Lamar Alexander - Wikipedia
WebAndrew Lamar Alexander Jr. (born July 3, 1940) is an American politician and attorney who served as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 2003 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party , he also was the 45th governor of Tennessee from 1979 to 1987 and the 5th United States Secretary of Education from 1991 to 1993, where he helped with the ...
Portrait of a Statesman: Retired U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander ...
WebFeb 23, 2021 · Portrait of a Statesman: Retired U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander leaves legacy of education reform and job creation. Feb 23, 2021, 2:41 PM. By Lisa Robbins and GayNelle Doll. The following is adapted from the story “Deep Roots, Strong Tree,” which originally appeared in the Spring 2010 issue of Vanderbilt Magazine.
Alexander preaches consensus in farewell to fractious Senate
WebDec 2, 2020 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lamar Alexander, a Tennessee political legend who forged a productive path as a Senate institutionalist after tours as governor and Cabinet secretary, said goodbye to the chamber on Wednesday, advising his colleagues to seek broadly backed, durable solutions to the nation’s problems rather than succumb to easy ...
Lamar Alexander | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WebLamar Alexander (born July 3, 1940, Maryville, Tennessee, U.S.) American politician who was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and began representing Tennessee the following year. He previously served as governor of the state (1979–87).
Lamar Alexander: Career timeline of a life of service to ...
WebJan 3, 2021 · POLITICS. TIMELINE: In a lifetime of service, Tennesseeans were always front and center for Lamar Alexander. Tyler Whetstone. Knoxville News Sentinel. 0:03. 0:58. A timeline of Tennessee Sen....
Lamar Alexander, Fifth U.S. Education Secretary: Biography ...
WebAug 18, 2017 · In tapping former Gov. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee to be the next secretary of education, President Bush chose someone with a long and deep track record on education issues and substantial ...
Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander retires, calls for unity in ...
WebDec 2, 2020 · Knoxville News Sentinel. 0:00. 5:11. In his farewell speech to the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, Lamar Alexander emphasized what he has become known for in his time in the nation's capital: his...
Lamar Alexander: A privilege to serve Tennessee | wbir.com
WebNov 27, 2020 · 'A privilege': Lamar Alexander reflects on public life as he gets ready to leave Senate The Maryville native and former Tennessee governor is closing out a third and final term in the U.S....
GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander, a key impeachment swing vote, says ...
WebJan 31, 2020 · Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., a key impeachment swing vote, announced Thursday that he will not join Democrats in voting to call witnesses in President Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial,...
Lamar Alexander Pleads with Senators to Work Together in ...
WebDec 2, 2020 · 1:50. What Happened on Super Tuesday. Show more videos from U.S. & Politics. Senator Lamar Alexander, Republican of Tennessee, delivered a final message to his colleagues during a farewell...
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