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McConnell chokes up in emotional tribute to retiring Tennessee senator
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell choked up on the Senate floor Wednesday as he remembered his decades long friendship with the retiring Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander, a rare moment of raw emotion from the usually stoic Republican leader.
lamar alexander - CNN9:27am PST - December 2nd, 2020

Alexander preaches consensus in farewell to fractious Senate
Sen. Lamar Alexander, a Tennessee political legend who forged a productive path as a Senate institutionalist after tours as governor and Cabinet secretary, has said goodbye to the chamber
lamar alexander - Independent9:24am PST - December 2nd, 2020

Sen. Alexander nears finish line of decades in public office
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander says the “internet democracy” in which an angry president can quickly tweet to tens of millions of people has driven division in the U.S. But he says it's something Americans need to figure out if they are going to solve big problems
lamar alexander - Independent9:59am PST - November 25th, 2020

US election 2020: Biden to present team as Trump allows transition
The US president-elect will formally introduce cabinet picks, as the transfer of power gathers pace.
lamar alexander - BBC News6:24am PST - November 24th, 2020

Trump relents after steady drumbeat of fellow Republicans urge start of Biden transition - Reuters India
President Donald Trump gave some ground on Monday to allow Joe Biden's transition to the presidency after the ranks grew of prominent Republicans calling for Trump to end efforts to overturn his election defeat.
lamar alexander - Reuters6:10pm PST - November 23rd, 2020

Trump relents after steady drumbeat of fellow Republicans urge start of Biden transition - Reuters India
President Donald Trump gave some ground on Monday to allow Joe Biden's transition to the presidency after the ranks grew of prominent Republicans calling for Trump to end efforts to overturn his election defeat.
lamar alexander - Reuters6:08pm PST - November 23rd, 2020

GOP Senator Urges Trump to Help Biden Admin Succeed, Says 'People Remember the Last Thing You Do'
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) urged President Donald Trump to "put the country first and have a prompt and orderly transition to help the new administration succeed" on Monday.
lamar alexander - Newsweek4:23pm PST - November 23rd, 2020

Biden's 1st Cabinet picks expected Tuesday amid roadblocks - The Associated Press
- Biden's 1st Cabinet picks expected Tuesday amid roadblocks The Associated Press
- Biden chief of staff says inauguration ‘not going to be the same’ POLITICO
- Biden will announce first Cabinet picks on Tuesday, chief of staff Klain s…
lamar alexander - Associated Press
10:25am PST - November 22nd, 2020

President-Elect Joe Biden’s First Cabinet Picks Expected Tuesday Amid Roadblocks
President-elect Joe Biden's first Cabinet picks are coming Tuesday and planning is underway for a pandemic-modified inauguration in January.
lamar alexander - Time9:50am PST - November 22nd, 2020

More U.S. Congress Republicans openly doubt Trump's election claims - Reuters
Pressure for President Donald Trump to start the transition process to President-elect Joe Biden built among Republicans in the U.S. Congress on Friday, as several voiced doubts over Trump's claims of fraudulent voting.
lamar alexander - Reuters5:47pm PST - November 20th, 2020

Biden calls on US Congress to pass emergency COVID-19 aid
US President-elect Joe Biden met with top Democrats to discuss a plan to tackle the surging COVID-19 pandemic.
lamar alexander - Al Jazeera English2:46pm PST - November 20th, 2020

More U.S. Congress Republicans openly doubt Trump's election claims - Reuters
Pressure for President Donald Trump to start the transition process to President-elect Joe Biden built among Republicans in the U.S. Congress on Friday, as several voiced doubts over Trump's claims of fraudulent voting.
lamar alexander - Reuters1:53pm PST - November 20th, 2020

Lamar Alexander Calls on Trump Admin. to Give Biden Presidential Briefings
Senator Lamar Alexander on Friday called on the Trump administration to begin providing Joe Biden with presidential briefings and other transition resources.
lamar alexander - National Review10:12am PST - November 20th, 2020

