Companies begin quest for oil, gas off Florida Jul 5, 2008
Bill Nelson, who has led opposition to offshore drilling among the state's Congressional delegation, criticized the governor for reversing his position, accusing Crist and McCain of putting oil company profits before protecting the state's $65 billion annual tourism industry. "Oil companies and their allies are using the shockingly high price of oil and gasoline, which largely is the result not of a supply problem but speculative fever, to scare the public into thinking coastal drilling offers a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Guests for Sunday TV news shows feature McClellan May 31, 2008
and Bill Nelson, D-Fla. Gov. Mark Sanford, R-S.C.; former Rep. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hillary enters death-with-dignity phase May 12, 2008
Bill Nelson from Florida, who encouraged these outlaw primaries. JUNE 4 AND BEYOND : June 4 -- the day after the Montana and South Dakota primaries -- is apt to trigger. (Salon)
Casper briefs May 10, 2008
Natrona County Library Director Bill Nelson will give an informational presentation about the new library at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the library s Crawford Room. The library staff members and trustees will also solicit ideas from the public on the project. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Congress keeps up pressure about assaults of contractor employees Apr 9, 2008
April 09, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Naegle new HBO series chief? Apr 9, 2008
HBO's new leaders --- including CEO Bill Nelson, HBO co-prexy Richard Plepler and West Coast topper Michael Lombardo ---had quietly been working on an entertainment division succession plan for some time, scouting for an exec to take the No. 2 development post under Strauss. But she was said to be uninterested in bringing aboard a lieutenant, and instead started negotiating a new role (most likely a production deal) with HBO.. (Variety)
New leaders take office Apr 9, 2008
Bill Nelson of the Office of Student Life said Homecoming has a built up account of $125,000 that will be divided between an endowment fund at the UI Foundation, a Habitat for Humanity project, and Homecoming activities. SCOPE asked the group for advance funding for future Homecoming concerts - Shannon Boshart of SCOPE said such funding is necessary for the group to book high-quality bands. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Democrats will seat Florida delegates Apr 4, 2008
Bill Nelson and Thurman. It was a marked change of tone for Dean, who has been critical of Florida and Michigan also stripped of its delegates for breaking party rules by moving up their primaries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Media asks "Beginning of the end for Clinton?" Mar 23, 2008
NPR: Media Ask "The Beginning of the End for Clinton?". Media Ask "The Beginning of the End for Clinton?". (NPR)
Shift at hit-hungry HBO Mar 17, 2008
Bill Nelson took over the channel as chairman-CEO last year following Albrecht's fall from grace; Plepler oversees programming from New York, while L.A.-based Lombardo handles West Coast duties. The new structure also created more layers between the entertainment president and the CEO rather than a direct report. (Variety)
Dean to Appear on ABC's 'This Week' Mar 15, 2008
50 Cents OFF ALL Beers es of Wine - $1. 00 OFF All Martinis (2for1 punches on Martini Cards). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Dean says party won't pay for new elections Mar 9, 2008
Florida Governor Bill Nelson reiterated that if Howard Dean and the DNC want a redo vote, then Howard Dean should come up with the fifty plus million per state needed for such a redo election. Both Governor Granholm and Governor Crist concurred with Bill Nelson's assessment of Howard Dean's responsibilities in the DNC. ... Florida Republican Governor Charlie Crist and Michigan Democrat Governor Jennifer Granholm (as well as Florida Senator Bill Nelson) have publicly disputed Howard Dean's... (NPR)
Geography and the 2008 vote so far Mar 9, 2008
And as for paying for the Florida redo, wouldn't you know that Florida Senator Bill Nelson would take his cue from Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm ... Senator Bill Nelson apparently called Howard Dean and said, "Look, Howard. You know that table where the DNC keeps all its money piles stacked? Well, you go over there and bump the table so that the right hand corner full stack of bills falls on the floor.....about twenty million or so worth.......and we call the money that hits the floor soft... (NPR)
