McGinty: Homebuyers' tax credit is inefficient policy Nov 1, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Flight School's Student Loan Suit Settled Oct 31, 2009
Bill Nelson of Florida, who was among the first to take up their cause. While the students sought relief in the court system, Nelson asked federal authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the schools closing. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Chinese Drywall Passes Early Tests Oct 31, 2009
Bill Nelson of Florida, the state most affected by this problem, says he was frustrated by the slowness of the testing and with the initial findings. The CPSC results defy common sense, he says. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Chinese drywall found to emit gas Oct 30, 2009
Florida Senator Bill Nelson said he was disappointed the Consumer Product Safety Commission didn t directly tie the drywall to headaches, asthma, and nose bleeds that homeowners blame on the material. I simply don t think the investigation is happening fast enough, said Nelson, a Democrat. (Boston Globe)
Few answers arise in Florida agency's drywall analysis Oct 30, 2009
Bill Nelson, D-Orlando, and Southwest Florida homeowners expressed disappointment Thursday after learning that there are no definitive answers. The results from an interagency task force, led by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, backpedaled from making any connection between drywall and reported health and corrosion issues. (The News-Press -- Business)
JIA Considered For Air Force Fighters Oct 30, 2009
Capture, share community events. Jacksonville Among Top 10 Sites Under Consideration For Next Generation Of Jets. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Dem moderates challenge Reid on health care plan... Oct 28, 2009
3:26 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Democrats struggle to find unity on health plan. (The Drudge Report)
Democrats Struggle to Find Unity on Health Plan Oct 28, 2009
Challenging Reid, Democratic moderates show wariness of government-run insurance option. By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON October 28, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Business)
Key senators wary of public option Oct 28, 2009
Public option would lead him to filibuster, key senator says - CNN.com. Public option would lead him to filibuster, key senator says. (CNN -- Health)
Tax Credit Extension Seems Likely Oct 28, 2009
Bill Nelson told reporters traveling to Florida with President Obama on Monday that he thought that the extension would be approved, but both senators and representatives are among those who think that there should be some fiscal offset for the cost of the extension. Spending any more money on the stimulus effort also could stir up a hornets' nest in some circles. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Homebuyer tax credits Oct 27, 2009
Bill Nelson said yesterday ... Bill Nelson said yesterday. (New York Post -- Business)
Health Care Progress Report: October 26 Oct 27, 2009
Democrats in the House and the Senate This Week Could Each Unveil a Health Care Bill. By Stephanie Condon (CBS) Updated at 4:50 p.m. ET with more information. (CBS News -- Politics)
Editorial: China should recall bad drywall, pay up Oct 26, 2009
Bill Nelson, D-Orlando, are getting when they ask questions and demand action from Chinese officials. Kudos to Nelson for his leadership on this issue and for his call to the Florida Legislature to create Community Development Block Grants to help homeowners with Chinese drywall. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Paul Flemming: Politics defeats realism in Citizens Property Insurance rates Oct 26, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Citizens Property Insurance policyholders - and there are more than a million of you out there - have got new premiums heading their way after three years of frozen rates. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Micheline J. Knight Oct 26, 2009
2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Paonia, with Rev. Bill Nelson presiding. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Bill for Mayport funding goes to Obama Oct 24, 2009
Obama to get bill for Mayport nuclear funding - Jacksonville Business Journal. for free extra services. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Obamacare Would Invite One in Five Americans Into Medicaid Oct 24, 2009
Will Florida s Bill Nelson enjoy discussing ObamaCare s 1,162,000 new Medicaid beneficiaries -- from 2,151,686 to 3,313,686 -- a 54 percent hike. Can Michael Bennett defend legislation that would boost Colorado s Medicaid population 70 percent -- or 285,000 -- from 407,160 to 692,160. (Human Events Online)
read story » Oct 23, 2009
