Senator Bill Nelson

Democrat  •  Florida  •  8th Term  •  Sworn In 1979
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05/29/12
FL Republican Chair: Bill Nelson "defends" right of dead, noncitizen ...

After Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson gave a speech and wrote a letter opposing Gov. Rick Scott's plan to "purge" the voter rolls, Republican Party of Florida Chairman Lenny Curry hit back with this written statement: "This past ...

Source: Marc Caputo
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05/29/12
GOP Senate Candidates Unveil Major Endorsements | Sunshine ...

With Memorial Day weekend behind them, two of the Republicans hoping to challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson added to their teams, unveiling major endorsements. U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, who is the poll leader among ...

Source: Kevin Derby
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05/29/12
Senator Nelson Unconcerned About Cleaning Up FL Voter Rolls ...

Keeping in line with Senator Bill Nelson's reputation as a “cautious” legislator who is primarily concerned about “populist” issues, Nelson is now questioning Governor Rick Scott and his efforts to clean up Florida's voter rolls ...

Source: Admin
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05/29/12
Senator Bill Nelson failed his Oath of Office, failing to preserve ...

Senator Bill Nelson failed his Oath of Office, failing to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, failing to cast a vote against S. 2248, the FISA Amendments Act. The FISA Amendments Act makes the ...

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05/29/12
Bill Nelson; Lost In Space

It is time for the citizens of Florida to seriously question Sen. Bill Nelson's thought processes and competency. Is there a correlation between lack of oxygen on his journey into space and his attempting to portray himself as a ...

Source: Paula Helton
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05/28/12
Sen. Bill Nelson's cautious approach comes with heavy emphasis ...

Sen. Bill Nelson's cautious approach comes with heavy emphasis on populist issues MiamiHerald.com. During 12 years in the Senate, the Florida Democrat has maintained a tight focus on the state, rarely missing an ...

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05/28/12
Bill Nelson: cautious campaigner or practictioner of vanilla guide to ...

The world's greatest deliberative body faces monumental decisions on issues ranging from crushing debt to nukes in Iran. But U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is more likely to be seen fighting monster snakes. During 12 years in the ...

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05/27/12
Sen. Bill Nelson's cautious approach comes with heavy emphasis ...

Sen. Bill Nelson's cautious approach comes with heavy emphasis on low-hanging fruit. POSTED 05.27.2012 ON Tampa Bay Times. WASHINGTON — The world's greatest deliberative body faces monumental decisions on issues ranging from ...

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05/26/12
Senator Bill Nelson: Our Nation's Most Hallowed Ground

On Monday, at cemeteries large and small, veterans and volunteers will be placing American flags along seemingly endless rows of headstones. One such headstone, at Arlington National Cemetery, marks the grave of Susan ...

Source: Staff
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05/25/12
Senator Bill Nelson: Our Nation's Most Hallowed Ground

On Monday, at cemeteries large and small, veterans and volunteers will be placing American flags along seemingly endless rows of headstones. One such headstone, at Arlington National Cemetery, marks the grave of Susan ...

Source: Staff
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05/25/12
Connie Mack Edges Bill Nelson, Dominates GOP Primary Field In ...

"Although some activists have been critical of Congressman Connie Mack and his campaign, he retains an overwhelming lead in the race for the Republican Senate nomination and is tied with Senator Bill Nelson," said Peter ...

Source: Kevin Derby
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05/25/12
Connie Mack Leads Florida GOP Field, Ties Democratic Sen. Bill ...

"Although some activists have been critical of Congressman Connie Mack and his campaign, he retains an overwhelming lead in the race for the Republican Senate nomination and is tied with Sen. Bill Nelson," said Peter ...

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05/25/12
Q Poll: Sen. Bill Nelson tied with Connie Mack, who's killing GOP ...

From a press release: U.S. Rep. Connie Mack holds a wide lead in the race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, getting 40 percent of the vote to 7 percent for former Sen. George LeMieux and 8 percent for Tea...

Source: Marc Caputo
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05/24/12
Q Poll: Sen. Bill Nelson tied with Connie Mack, who's killing GOP ...

From a press release: U.S. Rep. Connie Mack holds a wide lead in the race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, getting 40 percent of the vote to 7 percent for former Sen. George LeMieux and 8 percent for Tea...

Source: Marc Caputo
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05/24/12
Connie Mack Leads Florida GOP Field, Ties Democratic Sen. Bill ...

