George LeMieux

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12/29/10
Abel Harding: Rick Scott and Tallahassee Republicans ready to party like it's 1999

...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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12/29/10
Mack making moves toward Senate bid

...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....

Source: The Politico
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12/29/10
Charlie Crist's legacy — an unfinished agenda

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 ...

Source: Tampabay.com
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12/29/10
RE: George LeMieux

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 ...

Source: Tallahassee Democrat (blog)
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12/28/10
Out with the old, in with the new in the Senate in the 112th Congress

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 ...

Source: The Hill
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12/28/10
RE: George LeMieux

... 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. ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release)
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12/28/10
Two new PR shops in Tallahassee

...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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12/28/10
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

...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

Source: Miami Herald
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12/28/10
Republicans lining up for Senate

...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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12/28/10
U.S. Senator George LeMieux to Return to Gunster

...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

Source: iStockAnalyst
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12/28/10
GOP hopefuls for '12 line up early

...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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12/28/10
Republican candidates rush to enter 2012 Senate races

...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.

Source: Cleveland.com
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12/27/10
RE: George LeMieux

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

Source: Palm Beach Post
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12/27/10
Jeb Bush Emerges As Best Nelson Foe in Fla.

...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

Source: NewsMax
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12/27/10
Sen. George LeMieux's Farewell Address

...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

Source: The Hill
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12/27/10
Sen. George LeMieux returns to law firm

...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

Source: Miami Herald
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12/27/10
GOP candidates rush to get into Senate races

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

Source: The Associated Press
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12/27/10
RE: George LeMieux

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

Source: Washington Post
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12/27/10
RE: George LeMieux

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 ...

Source: MiamiHerald.com
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12/26/10
Tea party exerts its influence on issues

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. ...

Source: The News-Press
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12/23/10
Arms Talks Now Turn to Short-Range Weapons

... an important issue,” said Senator George LeMieux, Republican of Florida, who inserted the provision calling for new talks in the resolution of ...

Source: New York Times
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12/23/10
Betty Parker: A look at Sen. Bill Nelson's possible GOP challengers

...dismisses others, including U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV, R-Fort Myers, Senate President Mike Haridopolis, and outgoing U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, mostly as empty suits with little real-world business experience beyond their political careers. He also uncove

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12/23/10
RE: George LeMieux

... an important issue,” said Senator George LeMieux, Republican of Florida, who inserted the provision calling for new talks in the resolution of ...

Source: New York Times
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12/23/10
Dream Act's immigrant supporters awaken to loss, but vow to press GOP for path ...

One Republican they won't speaking to is Sen. George LeMieux. The Florida Republican repeatedly voted against the bill this year, despite pleas and visits ...

Source: Palm Beach Post
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12/23/10
Betty Parker: A look at Sen. Bill Nelson's possible GOP challengers

Connie Mack IV, R-Fort Myers, Senate President Mike Haridopolis, and outgoing US Sen. George LeMieux, mostly as “empty suits” with little real-world ...

Source: The News-Press
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12/23/10
Senator LeMieux selects PBA to house papers

By STAFF WEST PALM BEACH (PBA)—Sen. George LeMieux (R-Fla.) announced recently his senatorial papers and other memorabilia from his 16 months of service in ...

Source: Florida Baptist Witness
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12/22/10
Our choice goes to the mat for Florida

...Nelson. He looks to be facing such GOP opposition as Senate President Mike Haridopolos, outgoing Crist-appointed U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, and Adam Hasner, a former Florida House member. Nelsons performance will be up for review in the months and years

Source: Florida Today
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12/22/10
Sen. LeMieux Mulls Senate Return

Outgoing US senator George LeMieux is bidding farewell to friends and colleagues and to his brief career in Washington. For now. As Manuel Quinones reports ...

Source: Capitol News Connection
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12/22/10
Senate ratifies nuclear treaty

...the 67 votes required. Florida's senators split on the final vote, with Democrat Bill Nelson voting yes and Republican George LeMieux voting no. Three senators — all Republicans — were not present. Even though passage had been expected, some Republi

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12/22/10
Senate ratifies nuclear treaty

...to sit down with leaders in another country and say to them, 'If we agree to X, Y and Z, I can deliver' is critical." Sen. George LeMieux, R-Fla., thought otherwise. "When the U.S. enters into treaties designed to protect our national security," he sai

Source: Kansas.com
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Official website: http://lemieux.senate.gov
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356 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-224-3041
Fax: 202-228-5171

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