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Lamar Alexander is a U.S. Senator from the State of Tennessee. Alexander won re-election to the Senate in 2008, defeating Democrat Robert D. Tuke. Before becoming Tennessee's senator, Alexander was the state's governor and the U.S. Secretary of Education under George H. W. Bush. The senator is a ranking member of the Subcommittee on Public Sector Solutions to Global Warming, Oversight and Children's Health Protection.Lamar Alexander: Committees
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- Born: July 3, 1940 in Maryville, Tennessee
- Alma Mater: Vanderbilt University
- Received a J.D. from New York University
- Party: Republican
- Assumed Office: January 7, 2003
- Won re-election in 2008
- Spouse: Lesley "Honey" Buhler
- Began political career as an assistant for Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee
- Helped found Bright Horizons Family Solutions
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tn senator lamar alexander 202 224 4944 have yr voice heard 4 health care reform #hcr #ilovememphis
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tenn folks..call yr senators!! lamar alexander n bob corker for yr say in health care reform #hcr
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IN what Senator Lamar Alexander called this "the biggest vote of the year", 26 Dems join Reps to defeat Cap and Trade http://bit.ly/BFAG4
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RT @Senate_GOPs: WGNS Radio: "Sen. Lamar Alexander Comments On Health Care Bill That Passed The House Today" http://bit.ly/1sKt8C #handsoff
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Lamar Alexander has proven himself as thoughtful, sensible leader... http://tinyurl.com/yekfemu
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Charlie Rose with Lamar Alexander; Roger Lowenstein; Tito Puente (September 8, 1995) - $24.95
Lamar Alexander discusses his campaign for the Republican nomination, the field of candidiates, and his positions on several major domestic issues. Then, Roger Lowenstein talks about his new book Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalis...
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Now in paper is the story of two-term governor of Tennessee Lamar Alexander who took off for a six-month odyssey in Australia with his family the day he left office--despite the objections of his colleagues and children. Warner Brothers Tel...
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View All Lamar Alexander Questions (31) | Ask a QuestionKhloe Kardashian is marrying Lamar Odom this Sunday, but there isn't time for a prenup. Would you feel just as comfortable with a postnup? (3 Answers)To be honest I wouldn't bother with either a prenup or a postnup. If there's a real marriage there it won't need either. On the subject though what's the difference, ... read moreWhere can I download for free (or buy) Aesthetica, by Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten? (1 Answer)Could not find exactly what you asked for so am including my search results and any suggestions I can think of not knowing your situation - they may or may ... read moreWhat's people view of Eurovision 2009 winning song, Fairytale by ALEXANDER RYBAK from Norway? (1 Answer)I thought this song was definitely a worthy winner of the Eurovision Song Contest this year and deserved all the plaudits it received. I am not sure that it deserved ... read moreVH1 reality star Ryan Alexander Jenkins linked to murder of swimsuit model Jasmine Fiore. Does he have a criminal record? (2 Answers)Yes, her most definitely does! --quote-- According to the Alberta, Canada, Ministry of Justice, Jenkins was sentenced to 15 months of probation in 2007 on an unspecified assault charge in ... read more
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Senate Committee Assignments
- U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations: Republican members/Lamar Alexander
- U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works: Minority Committee...
- U.S. Senate Committee on Rules & Administration: Republican members
- U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions: Lamar Alexander
- Subcommittee on Children and Families: Ranking Member: Lamar Alexander
- Wikipedia: U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee...
- Tennessee Valley Authority: "Groundbreaking Planned on Construction..." (2005)
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- "State Student Achievement Contract" (November 6, 2007)
- "Combat Illegal Logging Act" (November 6, 2007)
- "Tax Fairness" (November 1, 2007)
- "Climate Change Legislation" (October 18, 2007)
- "American Heroes" (October 3, 2007)
- "A little less pluribus, and a little more unum" (September 24, 2007)
- "Presidential Primary Reform" (September 19, 2007)
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Lamar Alexander Timeline
- 1940, July 3: Born
- 1962: Received B.A. Degree from Vanderbilt University
- 1965: Received J.D. Degree from New York University Law School
- 1965-1966: Clerk for U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit judge
- 1967: Worked as a legislative assistant for Senator Howard Baker
- 1969: Married Lesley "Honey" Buhler, also worked for Bryce Harlow, President Nixon's executive assistant
- 1970: Worked as campaign manager for Winfield Dunn
- 1978: Elected governor of Tennessee
- 1979-1987: 45th Governor of Tennessee
- 1985-1986: Chairman of the National Governors Association
- 1987: Helped found Bright Horizons Family Solutions
- 1991-1993: 5th U.S. Secretary of Education
- 2003: Elected to the U.S. Senate
- 2007: Announced intent to seek re-election in 2008
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