Our views: The final push Oct 9, 2009
The leaders include former presidential nominee Bob Dole, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, former GOP Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and former Bush administration Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson. (2 of 2). (Florida Today)
Christians are why we have health care! Oct 9, 2009
g., heart surgeon and former senator Bill Frist) is also a testimony to our religious and charitable heritage. Moreover, Americans give billions more personally for charitable (including medical) causes than they give through their government programs, both at home and overseas. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Bob Dole criticizes GOP on healthcare Oct 9, 2009
Although most of those retired lawmakers -- including Senate Republican Leaders Bill Frist (R-Tenn ... BY Ted on 10/08/2009 at 13:24Bob Dole Bill Frist need to shut up - They were a couple of worthless compromiser when they were majority leaders, now they are nothing more than has beens trying to get another 15 minutes of TV time. (TheHill.com)
Bill Frist: Reduce Healthcare Red Tape Oct 8, 2009
If youve ever wondered what your doctor thinks of the healthcare debate, Bill Frist provides the next best thing in his new book, A Heart to Serve: The Passion to Bring Health, Hope, and Healing. As a heart and lung transplant surgeon, he has lived the issue and also happens to be the former Republican Senate majority leader. (Newsmax)
Fineman: Obama channels Ali in health fight Oct 8, 2009
Look at the small but significant parade of Republicans outside of Congress, for the most part who are saying supportive things in one way or another: Mitt Romney, Bobby Jindal, Tommy Thompson, Bill Frist, Bob Dole, Michael Bloomberg and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The change in town is noticeable, and likely to grow. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama backed across the aisle Oct 8, 2009
Mr Schwarzenegger joins the New York mayor, Michael Bloomberg; the former health secretary under George Bush, Tommy Thompson, who was a presidential candidate in 2008; and Bill Frist, a doctor and former Republican leader in the Senate, who gave the reform plan equivocal backing. But while the Obama Administration is hoping these Republican voices will be influential, none of the support is coming where it counts: in the Senate chamber, where the White House will need 60 votes to overcome a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Schwarzenegger supports health overhaul goals Oct 8, 2009
Although Schwarzenegger stopped short of embracing a Democratic bill, his words of encouragement came on the heels of similar statements from other Republicans outside Congress, including former Senate Republican leader Bill Frist. The White House and Democrats highlighted them as evidence of momentum and division within GOP ranks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
California Governor Supports Health Care Reform Goals Oct 7, 2009
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, former Senate Republican Leader Bill Frist and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg have all weighed in as well. Latest Comments. (KWTX.com, TX)
Obama pitches overhaul Oct 6, 2009
Tommy Thompson, a 2008 presidential candidate who headed the Health and Human Services Department under President George W. Bush, said Monday the Finance Committee bill "is another important step toward achieving the goal of health care reform this year." Bill Frist, a heart surgeon and former Senate Republican leader, told Time magazine he would vote for the Finance bill if he were still in Congress. Both Frist and Thompson said the bill could be improved by amendments, however. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Frist becomes third GOP leader to back reform Oct 5, 2009
Democrats are seizing on former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's (R-Tenn ... So, I don't care whether you are Bob Dole, Howard Baker or Bill Frist. (TheHill.com)
GOPs ex-Senate leader Bill Frist says he backs health reform Oct 5, 2009
GOP s ex-Senate leader Bill Frist says he backs health reform ... Bill Frist, a physician and the Republicans Senate majority leader until 2007, says he supports the Obama health care plan and would vote for it if he were still in the Senate ... Of course Bill Frist wouldn t have voted for the bill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Former Senate GOP Leader: 'I would end up voting for' the healthcare bill Oct 3, 2009
Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn ... BY Paul on 10/02/2009 at 21:00Who care's about Bill Frist. (TheHill.com)
How would the public option outcompete private enterprise? Sep 30, 2009
