Two House Members Lose In Md. Primaries Feb 14, 2008
Primaries, Democrat Albert Wynn, Republican Wayne Gilchrest Are First Incumbents To Fall In '08 - CBS News ... Democrat Albert Wynn, Republican Wayne Gilchrest Are First Incumbents To Fall In '08 ... Wayne Gilchrest, R-Md. (CBS News)
Two congressmen lose Md. primaries Feb 14, 2008
Wayne Gilchrest was seeking his 10th term representing Maryland's 1st Congressional District, which includes the state's Eastern Shore and parts of the Baltimore suburbs. He lost Tuesday to state Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Two Maryland Lawmakers Unseated in Primary Races Feb 13, 2008
Wayne Gilchrest were unseated Tuesday by primary challengers to the left and right respectively. Both lawmakers have been in office for many years -- Wynn is serving his eighth term, Gilchrest is on his ninth. (Fox News)
Anti-War Republican Loses Primary in Md. Feb 13, 2008
Wayne Gilchrest was narrowly defeated by state Sen. Andy Harris, who called the incumbent too liberal for Maryland's 1st Congressional District, which includes the state's Eastern Shore and parts of the Baltimore suburbs. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Anti-War Republican Rep. Faces Challenges From Both... Feb 12, 2008
Wayne Gilchrest Faces Challenges From Left and Right in Maryland ... Wayne Gilchrest feels like he's back in the Marines, shining his belt buckle for inspection, only now he's trying to polish his conservative credentials in a hotly contested Republican primary. (Fox News)
GOP's Wayne Gilchrest Faces Tough Test Feb 11, 2008
GOP's Wayne Gilchrest Faces Tough Test. Article:GOP's Wayne Gilchrest Faces Tough Test:/n/a/2008/02/11/politics/p005059S27 ... DTL Article:GOP's Wayne Gilchrest Faces Tough Test:/n/a/2008/02/11/politics/p005059S27. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Events Planned in Anticipation of Maryland GOP Primary Jan 7, 2008
Representative Wayne Gilchrest plans an event in Annapolis this week with former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Maryland's former lieutenant governor, Michael Steele. Gilchrest is hoping to polish his credentials as a conservative as he faces two serious challengers. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Swift Boat ad backer targets Huckabee Dec 27, 2007
Wayne Gilchrest, R-Md. who is facing a primary challenge from Maryland state Sen. (AZCentral -- News)
Md.'s Gilchrest fosters dialogue with Iran Dec 22, 2007
Wayne Gilchrest has spear-headed the Dialogue Caucus. (Sun photo by Kim Hairston / April 19, 2006). (SunSpot.net)
Bush Promotes Conservation at Bay Retreat Oct 22, 2007
Wayne Gilchrest, R-Md. described the initiative as an important measure in protecting ocean ecology. (Fox News)
Bush angles for conservation credentials Oct 21, 2007
Wayne Gilchrest, a Maryland Republican, described the initiative as an important measure in protecting ocean ecology. "I think we can bridge the gap between commercial and recreational fishing, restoring the nation's fisheries and ending overfishing," Gilchrest said. (MSNBC -- Environment)
President Bush Signs Executive Order to Protect Striped Bass and Red Drum Fish Populations Oct 21, 2007
I appreciate Wayne Gilchrest, he's the congressman from this district. Mr. Congressman, I'm honored you're here; thank for taking time, appreciate you welcoming us. (White House News Releases)
Bush vetoes children's health insurance bill Oct 4, 2007
"It's one more strike against a seemingly insensitive, out-of-touch Republican Party," said Representative Wayne Gilchrest, a Maryland Republican who supported the bill and taunted colleagues reluctant to quash a Bush veto. "Do they love the king's courtyard that much, that they can't defy the president?". (Boston Globe)
Coastal Development: Building Our Burden Aug 12, 2007
" asked Gilchrest, who chaired a subcommittee that usually got a first look at proposed exemptions. The changes have come acre by acre, foreshadowing a potentially larger problem as land exempted from the program becomes instantly more attractive to developers. The property value can jump 600 percent the moment an exemption is granted, real estate agents said. Suddenly a few seemingly minor exemptions can become a big burden for taxpayers as the land is developed. In the meantime, more Florida... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Report Doesn't Sway Bush On Iraq Jul 13, 2007
" Answering questions for more than an hour, Bush acknowledged public anxiety over the conflict in Iraq but remained defiant about his prerogative to conduct the war as he sees fit. He said he might be willing to consider a new approach, but not until September, when Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker are scheduled to make a more comprehensive assessment of conditions in Iraq. "There's war fatigue," Bush said. "It's affecting our psychology. " The president later lashed out at... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
We Are the War Party Jul 4, 2007
Congressman Wayne Gilchrest has represented Maryland s first district for nine terms. Like Jones, the Vietnam combat veteran voted both to authorize the war and to end it. (The American Conservative)
Congress Seat Hopefuls Also Face Primary 'Frontloading' Jun 16, 2007
Congress Seat Hopefuls Also Face Primary 'Frontloading' - Yahoo. Secondary Navigation. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Business in Brief (Th) Jun 1, 2007
Wayne Gilchrest, who was elected to his first term in 1990. Gilchrest, a Republican, represents the 1st Congressional District, which includes parts of Towson and Perry Hall and stretches to the Eastern Shore. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Dems Pass Another War Funding Bill That Bush Won't Accept May 14, 2007
Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland and Walter Jones of N.C.) voted with 219 Democrats to pass the partial-war-funding bill. The final tally was 221-205. (CNSnews.com)
Bush, Congress seek accord on war bill May 3, 2007
Just four Republicans supported the first version of the spending bill: Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon, Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, Representative Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland, and Representative Walter B. Jones of North Carolina. But a growing number of GOP lawmakers want language that would hold the administration and the Iraqi government more accountable. (Boston Globe)
