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| − | [[Image:saxbychambliss.jpg|thumb|Saxby Chambliss currently serves as the Sr. Senator for Georgia]] | + | |
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| − | '''Clarence Saxby Chambliss''', a [[Republican Party U.S.A.|Republican]], has represented [[:Category:Members of the U.S. Congress from Georgia|Georgia]] in the [[U. S. Senate|United States Senate]] since 2002.
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| − | In Georgia's December 2, 2008, run-off election, Chambliss was endorsed by the [[MAF Freedom PAC]], which is associated with the pro-war group [[Move America Forward]]. <ref>Jennifer Maddox Parks, "[http://www.albanyherald.com/stories/20081126n6.htm Group shows support for Saxby Chambliss]," ''The Albany Herald'' (Georgia), November 26, 2008.</ref>
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| − | ==Record and controversies==
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| − | ===Iraq War===
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| − | Chambliss voted for the [[Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002]] that started the Iraq War.<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2002/roll455.xml Roll call vote], Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.</ref>
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| − | ===Environmental record===
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| − | ''For more information on environmental legislation, see the [[Portal:Energy and Environment Policy (U.S.)|Energy and Environment Policy Portal]]''
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| − | ===Oil Record===
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| − | Saxby Chambliss has voted in favor of big oil companies on 100% of important oil-related bills, according to [[Oil Change International]]. These bills include Iraq War funding, climate change studies, clean energy, and oil import reductions. <ref> [http://oilmoney.priceofoil.org/voteTables.php Vote Tracker]</ref> See below for oil money in politics.
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| − | ===Post 9-11 comments===
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| − | Chambliss was criticized for remarks he made during a November 19, 2001 meeting with emergency responders in Valdosta, Georgia, where he said that they should "turn the sheriff loose and arrest every Muslim that crosses the state line".
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| − | ===Ambassadorship===
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| − | In telephone conversation captured by a New York Times Magazine reporter, Chambliss asked Senate Majority Leader [[Bill Frist]] to help secure an ambassadorship for a big donor (AP, 5/14/03):
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| − | <blockquote>Before hanging up, Chambliss asks for Frist's support in appointing a friend and Republican donor to an ambassadorship to an economic development organization.
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| − | <p>"I don't even know what the hell it is, but he wants it," Chambliss says.</p>
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| − | <p>"He has lots of dollar figures down there?" Frist asks.</p>
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| − | "That's exactly right," Chambliss said. "And he did raise a chunk of money for me."
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| − | "All right," Frist said. "You're a good man."<ref>Scott Henry. [http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A12237 "Saxby Chambliss: For lacking the decency to admit when he's caught red-handed,"] ''Creative Loafing.'' May 29, 2003.</ref></blockquote>
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| − | ===General Casey confirmation===
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| − | Chambliss, as a member of the [[Senate Committee on Armed Services]], as well as [[Republican Party|Republican]] Sens. [[John McCain]] and [[John Ensign]], voted against the confirmation of General [[George W. Casey|George Casey]] as chief of staff of the Army in early February 2007. The overall confirmation vote was 14-3.<ref>Roxana Tiron.[http://thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/020707/vote.html "Three GOP sens. vote against confirmation,"] ''The Hill.'' February 7, 2007.</ref>
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| − | ===Fair Tax Act of 2007===
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| − | On March 29, 2007, Chambliss introduced the Fair Tax Act of 2007 to the Senate. The bill would abolish the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), repeal the federal income tax, enact a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the states, and lastly, repeal the estate tax. After it was introduced it was referred to the [[Senate Committee on Finance]].<ref>[http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:SN01025:@@@P "S. 1025"] ''THOMAS''</ref>
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| − | ===National security and foreign policy===
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| − | On February 15, 2007, Sen. Chambliss introduced the '''National Guard and Reserve Retirement Modernization Act''' (S.648), which "would amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of non-regular military service retired pay for members of the Ready Reserve in active federal status or on active duty for significant periods."
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| − | ==Bio==
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| − | Saxby Chambliss was born November 10, 1943 in Warrenton, North Carolina and graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from both the University of Georgia and the University of Tennessee College of Law and began his political career as an attorney. He was elected to the [[U. S. House of Representatives]] in 1994 as one of the new conservative Republican congressmen whose elections caused the party to gain a majority in both houses of congress. A long-time congressman and fellow Georgian, [[Newt Gingrich]], was the leader of the movement, and Chambliss and the other Republicans elected that year are known as the [[w:Republican Revolution|Class of '94]]. Chambliss was re-elected to the House in 1996, 1998 and 2000. During his four terms in the House, Chambliss served on the House's Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and served as Chairman of the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security.
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| − | Chambliss ran for the Senate in 2002 and won a close race, defeating the [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] incumbent, [[Max Cleland]]. His campaign was based on themes of national defense and security, but drew criticism for television ads featuring images of Cleland and Osama bin Laden and Saddam and for questioning the commitment to homeland security of his opponent, a triple amputee and decorated Vietnam veteran.