In addition to the two team titles, three of the Panther wrestlers Keith Young, Bill Nelson and Bill Smith won NCAA individual championships that year. Under the direction of head coach Dave McCuskey, the 1950 Panthers finished with an unblemished 11-0 record in dual matches, including wins over Oklahoma, Purdue, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa State. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Senate Passes Mayport Upgrade Bill Oct 23, 2009
Bill Nelson and George LeMieux, along with Reps. Corrine Brown and Ander Crenshaw, have sent a letter to Obama. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Panel says NASA shouldnt revisit moon Oct 23, 2009
Another senator with an influential role in space policy, Florida Democrat Bill Nelson, said he asked Obama to use leftover stimulus funds to shore up the space program and transfer NASA-related work to Florida to minimize job losses due to the shuttle fleet's retirement. "He's assured me that NASA will get enough money to do what it does best: go explore the heavens, Nelson said in a .This report includes information from The Associated Press and msnbc.com.More on | 2009 msnbc.com On... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Senate panelists told about NASA's health, tech value Oct 22, 2009
Bill Nelson, D-Orlando, came on the eve of the release of a final report by the Human Space Flight Review Committee that's expected to formally launch an internal Obama administration debate on the future of manned space exploration. "The realization of these benefits is not a given without presidential leadership," Nelson said during Wednesday's hearing. (Florida Today)
'Widow penalty' provision to end under new law Oct 22, 2009
The Rhinelander Daily News - Online news and information for the Rhinelander, Wisconsin region. By MARIA SANMINIATELLI. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Analysis: Doctors courted in health care war Oct 21, 2009
Doctors courted in special interest war. The AMA won't yet pledge support for the major health care bill. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Analysis: Courting doctors in special interest war Oct 21, 2009
1:06 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Your views: Letters to the editor Oct 19, 2009
Democratic Senators Max Baucus, Kent Conrad, Blanche Lincoln, Thomas Carper and Bill Nelson have all taken millions of dollars from industry interests and voted not to include a strong public option in the health care bill. They know it would force the cost of health insurance down and so do the insurance companies. (Florida Today)
Shuttle question: Fly, or not to fly? Oct 18, 2009
"U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Orlando, flew on shuttle Columbia for the mission before the 1986 Challenger accident. He said Obama has tough choices to make."I think the president really has a major decision here," Nelson said during a hearing last month. "But I believe the president is a visionary, and I believe the president is going to make a bold stroke, not unlike President Kennedy, and he set this nation on a course that was extraordinary. And it is my belief that President Obama will do that. (Florida Today)
Forum: Details a problem for health reform Oct 18, 2009
Bill Nelson is a moderate Democrat who conceivably could vote for a health care bill. His problem is to figure out what to support in the funding of the bill. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Atlantis crew hopes for Nov. 12 launch Oct 17, 2009
Bill Nelson and Republican Sen. George LeMieux. (Florida Today)
Our views: The pressure grows Oct 16, 2009
Bill Nelson and GOP Texas Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn, who want Obama to allocate $3 billion of unspent stimulus money to NASA.. There's also Democratic Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas, whose district includes KSC. She co-chairs the NASA House Action Team, a bipartisan group of 15 lawmakers, and is working to gain the backing of Florida's entire congressional delegation to support $3 billion in stimulus funds for NASA.. (Florida Today)
Hidden Costs of Medicare Advantage Perks Oct 16, 2009
Their anxieties are leading to regional alliances among Democratic senators, such as Florida's Bill Nelson and New York's Charles E. Schumer, and GOP senators, including Arizona's Jon Kyl, whose states are home to disproportionately high numbers of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. Federal subsidies to Medicare Advantage insurers vary based on location. (CBS News)
Swing State Senators Face Health Care Reform Threat -- Losing Next Election Oct 16, 2009
Bill Nelson is a moderate Democrat. Since our recent InsiderAdvantage survey of Florida shows a state equally divided on the issue, Nelson conceivably could vote for a health care bill. (Townhall.com)
After Health Care Win, Debate Continues Oct 15, 2009
