Space Politics (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
Although there’s been no formal declaration or projection, it appears increasingly likely that Bill Posey will succeed Rep. Dave Weldon in Florida’s 15th Congressional District, on the Space Coast. With 84 percent of precincts reporting, Posey, a Republican, was leading Democrat Steve Blythe 54-40%. Weldon, of course, had been a strong advocate of [...]
Space Politics (Free subscription) | 23/11/2008
... previously-announced team leads Lori Garver and Roderic “Roddy” Olvera Young. Retiring Congressman Dave Weldon (R-FL) wants to “keep a hand in space policy” in his post-Congressional career. “I’ve invested a lot of time and energy over the years on that issue,” he told the Gannett News Service. “I feel like I can continue to contribute in some capacity.” He said he’s been asked to...
Space Politics (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
Transition is in the air on Florida’s Space Coast these days. In addition to the impending Shuttle-Constellation transition, as well as the presidential transition, is the transition in the region’s Congressional delegation. Rep. Dave Weldon retired and his seat was won by fellow Republican Bill Posey, while Rep. Tom Feeney was defeated last [...]
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
... and Bobby Genese. The conference will also feature a keynote speech given by U.S. Congressman Dave Weldon. Other speakers include world-renowned experts on autism covering cutting-edge environmental research, treatment, dietary and behavioral interventions, legal and legislative strategies, estate planning, autism safety, marital support, and more. NAA's National Autism Conference...
CBO's Latest 10 Documents (Free subscription) | 03/11/2008
Letter to the Honorable Dave Weldon, M.D.
Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
Republican state Sen. Bill Posey is leaving the Legislature for a job in Congress after winning a four-way race to fill this vacant seat. Posey succeeds longtime congressman Dave Weldon, who is retiring.
Facing Autism in New Brunswick (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008
... Center & Spa in Weston, Florida.The conference will feature keynote speaker U.S. Congressman Dave Weldon. Other speakers include renowned experts on autism who will share their knowledge and expertise with both parents and practitioners. Topics to be covered are cutting-edge environmental research, dietary and behavioral interventions, legal and legislative strategies, estate planning,...
Space Politics (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
Some news and notes from the aftermath of Tuesday’s election: In Florida, Congresswoman-elect Suzanne Kosmas is seeking a seat on the House Science and Technology Committee, an assignment the man she defeated for the job, Tom Feeney, also had. Congressman-elect Bill Posey, who won the seat vacated by Dave Weldon, apparently is not interested in [...]
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 31/10/2008
... Center & Spa in Weston, Florida. The conference will feature keynote speaker U.S. Congressman Dave Weldon. Other speakers include renowned experts on autism who will share their knowledge and expertise with both parents and practitioners. Topics to be covered are cutting-edge environmental research, dietary and behavioral interventions, legal and legislative strategies, estate planning,...
Gawker (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
... Rep. Jon Porter (R-Nev.) also lost his re-election bid, and with bass player Rep. Dave Weldon (R-Fla.) retiring at the end of the session, the only Members left in the group are lead guitarist Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) and vocalist Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.). (New York Democratic Rep. John Hall, a member of ’70s-era pop-rock group Orleans, had hinted at joining full-time.)It's...
MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
... his ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Republicans held onto the seat being vacated by Rep. Dave Weldon, a dogged NASA supporter who is retiring from Congress after serving 14 years. Bill Posey, a Florida state senator, will join Kosmos in Washington to represent Brevard County and its thousands of Kennedy Space Center employees.© 2007 Space.com. All rights reserved. MORE FROM...
Space.com (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
In Florida, Feeney lost his re-election bid to Democrat Suzanne Kosmas, a four-term member of the Florida House of Representatives who hit the Kennedy Space Center-area congressman on his ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Republicans held onto the seat being vacated by Rep. Dave Weldon, a dogged NASA supporter who is retiring from Congress after serving 14 years. Bill Posey, a...
Space Politics (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
... advocates not for the better. In addition to Udall, two other House members, Bud Cramer (D-AL) and Dave Weldon (R-FL), also did not run for re-election; both served on the Appropriations Committee, although not on the subcommittee whose jurisdiction includes NASA. A bigger blow, though, were the reelection defeats of Reps. Tom Feeney (R-FL) and Nick Lampson (D-TX) ; Feeney had been...
Bradenton.com: Politics (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008
... Florida banned touch screen voting.Florida's only open seat is the 15th District, where Rep. Dave Weldon, R-Palm Bay, did not seek re-election. The race pitted Republican state Sen. Bill Posey of Rockledge against Democrat Stephen Blythe, a Melbourne physician.Other Republican incumbents on the ballot are Reps. Jeff Miller of Chumuckla; Ander Crenshaw of Jacksonville; Ginny Brown-Waite...
beSpacific (Free subscription) | 03/11/2008
An Analysis of NASA's Plans for Continuing Human Spaceflight After Retiring the Space Shuttle, Letter to the Rep. Dave Weldon, M.D. "In response to your request, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has analyzed the human spaceflight program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration — and, in particular, its plans for development of the Ares 1 and Orion vehicles as part of...
