamble in an uncertain electoral atmosphere. (Time.com)
WSJ: Obama to Endorse Public Plan in Speech... Sep 9, 2009
Mike Ross, a leader of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog coalition of Democrats, said in a letter to constituents: "If House leadership presents a final bill that contains a government-run public option, I will oppose it.". Instead of a public option, the Senate Finance Committee proposal authorizes federal funds to create nonprofit insurance cooperatives. (The Drudge Report)
White House: Obama Health Care Speech Will Answer Big Questions Sep 9, 2009
In committee, Mike Ross of Arkansas voted for a measure that included a public plan, but after hearing from constituents during the August recess, he now says if a final bill "contains a government-run public option," he'll oppose it. Meanwhile, a new proposal from a senior Democrat would impose fines of up to $3,800 on Americans who fail to sign up for a medical plan after health care overhaul takes effect. (KWTX.com, TX)
Lincoln: Can't support health care gov't option Sep 3, 2009
Mike Ross and Vic Snyder, were heckled repeatedly at a town hall in Little Rock by a crowd opposed to the health care package. The senator was criticized by Republicans for saying last month that efforts to disrupt town hall meetings were "un-American." She later retracted the comment, saying she shouldn't have used that term. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
RNC chair dares Dems to try one-party health push Aug 21, 2009
Mike Ross dismissed talk of using the lower-vote threshold in the Senate on health care, and said bipartisan support will be needed to get any proposal through Congress. Ross represents south Arkansas and has led his fellow conservative Blue Dog Democrats in delaying a vote on the health care overhaul until at least September. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Ross Has the Last Word — Period Aug 17, 2009
Mike Ross, the chief health care negotiator for the Blue Dog Democrats, continued to separate himself from liberal members of the House Democratic Caucus with the Last Word Sunday on CNN's State of the Union. The Arkansas Democrat reiterated his concern about the public insurance option under consideration: I will not force government-run health care on anyone. (Roll Call)
BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT ARMS STUDENTS WITH SUPPLIES Aug 17, 2009
Sponsors of the program range from Central Arkansas Orthodontic Associates, Wal-Mart, Novel T s, Congressman Mike Ross (D-Prescott), and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Brown said. The cost is about 6,000, he added. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
ROSS HOLDS HEALTH CARE DISCUSSION AT JRMC Aug 8, 2009
Mike Ross (D-Prescott) listened to community thoughts of the federal legislature s evolving health care bill Friday ... Mike Ross about the costs incurred by the hospital with Medicare Friday morning during a regional round table discussion and listening session on the topic of health care at JRMC. Pine Bluff Commercial/Ralph Fitzgerald. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Pelosi Video: Healthcare Protesters Tote Swastikas Aug 8, 2009
But some of what is orchestrated to prevent the opportunity of presenting the plan, that's a different story," the Speaker said. Although Pelosi did not give any specific examples, KTHV-TV reported this week that the heckling that went on at a Little Rock Arkansas forum where Congressmen Mike Ross and Vic Snyder were shouted down throughout the course of the affair. The team was trying to sell the message that healthcare costs were growing at twice the rate of inflation and health insurance... (Newsmax)
The Health Insurers Have Already Won Aug 7, 2009
Representative Mike Ross, an Arkansas Democrat who leads the Blue Dogs' negotiations on health reform, also welcomes input from UnitedHealth. "If United has something to offer on cutting costs, we should consider it," says Ross, a former small-town pharmacy owner. (BusinessWeek)
Arkansas crowd mocks lawmakers over Obama health plan Aug 7, 2009
Mike Ross sat with his head in his hands while the crowd shouted. He and fellow Democratic Rep. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Obama hails action on healthcare bill Aug 2, 2009
" Democratic leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee hammered out a compromise that saw the healthcare reform package - Obama's main domestic priority - approved 31-28 late Friday. The move clears the way for a full House vote in September, when the legislators return from their August recess. "This historic step by the House Energy and Commerce Committee moves us closer to health insurance reform than we have ever been before," Obama said in a statement. "The bill that they have... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Health Care Lobby Good to Blue Dog Dems Aug 1, 2009
Mike Ross of Arkansas made clear that he and a group of other conservative Democrats known as the Blue Dogs were increasingly unhappy with the direction that health-care legislation was taking in the House. "The committees' draft falls short," the former pharmacy owner said in a statement that day, citing, among other things, provisions that major health-care companies also strongly oppose. (CBS News)
ADVOCATES GO DOOR-TO-DOOR ASKING FOR SUPPORT Jul 29, 2009
