Senator Bill Nelson

Democrat  •  Florida  •  8th Term  •  Sworn In 1979
Current Term 2007 - 2012 View All

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06/03/12
Election qualifying begins Monday

...already have pre-filed to run against Republicans Jeff Miller and Steve Southerland, who represent Northwest Florida. U.S. Sen. Bill N...

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06/03/12
State Democrats gather in Tampa to...

...other people to the polls," McManus said. This is the largest delegation the Democrats have ever sent to a convention. Sen. Bill Nelso...

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06/02/12
State Democrats gather in Tampa to...

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...

Source: Tampa Bay Online
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06/02/12
The GOP, demographics and voter su...

Voter suppression? Intimidation? No way, says Florida Republican Party Chairman Lenny Curry. He blasted Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson for c...

Source: Miami Herald
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06/02/12
Weldon Plays Catch-Up in Senate Race

Weldon, whose former congressional district included a portion of northeast Polk County, entered the race two weeks ago and now has less ...

Source: The Ledger
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06/02/12
Discovery of WWII veteran buried i...

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 n...

Source: FOX News
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06/02/12
Qualifying begins for state, count...

Those include president of the United States, Barack Obama, incumbent; United States senator, Bill Nelson, incumbent and United States re...

Source: Suwannee Democrat
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06/02/12
Discovery of WWII veteran buried i...

...place four times a year. But giving it the power to purchase caskets for deceased veterans would take an Act of Congress. Sen. Bill Ne...

Source: FOX News
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06/01/12
Hurricane Season Highlights Danger...

Beryl is especially significant because it is the largest tropical storm to reach land before the official start of hurricane season on J...

Source: Think Progress
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06/01/12
Facing Super PAC Onslaught, Democr...

Cecil cited a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Florida, between incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson (D) and likely challenger Rep. Connie Mack ...

Source: Huffington Post
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05/29/12
FL Republican Chair: Bill Nelson "...

After Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson gave a speech and wrote a letter opposing Gov. Rick Scott's plan to "purge" the voter rolls, Republican...

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

With Memorial Day weekend behind them, two of the Republicans hoping to challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson added to their teams, unveiling m...

Source: Kevin Derby
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05/29/12
Senator Nelson Unconcerned About C...

Keeping in line with Senator Bill Nelson's reputation as a “cautious” legislator who is primarily concerned about “populist” issues, Nels...

Source: Admin
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05/29/12
Senator Bill Nelson failed his Oat...

Senator Bill Nelson failed his Oath of Office, failing to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, failing to ...

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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 ...

Source: Paula Helton
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05/28/12
Sen. Bill Nelson's cautious approa...

Sen. Bill Nelson's cautious approach comes with heavy emphasis on populist issues MiamiHerald.com. During 12 years in the Senate, the Flo...

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05/28/12
Bill Nelson: cautious campaigner o...

The world's greatest deliberative body faces monumental decisions on issues ranging from crushing debt to nukes in Iran. But U.S. Sen. Bi...

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05/27/12
Sen. Bill Nelson's cautious approa...

Sen. Bill Nelson's cautious approach comes with heavy emphasis on low-hanging fruit. POSTED 05.27.2012 ON Tampa Bay Times. WASHINGTON — T...

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05/26/12
Senator Bill Nelson: Our Nation's ...

On Monday, at cemeteries large and small, veterans and volunteers will be placing American flags along seemingly endless rows of headston...

Source: Staff
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05/25/12
Senator Bill Nelson: Our Nation's ...

On Monday, at cemeteries large and small, veterans and volunteers will be placing American flags along seemingly endless rows of headston...

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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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