Preparatory Reading on Senator Chambliss

Hi everyone!

As BB contributed the IBW earlier, I would like to share Senator Chambliss' bio and voting record website with you in advance (and to the benefit) of our D.C. trip on Wednesday!

http://www.vote-smart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=22029

Highlights:

Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Julianne
2 Children: Lia, Bo.
Birth date: 11/10/1943
Birthplace: Warrenton, NC
Home City: Moultrie, GA
Religion: Episcopalian

Education:
JD, University of Tennessee College of Law, 1968
BA, Business Administration, University of Georgia, 1966
Attended, Louisiana Tech University, 1961-1962.

Professional Experience:
Attorney, Business Law and Agricultural Law
Partner, Moultrie Inn.

Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 2002-present
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1994-2002
Primary Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1992.

Organizations:
Colquitt County Economic Development Authority
Georgia State Bar Disciplinary Review Panel
Leadership Georgia
Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce
Moultrie-Colquitt County Economic Development Authority
Youth Sports Coach, Young Men's Christian Association.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Congressional Fire Services Caucus
Congressional Sportsmen Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Caucus
National Guard Caucus
Rural Health Caucus
Senate Caucus on Military Depots, Arsenals and Ammunition Plants
Co-Chair, Senate Reserve Caucus
Steering Committee.

Moreover, he's a Scorpio!!

One warning sign, though: Over the course of several weeks in 2002, this candidate repeatedly refused requests by citizens in the candidate's own state, leaders of both major political parties, major news organizations and Project Vote Smart staff to provide voters with essential issue information in the 2002 National Political Awareness Test.

This candidate would not provide this information to citizens in the candidate's own state - no matter who asked them, when they were asked or how they were asked.

Campaign Finances:
2001-2006 Total Receipts: $12,176,383
2001-2006 Total Spent: $10,098,821
Cash on Hand: $2,080,492
82% of his PAC contributions came from Businesses (vs. Labor and or Ideological/Single Issue)
85% of his PAC contributions have been fully disclosed

Recent Votes:
YES - Prohibiting Funds for Groups that Perform Abortions
(this is currently in contrast to GA Supreme Court, however)
YES - Passage of Legislation to Update Foreign Intelligence Surveillance
YES - Passage of Drought Mitigation Steps by Army Corps
NO - Amtrak Reauthorization

Enjoy!
--
Carol Sautter
404-610-6660
cj_sautter@yahoo.com

IBWA Here We Come!!!

Hey Everyone!

We're visiting the International Bottled Water
Association (IBWA) in DC. Here are some FAQs, enjoy!!

BB

What is IBWA?

What is the International Bottled Water Association?
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is
the trade association representing the bottled water
industry. Founded in 1958, IBWA's membership includes
U.S. and international bottlers, distributors and
suppliers.

Who Are Our Member Companies?

IBWA member companies range in size from the original
family-owned and operated water bottlers to giant,
diversified food corporations who have added bottled
water to their product lines. From the manufacturers
of equipment to small distributors, to the rapidly
increasing number of international members, are all
important segments of the bottled water industry and
IBWA.

Why Do Companies Become IBWA Members?

IBWA plays an active role at all levels of state and
federal government assisting in the development of
stringent regulations for bottled water to ensure the
greatest safety possible and high quality of bottled
water products. IBWA has supported the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration and state regulators/legislators
in the development of strict regulations that will
help guarantee bottled water's quality.
IBWA has also developed a Model Code which has been
used as model regulation in many states. Additionally,
as a condition of membership, bottlers must submit to
an annual, unannounced inspection administered by an
independent internationally recognized third-party
organization. This inspection assures that all IBWA
bottler members meet federal, state and IBWA
requirements for the production and sale of bottled
water.

