Bill Nelson's file:
Nelson

Democrat from Florida

Bill Nelson is a U.S. Senator from Florida.

Recent statements involving Bill Nelson

"In Florida, Sen. Bill Nelson ... got a $25 billion to $30 billion carve-out for Medicare Advantage patients in their state."

"The truth is any oil that would be drilled could be sent to any other country in the world, reducing our use of foreign oil not by one single drop."

Oil money from federal leases "can only be used to clean up the mess and damages from drilling."

Recent stories featuring Bill Nelson

Drilling for the truth in the oil drilling debate:

A leading prodrilling advocate says tourism isn't affected by offshore drilling. An opponent says offshore oil found in the gulf could head overseas.

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