"Although some activists have been critical of Congressman Connie Mack and his campaign, he retains an overwhelming lead in the race for the Republican Senate nomination and is tied with Sen. Bill Nelson," said Peter ...

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05/24/12
Sen. Bill Nelson's cautious approach comes with heavy emphasis on

Tweet. giantsnake.jpg WASHINGTON — The world's greatest deliberative body faces monumental decisions on issues ranging from crushing debt to nukes in Iran. But U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is more likely to be seen fighting ...

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05/24/12
Uh oh. Sen. Bill Nelson and Rep. DWS are criticizing the Obama ...

First the gay-marriage announcement turns off voters in Florida and now the Obama administration granting a visa to Castro's daugther has caused Democrats Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Bill Nelson to stand with ...

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05/24/12
Invoking DNC chair and Sen. Nelson, RNC's Priebus calls on ...

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus is invoking Democratic Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson in his call to revoke the visas of Mariela Castro ...

Source: Marc Caputo
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05/24/12
Two new polls show tightening Florida Senate race between Nelson ...

Connie Mack's Senate bid, according to new polls from Quinnipiac University and NBC News-Marist. The Quinnipiac poll shows a virtual tie between Mack and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, with Mack up by a 42-to-41 percent ...

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05/24/12
Sierra Club Florida News: Call Senator Bill Nelson: Pass a clean ...

Senator Bill Nelson is a member of the Conference Committee negotiating the final language this week -- Call him today at 202-224-5274 to say that you support a clean transportation bill! Click here for more information.

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05/24/12
Connie Mack Edges Bill Nelson, Dominates GOP Primary Field In ...

"Although some activists have been critical of Congressman Connie Mack and his campaign, he retains an overwhelming lead in the race for the Republican Senate nomination and is tied with Senator Bill Nelson," said Peter ...

Source: Kevin Derby
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05/24/12
Two Polls Show Race Tightening Between Nelson And Mack ...

Two new polls out Thursday show the Senate race tightening in Florida. A new NBC-Marist poll gives Sen. Bill Nelson a 46-to-42 percent lead over GOP front-runner Connie Mack (R-FL), while the Quinnipiac poll released ...

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05/24/12
Tom Coburn Backs George LeMieux to Take on Bill Nelson

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., announced that he was backing former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., in November. “I am proud to ...

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05/24/12
Connie Mack Leads Florida GOP Field, Ties Democratic Sen. Bill ...

"Although some activists have been critical of Congressman Connie Mack and his campaign, he retains an overwhelming lead in the race for the Republican Senate nomination and is tied with Sen. Bill Nelson," said Peter ...

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05/24/12
Uh oh. Sen. Bill Nelson and Rep. DWS are criticizing the Obama ...

First the gay-marriage announcement turns off voters in Florida and now the Obama administration granting a visa to Castro's daugther has caused Democrats Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Bill Nelson to stand with ...

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05/24/12
Q Poll: Sen. Bill Nelson tied with Connie Mack, who's killing GOP ...

From a press release: U.S. Rep. Connie Mack holds a wide lead in the race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, getting 40 percent of the vote to 7 percent for former Sen. George LeMieux and 8 percent for Tea...

Source: Marc Caputo
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05/23/12
Uh oh. Sen. Bill Nelson and Rep. DWS are criticizing the Obama ...

First the gay-marriage announcement turns off voters in Florida and now the Obama administration granting a visa to Castro's daugther has caused Democrats Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Bill Nelson to stand with ...

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05/23/12
Uh oh. Sen. Bill Nelson and Rep. DWS are criticizing the Obama ...

First the gay-marriage announcement turns off voters in Florida and now the Obama administration granting a visa to Castro's daugther has caused Democrats Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Bill Nelson to stand with ...

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05/22/12
Bill Nelson disses Obama admin': Mariela Castro visa "makes no ...

Add Sen. Bill Nelson to the chorus of elected officials who are bothered by the decision to grant Mariela Castro a visa to visit the United States. The niece of Fidel and the daughter of Raul Castro, she's a face of the regime, ...

Source: Marc Caputo
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05/22/12
Senator Grassley and Senator Bill Nelson Introduce Small Business ...

On November 18, 2011, Senator Grassley (R-IA) and Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) introduced the Small Business Efficiency Act into the Senate (S. 1908). This bill is the Senate version of the House Bill, H.R. 2466. Senator Pryor ...

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Official website: http://www.billnelson.senate.gov/
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716 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5274
Fax: 202-228-2183

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