PACs let some live high life Oct 13, 2009
Saxby Chambliss, Republican Republican Majority Fund. Examples of contributors: Action Committee for Rural Electrification; American Hospital Association; American Meat Packers Association; National Association of Convenience Stores; Aflac PAC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Late TV Listings Oct 11, 2009
Guests: Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee; Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, member of the Intelligence and Armed Services committees; Representative James McGovern of Massachusetts; and Jack Keane, a retired four-star general. 9 a.m. (5). (Boston Globe)
Afghanistan to lead discussions on shows Oct 11, 2009
Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga. on ABC, on which Rep. (TheHill.com)
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Oct 10, 2009
and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga ... and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
* US lawmakers vow action on Iran Oct 6, 2009
Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss said talks with Iran would yield more results with sanctions already in place. Lets impose sanctions, lets get our allies together and say this is what were going to do, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Readers Write 10/6 Oct 6, 2009
Saxby Chambliss spent over a quarter of a million dollars on golf outings, 26,000 more Atlanta metro family incomes fell below the poverty line. Last year, while Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Sigma Chi dedicates townhouse Oct 6, 2009
and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga. had initially said they would attend the event, but the chapter learned late this week that they would not be able to make it. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
GOPs ex-Senate leader Bill Frist says he backs health reform Oct 5, 2009
BTW I ve wound up on Saxby Chambliss e-mail list ... Saxby Chambliss is such a shameful man. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Read the 'FNS' transcript Oct 5, 2009
BRET BAIER, GUEST HOST: With Afghanistan and Iran dominating foreign policy concerns, we turn to four key senators for their insights on how best the U.S. should move forward from South Carolina, Republican Lindsey Graham; from Scranton, Pennsylvania, Democrat Bob Casey; and here in studio are Evan Bayh, a Democrat from Indiana; and Saxby Chambliss, a Republican from Georgia ... SEN. SAXBY CHAMBLISS, R-GA.: Well, I think so. (Fox News)
Lineup for Sunday's TV news shows Oct 5, 2009
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga. and Bob Casey, D-Pa. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Afghanistan, Iran tops on shows Oct 4, 2009
and Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga. -- to discuss the prospects of healthcare reform. (TheHill.com)
More Obama seemed like good idea Sep 30, 2009
Saxby Chambliss was the poster child. But Republicans are still talking about the numbers rattled off in this parallel Washington Post article over the weekend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Georgia mayor's death ruled a suicide Sep 30, 2009
"In a statement released from his Washington, office, Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., said "Donald and I were friends for several years. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. (Fresno Bee)
Biden visits Ga. storm victims; more rain expected Sep 26, 2009
Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, both Republicans from Georgia. "I have to say this administration responded in a very magnificent way and in a very quick way," Chambliss said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
'POLITICAL SLUSH FUNDS': The Last Loophole Sep 26, 2009
Saxby Chambliss of Georgia. Accompanied by top corporate lobbyists , the two golf-loving Republicans spent a luxurious weekend at the Greenbrier, the kinds of cozy gatherings new ethics reform laws were supposed to curb. (ABC News)
14 counties eligible for federal aid Sep 26, 2009
Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss, both Georgia Republicans, joined Biden for the tour Friday, and echoed the others in asking that the disaster area be expanded. Still, Isakson and Chambliss praised the Obama administration s response. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tarver gets nod from president Sep 19, 2009
Ed Tarver, D-Augusta, has been formally nominated by President Obama to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, the White House announced Thursday. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Tarver would be the first black to serve in the Southern District post. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Perdue: Don't deal with ACORN Sep 18, 2009
Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson of Georgia both voting yes. On Thursday, the U.S. House took the same action. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The Max Cleland you didnt know Sep 17, 2009
The chapter on his 2002 Senate loss reflects Cleland s lingering anger toward Saxby Chambliss, the Republican who beat him, and the GOP machine _ Ralph Reed is given specific mention _ that helped take him out. They had trashed John McCain in 2000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Scott Dougan: Chambliss' comments not racist Sep 15, 2009
Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga. on Fox News regarding President Obama. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Benjamin Biscoglia: Editorial on senator 'dizzying' Sep 15, 2009