Mike Ross and ask him to vote yes for H.R. 3200, America s Affordable Health Choices Act, Tuesday afternoon as they canvass neighborhoods. Pine Bluff Commercial/Ralph Fitzgerald. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Dems vs. Dems in Health Care Battle Jul 29, 2009
Mike Ross and Ohio Rep. Zack Space - a piece of their minds, those in attendance said afterward. (CBS News -- Politics)
Health care reform debate politics as usual Jul 28, 2009
Mike Ross, as the face of the Blue Dog Democrats who oppose President Barack Obamas proposed legislation, is reaping the benefits of being obstructionist, with some political analysts predicting he may be able to cash in on this exposure for a future run for governor. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Obama's Health Care Foe: GOP or Dems? Jul 26, 2009
Conservative 'Blue Dog' Democrats Hinder Obama Health Care Plan - ABC News. Conservatives Within Obama's Own Party Snarling Health Plan. (ABC News)
Obama Takes a Mulligan Jul 26, 2009
(When asked whether there was a chance of reaching a deal on something that could pass out of Waxman's committee, the Blue Dogs' Mike Ross of Arkansas answered, "No." ) The Senate version is in slightly better shape, as the Finance Committee before the August recessalthough that's a long time for lobbying groups, in the capital, to tighten the screws on lawmakers at home. The papers also find local entry points into the health care debate. (Slate)
Late TV Listings Jul 26, 2009
Guest: Representative Mike Ross of Arkansas. 10 a.m. (C-Span). (Boston Globe)
Heres some long-distance travelin music for yall Jul 25, 2009
Here s some long-distance travelin music for ya ll. 4:00 pm July 24, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Reid: No Senate health care vote before recess Jul 25, 2009
" Bills considered so far by House and Senate committees include Democratic proposals for a government-funded public health insurance option, mandates for people to be insured and employers to provide coverage, and an end to lack of coverage because of pre-existing conditions. Republicans oppose a government-funded option and any requirement for employers to provide coverage. They also call for limits on medical malpractice lawsuits, which Democrats don't favor, along with a number of provisions... (CNN -- Health)
Moderate Dems Gain Clout in House Jul 25, 2009
First, my comment above was referred to Mike Ross, NOT the committee. Second, I'm glad you're satisfied with what's going on---the negotiating process. (CBS News -- Politics)
Local health care reform advocates put pressure on Ross Jul 23, 2009
Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition. By Amy Riggin/OF THE COMMERCIAL STAFF Wednesday, July 22, 2009 9:01 PM CDT. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
ROSS HELPS PASS ‘PAY-AS-YOU-GO’ RULE FOR BUDGET Jul 23, 2009
Mike Ross (D-Prescott) Wednesday helped pass in the House of Representatives the Fiscal Honesty and Accountability Act of 2009. The bill will re-instate the binding pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules that helped lead to balanced budgets in the 1990s. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Read Hannity's America Jul 18, 2009
Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross said, "There's no way they can pass the current bill on the House floor, not even close.". It looks like you're going to have to go back to the drawing board, Nancy, and this time you may want to think about taking a few centrist Democrats with you. (Fox News)
Real battle over health care reform about to begin Jul 18, 2009
Mike Ross, D-Arkansas. Ross said the bill unveiled Tuesday by House Democratic leaders did not address concerns he and other conservative Democrats outlined in a letter late last week to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (CNN -- Health)
Ross Introduces Split-Market Bill Jul 15, 2009
Mike Ross's Local TV Freedom Act Aimed At Resolving Issues Around DMAs That Cross State Lines ... Mike Ross has introduced the Local Television Freedom Act. (Multichannel News)
'Blue Dog' Dems put brakes on health reform Jul 10, 2009
Mike Ross, D-Arkansas, is a leading negotiator for the Blue Dog Coalition on health care ... Arkansas Democratic Congressman Mike Ross, a leading negotiator for the Blue Dogs on health care, told reporters he, Rep. (CNN -- US)
44 Democrats Broke With Obama on Climate Bill Jun 29, 2009
Marion Berry and Mike Ross of Arkansas. John Salazar of Colorado. (Newsmax)
Democrats’ Agenda Shaky Jun 6, 2009
Democrats Agenda Shaky - Roll Call. Democrats Agenda Shaky. (Roll Call)
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ANNOUNCES $1.5M May 21, 2009
Mike Ross, Marion Berry and Vic Snyder. Funds for these projects. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
HEALTH CARE COSTS RISING FOR INSURED May 14, 2009
Fourth District Congressman Mike Ross, D-Prescott, participated in a conference call Wednesday sponsored by Families USA.. In the press release, Ross said 40 percent of a tax dollar funds Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security and that percentage could rise without intervention. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Can Democrats do it all? May 13, 2009
Mike Ross of Arkansas says no cuts. Will the Dems back the President's play to end the federal subsidies that pay commercial lenders for making profitable student loans. (Albany Times Union)
