Olympia Snowe

American politician; U.S. Senator for Maine

Olympia Jean Snoweis an American businesswoman and politician who was a United States Senator from Maine from 1995 to 2013. Snowe, a member of the Republican Party, became known for her ability to influence the outcome of close votes, including whether to end filibusters.

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About the Olympia Snowe

Olympia Jean Snoweis an American businesswoman and politician who was a United States Senator from Maine from 1995 to 2013. Snowe, a member of the Republican Party, became known for her ability to influence the outcome of close votes, including whether to end filibusters. In 2006, she was named one of America’s Best Senators by Time magazine. Throughout her Senate career, she was considered one of the most moderate members of the chamber.

On February 28, 2012, Snowe announced that she would not seek re-election 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 former governor Angus King, a former Democrat and current independent.

Snowe is a senior fellow for the Bipartisan Policy Center and co-chairs its Commission on Political Reform.

8 Quotes by Olympia Snowe

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

    Olympia Snowe

    American politician; U.S. Senator for Maine

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    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.

    Olympia Snowe

    American politician; U.S. Senator for Maine

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

    Olympia Snowe

    American politician; U.S. Senator for Maine

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    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.

    Olympia Snowe

    American politician; U.S. Senator for Maine

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    At an unprecedented time with the worst attack ever on our soil, our President displayed extraordinary determination, leadership and resolve when history was thrust upon him and the United States.

    Olympia Snowe

    American politician; U.S. Senator for Maine

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    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.

    Olympia Snowe

    American politician; U.S. Senator for Maine

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    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.

    Olympia Snowe

    American politician; U.S. Senator for Maine

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    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.

    Olympia Snowe

    American politician; U.S. Senator for Maine