Bill Frist made a deal with Billy Tauzen to prohibit Medicare Part D from competitive bidding. There will be amendments to restore this on the floor and in conference. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Flag Measure Fails by 1 Vote Sep 26, 2009
"Old Glory lost today," said Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn. one of the amendment's prime backers. (Yahoo News -- Civil Liberties)
Frist: Healthcare Proposal Would Collapse System Sep 26, 2009
The U.S. healthcare system would implode if the proposal to reform it passed as is, says former Republican Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. The Senate Finance Committee's healthcare reform plan also would devastate patient care, the former heart and lung transplant surgeon told Newsmax. (Newsmax)
Now Democrats can negotiate health care reform Sep 19, 2009
Medicare is forbidden these price cuts and that was stupid on the part of Bill Frist and the Republicans. That s just one aspect that needs changing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Palin, DeMint should take lessons from this guy Sep 16, 2009
Medicare has been crippled by Repubozos in 2003 led by Bill Frist who set up Medicare Part D to have a huge donut because it can t competitively bid like University of Chicago Hospitals and Northwestern Hospitals can. I Report/ Vast White Wing Conspirator (-: You Whine ). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Oh, and one more thing! Sep 7, 2009
And it would be in the red because of and if the Repubozos plan passed bi Bill Frist because he was a hooker who serviced the johns insurance, pharmaceutical, biotech, and his own HCA and placed Medicare in a position to get into the red in 8 years because ... In 2003 Bill Fristb and the Repubozos, acting in the Bunny Ranch paradigm where as Hookers they received millions from the Johns the pharmaceutical industry pushed Medicare into an impossible position by passing a law that forbade Medicare... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Frist: Ted Kennedy's death a loss for mankind Aug 28, 2009
Bill Frist: Ted Kennedy was quick to offer support to those who suffered ... By Bill Frist Special to CNN ... Editor's note: Bill Frist is the former Republican majority leader of the U.S. Senate and a professor of medicine and business at Vanderbilt University. (CNN -- US)
Online Gambling Holds a Winning Hand Aug 28, 2009
Former Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn. inserted the UIGA clauses at the last minute before Congress adjourned for the 2006 elections what politicos call a midnight drop. (The American Conservative)
Feehery: Bipartisanship is hard work Aug 25, 2009
Under the leadership of Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert, a veteran of many health care battles, and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, himself a physician, Republicans were able to get critical interest groups, including the usually left-leaning AARP and well-funded trade association PhRma, to join forces in support of the reform effort. Don't Miss. (CNN -- US)
Liberals are warned a health-care deal may be cut Aug 17, 2009
The result would be Medicare continues on the path towards going broke which need not h appen this was the same deal that Bill Frist, MD cut for Tauzen and makes him well worth the over million bucks Big Pharma pays him ... And Coburn admitted this morning on MTP that his party sold out to the pharmaceutical companies in 2003-2004 when Dr. Bill Frist got in bed with them and stayed in bed with them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Ga.s wild and crazy Rep. Paul Broun strikes again Aug 16, 2009
Bill Frist, Dr. Michael Roizen (Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic and the co-author of You: On a Diet with Dr. Oz) and Dr. J. James Rohack from the AMA are confirmed to join Dr. Weil on the panel. Edited by: Staff/WeilForums on Aug 13, 2009 6:53:58 AM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Dome-ance Aug 15, 2009
Harrison Frist, the oldest son of former Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn. and an associate at the Carlyle Group, proposed to his girlfriend, Ashley Huff, an aide to Sen. (Roll Call)
Global healthcare takes more than a pill Aug 13, 2009
Bill Frist, MD, was the US Senate majority leader from 2003 to 2007. He is a member of the Millennium Challenge Corporation s board of directors. (Boston Globe)
Are politicians afraid of us? Aug 12, 2009
We think it s a fantastic idea that although all local hospitals bid for meds as part of a powerful consortium with leveraged power, medicare can t because repubs protected Big Pharma when Bill Frist forbade this type bidding by federal programs ... Why is it that those of you who mention any money problems with medicare seem totally oblivious to the fact that Republicans in Congress led by Dr. Bill Frist insited that medicare not be able to competitively bid for their pharmaceuticals because... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Watchdog Group Releases Documents on Senators’ Requests for Jets Aug 12, 2009