Michigan, Florida officials show interest in holding new nominating contests Mar 6, 2008
Bill Nelson, the state's senior Democrat. "He said the only way to consider the possibility of that is to have the Democratic National Committee pay for it," Crist said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Garden Theatre celebration Feb 28, 2008
Bill Nelson will be the special guest. 10:30-11 a.m. - Vintage reels will be shown. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Keeping his eye on the ball Feb 18, 2008
Among those at the fete, which was chaired by Howard and Michele Kessler, were: Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino, politico Bob Crowe, Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his wife, Myra, Trump and his wife, Melania, Mandarin Oriental hotel developer Steve Weiner and his wife, Roberta, party producer Bryan Rafanelli, philanthropists Elaine and Jerry Schuster, Cheers owner Tom Kershaw, PR maven George Regan, Florida Senator Bill Nelson, and the heads of both medical centers: Dana-Farber's Dr. Edward J. Benz... (Boston Globe)
Doris Helen Nelson Feb 13, 2008
In 1961, she married Bill Nelson. While they later divorced, they remained friends. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Clock ticking away on old 'Dawg house Feb 11, 2008
30-day news archives. There was a lot of tradition in that old barn. (Florida Today)
Library officials ask city for $200,000 to fund new building design Feb 8, 2008
Library director Bill Nelson said library officials first approached the Natrona County Commission, and was told there were no extra funds available. "Because of the courthouse, we are really pretty strapped for cash," said Rob Hendry, the commission chairman. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Slide show | Florida primary rallies Jan 30, 2008
Hillary Clinton and Congressman Bill Nelson, left, listen to remarks by Miami Mayor Manny Diaz ... Hillary Clinton and Congressman Bill Nelson wave to supporters in Davie after winning Florida's Democratic presidential primary. (The Miami Herald)
Concerts planned at Prairie Arts Center Jan 17, 2008
Performers (front row, from left) Karen Glover, Dorothy Nelson and Sheila Johnson; and (back row) Kathy Allen, Bill Nelson, Lesley Gonigam and Ron McCutchan will take part in the Prairie Arts Center's More of Our Favorite Songs concert ... Performing in this year s concert are vocalists Karen Glover, Lesley Gonigam, Dorothy Nelson, Curran Reichert, Phil Kaufmann, Ron McCutchan, Bill Nelson and Adam Webber. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
911 Calls From Chemical Plant Explosion Released Dec 27, 2007
Bill Nelson that something went wrong while octane booster was being mixed at a Northside chemical plant. "This octane booster ... is a fairly stable product, but to get to it, you use these highly energetic chemicals," Nelson said Friday. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Senator Briefed On Plant Explosion Dec 22, 2007
Bill Nelson that something went wrong while octane booster was being mixed at a Northside chemical plant. Six federal agencies, led by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, joined Jacksonville homicide detectives and the state Fire Marshal's Office sifting through what remains of T2 Laboratories, which exploded in a mushroom cloud. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Letters from readers Dec 13, 2007
Bill Nelson for voting in favor of the Energy Security and Independence Act. This bill takes a historic step toward a new energy future by increasing fuel economy standards for cars and trucks for the first time in decades. (Florida Times-Union)
More of this story» Dec 12, 2007
I don't want any pressure from Wayne Township approving it," Nelson said.Jackie Evans, the last Dowagiac Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Service director before Life EMS assumed management, talked about a city-funded study done when Bill Nelson was still city manager by consulting firm Mobile Health Resources.MHR concluded that while the Fire Department ambulance service was operating at a deficit, "The expenses were proportionate to that of other services its size," she said. "It also found... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Clinton's grip on Fla. Dems tightens Dec 4, 2007
