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Abel Harding: Rick Scott and Tallahassee Republicans ready to party like it's 1999

2010-12-29T19:00:00Z

...doing that.” In response, a DMV spokesman said it was possible, but not a complaint the agency heard frequently. … Outoing Sen. George LeMieux is rejoining Gunster, the Florida law firm where he worked before being appointed to the Senate by Gov. Ch

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Mack making moves toward Senate bid

2010-12-29T19:00:00Z

...may be a necessity considering the many moving parts in the race for theGOP nomination. State Senate president Mike Haridopolos has said he's 90 percent sure he's going to run and outgoing Sen. George LeMieux is also expected to seek the nomination....

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Charlie Crist's legacy — an unfinished agenda

2010-12-29T19:00:00Z

He says he has no regrets about appointing former chief of staff George LeMieux to a US Senate seat that eluded Crist himself, even though the two men had a ...

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2010-12-29T19:00:00Z

Departing Republican Sen. George LeMieux also is mulling a run. Gov. Charlie Crist appointed LeMieux, his former chief of staff, to serve the final 16 ...

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Out with the old, in with the new in the Senate in the 112th Congress

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

Florida Republican Sen. Mel Martinez retired prematurely in February 2009 and was replaced by George LeMieux (R) to serve the remaining 16 months of his ...

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2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

... announced that US Senator George LeMieux will return to the firm as a shareholder and chairman of the Board of Directors, effective January 4th. Sen. ...

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Two new PR shops in Tallahassee

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

...Vivian Myrtetus, former deputy chief of staff to Sen. George LeMieux and Charlie Crist communications director, has formed Beacon Communications Group, a Florida-based strategic communications firm specializing in public affairs, crisis management, and

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Christian Family Coalition lambasts U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson for voting to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'; praises Sen. George LeMieux for vote against

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

...FL -On Saturday, December 18th, 2010, Florida U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R) courageously stood up for our troops fighting all around the world, by voting against the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," (DADT), a common-sense law signed by former Democr

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Republicans lining up for Senate

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

...about his expected Senate bid against Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, who won a second term with 60 percent of the vote in 2006. George LeMieux, who filled the last 15 months of Republican Mel Martinez's term through an appointment, might also seek Nelson'

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U.S. Senator George LeMieux to Return to Gunster

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

...Partner of Gunster, one of Florida's oldest and largest full-service business law firms, today announced that U.S. Senator George LeMieux will return to the firm as a shareholder and chairman of the Board of Directors, effective January 4th. Sen. LeMieu

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GOP hopefuls for '12 line up early

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

...his expected Senate bid against Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, who won a second term with 60 percent of the vote in 2006. George LeMieux, who's leaving the Senate after filling the last 15 months of Republican Mel Martinez' term through an appointment, mi

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Republican candidates rush to enter 2012 Senate races

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

...his expected Senate bid against Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, who won a second term with 60 percent of the vote in 2006. George LeMieux, who filled the last 15 months of Republican Mel Martinez' term through an appointment, might also seek Nelson's seat.

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2010-12-27T19:00:00Z

By Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE — US Sen. George LeMieux will return to his legal roots after his short tenure in Washington ends next week. ...

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Jeb Bush Emerges As Best Nelson Foe in Fla.

2010-12-27T19:00:00Z

...all other potential challengers trailed Nelson. The poll showed Rep. Connie Mack IV, trailed 44 to 36 percent, former Sen. George LeMieux 47 to 36 percent, state Senate President Mike Haridopolos 44 to 32 percent, and state Rep. Adam Hasner 46 to 30 per

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Sen. George LeMieux's Farewell Address

2010-12-27T19:00:00Z

...I thank you for that. Senators CANTWELL, KLOBUCHAR, LANDRIEU, WHITEHOUSE, and BAUCUS, we have worked together in a commonsense way to pass legislation that is good for the American people, and I am appreciative of your efforts. Senator Mel Martinez, wh

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Sen. George LeMieux returns to law firm

2010-12-27T19:00:00Z

...PALM BEACH, Fla. -- U.S. Sen. George LeMieux will return to Gunster law firm after leaving office. H. William Perry, the firm's CEO and managing partner, announced Tuesday that LeMieux will resume his legal practice Jan. 4 and provide corporate counseli

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GOP candidates rush to get into Senate races

2010-12-27T19:00:00Z

George LeMieux, who filled the last 15 months of Republican Mel Martinez' term through an appointment, might also seek Nelson's seat. ...

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2010-12-27T19:00:00Z

Senate Republicans, from left, James Risch (Idaho), George LeMieux (Fla.), John Barrasso (Wyo.) and Jon Kyl (Ariz.) discuss their opposition to the treaty a ...

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2010-12-27T19:00:00Z

US Sen. George LeMieux will return to Gunster law firm after leaving office. H. William Perry, the firm's CEO and managing partner, announced Tuesday that ...

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Tea party exerts its influence on issues

2010-12-26T19:00:00Z

Connie Mack IV, R-Fort Myers; and Florida's senators Bill Nelson and George Lemieux about various bills that came up in the lame duck Congress. ...

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