as well as two 2005 trips organized by then-Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn. . (Roll Call)
Liberal Dems best take this health-care deal Jul 29, 2009
The biggest toolbox was (R) Bill Frist, U.S. Senator, Professor of Business and Medicine, Vanderbilt University. He added nothing but political talking points. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Senate confirms Obama's pick to lead 2010 census Jul 14, 2009
"The NALEO Educational Fund is pleased that the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Dr. Robert Groves to serve as Director of the U.S. Census Bureau. The confirmation of Dr. Groves fills an important leadership void at the Census Bureau. Dr. Groves is a highly-qualified professional who understands the science and substance of the Census and the Bureau, and who is fully committed to a process that counts everyone. He is the right person to lead the Bureau at this critical time of planning... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Youth Is Served in Senate GOP Jul 9, 2009
Eric Ueland, who worked as chief of staff to former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn. said that while the rise of Murkowski and Thune represents a more generational than philosophical change for the party, the two lawmakers share the ability to express GOP principles in a way that does not alienate moderates and Democrats. (Roll Call)
Frank says Net bet ban resistance growing Jul 5, 2009
" The ban prohibits the use of credit cards or other bank instruments to pay for sports bets and gambling online. Before the ban, Internet gambling had become a $12 billion industry with more than 2,300 Web sites. Congress passed the ban after it was attached to a port security bill by then-Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn. The vote was 409-2, and previous roll call votes in the House and Senate have shown overwhelming support for an Internet gambling ban. Frank acknowledged Congress... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
How Franken won Jul 2, 2009
George W. Bush is faster, Mike Dukakis and John Edwards are way faster (but when they were pretty young), Mike Huckabee considerably slower, and Bill Frist and Al Gore run at stately paces (in the same marathon. Bill came in before Al). (Harper's Magazine)
In Senate, When 60 Doesn't Equal 60 Jul 2, 2009
"At 60, every member has a veto," says Eric Ueland, who was chief of staff to former Senate Republican Majority Leader Bill Frist. Meaning that any of the 60 senators - 58 Democrats and two Democratic-leaning independents - gain added leverage in negotiations with the White House or even their own leaders. (CBS News)
Sanford Swamps GOP Message Jun 25, 2009
We re kind of snake-bit and have to go through the downside of the cycle, said Eric Ueland, vice president of the Duberstein Group and former chief of staff to then-Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn. . (Roll Call)
Vanderbilt: A Small School with Big Ambitions Jun 25, 2009
In the few years after Roeder arrived, Owen has seen a jump in selectivity, and the introduction of a health-care MBA that boasts former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist as a teacher. That's not to say the small Southern business school doesn't have its work cut out for it, though, especially as it stares down a cut-throat job market and a crisis on Wall Street a favorite Vanderbilt job destination. (BusinessWeek)
Zimbabwe: U.S. to Remove Sanctions Jun 6, 2009
It was introduced by Senators Bill Frist and Russ Feingold and was then sponsored by Jesse Helms, Hillary Clinton, Joseph Biden and Frist himself. Senate passed the Bill on August 1 and the House passed it on December 4. (allAfrica.com)
A Quota Queen for the Court Jun 3, 2009
Then senate Majority Leader, Bill Frist, stopped the democrats from attemepting to filibuster by threatening to remove the filibuster from the senate rules. He had the authority to do that as he was the leader of the majority party. (Townhall.com)
Health care debate in Atlanta a preview of upcoming battle May 23, 2009
The discussion held at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of a biotech conference featured Karl Rove, former chief adviser to President George W. Bush; Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee; Republican Bill Frist, former U.S. Senate majority leader; and Democrat Tom Daschle, also a former Senate majority leader ... Bill Frist Frist talked about the costs of implementing a government health insurance program, saying, Your taxes are going to go up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Frist joins Aegis board May 22, 2009