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| − | ==2008 Election==
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| − | Chambliss beat [[Jim Martin]] (D) in a runoff for the Senate seat on Dec. 2, 2008. <ref>[http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hHW-ZJ03DLcUGUM9z9p2nkbRAG-QD94R4DTO0 Chambliss wins US Senate runoff in Georgia]''Associated Press.'' December 3, 2008.</ref>
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| − | ==Money in politics==
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| − | ===Oil Money in Politics===
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| − | Saxby Chambliss has received $103,750 in oil contributions during the 110th congress. $77,000 of those dollars were from industry PACS. <ref> [http://oilmoney.priceofoil.org/federalRaceGraph.php?type=congress Follow the Oil Money]</ref> In total, Chambliss has accepted $203,642 from oil companies since 2000, which makes him one of the top recipients of oil money in the Senate. <ref> [http://oilmoney.priceofoil.org/voteTables.php Vote Tracker] </ref> In addition to oil, Chambliss has also received $91,000 in coal contributions during the 110th congress. $24,500 of those dollars were from industry PACS. <ref> [http://coalmoney.priceofoil.org/federalRaceGraph.php?type=congress Follow the Coal Money]</ref> See above for oil and energy voting record.
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| − | ==Committees and Affiliations==
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| − | ===Committees===
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| − | *[[Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry]] - Ranking Member
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| − | *[[Senate Committee on Armed Services]]
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| − | **Subcommittee on Airland
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| − | *[[Senate Committee on Rules and Administration]]
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| − | *[[Senate Select Committee on Intelligence]]
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| − | ====Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)====
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| − | *[[Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry]] - Chair
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| − | *[[Senate Committee on Armed Services]]
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| − | **Subcommittee on Airland
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| − | **Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
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| − | **Subcommittee on Seapower
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| − | *[[Senate Select Committee on Intelligence]]
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| − | *[http://whereistand.com/SaxbyChambliss/wizard See how you compare to Saxby Chambliss]
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| − | ==Contact==
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| − | '''DC Office:'''<br>
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| − | 416 Russell Senate Office Building<br>
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| − | Washington, D.C. 20510-1005 <br>
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| − | [http://chambliss.senate.gov/static/Contact/Wc7e0dd0995d39.htm Web Email]<br>
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| − | '''District Office- Atlanta:'''<br>
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| − | 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340<br>
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| − | Atlanta, GA 30339<br>
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| − | Phone: 770-763-9090<br>
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| − | '''District Office- Augusta:'''<br>
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| − | 1058 Claussen Road, Suite 105<br>
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| − | Augusta, GA 30907<br>
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| − | Phone: 706-738-0302<br>
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| − | '''District Office- Macon:'''<br>
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| − | 6501 Peake Road, Building 950<br>
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| − | Macon, GA 31210<br>
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| − | Phone: 478-476-0788<br>
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| − | TollFree: 800-234-4208<br>
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| − | '''District Office- Moultrie:'''<br>
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| − | 419-A South Main Street<br>
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| − | Post Office Box 3217<br>
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| − | Moultrie, GA 31776<br>
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| − | Phone: 229-985-2112<br>
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| − | '''District Office- Savannah:'''<br>
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| − | 2 East Bryan Street, Suite 620<br>
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| − | Savannah, GA 31401<br>
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| − | ==Articles and resources==
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| − | *[http://chambliss.senate.gov/ Official website]
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| − | *[http://www.nhgazette.com/cgi-bin/NHGstore.cgi?user_action=detail&catalogno=CH_Chambliss,%20Saxby Military Non-service]
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| − | *[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=C000286 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]
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| − | * James Moore. 2004. ''Bush's War for Reelection: Iraq, The White House, and the People''. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0471483850. Chapter 15, pp. 288-308.
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| − | *[http://oilmoney.priceofoil.org/federalRaceGraph.php?type=congress Follow the Oil Money-Senate]
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| − | *[http://oilmoney.priceofoil.org/voteTables.php?chamber=S Vote Tracker]
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| − | *[http://coalmoney.priceofoil.org/federalRaceGraph.php?type=congress Follow the Coal Money- Senate]
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| − | *[http://www.appvoices.org Appalachian Voices]
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| − | ===Related SourceWatch articles===
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| − | *[[Freedom's Watch]]
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| − | *[http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=a.wihIcOy2Sw&refer=us Chambliss Spends PAC Money on Travel, 5-Star Hotels] by Michael Forsythe and Kristin Jensen, <i>Bloomberg</i>, 10/10/05
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| − | *[http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/0503/15chambliss.html Chambliss, Frist Discuss Ambassadorship for Campaign Donor]
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| − | *[http://www.rollcall.com/issues/51_48/hoh/11166-1.html Chambliss' son Bo is lobbyist for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange; and a better golfer than his dad]
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| − | *[http://www.organicconsumers.org/monsanto/agpost011105.cfm Chambliss Names Former Monsanto Lobbyist to be Staff Director of Agriculture Staff]
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| − | *[http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20040830/a_lobbying30.art.htm GOP 2004 Convention: BellSouth, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, UST and the Southern Co. are throwing a late-night party on Wednesday for Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Saxby Chambliss of Georgia at the Supper Club in midtown Manhattan]
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| − | *[http://www.billingsgazette.com/newdex.php?display=rednews/2002/10/28/build/world/n-gop-ads.inc Homeland Security Ad Attacks War Hero]
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| − | *Roxana Tiron, [http://thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/020707/vote.html "Three GOP sens. vote against confirmation,"] ''The Hill'', February 7, 2007.
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| − | *''[http://georgiaunfiltered.blogspot.com/ Georgia Unfiltered'']
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| − | *''[http://amaddemocrat.blogspot.com/ A Mad Democrat'']
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