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February 13, 2007

Rep. Charlie Norwood passes

icon_angel2.gifFrom Political Insider:

U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-GA10), 65, passed away this morning at his Augusta home following an extensive battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and non-small cell lung cancer.

Posted by Mel at February 13, 2007 02:09 PM

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Wow, that was quick. What happens now? Does the governor make an appointment to fill his seat or is there a special election?

Posted by: Jenna [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 13, 2007 02:17 PM

By all accounts, IPF and non-small cell lung cancer are horrible and painful, and should be wished on no human being. My thoughts and condolences to his loved ones.

Posted by: PaulaG [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 13, 2007 02:20 PM

Having recently lost a dear friend to cancer I can empathize with the family, but also know there is a strange mix of sadness and relief that comes after a long fight ends.

I don't know about the protocol Jenna, but I'm sure we'll hear soon. I'm more interested to know if the bill (Patient's Bill of Rights), Rep. Norwood introduced today can be passed posthumously.

My hope is that it can, and that it will pass with bipartisan support.

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/stories/2007/02/12/0213norwood.html

Posted by: MelGX [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 13, 2007 02:47 PM

"The governor has 10 days after a seat is vacated to call for a special election. The election must then take place within 30 days after that election is called."

There are several Augusta area Republicans (in Columbia County) already jockeying for position within the community. Ralph Hudgens, who's a State Senator near Athens, has already announced.

Note: Despite any rumors you may have heard, I am not going to run for the seat.

Posted by: Jen B. [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 13, 2007 07:05 PM

darnit - checkbook - cross out Jen B.

Posted by: Tim [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 13, 2007 11:34 PM

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