Health care heavyweight Dr. Bill Frist is joining the board for , a Nashville-based drug-testing laboratory. The former U.S. Senator and heart surgeon will also serve as a health care advisor for the firm, starting June 1. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Health-care reform battle comes to Atlanta May 21, 2009
Former U.S. Senate majority leaders Tom Daschle and Bill Frist, ex-Vermont Gov. Howard Dean and Karl Rove, former President George W. Bush s chief strategist, hashed out an issue likely to dominate congressional debate this summer and fall during a luncheon at the 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta. Republicans Rove and Frist, and Democrats Dean and Daschle, disagreed over the wisdom of giving Americans a government-run option to the current system of private health insurance plans. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Photo Gallery May 21, 2009
Political heavyweights Karl Rove, former chief adviser to President George W. Bush; Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee; Republican Bill Frist, former U.S. Senate majority leader; and Democrat Tom Daschle, also a former Senate majority leader, offered a preview of the debate expected on Capitol Hill on the prospect of a new government health insurance plan. Susan Dentzer (the Editor-in-Chief of Health Affairs) moderated. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
McConnell Won't Rule Out Filibuster on Court Pick May 18, 2009
McConnell backed off from comments he made in 2005 and 2006 when Senate Democrats were filibustering a handful of President George W. Bush s judicial nominations and then-Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn. threatened to use the nuclear option to eliminate the minority s ability to filibuster judges. (Roll Call)
Legalize Online Gambling May 16, 2009
However, since the republican congress abandoned the idea of personal freedom of choice (by passing UIGEA thanks, bill frist), I strongly support government regulation of gambling. The UIGEA bill was not even discussed, but instead slapped onto another bill around midnight on Friday night very underhanded way to take away my freedom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
GE launches $6B health care initiative May 12, 2009
-based GE (NYSE: GE) will engage experts and leaders on policy and programs and create the advisory board, which will include former U.S. senators Bill Frist and Tom Daschle and other global health care leaders. Healthymagination will draw on capabilities from across GE, including GE Healthcare, GE Capital, GE Water, NBC Universal, the GE Global Research Center as well as the GE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of GE.. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
GE plans $6 billion health care initiative May 8, 2009
Tom Daschle and Bill Frist to work on the initiative. The companys shares rose 27 cents, or 2 percent, to $13. (MSNBC -- Business)
GE Global Research to play role in $6B health care initiative May 8, 2009
-based GE (NYSE: GE) will engage experts and leaders on policy and programs and create the advisory board, which will include former U.S. senators Bill Frist and Tom Daschle and other global health care leaders. Healthymagination will draw on capabilities from across GE, including GE Healthcare, GE Capital, GE Water, NBC Universal, the , which is based in Niskayuna, as well as the GE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of GE.. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Young Guns Rise Up May 7, 2009
The NRSC post is often a key steppingstone in the Senate Republican leadership chain, with both McConnell and former Majority Leader Bill Frist (Tenn. having run the committee. (Roll Call)
Panel to Obama: Take your time with health care reform plans Apr 29, 2009
Bill Frist, moderator of a panel on health care reform Monday at s Gordan E. Inman Center. Frist s question: What would you advise President Obama to consider about health care reform. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Biotech conference lures big names Apr 16, 2009
The debate will feature Karl Rove, a former chief adviser for President George W. Bush; Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee; Bill Frist, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader; and Tom Daschle, also a former Senate Majority Leader. BUSINESS Latest Headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gays, guns put right on defense Apr 10, 2009
Martin Kady II Martin Kady Ii. The culture wars are making a comeback, but this time around, social conservatives find themselves in an unfamiliar position: playing defense. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Reid: Roberts 'didn't tell us the truth' Mar 28, 2009