Republican Sen. Alexander says Trump administration should give Biden's team materials for smooth transition - Reuters
Retiring Republican Senator Lamar Alexander on Friday said that the Trump administration should provide President-elect Joe Biden's team with all materials, resources and meetings necessary for a smooth transition.
lamar alexander - Reuters9:19am PST - November 20th, 2020

GOP Senator Urges Trump to Begin Transition Process for Biden
"If there's any chance whatsoever that Joe Biden will be the next president, and it looked like he has a very good chance the Trump administration should provide the Biden team with all transition materials," Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander wrote in a state…
lamar alexander - Newsweek8:27am PST - November 20th, 2020

Republican Senator Lamar Alexander urges Trump to begin Biden transition
Republican Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee has called on the president to allow for the transition process to the Biden administration to begin, specifically to assist in coronavirus vaccine distribution.
lamar alexander - Independent7:42am PST - November 20th, 2020

Romney says he can't imagine 'a more undemocratic action' than what Trump's done
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, tore into President Donald Trump late Thursday for his continued efforts to sow doubt about the results of the presidential race and decision not to concede.
lamar alexander - NBC News4:25am PST - November 20th, 2020

US Senate blocks confirmation of Trump Fed nominee Shelton
Judy Shelton had advocated a return to the 'gold standard' and criticised the Fed's independence in monetary policy
lamar alexander - Al Jazeera English2:26pm PST - November 17th, 2020

Trump's controversial pick for U.S. Federal Reserve stalls after Kamala Harris casts a key vote
The nomination of U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial pick for the Federal Reserve is stalled in the Senate after vice-president-elect Kamala Harris returned to the chamber to cast a key vote in a tally Tuesday.
lamar alexander - CBC News1:42pm PST - November 17th, 2020

Senate blocks Trump Fed pick confirmation
President Trump's controversial Fed pick Judy Shelton appears to be blocked from joining the central bank's board, for now —a dramatic turn of events, marred by two senators who were expected to support her, but were in quarantine for COVID-related concerns.W…
lamar alexander - Axios1:02pm PST - November 17th, 2020

Fed nominee Shelton set for tight vote as Alexander declares opposition
Sen. Lamar Alexander joins Sens. Susan Collins and Mitt Romney in resisting Judy Shelton’s confirmation to the U.S. central bank.
lamar alexander - Politico1:25pm PST - November 16th, 2020

White House expects Fed nominee Shelton to be confirmed - Reuters UK
The White House on Monday said it expected Judy Shelton, U.S. President Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve, to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate despite the reported opposition of a third senator, Republican Lamar Alexander.
lamar alexander - Reuters1:00pm PST - November 16th, 2020

UPDATE 1-Trump's Fed pick Shelton draws third Republican 'no' - Reuters
A third senator said he would oppose Republican U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial pick for the Federal Reserve, former economic adviser Judy Shelton, narrowing the margin of her support but likely not eliminating her chance at confirmation.
lamar alexander - Reuters12:42pm PST - November 16th, 2020

Third U.S. senator says he opposes Trump's Fed pick Shelton - Reuters
A third senator has said he would oppose Republican U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial pick for the Federal Reserve, former economic adviser Judy Shelton, according to the Washington Post and CNBC.
lamar alexander - Reuters12:04pm PST - November 16th, 2020

Third U.S. senator says he opposes Trump's Fed pick Shelton - Reuters India
A third senator has said he would oppose Republican U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial pick for the Federal Reserve, former economic adviser Judy Shelton, according to the Washington Post and CNBC.
lamar alexander - Reuters12:00pm PST - November 16th, 2020
RT @mave_sports007: CBS predicts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be the first NBA player to land a $400 million contract.