Bill Nelson, Florida's senior U.S. senator and top elected Democratic, has sued the DNC on the issue. The first hearing on the matter is set for Wednesday in a federal courtroom in Tallahassee. (The Palm Beach Post)
Are The Democrats Fumbling Florida? Dec 3, 2007
Senator Bill Nelson and Representative Alcee Hastings filed suit against Dean and the DNC for violating Florida Democrats' voting rights and "impairing minority voter participation" in violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; a federal hearing is scheduled for December 5. "Every time the DNC calls me up I say, My wallet is closed," said Esche. (CBS News)
Two American Icons - Dan Rather and Willie Nelson - Sit Down for Rare One-On-One Interview Nov 20, 2007
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Heavy on the congressional pork Nov 17, 2007
Six of the top 10 senators in defense campaign contributions in the 2006 election cycle were Democrats - Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, Clinton, Chris Dodd of Connecticut (another presidential candidate), Dianne Feinstein of California, Bill Nelson of Florida, and Democrat-turned-independent Joe Lieberman of Connecticut. Last summer, Kennedy requested $100 million for a General Electric fighter engine the Air Force said it did not need. (Boston Globe)
Democratic stars skip party's Florida convention Oct 29, 2007
Bill Nelson of Florida and House of Representatives Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland. "It put a real damper on it," said Owens. (Reuters)
Band! Horns up! Oct 24, 2007
Were trying to keep them focused and have them not visit very much, Bill Nelson, Lamesa High band director, said. Theyre not really listening and are visiting, but I think thats just their way of keeping their mind off whats fixing to happen. (Odessa American, TX)
Scoreboard: Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 Oct 16, 2007
(55-59) 1, Dale Paulson, Wessington, 522; 2, Delmar Wolkow, DeSmet, 359; 3, Bill Nelson, Redfield, 229 ... Doubles: (55-59) 1, Garth Couey, Huron-Bill Nelson, Redfield ... (55-59) 1, Bruce Graves, Howard; 2, Bill Nelson, Redfield. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Auctions Reid's complaint letter on eBay, goads critics to match bid for charity Oct 13, 2007
WorldNetDaily: Rush takes 'phony troops' fight to Senate Dems. A Free Press For A Free People. (WorldNetDaily)
--WND Exclusive-- Oct 10, 2007
WorldNetDaily: Radio station hushes Rush amid 'phony soldiers' feud. A Free Press For A Free People. (WorldNetDaily)
Senate adds $1 billion to NASA budget Oct 5, 2007
Sioux City Journal: Senate adds 1 billion to NASA budget. October 05, 2007 ONLINE EDITION. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Florida lawmakers to sue DNC over presidential primary Oct 4, 2007
October 04, 2007 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter : Music Reviews. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
CLEAR CHANNEL CEO responds to Sen. Reid... Oct 3, 2007
Sincerely, Senator Harry Reid, Majority Leader Senator Richard Durbin, Assistant Majority Leader Senator Charles Schumer, Vice Chairman, Democratic Conference Senator Patty Murray, Secretary, Democratic Conference Senator Daniel Akaka Senator Max Baucus Senator Joseph Biden Senator Barbara Boxer Senator Sherrod Brown Senator Robert Byrd Senator Benjamin Cardin Senator Tom Carper Senator Bob Casey Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Senator Kent Conrad Senator Christopher Dodd Senator Byron Dorgan... (The Drudge Report)
Air terminal dedicated Oct 1, 2007
Skybus president Ken Gile addresses the audience at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the dedication of the new St. Augustine commercial air terminal on Saturday, September 29, 2007, flanked by Congressman Bill Nelson, left, and Congressman John Mica, right. By DOUGLAS JORDAN. (The St. Augustine Record)
Mattel chief apologizes for failing to keep led-laced toys out of marketplace Sep 13, 2007
The Mattel CEO, Robert Eckert, far left, watching Senator Bill Nelson, a Florida Democrat. (Stephen Crowley/The New York Times). (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Domestic Wine Drinkers Look Beyond Napa Aug 16, 2007
