Andy Barr

Kentucky's Andy Barr Says He'll Focus On Compromise In New Congress

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:12:54 +0000

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JACKI LYDEN HOST: When Congress reconvened on January 3rd, it did so with 84 newly elected members. We've been profiling a few of the newcomers over the past week. Today, we'll learn a bit more about the latest Republican to join Kentucky delegation Andy Barr. Here's Kentucky Public Radio's Kenny Colston.

KENNY COLSTON, BYLINE: The halls of Henry Clay High School in Lexington aren't that much different than the halls of power its namesake served in: loud and busy.

Barr to Take Oath in DC

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:57:27 +0000

Republican Andy Barr will be sworn in this afternoon in Washington as Kentucky’s newest U.S. congressman. The Lexington attorney won the November election over Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler in a bitter 6th District race.

Barr Urges Temporary Fix for Fiscal Cliff

Josh James (KPR) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:41:58 +0000

Sixth District Congressman-Elect Andy Barr says he'll get serious when it comes to cutting spending as Congress deals with the so-called "fiscal cliff." Barr made the remarks on KET's One To One with Bill Goodman this week. In the meantime, however, Barr urged members of Congress to create a temporary fix.

Conway: Kentucky Democrats Suffer No Long-Term Damage After Ben Chandler Loss

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:07:21 +0000

Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler's defeat in his re-election bid Tuesday won't hinder the Kentucky Democratic Party in future years, a party leader said.

But Attorney General Jack Conway also said hes upset that Kentucky will have only one Democratic congressman for the next two years -- Rep. John Yarmuth in the Third District.

Revised RNC Schedule Still Gives Kentuckians Speaking Slots

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:36:14 +0000

The schedule shuffling at this year's Republican National Convention won't cost any Kentucky politicians their speaking slots.

With the first day's events canceled due to Tropical Storm (soon to be Hurricane) Isaac, at least two Kentucky speakers were in danger of being knocked off the schedule.

NRCC Makes Early Ad Buy for Andy Barr

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:40:20 +0000

The national group in charge of getting Republicans elected to Congress is investing $400,000 in Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District.

Republican Liberty Caucus Endorses Kelly

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:27:54 +0000

The Texas group Republican Liberty Caucus is endorsing Patrick Kelly in the Sixth Congressional District Republican primary. Kelly is running against 2010 candidate Andy Barr for the seat.