Harriet Miers is the former Counsel to the President for George W. Bush and a former nominee for Associate Justice to the Supreme Court of the United States. Miers worked for George W. Bush from the time of his first gubernatorial campaign in 1994 to her resignation from the position of White House Counsel in 2007.
On March 4, 2009, Miers and former Bush adviser Karl Rove agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee about the controversial firings of several US attorneys during the Bush administration.Fox News: Former Bush Advisers To Testify on Firings of U.S. Attorneys (March 4, 2009)
Fast Facts:
- Born: August 10, 1945
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
- Undergraduate Education: Southern Methodist University, Class of 1967
- Law School: Southern Methodist University, Class of 1970
- Occupation: Lawyer
Key Dates
- August 10, 1945: Born in Dallas, Texas
- 1967: Graduates with B.A. in Mathematics from Southern Methodist University
- 1970: Earns law degree from Southern Methodist University
- 1972: Hired by Dallas law firm Locke, Liddell & Sapp
- 1979: Becomes born-again Christian
- 1986: Becomes first female president of Dallas Bar Association
- 1995: Appointed by Governor George W. Bush to head Texas Lottery Commission
- 2001: Appointed Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary
- 2003: Appointed Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy
- 2004: Appointed 31st White House Counsel
- July 1, 2005: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announces plans to retire
- October 3, 2005: Nominated by Bush for Supreme Court Justice
- October 27, 2005: Asks Bush to withdraw her nomination
- January 4, 2007: Resigns position as White House Counsel
Whatever happened too Harriet Miers?(1 Answer)
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It would appear that Ms. Miers returned to the law firm Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell in April 2007.
what is the role of ole golle in Harriet's life?(1 Answer)
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Ole Golly (or Catherine Golly) is Harriet's nanny/nurse. She is also a mentor, in that she encouraged Harriet to write everything down.
How do I get a Harriet Carter Catalog mailed to my home address?(0 Answers)
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