"What you're looking at is an explosion of craft wineries, small wineries that are producing a unique product," WineAmerica president Bill Nelson said. The wineries import much sometimes all of their grapes or grape juice from California, Washington and a handful of other grape-growing states. (ABC News -- Wire)
Idol Gives Back earns special Emmy award Aug 7, 2007
Its a topic which affects the lives of millions of Americans, and HBO considers it a privilege to have made some small contribution to helping people understand the challenges and treatment opportunities of this terrible disease, HBO chairman and chief executive Bill Nelson said in a statement. The Governors Award is the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences highest honor, recognizing the achievements of an individual, company or organization. (MSNBC -- News)
Grannies rage against the war Jul 4, 2007
Raging Grannies protest war. Raging Grannies protest war. (The Palm Beach Post)
DJ US Cash Grain Review: Soybean Markets Take The High Road Jul 1, 2007
A.G. Edwards market analyst Bill Nelson notes that central Illinois soybean basis was last reported by USDA at an average discount of 49 cents to July CBOT futures, coming in fully 7 cents lower than values seen just two weeks ago. "The basis continues much weaker than normal, (compared to an average discount of just 3 cents a bushel)," he said. (California Farmer)
Congressional staffers cover all the bases Jun 25, 2007
" Sometimes the fun is in the pun. Full Nelson, for instance, is the team fielded jointly by Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Ben Nelson (D-Neb.). The RBIs of Texas (word play on The Eyes of Texas, get it?) won the U.S. Senate Softball League last season and the "King of the Hill" tournament against the champion of the U.S. House Softball League. The team is composed mostly of former members of the Gramm Slammers, who worked for the Texas senator. The BlackBerry consultations are new but the games... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Multichannel Newswire Jun 13, 2007
All-HD for All HBO, Cinemax Feeds HBO will make all 26 feeds of its HBO and Cinemax multiplex channels available in HD. The rollout will begin later this year, with completion expected by the end of the second quarter of next year, according to HBO chairman and CEO Bill Nelson. DirecTV already committed to offering some of the new HDTV services. (Multichannel News)
Universal plans daytime ski show Jun 12, 2007
Florida's Mel Martinez, a Republican, and Bill Nelson, a Democrat, jointly proposed authorizing the U.S. State Department to conduct travel-visa interviews via videoconference. The change would make it easier for people to obtain visas in countries such as Brazil and India, where people must travel long distances for in-person interviews. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Sunday Business Jun 10, 2007
WINNERS BILL NELSON HBOs former COO tapped to become top dog at the pay cable channel. PETER SCATURRO U.S. Trust chief lines up Ex-Citi boss Sandy Weills backing in. (New York Post -- Business)
Boy’s essay about Dad wins contest Jun 1, 2007
Community leaders at the dinner who will be honored as Fathers of the Year include former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey, Wheeler Machinery Company President Rob Campbell, president/CEO of Intermountain Healthcare Bill Nelson, CEO of Development Associates, Inc., Milt Shipp and chairman/president/CEO of Zions Bancorporation Harris H. Simmons. Part of Adam s essay also includes details of a skiing mishap during which Adam fell in a hole after losing his skis and walking out of a patch of trees. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Putnam Is Area's Richest Lawmaker May 27, 2007
" Ritsch also thinks they help to prevent conflicts. "Because lawmakers know their finances are going to be laid bare publicly, they are more apt to conduct themselves in an ethical manner," he said. However, in their annual filings, House and Senate members do not have to list their government salaries (members of Congress made $165,200 last year), their spouses' income or the value of their primary residences. As evident in Putnam's case, it's hard to say how much a lawmaker is worth. That's... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Youth Address Critical Issues on National & Global Youth Service Day Apr 20, 2007
