Olympia Snowe
FameRank: 5

"Olympia Jean Snowe" is an Politics of the United States/American politician who was a United States Senate/United States Senator from Maine from 1995 to 2013. Snowe, a member of the Republican Party (United States)/Republican Party, became widely known for her ability to influence the outcome of close votes, including whether to end filibuster (legislative tactic)/filibusters. In 2006, she was named one of America's Best Senators by Time (magazine)/Time Magazine. Snowe was famously known for her ability to compromise and her strong sense of bipartisanship.

On February 28, 2012, Snowe announced that she would not seek United States Senate election in Maine, 2012/reelection in November 2012, and retired when her third term ended on January 3, 2013. She cited hyper-partisanship leading to a dysfunctional Congress as the reason for her retirement from the Senate. Her seat went to popular former Governor Angus King, an independent who won the election to succeed her; King caucuses with the Democrats.

If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous politicians! More Olympia Snowe on Wikipedia.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us all that when it comes to breast cancer, the difference between life and death for many women can be measured in a commitment to mammograms, self-exams, and regular doctor visits.

Hopefully, 21 years later, Judge Roberts possesses an openness with respect to issues of gender-based wage discrimination.

Indeed, we must foster cost-saving competition. And that means joining the marketplace of other industrialized countries - not just for the manufacturers who sell drugs, but for consumers as well.

Most breast cancer-related deaths can be prevented through simple and painless preventive measures. A late diagnosis can result in more serious, long-term consequences.

It is time that we provide clarity for our seniors, informing them of the services available that will lower the costs of their prescription drugs and strengthen the overall integrity of the Medicare entitlement.

In today's world, it is no longer unimaginable to think that business can operate - and even thrive - in an environmentally-friendly manner.

Unfortunately, money in politics is an insidious thing - and a loophole in our campaign finance system was taken advantage of with money going to existing or new 527 groups with the sole purpose of influencing the election.

We recognized in 1996 that, with progress in the field of genetics accelerating at a breathtaking pace, we need to ensure that advances in treatment and prevention of disease do not constitute a new basis for discrimination.

Manufacturers and sellers acting within the law should not be held responsible for the actions of criminals who misuse their products.