Bill Nelson calls the "Baucus Plan" -- which contains NO Single-Payer option -- "A good first step." A betrayal of the Dem constituency that overwhelmingly favors a "Single-Payer Option" is NOT "a good first step." A fraudulent plan that capitulates to the Insurance Industry, is NOT "a good first step." It is Dem TREASON that perpetrates a fraud against the Dem voters who were explicitly and unequivocally PROMISED "Change" and "Reform" of a federal system long-since captured, corrupted and... (CBS News -- Early Show)
102 comments Oct 15, 2009
Senate Committee Passes Obamacare - HUMAN EVENTS. Senate Committee Passes Obamacare by 10/13/2009. (Human Events Online)
Senate Committee Passes Obamacare Oct 14, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee voted to pass Chairman Max Baucus amended concept language proposed health care outline out of committee on a 14-9 near party-line vote. Olympia Snowe (RINO-Me. (Human Events Online)
Health Care Bill Passes. No Public Option. Yet? Oct 14, 2009
Senators Pass Health Care Bill with Key Republican Ally, Olympia Snowe. Wednesday, October 14, 2009. (Slate)
Newsweek: Obamasdealings with Big Pharma Oct 14, 2009
Bill Nelson, a Democrat from senior-dominated Florida, apparently had not gotten the memo about leaving Big Pharma alone. He wanted to offer two amendments, each of which would have taken another $100-billion-plus bite out the industry's Medicare revenue. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ford: Chinese drywall affects value Oct 9, 2009
Bill Nelson, D-Orlando, filed legislation seeking a temporary ban on Chinese-made drywall thought to be emitting sulfur-based gases in numerous South Florida homes built with the product. The bill asked the Consumer Product Safety Commission to impose the ban until it can create federal drywall safety standards. (Florida Today)
Senator Wants Stimulus Money For NASA Oct 9, 2009
Bill Nelson Delivers Floor Speech Asking For Money For NASA's Budget ... Bill Nelson is calling for some surplus stimulus money to be used to stimulate the nation's space program. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Activists Rally Over Nation's Health Care Oct 6, 2009
Bill Nelson's office. Those at the rally said proposed health care reforms would hurt the Medicare coverage that seniors currently have. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Crists visit Riviera Bch Oct 3, 2009
Alex Sink; Bill Nelson; Charlie Crist; Florida; Palm Beach Post; politics; state government; Rep. Larry Cretul holds his first press conference before he is elected Republican leader of the Florida House. (The Palm Beach Post)
Health care reform may hit House, Senate floor by mid-month Oct 2, 2009
Mary Jo Groves, a medical doctor from Springfield, Ohio, attends a rally hosted by The Mad As Hell Doctors tour to raise support for health care reform and a single payer system Wednesday at Lafayette Park in Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Healthcare May Hit House, Senate Floor Mid-Month Oct 2, 2009
SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. Thursday, October 1, 2009 3:25 AM. (Newsmax)
Others say drill too Oct 2, 2009
Bill Nelson, a Democrat, and recently retired Sen. Mel Martinez, a Republican, both stood against the push. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
If Obama is a dictator, how must he be stopped? Oct 1, 2009
That d be Bill Nelson not the cluker Ben Nelson. Bill Nelson is former insurance comissioner from Florida now in the Senate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Public option takes a blow Oct 1, 2009
"The public option is on the march," Rockefeller said, moments before his amendment was defeated nearly 2 to 1, with five committee Democrats -- Tom Carper of Delaware, Kent Conrad of North Dakota, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, Bill Nelson of Florida and Baucus -- defecting. Schumer said, "We are going to keep at this and at this and at this until we succeed, because we believe in it so strongly.". (Albany Times Union)
Seniors exempted from new healthcare taxes Oct 1, 2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009. By Jeffrey Young - 09/30/09 04:49 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Democrats lead committee rejection of public option Oct 1, 2009
Bill Nelson of Florida, a former state insurance commissioner worried about its effect on the private insurance companies; and Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware, who shared those concerns. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Horse Doctors Oct 1, 2009
Chairman Max Baucus and four other Democratic senators Kent Conrad of North Dakota, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, Bill Nelson of Florida and Tom Carper of Delaware joined the 10 Republicans on the panel to vote against the amendment offered by Democrat Sen. Jay Rockefeller. (Investors Business Daily)
Health bill on track for committee vote soon Oct 1, 2009