2:42pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
RT @LqLana: Let me introduce you to Virgil Lamar Ware. He was an eighth-grader, an A student who loved to play football. Virgil had a bri…

5:47pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
Now do Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander, Orin Hatch, https://t.co/saUUrPDDtI

11:24am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @cajunmusicmp3: @pointofsucces @TheRickWilson @denver_rose Which Senator was it (?), Lamar Alexander?, the one from Tennessee who admitt…

3:04pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
RT @leslibless: Don’t forget: The ‘key witness’ in Trumps impeachment hearing, and otherwise POS Alexander Vindman, doesn’t want you to be…

3:33am PDT - July 21st, 2023
RT @CharlesBarone: @1in5advocacy @Kress_Sandy @MichaelPetrilli @arotherham @Eduflack @EducationNext @eduwonk @EvaMarieAyala @BethNetherland…

3:49pm PDT - July 19th, 2023
RT @CFlittard1904: @CalltoActivism When Tennessee elected Marsha Blackburn to replace Lamar "do nothing" Alexander, that was the final stra…

8:40am PDT - July 19th, 2023
RT @CFlittard1904: @CalltoActivism When Tennessee elected Marsha Blackburn to replace Lamar "do nothing" Alexander, that was the final stra…

1:46am PDT - July 19th, 2023
Is pence really pulling a Lamar Alexander? Don’t impeach/indict -let the public vote in Nov? That’s what lead to the insurrection! We voted and look what happened!!

1:00am PDT - July 19th, 2023
RT @CFlittard1904: @CalltoActivism When Tennessee elected Marsha Blackburn to replace Lamar "do nothing" Alexander, that was the final stra…

10:56pm PDT - July 18th, 2023
RT @NoExpertFF: Fantasy Football BUST Candidates: Rhamondre Stevenson Alexander Mattison Lamar Jackson TJ Hockenson Josh Jacobs (Please D…

9:43pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @spincity615: She worked for Haslam and Lamar Alexander and she’s not an insider lol Vote for the actual public servant @freddieoconne…

5:49pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @spincity615: She worked for Haslam and Lamar Alexander and she’s not an insider lol Vote for the actual public servant @freddieoconne…

5:46pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
She worked for Haslam and Lamar Alexander and she’s not an insider lol Vote for the actual public servant @freddieoconnell And @angienashville And @HayesForNash https://t.co/DifnWVW9GK

5:15pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @NoExpertFF: Fantasy Football BUST Candidates: Rhamondre Stevenson Alexander Mattison Lamar Jackson TJ Hockenson Josh Jacobs (Please D…

1:22pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
Fantasy Football BUST Candidates: Rhamondre Stevenson Alexander Mattison Lamar Jackson TJ Hockenson Josh Jacobs (Please Don’t Scream at Me)

10:25am PDT - July 14th, 2023

‘GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT IS CHRISTENED’: From the July 3, 1985, Nashville Banner: “Gov. Lamar Alexander’s remark may have hit the high-water mark. ‘Tennessee has always needed a navy, but we never knew we’d get it all in one boat,’ he quipped. https://t.co/c8sPysfsyx

6:06am PDT - July 14th, 2023
RT @Bencjacobs: Just remarkable how alien this would be only a few years ago. Imagine Lamar Alexander being asked about who would win a fig…

9:39pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @Bencjacobs: Just remarkable how alien this would be only a few years ago. Imagine Lamar Alexander being asked about who would win a fig…

9:14pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @Bencjacobs: Just remarkable how alien this would be only a few years ago. Imagine Lamar Alexander being asked about who would win a fig…

6:32pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @Bencjacobs: Just remarkable how alien this would be only a few years ago. Imagine Lamar Alexander being asked about who would win a fig…

4:37pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @Bencjacobs: Just remarkable how alien this would be only a few years ago. Imagine Lamar Alexander being asked about who would win a fig…

4:04pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
Just remarkable how alien this would be only a few years ago. Imagine Lamar Alexander being asked about who would win a fight between him and Bob Dole https://t.co/paQ9elftTd

