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An Invitation for John Boehner

John Boehner

Last week, House Minority Leader John Boehner said he was "still trying to find the first American to talk to who's in favor of the public option, other than a Member of Congress or the Administration."

Congressman John Yarmuth (D-KY) responded by inviting Minority Leader Boehner to meet one of the tens of thousands of Louisvillians who support a public health insurance option in order to ensure all Americans always have access to high-quality, affordable health care.

Click here to invite Minority Leader Boehner to meet YOU, and we'll deliver your invitation and message of support for the public health insurance option to the Minority Leader.

Health care debate is heating up

By: 
Jim Carroll, Courier-Journal

Yarmuth takes health care role

Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, is an adviser to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on communicating the Democrats' message on health care (excluding for now, perhaps, the Blue Dogs).

Last week Yarmuth spoke to national reporters about health care costs and small businesses.

Yarmuth does almost as well as Bunning on fundraising

By: 
Jim Carroll

Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, does not yet have a Republican opponent for 2010.

But the lawmaker is raising money for the next contest anyway.

Yarmuth's campaign says he took in $284,039 for the second quarter and now has $361,252 in cash on hand.

JY 2.0

By: 
Sean Rose, LEO Weekly

Settled firmly into his second term in Congress, John Yarmuth talks health care, energy, and how Obama might actually save the planet

House Approves Yarmuth's Funding for Kentucky Air National Guard

$600,000 will expand facilities used for military and Homeland Security missions

Law Enforcement Officials Join Yarmuth to Announce Jefferson County's Inclusion in HIDTA Program

(Washington, DC) Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) was joined by law enforcement leaders from around Louisville and the Commonwealth to announce the new funding and resources available to Louisville law enforcement agencies following the approval of his request to include Jefferson County in the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program.

Congressman Yarmuth Announces $699,600 in Recovery Funding for YouthBuild Louisville

(Washington, DC) Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) announced that YouthBuild Louisville will receive more than $699,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help provide vocational instruction to unemployed and undereducated Louisville youth.

Yarmuth Defeats Northup

By: 
Deborah Yetter

U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth has won a second term in Congress, defeating Republican Anne Northup in her effort to recapture Louisville's Third District seat she lost to Yarmuth in 2006.

It's the third straight loss for Northup, 60, who last year made an unsuccessful bid for Kentucky governor in the Republican primary.

Yarmuth Beats Northup Easily

By: 
Deborah Yetter

Democrat John Yarmuth won a second term in Congress yesterday, easily defeating Republican challenger Anne Northup in their rematch over Louisville's 3rd District.

With 99 percent of precincts reporting, unofficial vote totals showed Yarmuth with 59 percent of the vote and Northup with 41.

Officials Offer Stimulus Projects; Leaders Discuss How To Use Funds

By: 
Sheldon S. Shafer

U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., the House majority leader, came to Louisville yesterday to hear local officials' suggestions on how federal economic-stimulus funds could be spent on public projects.
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Yarmuth Files to Run for Third Term

Congressman has raised more than $660,000 going into election year

(Frankfort, KY) Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3), today, filed paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office, officially kicking off his bid to continue representing Louisville in the US House of Representatives.

“These past three years, I have had the great honor of taking Louisville’s fight to Congress, and I hope to keep fighting to bring our community good jobs, affordable health care, and better educational opportunities,” Congressman Yarmuth said. “I look forward to continuing to work with my partners here at home to build a more secure nation and a thriving Louisville that we can continue to be proud of.”

Yarmuth Only Freshman to Receive "Best of Congress"

Working Mother Media and Corporate Voices for Working Families

Honor Congressman Yarmuth for Making a Difference for Working Families

Six Yarmuth Provisions on Higher Education Bill Passes House

(Washington, D.C.) Last Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the landmark Higher Education Opportunity Act, reauthorizing and expanding the Higher Education Act, which expired in 2003 and is the primary law aimed at expanding college access for low- and middle-income students.

Yarmuth Supports Plan to Address Mortgage Crisis

(Washington, DC) Yesterday, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) backed the most comprehensive response yet to the American mortgage crisis. The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act, which passed the House last night, will help families keep their homes, aid local communities hit hard by the foreclosure crisis and strengthen the economy and financial markets.

Yarmuth Speaks for DRILL Bill on the House Floor

Washington, DC) Today, the House of Representatives will consider the Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands (DRILL) Act, which would compel the oil companies to drill on the 68 million acres they already control.

Yarmuth Lauds Extension of Unemployment Benefits

(Washington, DC) Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) praised the enactment of an extension of unemployment for three million Americans who have last their jobs and exhausted regular unemployment benefits, which typically last 26 weeks.

Congressman Yarmuth Wants to "Free America's Oil"

(Washington, DC) Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) took the House Floor and made the following statement, calling for immediate action to lower gas prices: "Americans want us to do something about gas prices, and every Member in this House wants us to do something about gas prices, too.

Yarmuth Sends Letter to President to Stop Excessive Oil Speculation

Dear Mr. President:

Across the nation, American families are struggling to afford high energy costs. In my hometown of Louisville, people are trying to make ends meet while paying more than four dollars and twenty cents per gallon of gasoline.

New GI Bill Enacted; Yarmuth Original Cosponsor

(Washington, DC) As the members of Congressman John Yarmuth's (KY-3) Veterans Advisory Board filed into his office for one of several meetings with their Representative, Congressman Yarmuth praised the landmark enactment of the G.I. Bill for the 21st Century, of which he was an original cosponsor in the House of Representatives.

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Thank You, Louisville!

Dear Friends,

In record numbers, Louisville went to the polls and sent a clear message that we are ready for real change in this country. Yesterday's success would not have been possible without your work or the efforts of thousands of volunteers in this community who are ready to take our country back.