Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Bill Nelson [D, FL]

Sen. Marco Rubio earning respect in Senate for foreign-policy work

2012-06-03T14:09:21Z

Still, Rubio has a strong working relationship with fellow Florida Sen. and intelligence committee member Bill Nelson, who faces a tough reelection. And Kerry and Lieberman said Rubio seems ready to be on this year’s ballot as well.

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Weldon plays catch-up in Fla. Senate primary

2012-06-03T09:01:32Z

Weldon entered the race two weeks ago and now has less than three months to convince Republican voters he’s the best candidate to face Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson in November. That’s a tough task for someone who isn’t well known outside ...

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WW II veteran buried in cardboard box sparks outrage in Congress

2012-06-03T05:12:29Z

Fox News reports that Senator Bill Nelson, D-Fla and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla, are backing a new bill called The Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012, that will require the Department of Veterans Affairs to review its standards for burial of veterans ..

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A ham-handed fix for a nonexistent problem

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...Voter suppression? Intimidation? No way, says Florida Republican Party Chairman Lenny Curry. He blasted Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson for criticizing the effort. Nelson, he said, "asks our public servants to ignore the threat to electoral integrity." But

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Leonard Pitts Jr.: A ham-handed solution to a problem that doesn't exist

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

Florida Cemetery Buries WWII Veteran Lawrence Davis Jr. in Cardboard Box (VIDEO)

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...to make sure they get a dignified burial.” He added that the department goes out of its way to show dignity and respect. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla) said, “We’re not going to treat the veterans of this country that way. We’re going to ensure there

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Election qualifying begins Monday

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...already have pre-filed to run against Republicans Jeff Miller and Steve Southerland, who represent Northwest Florida. U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will have to qualify this week along with a handful of Republicans who want to unseat him. In Northwest Florida,

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State Democrats gather in Tampa to select delegates for convention

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...other people to the polls," McManus said. This is the largest delegation the Democrats have ever sent to a convention. Sen. Bill Nelson, who spoke at the meeting, said the state's importance in November couldn't be overestimated. "Ground zero is the sta

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State Democrats gather in Tampa to select delegates for convention

2012-06-02T22:24:27Z

This is the largest delegation the Democrats have ever sent to a convention. Sen. Bill Nelson, who spoke at the meeting, said the state's importance in November couldn't be overestimated. "Ground zero is the state of Florida," he said.

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The GOP, demographics and voter suppression

2012-06-02T21:20:02Z

Voter suppression? Intimidation? No way, says Florida Republican Party Chairman Lenny Curry. He blasted Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson for criticizing the effort. Nelson, he said, “asks our public servants to ignore the threat to electoral integrity.”

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Weldon Plays Catch-Up in Senate Race

2012-06-02T20:22:46Z

Weldon, whose former congressional district included a portion of northeast Polk County, entered the race two weeks ago and now has less than three months to convince Republican voters he's the best candidate to face Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson ...

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Find out how your local legislators voted this week: June 3

2012-06-02T18:42:33Z

Marco Rubio, B40A Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, (202) 224-3041, rubio.senate.gov; Sen. Bill Nelson, 716 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-5274, billnelson.senate.gov.

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Discovery of WWII veteran buried in cardboard box in Florida cemetery sparks outrage

2012-06-02T12:23:10Z

But giving it the power to purchase caskets for deceased veterans would take an Act of Congress. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said, "We're not going to treat the veterans of this country that way. We're going to ensure there is a dignified burial."

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Qualifying begins for state, county office seekers

2012-06-02T10:35:47Z

Those include president of the United States, Barack Obama, incumbent; United States senator, Bill Nelson, incumbent and United States representative. US Rep. Steve Southerland, Republican, no longer represents Suwannee County due to redistricting.

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Discovery of WWII veteran buried in cardboard box in Florida cemetery sparks outrage

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...place four times a year. But giving it the power to purchase caskets for deceased veterans would take an Act of Congress. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said, "We're not going to treat the veterans of this country that way. We're going to ensure there is a d

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Hurricane Season Highlights Dangers from Rising Seas

2012-06-01T14:40:21Z

Beryl is especially significant because it is the largest tropical storm to reach land before the official start of hurricane season on June 1 st. “I hope this is not a sign of things to come,” commented U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, alluding to ...

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Facing Super PAC Onslaught, Democrats Take Solace In 1970s Campaign Law

2012-06-01T13:43:05Z

Cecil cited a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Florida, between incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson (D) and likely challenger Rep. Connie Mack (R), as a good example. "When you see the coverage of how much money is being spent by Obama or this and ...

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Late entry Weldon plays catch-up in Senate primary

2012-06-01T13:21:37Z

Weldon entered the race two weeks ago and now has less than three months to convince Republican voters he's the best candidate to face Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson in November. That's a tough task for someone who isn't well known outside the ...

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Weldon: Mack wouldn't be a good senator

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...- but both dropped out. Weldon announced two weeks ago that he would seek the nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. He entered the race three months before the primary. Mack was leading former Sen. George LeMieux by more than 30 points in

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2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...engineer and Apollo program participant, I am thankful U.S. ingenuity has rebounded. No thanks to President Obama and Sen. Bill Nelson. What part of "All men are created equal" in the Declaration of Independence is so hard to understand? Marriage equali

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