Senator Saxby Chambliss

Republican  •  Georgia  •  6th Term  •  Sworn In 1995
Current Term 2009 - 2014 View All
  • Votes with party 94%
  • Abstains: 2%

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03/19/10
Senate panel, food companies close to a deal on snacks sold at schools

...schools. Among the companies signing on were Mars Inc., Nestle USA and the Coca-Cola Company, a key constituent of Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., the ranking Republican on the committee. Mars, in a statement, said schools are a "unique environment." Schoo

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03/14/10
Georgia tries goodwill to end water crisis

...is word that some Georgia tea party supporters could protest the fundraiser Monday, which is being sponsored by U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss. "Crist, because he is vulnerable, may be more willing to talk and negotiate," Bullock said. "And Perdue is ... off

Source: Miami Herald
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03/11/10
JSF In The Dock

A critical hearing on JSF is under way on Capitol Hill, with an openly frustrated Sen John McCain and Senate Armed Services Committee chair Sen Carl Levin introducing the proceedings by recalling the optimism expressed by Defense Secretary Gates back

Source: Aviation Week
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03/11/10
Angry at government

... Published March 11, 2010 08:56 am - Open letter to U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss and U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop: Dear Sirs: You probably won't believe this but the Federal Government, namely the Social Security Office won't issu

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03/10/10
Lawmakers insist shower run-ins like the one Massa alleges are far from norm

...Tester (D-Mont.) said about his morning workout. But Tester said, "I don't go in the shower. I don't accost people." Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) said he often goes to the Senate gym to do a rubber-band exercise for his arms -- the 66-year-old said he h

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03/09/10
Senators: Brazilian retaliation ‘unfortunate’

...Sen. Blanche Lincoln, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss, ranking member, have expressed disappointment after Brazil announced it is moving forward on retaliation for injuries due to the U.S. cotton program an

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03/03/10
What's Up With the Jobs Bill?

...of the cost is offset. The senate version of the jobs bill passed last month, but both Georgia Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss voted no. In a statement, Sen. Chambliss explained his nay vote: "It does little to produce jobs and stimulate t

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02/28/10
Smoltz has no interest in running for office

...respected figure who, according to the AJC, has assisted with campaigns staged by U.S. Rep. Tom Price and U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss. Smoltz, who pitched for the Red Sox and Cardinals last season, is still keeping the door open to pitch again. The 4

Source: MLB.com
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02/27/10
First North American Kia plant opens in Georgia

...jobs to this area and is truly delivering as tremendous corporate citizen," Perdue said at an opening event attended by Sen. Saxby Chambliss and other dignitaries who heard a keynote speech from Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group chairman and CEO Chung Mong K

Source: Boston Globe
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02/27/10
First North American Kia plant opens in Georgia

...to this area and is truly delivering as tremendous corporate citizen," Perdue said at an opening event attended by Sen. Saxby Chambliss and other dignitaries who heard a keynote speech from Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group chairman and CEO Chung Mong Koo. P

Source: Omaha.com
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02/26/10
Georgia Kia plant still looking for job applicants

...complex covers 650 acres – can produce 300,000 vehicles a year. The event was attended by Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, Sen. Saxby Chambliss and other dignitaries who heard a keynote speech from Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group chairman and CEO Mong Koo Chun

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02/24/10
Senate passes $15 billion jobs bill; Chambliss, Isakson oppose measure

...a $15 billion jobs bill opposed by both senators from Georgia in a 70-28 vote. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, and Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Georgia, voted against the bill, according to their Web sites. The bill was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Ha

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02/24/10
Taxpayer report card in: Region's GOP scores high, Dems low

...U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, B-; U.S. Rep. John Mica, B; U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns, B+; U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, F; U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, N/A. In Georgia, U.S. sens. Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson both scored As while U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston scored a B

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02/23/10
Ga. lawmakers discuss Obama health-care plan

... “It is my hope that the president and Democrats will make a sincere effort to accept ideas offered by Republicans,” said Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., “But the idea of holding a bipartisan health-care summit meant to produce bipartisan compromise