Saxby Chambliss' remarks on Fox News ("Chambliss' remarks on Obama were clueless") remind me of the "dizzying" logic used by Vizzini in "The Princess Bride." You know, the scene where he could "clearly not choose the cup in front of him" ... Saxby Chambliss' remarks on Fox News ("") remind me of the "dizzying" logic used by Vizzini in "The Princess Bride." You know, the scene where he could "clearly not choose the cup in front of him". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Free swim Sunday Sep 14, 2009
Then, there is the other gigantic chunk of spending, the DoD. We spend $670+ billion dollars annually on the DoD and yet people like Saxby Chambliss whine when Obama and Gates agree that we don t need so many F-22s, for example. Well, Saxby, you have to cut spending programs in order to cut spending. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Officials make pitch for Wi-Fi Sep 14, 2009
Saxby Chambliss and U.S. Reps. John Linder of Roswell and Paul Broun of Athens wrote letters endorsing the project, which could help the Economic Development Foundation win funding. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Why can't we all just get along, like we did for a brief period after 9/11/01? ... Sep 12, 2009
I didn't know Saxby Chambliss could be embarassed by anything. Score: -3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Editorial: Chambliss' remarks on Obama were clueless Sep 11, 2009
Georgia's own Saxby Chambliss, the state's senior senator, may in fact have gone his shouting partisan compatriot one "better" in remarks he made to Fox News on the eve of President Barack Obama's Wednesday address to a joint session of Congress ... Georgia's own Saxby Chambliss, the state's senior senator, may in fact have gone his shouting partisan compatriot one "better" in remarks he made to Fox News on the eve of President Barack Obama's Wednesday address to a joint session of Congress. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Story » Sep 7, 2009
"Vote could come soonCongressional leaders return to Washington on Tuesday following their annual August recess. Lawson said the two "holds" put on Sunstein's nomination by Republican Sens. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia and John Cornyn of Texas "gummed it up enough" to keep a Senate vote from occurring before the recess.But President Obama's nominations for most of his top positions, including Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, were approved relatively fast and with minimal objection (other... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
CEOs: Economy has been worse Sep 3, 2009
Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga. another panelist, said economic advance depends on a federal retreat: If things are going to improve dramatically, we will have to get government spending under control. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Blown Out of Proportion? Sep 2, 2009
Saxby Chambliss is a friend of mine. I'm glad he was elected. (Fox News)
BREAKING: Rally against Obama health care plan set for Thursday Sep 2, 2009
Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson. From the Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009 online edition of The Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Emory takes stage for economy summit Sep 2, 2009
Saxby Chambliss and Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank CEO Dennis Lockhart, for a live, Web-streamed talk about how the world entered the economic quagmire and what it will take to recover. The event is the first of its kind for the NYSE, and a coup for the 1,400-student Goizueta Business School. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Editorial: Georgia senators hypocritical on stimulus funds Aug 31, 2009
"Georgia's Republican senators, Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, voted against the $787 billion economic stimulus package, blasting the bill as a bloated government giveaway. "Their disdain didn't stop them from later asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates to steer $50 million in stimulus money to a constituent's bioenergy project. " The AP story goes on to note that in statements issued in connection with their request for $50 million for a constituent whose business "is developing a process... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Reform without radicalism Aug 28, 2009
Saxby Chambliss noted at a meeting here this week, the breakdown of the uninsured is roughly: 6 to 12 million illegal aliens; 14 million who are eligible for current government health care programs Medicaid and S-CHIP but are not enrolled; 15 million or so who simply choose not to carry insurance; and 12 to 15 million who truly are unwillingly uninsured. So the real number to shoot for in health care reform is the 12 to 15 million. (The Augusta Chronicle)
GOP Opposes Stimulus Plan, Then Seeks Money Aug 28, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Georgia's Republican senators, Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, voted against the $787 billion economic stimulus package, blasting the bill as a bloated government giveaway. Their disdain didn't stop them from later asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates to steer $50 million in stimulus money to a constituent's bio-energy project. (Newsmax)
Rants and Raves Aug 27, 2009
