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Kentucky: Ken Lucas

February 2, 2009 - 12:43 pm
NEWS FEED: Page One

Beshear Appoints Ken Lucas VA Commish

By jake

Governor Steve Beshear today appointed former U.S. Rep Ken Lucas to serve as Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veteran’s Affairs. He’ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Department as well as the coordination of 18 statewide field offices, health care outreach and cemetery services.
From the press release:
“Representative Lucas has committed [...]

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February 2, 2009 - 05:30 am
NEWS FEED: Bluegrass Politics

Beshear appoints Lucas to veterans’ post

By Jack Brammer

FRANKFORT -- Former U.S. Rep. Ken Lucas is Gov. Steve Beshear's choice to be commissioner of the state Department of Veteran's Affairs.

In his new job, Lucas will oversee the daily operations of the department and coordinate 18 statewide field offices.

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Sat, 08/23/2008 - 13:21

KDP’s Moore expects Biden to campaign in Kentucky

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

The chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party said she expects the newly-selected Democratic vice-presidential pick, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.), to visit the Bluegrass state before the general election.

"He has strong Kentucky connections," said KDP chair Jennifer Moore. "I expect him to be in Kentucky."

Moore noted Biden has some family ties to Kentucky, as his sister-in-law is a native of the state.

Biden, an active campaigner for Democrats nationwide, has previously made political visits to the Commonwealth on several occasions.

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Wed, 04/23/2008 - 17:48

Lucas endorses Obama at Covington HQ grand opening

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

Patrick Crowley, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports that former 4th District Congressman Ken Lucas (D-Covington) has endorsed the Presidential Campaign of Illinois Senator Barack Obama.

Lucas, a noted "blue dog" Democrat during his six years in Congress, spoke of his support of Obama at the opening of the candidate's campaign headquarters in Covington.

Crowley reports Lucas' comments as follows:

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Mon, 04/21/2008 - 01:19

Interview: Michael Kelley in KY-4

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=355|title=Michael Kelley|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=400|height=285]Oldham physician Michael Kelley is the only Democratic candidate running for the 4th Congressional District seat currently held by Geoff Davis (R-Hebron). Davis handily defeated his last two well-funded Democratic opponents - former 4th District Congressman and "Blue Dog" Democrat Ken Lucas in 2006 and television personality Nick Clooney, in 2004.

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Sun, 04/13/2008 - 22:40

McConnell targets Obama, defends Iraq policy

By Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter

Introducing her husband to an assembled crowd of fellow Republicans in Northern Kentucky on Saturday night, Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao said Senator and Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was playing a crucial role in preventing the “Europeanization” of American labor law.

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