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Republican Senator from Georgia wins run-off election

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:12:12 GMT

United States Republican incumbent Senator Saxby Chambliss won reelection over Democrat Jim Martin in the state of Georgia in a run-off election on Tuesday, taking 57.5% of the popular vote to Martin's 42.5%.
Source: Wikinews

Saxby Chambliss: Barack Obama’s new best friend

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:56:57 GMT

Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss typically is a big critic of President Barack Obama.
Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution Blogs

Quoted in 'Sen. Chambliss: Proposed war tax 'difficult for me to understand''

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:27:58 GMT

Saxby Chambliss said in McClatchy:

The Democrats passed a $780 billion stimulus package back in the spring that's done absolutely nothing to stimulate the economy of this country, and yet now they're saying the federal government shouldn't do one thing that the Constitution specifically says the federal government should do, which is to protect the people of the United States

Sen. Chambliss: Proposed war tax 'difficult for me to understand'

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:27:58 GMT

tool goes here In a phone interview Tuesday from his Washington office, Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga. , threw his conditional support behind President Obama's troop increase in Afghanistan while scolding House Democrats for proposing a "war surtax" to...
Source: McClatchy

Gates, Mullen Clarify ‘Flexibility’ on Transition to Afghan Security Control

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:05:11 GMT

“If we are successful, what does that mean to the bringing home of troops?” asked Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) during today’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Afghanistan.
Source: The Washington Independent

Farmers' costs under cap and trade: EWG

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:29:54 GMT

In early October, the Environmental Working Group released a study titled Crying Wolf that focused on what a cap and trade system would mean for farmers energy costs.
Source: Delta Farm Press

Georgia lawmakers urge end to Afghan government corruption

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:12:56 GMT

WASHINGTON — While most members of Georgia's congressional delegation are prepared to conditionally support the Obama administration's plan to send more troops to Afghanistan, the lawmakers stress efforts in that country must include consistent...
Source: McClatchy

Chambliss: Corruption top Afghan problem

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:01:00 GMT

MOULTRIE — Sending additional troops into Afghanistan is necessary, but even more important is weeding out corruption in the country’s government, two members of Congress said Tuesday ahead of President Obama’s speech.
Source: Moultrie Observer

Chambliss: War spending takes priority

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:25:00 GMT

U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Georgia, held a conference call Tuesday with reporters around the state to talk about his recent trip to Afghanistan — and to talk about President Barack Obama’s plan to increase American troop levels there.
Source: The Valdosta Daily Times

Quoted in 'Federal judge tosses out Army captain's complaint questioning president's legitimacy'

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:43:25 GMT

said in Democratic Underground:

On the recommendation of US Congressman Saxby Chambliss, Land was nominated by President George W. Bush on September 21, 2001 to a seat vacated by Robert Elliot which was approved by Congress. Land was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 13, 2001 on a majority voice vote and received commission on December 21, 2001 <2>.

Photo from AP Photo

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:42:08 GMT

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2009, file photo Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga, left, announces his reelection bid while backed by fellow Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga. , right, at the state Capitol in Atlanta.

Photo from AP Photo

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:42:09 GMT

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. , left, listens as Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga. , speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, April 20, 2009, on their trip to the Middle East.

A Holiday Message from Senator Saxby Chambliss

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:31:53 GMT