YOUR ARTICLE says Saxby Chambliss is holding "meetings" and they are "invitation only." So much for openness. He can say that's "because of space considerations" all he wants, but clearly he's just stacking his deck, as Obama always does. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Carter, Young remember his triumphs, failings Aug 27, 2009
Saxby Chambliss, of Georgia, described the Massachusetts Democrat as a formidable legislative foe but also a respected working partner. He was also my friend, said Chambliss, a Republican. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Chambliss: Tax credits will help uninsured Aug 27, 2009
Saxby Chambliss and chamber of commerce members and Augusta health care leaders ... Saxby Chambliss offered condolences Wednesday to the family of the late Sen. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Torture Accountability Aug 26, 2009
The other signers of the letter, all Republican senators, are Alabama's Jeff Sessions, Arizona's Jon Kyl, Georgia's Saxby Chambliss, Texan John Cornyn, Oklahoma's Tom Coburn, Utah's Orrin Hatch, Iowa's Chuck Grassley and North Carolina's Richard Burr. With the possible exceptions of Hatch and Grassley, all are among the more rabidly partisan members of the senate's Republican caucus. (CBS News)
Congressional Republicans Denounce Holder Move to Probe Torture Allegations Aug 25, 2009
Besides Bond, the signatories include four other Republicans on the Senate Intelligence panel Saxby Chambliss (Ga. Tom Coburn (Okla. (Roll Call)
Stop Obama Care rally will be held at amphitheater Aug 21, 2009
Mr. Jackson said Georgia congressmen Paul Broun and Nathan Deal have agreed to speak, and the committee has invited congressmen John Barrow and Gresham Barrett, and senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson. "We're going to go over line items in this bill where we think there are points that are detrimental to our health care," Mr. Jackson said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stop Obama Care rally on tap for Augusta Aug 21, 2009
Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson ... U.S. SEN. SAXBY CHAMBLISS, R-GA., will meet with members of the business community for a Leadership Forum on health care on Aug. 26. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Regulator Seeks Tighter Derivatives Bill Aug 20, 2009
Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, the panel's senior Republican, as well as the leaders of the House Agriculture Committee, the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee. Harkin said he welcomed Gensler's suggestions, with "the most important" being those that eliminate exemptions for certain types of swaps. (ABC News -- Wire)
GOP Senators Urge Holder Not to Appoint Special Prosecutor on Torture Aug 20, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Aug. 19, 2009, 2:47 p.m.. Nine GOP Senators cautioned Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged torture of suspected terrorists at the hands of American intelligence agents and contractors. (Roll Call)
Perdue, congressmen divvy up water tasks Aug 18, 2009
Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga. said the delegation has yet to decide whether to push a broad bill that would affect federally managed reservoirs across the country or a narrower measure aimed only at Lake Lanier. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
LETTER: Look at a list of what Palin doesn't have Aug 16, 2009
HeinekenMan wrote on Aug 15, 2009 8:25 AM:" Sarah Palin also does not have a Harvard law degree. Nor a history of helping the less fortunate. Nor, it appears, a modicum of common sense. But she does have a big, angry mouth, which she uses to tell blatant lies.Obama no longer attends the church you mention. He distanced himself from the church when his pastor used the extra attention to trumpet his own issues. Obama also doesn't appear to be a very religious person. My guess is that he might not... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chambliss To Hold Health-Care Meeting | 13WMA... Aug 14, 2009
Saxby Chambliss discuss President Obama's health care overhaul Wednesday ... Saxby Chambliss holds health care town hall meeting ... Saxby Chambliss discuss President Obama's health care overhaul Wednesday. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Undercutting the Troops Aug 14, 2009
75 billion for seven more F-22s, Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), did not add any money to the bill to pay for the planes. Instead, he secured reductions in other parts of the legislation ("offsets"), thereby not raising the bill's total spending. (The American Conservative)
Could Ga. get its water elsewhere? Aug 13, 2009
Saxby Chambliss said. So far, no other state is expressing public worry about their corps-run lakes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
For healthy kids, ban junk food from school vending machines Aug 11, 2009
Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga. will co-sponsor this important bill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Sex laws: Unjust and ineffective Aug 7, 2009
Jane , the mother of a sex offender in Georgia, says she sent a letter to her senator, Saxby Chambliss, urging such reforms. They didn t even read it, she says. (The Economist)
CQ: Guantanamo ire provokes Senate threats Aug 6, 2009
If they come up with this as their plan, said Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga. they better get ready for another fight. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Party ties aside, bill unites two senators Aug 3, 2009