Health care may hit House, Senate floor mid-month - KSLA News 12 Shreveport, Louisiana. Health care may hit House, Senate floor mid-month. (KSLA.com, LA)
Health Reform's Public Option: Down, but Not Yet Out? Oct 1, 2009
A subsequent public-option amendment offered by New York Senator Charles Schumer called for negotiated reimbursements rates in contrast to Rockefeller's amendment, which would have pegged reimbursements to Medicare rates for the first two years and as a result garnered support from two Democrats whose position was not previously known, Senators Bill Nelson and Thomas Carper. It still failed, 13 to 10, but the new tally indicated that there may be some room to negotiate with wary Democrats on the... (Time.com)
Seniors protest Humana Sep 30, 2009
" Oser and Manning were both upset after a vote Thursday in the Senate Finance Committee. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., proposed an amendment to the health care reform bill that would have helped close the "doughnut hole" in Medicare prescription payments, a gap in coverage that seniors are passionate about. But Nelson's proposal was defeated when three conservative Democrats joined Republicans to vote it down. "The Democrats are not hanging together as one group and that could hurt them badly,"... (The Palm Beach Post)
Senate Panel Kills Public Option Sep 30, 2009
Max Baucus, Blanche Lincoln, Bill Nelson, and Thomas Carper joined the Republicans in defeating the so-called Rockefeller public option plan, which would have been regulated like a private plan. There are two more plans currently facing the committee: one that would sustain itself through premiums, another that would use premiums but also establish a reserve fund, although both are expected to fail. (Slate)
In Obama setback, Senate panel rejects health public option Sep 30, 2009
Latest Political Stories. Latest World Stories. (Fresno Bee)
Read the 'JER' transcript Sep 30, 2009
GIGOT: Mary, I think you have a situation here where some Democrats, Bill Nelson even, the Florida Senator, he's even worried about the fact that he may end up 00003D38 having to vote for Medicare cuts. So he's been saying no cuts in Medicare Advantage. (Fox News)
Gillibrand, Schumer fall short of $1M Sep 30, 2009
for free extra services. Subscribe to The Business Review. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Camp demands hearings on so-called Medicare 'gag order' Sep 26, 2009
Considering the politicians are coming out an lying to seniors , Democrat Bill Nelson from Florida for one, an others are told they cant tell the truth, is down right deceitful, our seniors deserve better than a smooth talking politician. Bill Nelson is running his lies on TELEVISION.BY ANN on 09/25/2009 at 12:17It would be great if Mr. Camp would be willing to relocate to Connecticut. (TheHill.com)
Obama's Deal with Drugmakers Survives Sep 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2009. Washington Post: Democratic Senators Fail to Override Deal Between White House, Sen. (CBS News -- Politics)
GOP Slams Democrats for Medicare Cuts Sep 25, 2009
Bill Nelson that would shield seniors currently in private plans from the cuts. Tempers flared when Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont. (Newsmax)
Seniors become focus of health overhaul debate Sep 25, 2009
Seniors become focus of health debate - Health care reform- msnbc. Seniors hopes, fears at center of health debate. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Seniors' fears at center of debate Sep 25, 2009
5:12 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009. Senators to square off on public insurance plan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
A tussle over Medicare Advantage Sep 25, 2009
Bill Nelson of Florida said it would be intolerable to ask seniors on Medicare Advantage to have something taken away from them that they have come to expect. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Dems thwart GOP effort to delay health care Sep 25, 2009
Seniors' hopes, fears at center of health debate. Article:Seniors' hopes, fears at center of health debate:/n/a/2009/09/21/national/w142303D28. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Sprinklers control LU dorm fire Sep 25, 2009
LU Public Safety Director Bill Nelson said: "It put the fire out and limited the spread of any further damage," except for water that was left standing on the second and first floors below the fire scene. Students were evacuated to the Scruggs University Center, and allowed to return to the dorm after maintenance crews cleaned up the water damage. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Hatch: Obamacare Could 'Wreck the Country' Sep 24, 2009
Hatch: Obamacare Could ck the Countryitle. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Senate Cloaks Obamacare Sep 24, 2009
Bill Nelson (D, FL)Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV)Sen. (Human Events Online)