In 2005, then-Majority Leader Bill Frist threatened to eliminate the filibuster, sparking a furious reaction by Reid and other Democrats who said the so-called nuclear option would quash the rights of the minority ... Majority Leader Bill Frist. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Tenn. Judges: Merit selection should stand Mar 26, 2009
Judges: Merit selection should stand - Nashville Business Journal. for free extra services. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Coke chairman: Leaders must tackle water shortage Mar 19, 2009
Bill Frist in Washington to issue a declaration that outlines how the Obama administration and big businesses should address global water woes. COCA-COLA NEWS Latest Headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Lugar signs off on Iraq ambassador nomination Mar 18, 2009
One administration official said the White House might try to assuage other Republican senators' concerns about Hill by appointing one of their former colleagues, ex-Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, as special envoy to Sudan. Korean human rightsHill met privately on Tuesday with several senators, including Lugar, McCain and Brownback. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Oh, but that was an entirely different situation Mar 10, 2009
Remember when Republicans, led by then Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, threatened the nuclear option if Democrats dared to filibuster any of George Bush s judicial nominees. Remember how Republicans declared that such an act by Democrats would represent nothing less than a blatant abuse of power, despite the fact that the Senate actually confirmed the vast majority of Bush s appointees. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fulmer named Mule Day marshal Mar 6, 2009
Bill Frist, George (Goober) Lindsey, George Jones, Jim Ed Brown and numerous other Grand Ole Opry stars ... Knoxville Mayor Jim Haslam and Bill Frist will be among the out-of-town dignitaries riding horses in the parade. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Letters to the Editor (Feb. 19) Feb 28, 2009
As Dayna Shah, Associate General Counsel to the United States General Accounting Office, wrote in a letter to Senator Bill Frist in 2004. "Consequently, as of December 31, 2003, our research identified atotal of 1,138 federal statutory provisions classified to the United States Code in whichmarital status is a factor in determining or receiving benefits, rights, and privileges.". (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Africa: Getting the Continent on the Obama Agenda Feb 27, 2009
Frank Wolf (Republican-Virginia), who has made five trips to Sudan since 1989, asked President Obama in a letter this week to select former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist as special envoy for Sudan. Frist, who as a surgeon undertook medical missions to the country and was "a leader in declaring what was happening in Sudan to be genocide," Wolf wrote. (allAfrica.com)
Oscars By The Numbers Feb 21, 2009
Bill Frist On The Govt. Bailout Former Senate majority leader urges Congress to act with caution before putting the plan into law. (Forbes -- Business)
Frist to lead education reform initiative Feb 19, 2009
Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist announced today that he will chair a new nonpartisan statewide initiative aimed at making education Tennessee s top priority and accelerating education reform efforts across the state. The initiative is called the Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education or SCORE. Frist announced the initiative at Fall Hamilton Elementary School in Nashville. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Covington welcomes back Bill Wichterman Feb 11, 2009
Before joining Covington as a senior legislative adviser in 2005, he was policy advisor to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, and chief of staff to two congressmen. Founded in 1919, the international firm has more than 700 lawyers. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Rwanda: Housing Construction for Tourist is Like Gold Mining Feb 10, 2009
Senator Bill Frist who visited Rwanda last year said in a blog: "Unfortunately there is still dearth of lodges." Traditional tourists are not the only ones who use and need accommodation facilities. There are people who come to Rwanda for workshops, conferences and short term jobs. (allAfrica.com)
Parties to a stalemate Feb 9, 2009
That was true under George Bush and Dick Cheney (and Bill Frist and Mitch McConnell and Dennis Hastert) four and six years ago, when Republicans held the White House and had majorities in both houses of Congress. It's true today with a Democrat in the White House and Democratic majorities in Congress. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Flag Measure Fails by 1 Vote Feb 8, 2009
Old Glory lost today, said Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn. one of the amendment s prime backers. (Yahoo News -- Civil Liberties)