Saxby Chambliss stands in the background. The other is an upstart Democrat, a mordant Minnesotan who has been in public office for a little more than three weeks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
NRA’s stance fails to sway some on Sotomayor vote Aug 2, 2009
Many Senate Republicans who were considered possible yes votes for Sotomayor - including Utah s Orrin Hatch, Georgia s Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, and Texas s Kay Bailey Hutchison - came out against her after the NRA s announcement, citing gun rights concerns as an important reason. Some Senate Democrats who have high NRA ratings, including Alaska s Mark Begich and Nebraska s Ben Nelson, are on the fence. (Boston Globe)
NRAs threat on Sotomayor vote misfires Aug 2, 2009
Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, and Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison have come out against her after the NRA's announcement, citing gun-rights concerns as an important reason. (MSNBC -- Politics)
GMA Applauds U.S. House for Passage of Landmark Food Safety Bill Jul 31, 2009
" GMA supports many of the provisions of S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, authored by lead sponsors U.S. Senators Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) and Judd Gregg (R-NH) and co-sponsored by Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), Richard Burr (R-NC), Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Roland Burris (D-IL), Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Tom Udall (D-NM), and will be working with HELP Committee Chairman Kennedy, Ranking Member Enzi and the entire... (PR Newswire)
polls show Democrats base receding in Virginia Jul 31, 2009
Obama electorate recedes in Virginia poll - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com. much like yourself,the comments you post seem able to draw flies. (Harper's Magazine)
Perdue calls for national policy Jul 30, 2009
Perdue said he would travel to Washington to push for federal action, something that Georgia s two U.S. senators, Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss, also support, as well at least several of the state s 13 U.S. House members. Those 17 other states who potentially face the same problem had better be prepared, Perdue warned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Atlanta's Carbon Motors - high-tech cop car builder - moving to Indiana Jul 30, 2009
Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson. He did not say why the company chose Connersville over a site in Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Ga. Court Nominee Well-Received at Hearing Jul 30, 2009
Georgia's two Republican senators, Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, voiced strong support for her at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday. Two other Republicans questioned her decision to reduce a 30-year sentence against a man convicted of crossing state lines with plans to have sex with a child. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Two Palin allies stepping down Jul 30, 2009
Perry was cleared of allegations that she had inappropriately used state resources for partisan political purposes when she accompanied Palin to the Republican National Convention and to Georgia to campaign for Republican Saxby Chambliss. Bailey was suspended after he was implicated in the Troopergate investigation but later reinstated. (Juneau Empire)
Senators poised to name Martin to federal appeals court Jul 30, 2009
Saxby Chambliss of Georgia said in an interview after the committee meeting Wednesday. Chambliss said he didn t see any major hurdles to the appointment of Martin, a longtime friend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Letters to the Editor Jul 28, 2009
Saxby Chambliss is still beating the F-22 dead horse. We have over 100 of them in our arsenal as it is, and, if they are as good as Chambliss claims, there is no need for more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Duvall, others lobby for auto plan Jul 24, 2009
We're not getting anything," Duvall said.Senators are now being lobbied by auto dealers regarding the Senate version of the bill, SB 1304. Georgia Sens. Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss are co-sponsors on that bill. Isakson was also a co-sponsor on a related measure, which would reimburse dealerships for parts and inventory stemming from the Chrysler and GM contract rejections.While in Washington, Duvall ran into Isakson in the hallway of the Russell Senate Office Building. "Johnny told me, he... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Readers Write, 7/24 Jul 24, 2009
Saxby Chambliss, at the expense of other programs desperately needed by the American public. Dick Thomson, Marietta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Senate sides with Obama, defunds jet engine Jul 24, 2009
Saxby Chambliss of Georgia. It would require that states provide military and other overseas voters with ballots at least 45 days ahead of an election. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Farmers To Profit From Climate Bill Jul 23, 2009
Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, the panel's top Republican, has also asked Texas A&M University to conduct an economic analysis of the bill. "No farm will escape the effect of this bill," he said. (W-USA News, DC)
