Monday, March 31, 2008

Updated: Bob Tyrer, Susan Collins and William Cohen

William Cohen, former Secretary of Defense of the United States of America and former U.S. Senator and Representative.Image from WikipediaLONGTIME COHEN STRATEGIST TO MANAGE COLLINS' CAMPAIGN
Portland Press Herald - NewsBank - Sep 29, 1996
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Most people in Maine don't know Bob Tyrer. But he is about to make his mark on the U.S. Senate race in Maine. For more than 20 years, Tyrer has worked quietly behind the scenes for retiring Sen. William Cohen. The 39-year-old Michigan native has served as Cohen's chief of staff and his top political strategist. He has set Cohen's agenda, managed his seven offices in Maine and Washington, influenced his key decisions..."

NO PROOF OFFERED THAT RIVALS SOUGHT 'DIRT' ON COLLINS A...
Portland Press Herald - NewsBank - Oct 15, 1996
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Over the weekend, Collins complained that the Democratic Party hired a researcher to ``dig up dirt'' on her in the waning days of her close campaign against Joseph Brennan, her Democratic rival. But on Monday, Collins' campaign manager, Bob Tyrer,..."
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Book Excerpt: Author Jean Hay Bright - A tale of dirty tricks so bizarre - Susan Collins v. Public Record

FAMILIAR BACKER FUNDS TRIP TO MALAYSIA BY COHEN, COLLINS
Portland Press Herald - NewsBank - Nov 24, 1996
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Topping the political news: Inquiring minds have asked, so inquiring minds shall know: Who footed the bill to send retiring Sen. William Cohen and Sen.-elect Susan Collins to Malaysia last week? The answer: A private group in Washington called the Asia Pacific Policy Center."
See also:

United States Senator Susan M. Collins :: About Senator Collins

http://collins.senate.gov/public/continue.cfm?FuseAction=AboutSenatorCollins.Biography
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After working for 12 years on the Capitol Hill staff of Maine Senator William Cohen..."

FORMER STAFF MEMBERS FOLLOWING COHEN TO THE PENTAGON
Portland Press Herald - NewsBank - Dec 22, 1996
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Assuming Cohen wins confirmation by the Senate, Bob Tyrer will serve as his chief of staff. The 39-year-old Tyrer has worked with Cohen for more than 20 years. A native of Ohio, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1987. Since 1989, he has served as Cohen's chief of staff in the Senate."

The Washington Post Delves into the Cohen Group (William Cohen) in Five Page (Length Online) Article

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"Tyrer, who was Cohen's chief of staff at the Pentagon, added: "It does not strike us as illogical that Secretary Cohen and others at The Cohen Group would continue to be involved in their business careers in issues that they have worked hard on and felt strongly about during their public careers." Tyrer said the firm has been willing "to turn away work that might raise even the faintest ethical or reputational concern.""

Google News: Bob Tyrer Susan Collins William Cohen
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