We thank Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) for her leadership in convening a bipartisan group of 44 co-sponsors on the resolution, including Senators Akaka, Alexander, Baucus, Bayh, Boxer, Brown, Burr, Cantwell, Casey, Clinton, Cochran, Coleman, Collins, Corker, Craig, Dodd, Dole, Domenici, Durbin, Feingold, Feinstein, Gregg, Hagel, Kennedy, Kerry, Landrieu, Lautenberg, Levin, Lieberman, Lincoln, Lott, Martinez, Menendez, Mikulski, Murray, Ben Nelson, Bill Nelson, Obama, Salazar, Sanders,... (PR Newswire)
Sound adventures Apr 19, 2007
The Shanks' influences include Warren Zevon, R.E.M., Neil Young, the Tragically Hip and Bill Nelson of Bebop Deluxe ... Asked about the band's influences, Humphrey acknowledges Zevon and R.E.M., and adds the assortment of Neil Young, the Tragically Hip and Bill Nelson of Bebop Deluxe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Excerpts from editorials in Florida newspapers Apr 17, 2007
Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez are pushing the creation of a congressional panel to consider an emergency fund. The governor calls it a matter of national defense, and he's right. (Herald-Tribune)
For Shtetl by the Sea, Only a Few Fading Signs Remain Apr 4, 2007
And so the Orthodox synagogue, Kneseth Israel, became Temple House, where Mr. Davidson has not only lived but also allowed Budweiser to film a commercial, Senator Bill Nelson of Florida and Al Gore to hold a Democratic fund-raising event and Jennifer Lopez to stage a listening party for her latest album, belting out love songs near where the Torah ark used to be. Like so many buildings that served a thriving Jewish population here for decades ; synagogues, delicatessens, kosher markets and... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Gift ban confusion Mar 30, 2007
Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez, an aide said. "I think it's obvious that the state has gone above and beyond the original agreement" for the Everglades project,Aronberg said in a news release. (Herald-Tribune)
Buchanans full speech on VA medical care Mar 29, 2007
Bill Nelson, a Democrat, did the same. . (Herald-Tribune)
Politicians beat a path to local VA clinics Mar 28, 2007
Bill Nelson, a Democrat, did the same ... Bill Nelson, a Democrat, did the same. (Herald-Tribune)
Coming Sunday: Drivers who kill Mar 24, 2007
Bill Nelson, the Democrat and Brevard County native, attended two football games for free last year, spokesman Dan McLaughlin said -- one at the University of Florida and one at Florida State, both public institutions. "I don't think he necessarily views being invited to watch a football game by a university as anything at all sinister," McLaughlin said. (Florida Today)
Buchanan holds back earmark requests Mar 22, 2007
Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, wasnt going to risk it. With confusion over ethics rules dealing with federal budget requests, Buchanan opted not to put any in, even though he has spent weeks traveling the district telling people here he will work to secure budget earmarks for the 13th District. (Herald-Tribune)
Political forecast: more partisanship Mar 21, 2007
Former U.S. Congressman Dan Miller, R-Bradenton, doesnt see much hope in Washington for peace between Republicans and Democrats. While Congress has always been a partisan place, Miller said its getting worse year after year. (Herald-Tribune)
You know, that Jeb guy Mar 21, 2007
COURTESY OF THE WHITE HOUSE. President Bush honors the Gators at a White House ceremony on Monday. (Herald-Tribune)
ES&S response to voting machine issue Mar 16, 2007
ESonse to voting machine issue. ESonse to voting machine issue. (Herald-Tribune)
Democrats seize on ES&S memo Mar 16, 2007
Democrats seize on ES. Democrats seize on ES. (Herald-Tribune)
Dems rally behind Servian Mar 15, 2007
Sarasota County Democrats are a bit bruised and battered these days. Party chairman Phil Rains quit unexpectedly last week, and the party faithful has been feuding over the city elections, which pitted three Democrats running for the same District 2 Sarasota commission seat. (Herald-Tribune)
Gov. Crist pitches disaster backstop Feb 27, 2007
Bill Nelson has been equally concerned. Nelson noted Monday that "there is no consensus here among anybody" to counter high insurance rates. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Obituaries, Feb. 9, 2007 Feb 10, 2007
Pallbearers will be Jeff Bobo, Randy Bobo, Bill Nelson, Lawrence Nelson, Raymond Burrell and Vaughn Wilbanks. Visitation will continue until service time today. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
