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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Oct 27, 2005 · White House counsel Harriet Miers, President Bush's nominee to succeed Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, has withdrawn as a candidate for the position.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 and Republicans.
e. 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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Mar 30, 2018 · White House counsel Harriet Miers speaks after being nominated by President George W. Bush to the Supreme Court on Oct. 3, 2005. She would withdraw later that month after intense scrutiny of her ...
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An oral history of Harriet Miers, the former White House Counsel and Supreme Court nominee in the George W. Bush presidency. Learn about her personal background, career trajectory, and insights on the White House years, the role of the White House Counsel, and the challenges of serving as a woman in the administration.
Oct 3, 2005 · A background report on the president's nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court, a former corporate lawyer from Texas with no judicial experience. The report features interviews with a reporter and a law professor who know her well, and a transcript of her Oval Office announcement.
Sep 19, 2013 · Here is a look at the life of Harriet Miers, former nominee to the US Supreme Court.. Personal Birth date: August 10, 1945 Birth place: Dallas, Texas Birth name: Harriet Ellan Miers Father: Harris ...
