United States Senator - Lamar Alexander

“Be proud to say that we are all Americans." – Lamar Alexander


	When I was 10 years old, my father took me to the Blount County courthouse to meet Howard H. Baker, Sr., our congressman. Mr. Baker stopped and talked with me and gave me a dime. I was sure I had just met the most respected man in the world, other than my father and our preacher. Between my junior and senior years at Maryville High School , I visited Washington, D.C. for the first time. Again, Mr. Baker found time for a visit. He wrote me a nice letter, which now hangs in my office. I am sure those two experiences had something to do with my volunteering t... more

Carper, Alexander Push for Stronger Clean Air Standards

Sen. Alexander and Sen. Tom Carper listen to witnesses during their congressional clean air roundtable to examine current Environment Protection Agency (EPA) programs to reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and mercury emissions from power plants.

Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announcd today that they will be working on legislation to reduce harmful sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and mercury emissions from America’s power plants. Following their congressional roundtable today, the two Senate Environment and Public Works Committee members said they are in agreement that the nation’s air is not gettin... read more

Alexander, Corker Congratulate Tennessee Students Honored in the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program

May 6th, 2009 - U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) today congratulated Katlyn Vacanti-Mitchell, 17, of Brentwo...
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Members of Tennessee Delegation Urge Disaster Declaration for Four Counties Struck by Storms

May 4th, 2009 - U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Duncan (R-Tenn. 2), Lincoln D...
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Alexander Statement on Senate Rejection of Proposal That Would Lead to Higher Mortgage Rates

April 30th, 2009 - U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today released the following statement after voting against an amendment to the Helpin...
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Alexander Says Obama and Congress Should Speak With One Voice on Afghanistan

April 30th, 2009 - U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today told Defense Secretary Robert Gat...
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Alexander Says First 100 Days Is Blueprint for America “With Less Freedom, Fewer Choices, Fewer Opportunities”

April 29th, 2009 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding President ...
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