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02/18/10
Dont Ask, Dont Tell policy repeal debate nears

...serve in the military isn’t galvanizing opposition, someone forgot to tell the senior senator from the state of Georgia. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., is perhaps Washington’s most strident opponent of repealing the policy. Chambliss, from his chair o

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02/18/10
Dont Ask, Dont Tell policy repeal debate nears

...serve in the military isn’t galvanizing opposition, someone forgot to tell the senior senator from the state of Georgia. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., is perhaps Washington’s most strident opponent of repealing the policy. Chambliss, from his chair o

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02/17/10
Dems note stimulus anniversary with GOP 'hypocrites' video

The DNC and other Democrats have sought to portray many in the GOP as having voted against the stimulus, only to have turned around and boasted of the bill's projects. The effort marks the one-year anniversary of President Barack Obama having signed

Source: The Hill
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02/17/10
Ga. senator to speak at annual chamber breakfast in Hartwell

...and Issues are Jim McMullan, chairman of the Hart County Board of Assessors; Jim Hussey, regional representative for U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.; and Tate Izlar, regional representative for Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. Dorsey said the event is a good

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02/17/10
DNC, RNC ads clash on stimulus

...districts." The DNC ad doesn't spare Republican senators either, attacking Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia Meanwhile, the RNC video focuses almost exclusively on President Obama, taking him to task for "bi

Source: CNN
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02/17/10
RE: Saxby Chambliss

Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R- Va.) -- of hypocrisy, underscoring their attempts to take credit for the bill's effects, ...

Source: Huffington Post (blog)
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02/17/10
RE: Saxby Chambliss

Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R- Va.) -- of hypocrisy, underscoring their attempts to take credit for the bill's effects, ...

Source: Huffington Post (blog)
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02/16/10
RE: Saxby Chambliss

Sen. Saxby Chambliss says it's a step in the right direction, adding, the power generated by the Burke County Facility -- that's the one that's already ...

Source: CNN
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02/16/10
RE: Saxby Chambliss

"This announcement represents a step in the right direction," said Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Georgia. "The power generated by [the Burke County facility] is ...

Source: CNN
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02/16/10
RE: Saxby Chambliss

US Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., also praised the Obama administration for extending the loan guarantees. “Nuclear power must be part of any equation to meet ...

Source: The Daily Citizen
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02/14/10
Southern lawmakers fight to keep payments to cotton, peanut farmers

...administration unfairly targets farmers and ranchers to achieve savings and fund Washington-based programs," said Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss, the ranking Republican on the Senate Agriculture Committee. The Obama administration says that the cotton and

Source: Miami Herald
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02/14/10
The military must provide equality for all

...Saxby Chambliss, the Georgia Republican who was first elected to the Senate by maligning the patriotism of an opponent who had lost two legs and an arm in Vietnam, sees awful consequences if the "don't ask, don't tell" policy is repealed and gays and le

Source: TheDay.com
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02/12/10
Hahira Fire Department awarded grant

...gear and equipment for the firefighters. “The fire department greatly appreciates the tireless efforts of U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss and U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston for helping us secure these funds,” Bennett said. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant is

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02/11/10
Southern lawmakers fight to keep payments to cotton, peanut farmers

...unfairly targets farmers and ranchers to achieve savings and fund Washington-based programs," said Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss, the ranking Republican on the Senate Agriculture Committee. The Obama administration says that the cotton and peanut storage

Source: McClatchy
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02/11/10
Southern lawmakers fight to keep payments to cotton, peanut farmers

...unfairly targets farmers and ranchers to achieve savings and fund Washington-based programs," said Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss, the ranking Republican on the Senate Agriculture Committee. The Obama administration says that the cotton and peanut st

Source: Miami Herald
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02/11/10
Readers Write 02/11

...just saying what appeals to votersIt is my opinion that the people criticizing the recent gay comments of Sen. Saxby Chambliss, and his being out of touch, are really the ones out of touch. They don’t seem to understand the senator is working on his r

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Official website: http://chambliss.senate.gov/public/index.cfm
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Phone: 202-224-3521
Fax: 202-224-0103

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