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Bill Nelson is the Democratic U.S. Senator from Florida, elected to his second term in 2006. He previously served 12 years in the U.S. House (1979-1991), during which he flew aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 1986 -- the flight before the Challenger accident. Nelson, a moderate Democrat and ardent NASA supporter, lost his 1990 bid for Florida governor but rebounded in 1994 to become the state insurance commissioner. Nelson was born in Miami on Sept. 29, 1942 and is married with two grown children.
Bill Nelson is the Democratic U.S. Senator from Florida, elected to his second term in 2006. He previously served 12 years in the U.S. House (1979-1991), during which he flew aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 1986 -- the flight before the Challenger accident. Nelson, a moderate Democrat and ardent NASA supporter, lost his 1990 bid for Florida governor but rebounded in 1994 to become the state insurance commissioner. Nelson was born in Miami on Sept. 29, 1942 and is married with two grown children.
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Miami Mayor Manny Diaz stops short of endorsing Obama
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz told delegates on Wednesday that he shared Barack Obama's dream of freedom and opportunity — but stopped short of endorsing him. Diaz, an independent who backed Hillary Clinton, focused on his experience as a Cuban immigrant....Tags: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, National Government, George Bush, Hillary Clinton
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As convention tide turns, what have we learned?
Sentinel ColumnistThings are about to change. After a week in Denver, with Democrats staging a production that was as expensive as it was memorable, we now turn our attention to Minneapolis-St. Paul and the Republicans. Progressive principles, thin air and mountain...Tags: Colorado, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, Minnesota, Alaska
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Dems' dinner roster includes Nelson
Sentinel Staff WriterDemocratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida will join keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, during Lake County Democrats' seventh annual Claude Pepper Dinner on Sept. 7 at the Days Inn, 20390 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont. A...Tags: Marketing, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Parliament, Florida, Public Employees
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Nelson discusses issues with Lake County leaders
Sentinel Staff WriterU.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., met with elected officials from Lake County Thursday to discuss a range of issues. About a dozen officials visited with Nelson at the Sunrise Grille and heard his thoughts on the federal No Child Left Behind Act, mental-...Tags: Elections, Local Elections, Lake County (Florida)
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Russia-Georgia clash prompts space station worries
The Associated PressSen. Barbara Mikulski says the possible impact of the Russia-Georgia military conflict on the International Space Station is a "critical issue" that must be resolved. Mikulski, chairwoman of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee...Tags: Rocketry, Barbara Mikulski, Florida, Space Programs, Technology
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Down to basics: Q & A about offshore drilling
South Florida Sun-SentinelFlorida uses more gasoline than all but a few states, but its modest collection of oil wells contributes little to the nation's energy supply. Although gas prices have declined from their highs of the past few months, drivers are still demanding relief,...Tags: Natural Disasters, Water Pollution, Mel Martinez, Nature, Environmental Pollution
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Maryland Democrats praise veteran Delaware senator Biden's strengths
paul.west@baltsun.comDenver - In tapping Delaware's Joe Biden as his running mate, Barack Obama went for everything he is not: a garrulous, back-slapping, old-school pol with more Washington years under his belt than almost anyone in either party. Biden is the first mid-...Tags: Baltimore County, Elections, Maryland, Iowa, Illnesses
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Cool Relations With Russia May Pose Problem In Space
Washington PostNASA's ability to send its astronauts to the $100 billion international space station is in danger of becoming a costly casualty of the Russia-Georgia war. Because the American fleet of space shuttles will be retired in 2010 and the United States won't...Tags: Bart Gordon, National Government, Space Programs, NASA, Government
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Ruining coast won't fix gas predicament
McClatchy NewspapersStaring out at the Gulf Coast's clear emerald waters, toes deep into the sugar-white sand, you can't help but wonder how much longer this heavenly slice of Florida will remain unspoiled. The Panhandle's so-called Redneck Riviera has its luxury hotels and...Tags: Natural Disasters, Mel Martinez, Polls, Elections, Natural Resources
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House Speaker Pelosi drops opposition to vote on offshore oil exploration
The New York TimesDropping her opposition to a vote on coastal oil exploration, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday that the House would consider expanded offshore drilling as part of broad energy legislation when Congress returns next month. In the weekly Democratic radio...Tags: John Boehner, Mel Martinez, Ohio, Elections, Maryland
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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson mixes it up with Lake leaders
Sentinel Staff WriterU.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., got a friendly earful from local officials he lunched with this week at Sunrise Grille. Nelson -- who dined on an omelet with grits -- heard concerns ranging from education funding to mental-health facilities for veterans...Tags: Elections, Virginia, Evan Bayh, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Government
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