George Voinovich

GOP Boycott Committee Debates on Climate Bill

AP| Politics

… climate bill she and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., had fashioned, she was faced with a Republican boycott. Only Sen. George Voinovich , R-Ohio showed up and he stayed only for 15 minutes to lay out the reasons for the Republicans' absence. The partisan …

Story|11/04/2009

Economic Woes Hover Over Ohio Casino Vote

AP| Politics

… to Election Day. Political experts attribute the support to voters' desperate hope for jobs. Republican U.S. Sen. George Voinovich , a former Ohio governor, made two well-publicized pleas to Ohio voters to reject the issue. Standing aside influential …

Story|11/03/2009

Energy Secretary: U.S. Has 'Fallen Behind' on Effort to Tackle Climate Change

AP| Politics

… was trying to rush the bill through without adequate study into its cost. "Why are we trying to jam down this legislation now?" asked Sen. George Voinovich , R-Ohio. "Wouldn't it be smarter to take our time and do it right?"

Story|10/27/2009

Congress Warms to Public Option, Weighs Compromise Proposals

FOXNews.com| Politics

… Republicans that she thought might be persuadable -- including Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Snowe, as well as Sens. George Voinovich of Ohio and Bob Corker of Tennessee. Corker showed no signs of budging Friday, saying he's wary of Democratic proposals …

Story|10/23/2009

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… Republicans that she thought might be gettable, including both Maine moderates - Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe, as well as, George Voinovich of Ohio and Bob Corker of Tennessee. These are definitely just guesses from Landrieu, it seems, in talking to these …

Blogs|10/23/2009

House Health Care Bill Exceeds $1 Trillion

AP| Politics

… private insurance industry. Nor was it clear whether Democrats would be able to enlist additional Republicans. Sen. George Voinovich , R-Ohio, frequently mentioned by Democrats as a potential convert, said in an interview, "We can't afford the …

Story|10/23/2009

Congress Gears Up for Final Battle Over Health Care Reform

FOXNews.com| Politics

… 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. Senate Democrats could try a contentious tactic, called …

Story|09/12/2009

CNN Runs With Scanner Chatter, Turns Coast Guard Exercise into Security Incident

FOXNews.com| Politics

… timing of the exercise. "The anxiety caused by this situation on such a solemn day is extremely disturbing," said Sen. George Voinovich , R-Ohio, in a written statement. "I look forward to hearing from Secretary Napolitano about the decision-making …

Story|09/11/2009

CNN Runs With Scanner Chatter, Turns Coast Guard Exercise into Security Incident - FOXNews.com

FOXNews.com| Politics

… timing of the exercise. "The anxiety caused by this situation on such a solemn day is extremely disturbing," said Sen. George Voinovich , R-Ohio, in a written statement. "I look forward to hearing from Secretary Napolitano about the decision-making …

Story|09/11/2009

Senate Confirms Sonia Sotomayor to U.S. Supreme Court

FOXNews.com| Politics

… Senate Republicans who voted to confirm her were Sens. George Voinovich of Ohio, Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, Kit Bond of Missouri ..... desire to legislate from the bench," Republican Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio said on the Senate floor Thursday. "I have confidence …

Story|08/06/2009