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Harriet Ellan Miers (born August 10, 1945) is an American lawyer who served as White House counsel to President George W. Bush from 2005 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party since 1988, she previously served as White House staff secretary from 2001 to 2003 and White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy from 2003 until 2005.
Oct 27, 2005 · Email. White House counsel Harriet Miers, President Bush's nominee to succeed Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, has withdrawn as a candidate for the position. Miers faced criticism from Democrats...
On October 3, 2005, Harriet Miers was nominated for Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court by President George W. Bush to replace retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Miers was, at the time, White House Counsel, and had previously served in several roles both during Bush's tenure as Governor of Texas and President.
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Bush’s first choice was Harriet Miers. Her nomination was, by any fair measure, a tough sell given her professional background — which did not resemble a typical Supreme Court nominee in any ...
Harriet Miers, former White House counsel and nominee for the Supreme Court, shares her personal and professional background and experiences in this oral history interview. She recounts her childhood, education, career, and role in the George W. Bush administration.
Dec 6, 2021 · Harriet Miers, former Counsel to President George W. Bush and Locke Lord Dallas Partner, has been appointed Chair of the Texas Access to Justice Commission by the Supreme Court of Texas. She is a leader in the legal profession and a champion of equal access to justice for low-income Texans.
Oct 3, 2005 · A report on President Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court. It features interviews with a reporter and a law professor who know her well, and a transcript of the president's announcement.