Circuit judge in Alamo custody cases dies May 5, 2009
Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition. Monday, May 4, 2009 5:46 PM CDT. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
ACA Presses For Parity On Station Signal Importation May 1, 2009
Mike Ross of Arkansas that would allow multichannel video providers, cable as well as satellite, to retransmit in-state TV signals in split markets. House Communications Subcommittee Chairman Rick Boucher (D-Va. (Multichannel News)
Fed'l officials: 3 Ark. counties disaster areas Apr 28, 2009
Mike Ross said in a news release. Storms hit the area hard on April 9, including a tornado that struck Mena and killed three people. (KSLA.com, LA)
AREA BUSINESS DELEGATION TRAVELS TO D.C. Apr 19, 2009
Michelle Rocha, co-director of the Pine Bluff Chamber and director of its business and government divisions, said the group will be responsible for hosting the Fourth District Breakfast with Congressman Mike Ross, D-Prescott, on Tuesday. Our delegation then has individual meetings with each of the congressmen and senators, Rocha said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
ROSS AWARDS MEDAL, DISCUSSES POLITICS Apr 8, 2009
Mike Ross said he plans to use the time well ... Mike Ross presents to Betty Bradshaw a Purple Heart, posthumously awarded to her brother, U.S. Army Private First Class Ivey G. Barnett. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
EASTER, UAPB DRAMA HIGHLIGHT CALENDAR Apr 7, 2009
Mike Ross (D-Prescott) will posthumously present the Purple Heart Medal to PFC Ivey G. Barnett, U.S. Army. Barnett s sister, Betty Bradshaw, will accept the medal on her brother s behalf. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Ark., localities to get $20M energy funding Mar 28, 2009
Marion Berry, Vic Snyder and Mike Ross. The news release said the largest grant, $9. (KSLA.com, LA)
PINE BLUFF TO RECEIVE HALF-MILLION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS Mar 28, 2009
Mike Ross, Marion Berry and Vic Snyder. Making our country more energy independent is both a national security and economic issue, said Ross, Arkansas 4th District congressman. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
DIRECT PAYMENTS NEEDED, SAY FARMERS AND REPS Mar 22, 2009
Mike Ross, D-Prescott said. I fought hard for this assistance in last year s farm bill and will oppose any planned cuts or moves to prematurely rewrite the Farm Bill by the Obama Administration. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Arkansans split 2-2 on service opportunities Mar 19, 2009
Mike Ross and Vic Snyder of Arkansas. Voting against it were 104 Republicans, including Rep. (KSLA.com, LA)
‘ANNIE’ AUDITIONS, FASHION SHOW LEAD WEEK’S ACTIVITIES Mar 17, 2009
Mike Ross office will be available to assist residents with issues related to the federal government. On Wednesday, staff will visit Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison, 9-10 a.m.; Lincoln County Ledger at Star City, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Gould City Hall at Gould, 1-2 p.m.; and White Hall City Hall at White Hall, 2:30-3:30 p.m.. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Lincoln kicks off re-election bid Mar 15, 2009
Mike Ross and Vic Snyder, "Arkansas is not in as tough a shape as other states.". The vice president praised Lincoln's work for her constituents, but said her work benefits the whole country. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
More of this story Mar 4, 2009
Lane had the privilege of meeting with several members of Congress including John Boozman (Rep-3rd) and Mike Ross (Dem-4th) of Arkansas. Representative Boozman took him to the House of Representative during a vote on the economic stimulus package. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
PINE BLUFF REQUESTS $105M Feb 26, 2009
Pine Bluff Mayor Carl A. Redus Jr. said Tuesday that the city has been working closely with U.S. Mike Ross office to determine the amount of federal stimulus money it will receive and how to spend it. Redus told board members at a meeting of Pine Bluff Downtown Development Inc. that the city had requested 105 million in funding for various projects. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
OBAMA, ELDERS LIVEN PB’S WEEK Feb 24, 2009
Mike Ross of the 4th Congressional District. Tickets are available at the Fordyce Chamber at 119 W. Third St. in Fordyce, as well from any chamber director for 20 each. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
OFFICIALS: TOO SOON TO TELL WHAT STIMULUS MEANS FOR PB Feb 18, 2009
Mike Ross, D-Prescott, Marion Berry, D-Gillett, and Vic Snyder, D-Little Rock, voted for the bill. Rep. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
IRISH CULTURE, JUVENILE CURFEW, SYMPHONY GALA TOP WEEK Feb 10, 2009
Mike Ross will help present the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service to World War II Veteran and Pine Bluff resident Sgt. Joe A. Irvin, U.S. Army, today at 3 p.m. The event will be held in Ross office at the George Howard Jr. Federal Building, 100 E. Eighth Ave. , Room 2521. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Board of Visitors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Childress Hall Conference room. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