3:58pm PDT - July 13th, 2023

Lamar Stevens /75 $5 PWE Kyle Alexander Blue $5 PWE https://t.co/hWPFR3CUuo

4:27pm PDT - July 12th, 2023
RT @The_League_FFB: These 3 Players Have Been Featured on @KeepTradeCut's Biggest Risers... 1. Lamar Jackson 2. Alexander Mattison 3. Puka…

2:50pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023

These 3 Players Have Been Featured on @KeepTradeCut's Biggest Risers... 1. Lamar Jackson 2. Alexander Mattison 3. Puka Nacua Let's find out why and I will tell you how I am reacting to it... #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootball https://t.co/npwsOlMqJa

2:49pm PDT - July 3rd, 2023
RT @Scalzo2032: @walkrightier @charlescwcooke https://t.co/zBxwn3xtEc Direct quote from this article by 5 former Education Secretaries: P…

5:32pm PDT - July 2nd, 2023
Those looking for a little adventure can pay a summer visit to Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park, where seasonal interpretive ranger Connor Breeden will be hosting a variety of activities. https://t.co/j1OMeMYIBD

2:00pm PDT - July 2nd, 2023

AJ Alexander (@aj14alexander) with a knock for @SBGsox Legends-2024! Lamar Christian | 2024 | MS #uncommitted #2DHitting #2D2024 #SouthALFirecracker https://t.co/RLqmPTbsbi

10:30am PDT - July 2nd, 2023
RT @Elthrson: @gratitudist @AP Found this list ..but there's more Roger Williams R-TX $2 mil. Vern Buchanan R-FL $6 mil. Matt Gaetz R-FL $2…

4:18am PDT - June 29th, 2023

With more than 2,000 acres of mountainous wilderness, Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park in Flag Pond is the perfect destination for a summer adventure. Learn more about the park in @tennesseemag: https://t.co/MmC9ZdBUoV. https://t.co/AzjOaFYDft

8:04pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

"Research is the backbone of what we do. Quality research is a differentiator, allowing us to take on various geographies and industries to best serve our clients." John Lamar Managing Director, The Alexander Group #executivesearch #leadership #research #thealexandergroup https://t.co/K15SxKLIF4

7:02am PDT - June 27th, 2023
RT @JCPress: Meet Cory Franklin, Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park’s newest ranger. https://t.co/XbNTkPEMga

4:08am PDT - June 27th, 2023
RT @JCPress: Meet Connor Breeden, a seasonal interpretive recreator/ranger at Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park. https://t.co/5afoz6Rrfy

4:07am PDT - June 27th, 2023
Meet Connor Breeden, a seasonal interpretive recreator/ranger at Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park. https://t.co/5afoz6Rrfy

11:00am PDT - June 26th, 2023
Meet Cory Franklin, Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park’s newest ranger. https://t.co/XbNTkPEMga

8:00am PDT - June 26th, 2023
RT @BiloxiShuckers: ROSTER UPDATE | OF Lamar Sparks has been activated off the 7-Day Injured List. RHP Jason Alexander's MLB Rehab Assignme…

9:26am PDT - June 25th, 2023
RT @BiloxiShuckers: ROSTER UPDATE | OF Lamar Sparks has been activated off the 7-Day Injured List. RHP Jason Alexander's MLB Rehab Assignme…

9:12am PDT - June 25th, 2023
ROSTER UPDATE | OF Lamar Sparks has been activated off the 7-Day Injured List. RHP Jason Alexander's MLB Rehab Assignment has been transferred to Triple-A Nashville.

9:12am PDT - June 25th, 2023
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park is named after the senator who served from 2003 to 2021. Learn about some of the park’s unique attributes in this month’s state park feature. #TNTravel #TNParks https://t.co/lj58RmAYAj

2:53pm PDT - June 23rd, 2023