Bottled water code:
http://www.bottledwater.org/public/pdf/IBWA05ModelCode_Mar2.pdf

SENATOR CHAMBLISS BIO

Hey Everyone!! We will meet Senator Chambliss in DC
next week...here's his bio...check out his website for
his current publications...ENJOY!!

http://chambliss.senate.gov/public/index.cfm

On November 5, 2002, Saxby Chambliss was elected
Georgia's 63rd United States Senator in what was one
of the most stunning and historical victories of the
2002 elections. Georgia Trend Magazine has named him
one of Georgia's Most Influential Georgians and says
"he is a highly visible and well-respected presence in
Washington," and "has a reputation as an affable but
straight-talking lawmaker."

Chambliss is a member of the Senate Armed Services
Committee, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and
the Senate Rules Committee and he is the Ranking
Republican Member of the Senate Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
During the 109th Congress, Chambliss served as
Chairman of that committee and, according to the
Congressional Research Service, is the only senator
since 1947 to have chaired a full standing Senate
Committee after serving in the Senate for just two
years.

In Georgia, agriculture supports one in every six
jobs, an ever-present reminder in Chambliss' long time
championing of national and home state farming
concerns. Long before his election to Congress,
Chambliss specialized in representing farmers' legal
interests in South Georgia. During his four terms in
the House, Chambliss was instrumental in drafting two
farm bills and reforming the federal crop insurance
program through his chairmanship of the Agriculture
Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk
Management.

Additionally, Chambliss' leadership and experience on
the issues of terrorism, homeland security, and
intelligence matters earned him an appointment to the
prestigious Senate Select Committee on Intelligence,
where he steadfastly advocates that our U.S.
intelligence community must dramatically improve its
information sharing and human intelligence gathering
abilities. To ensure our troops on the ground and the
new Director of National Intelligence have access to
the most timely and accurate intelligence, Chambliss
has authored legislation calling for the creation of a
Four Star military command for intelligence within the
Department of Defense. Chambliss' previous role as the
chairman of the House Intelligence Subcommittee on
Terrorism and Homeland Security made him one of the
leading congressional experts on these issues.

The Savannah Morning News said Senator Chambliss
"knows how to do his homework and how to stand up to
pressure, as demonstrated by his performance as
chairman of the House Intelligence Subcommittee on
Terrorism and Homeland Security, which investigated
intelligence lapses prior to the terrorist attacks in
New York and Washington in 2001."

Immediately following the tragic attacks, Chambliss'
House subcommittee conducted a thorough investigation
and released the first comprehensive report detailing
critical shortfalls within the United States
intelligence community's performance and technological
capabilities. In May of 2006, Chambliss was honored
with the CIA Director's Award by the Director of
Central Intelligence. Recognized for his
"extraordinary fidelity and essential service" to the
CIA, Chambliss received the agency's highest award.

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee,
Chambliss continues Georgia's longstanding tradition
of leadership and advocacy for the state's military
installations. Following in the footsteps of former
Senators Richard B. Russell, Jr., and Sam Nunn,
Chambliss is a strong voice for Georgia's defense
industry and the military community. Throughout the
2005 Base Realignment and Closure round, Chambliss has
remained steadfast in defense of Georgia's bases
targeted for closure and has also been a tireless
advocate to improve the quality of life for our troops
and their families.

In 1994, Chambliss was first elected to Congress to
represent Georgia's 8th congressional district.
Throughout his legislative career, Chambliss has been
honored with numerous awards from both the private and
public sector for his work in the fields of
agriculture, defense, budget, and national security.
He is a past recipient of the Air Force Association's
W. Stuart Symington Award, the top civilian award
given annually for outstanding contributions in the
field of national security and was awarded the Reserve
Officers Association's Minuteman of the Year Award in
2005.

Chambliss is a member of the Senate Caucus on Military
Depots, Arsenals and Ammunition Plants, the
Congressional Sportsmen Foundation, the Congressional
Fire Services Caucus, the Rural Health Caucus, the
Juvenile Diabetes Caucus and he is the co-chair of the
Senate Reserve Caucus.

Chambliss earned a Bachelor's degree in Business
Administration from the University of Georgia in 1966
and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University
of Tennessee College of Law in 1968. Chambliss and his
wife, Julianne, have been married since 1966, and
reside in Moultrie, Georgia. They have two children
and two grandchildren.

**Bridget**