Bush Vows Veto of 'Dead Before Arrival' Bill Apr 27, 2007
Thirteen Democrats voted against the party-backed plan in the House, and two Republicans, Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland and Walter Jones of North Carolina, backed it. In the Senate, Republicans Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Gordon Smith of Oregon joined the Democrats in support of the bill, while Joe Lieberman, an independent from Connecticut, voted with the opposition. (Newsmax)
House OKs Iraq Pullout Apr 26, 2007
" asked Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., a freshman Iraq war veteran who lost nine fellow paratroopers this week in one of the deadliest attacks of the war. "How many more military leaders must declare the war will not be won militarily before this president demands that the Iraqis stand up and fight for their country. How many more terrorists will President Bush's foreign policy breed before he focuses a new strategy, a real strategy. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
'War is lost:' Senate leader's comments anger some; House upholds Iraq timetable Apr 21, 2007
Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland - sided with 214 Democrats in voting in favor of the 2008 deadline. Nine Democrats broke ranks and voted alongside 190 Republicans against setting a timetable. (Charles City Press, IO)
The GOP Vs. Global Warming Mar 27, 2007
Nicole Gaudiano of Gannett News Service recently reported that Representative Wayne Gilchrest asked to be on the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. House Republican leader John Boehner of Ohio refused to allow it unless Gilchrest would say that humans have not contributed to global warming. (CBS News)
House OKs '08 Iraq deadline Mar 24, 2007
Two Republicans, Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland and Walter Jones of North Carolina, joined the 216 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill. It seems unlikely the measure will become law, at least in its current form. (AZCentral)
Bush: Iraq deadline bill 'theater' Mar 24, 2007
Walter Jones of North Carolina and Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland -- voted in favor of the bill. Fourteen Democrats voted against it. (CNN -- International)
Sparks Fly Over Iraq Vote Mar 24, 2007
" The House vote, echoing clashes between lawmakers and the White House over the Vietnam War four decades ago, pushed the Democratic-led Congress a step closer to a constitutional collision with the wartime commander in chief. Mr. Bush has insisted that lawmakers allow more time for his strategy of sending nearly 30,000 additional troops to Iraq to work. CBS News correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reports that the bill also requires troops get a year's rest between tours of duty making it... (CBS News)
House backs Iraq deadline Mar 24, 2007
Two Republicans -- moderate Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland and North Carolina's Walter Jones , a onetime supporter of the war who publicly turned against it two years ago -- joined 216 Democrats in favoring the legislation, while 14 Democrats and 198 Republicans opposed the bill. Three members of Congress were absent and one voted present. (Boston Globe -- Nation)
House Democrats say they have the votes to push through troop withdrawal bill Mar 24, 2007
Walter Jones of North Carolina and Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland have indicated they will break ranks and support the bill because of their frustration with the war. Is there a strategic rationale for this date. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
House Backs Withdrawal of Troops From Iraq in Challenge to Bush War Policy Mar 24, 2007
Representatives Walter Jones of North Carolina and Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland were the only Republicans supporting the measure. Fourteen Democrats opposed it, including many who have demanded an immediate end to the war. (Bloomberg -- US)
Dems labor for sure majority on pullout Mar 23, 2007
Walter Jones of North Carolina and Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland - have indicated they will break ranks and support the bill because of their frustration with the war. "Is there a strategic rationale for this date?" asked Rep. (Anchorage Daily News)
LOCAL BRIEFS Mar 17, 2007
The following nine Republicans were selected by House Minority Leader John Boehner to serve on the commission: Dreier, John Boozman of Arizona, Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, Joe Wilson of South Carolina, Judy Biggert and Jerry Weller of Illinois, Jeff Miller of Florida, Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland and Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania. -- From staff reports. (Herald Sun)
Republican legislators square off over Iraq Feb 15, 2007
Wayne Gilchrest, a Maryland Republican who spoke against Bush's policy Wednesday, predicted in an interview that there will be 20 to 40 GOP defectors when the roll is called. In 2002, six Republicans voted against giving the president the power to go to war. (AZCentral -- News)
* Senate to vote on resolution against Bush plan Feb 14, 2007
Republican Representative Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland said he had no qualms with breaking with his party on this issue. He had attended 21 funerals in his district for service members who died in Iraq or Afghanistan, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Political Notes Death and taxes Jan 19, 2007
Left-leaning advocacy group Progressive Maryland criticized Bartlett and Republican colleague Wayne Gilchrest for voting against legislation to allow the secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate with the pharmaceutical industry for lower prescription drug prices for seniors and the disabled. "The passage of this legislation in the U.S. House to lift that ban is a strong step forward in ensuring that those who need access to life-sustaining drugs can afford them," said Acting... (Frederick News-Post)
