Frist Turns His Back On Reporters, Won't Answer Port Questions...

Crooks And Liars March 9, 2006 at 12:39 PM
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HENRY: But the Republican revolt against the president is not yet a full-scale uprising.

While Hastert is pushing to block the port deal, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist wants the 45-day review to go forward before considering any legislation in his chamber. The Republican split was on display in an event celebrating renewal of the Patriot Act. As Hastert answered a question about the port controversy, Frist ignored reporters.

HASTERT: Well, we want to protect Americans. We have a point of view of this ...

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Bill Frist Ferried Around US On Drug Company Jets For Last Five Years...

The Tennessean BILL THEOBALD March 9, 2006 at 11:03 AM
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Tennessee Sen. Bill Frist has been ferried on corporate aircraft more than most other politicians in Washington over the past five years, according to a study released this week.

The Senate majority leader's travels were ranked seventh by PoliticalMoneyLine, a company based in Washington that tracks money in politics. He reimbursed companies $69,030 for flying on their planes from 2001 to 2005.

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