Wednesday, March 02, 2005

Tillie Fowler, RIP Former U.S. Rep Tillie Fowler dies of brain hemmorhage (AP) Former U.S. Rep. Tillie Fowler, who became prominent on defense issues during her four terms in Congress, died Wednesday, two days after suffering a brain hemorrhage. She was 62. ... Gov. Jeb Bush called Fowler "a great Floridian and committed public service. Congresswoman Fowler was a great leader and was dedicated to making the lives of Floridians better. She will be missed." Fowler was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1992, campaigning on an "eight is enough" term-limits pledge. She declined to seek re-election in 2000 despite being the most powerful woman in Congress. She was vice chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, placing her fifth in the GOP hierarchy. She was a friend of the military and one of the few Representatives who take their term-limits pledge seriously.  Indeed, she will be missed. Politics comment []12:55:10 PM   trackback []