Linda Lingle
Politician
Hawaii among several destinations luring Chinese...and other foreign tourists. Attracting more Chinese tourists "will bring back a lot of jobs" to Hawaii, Gov. Linda Lingle said recently, after returning from a tourism and economic mission to China. About a half-million Chinese... In this article: Hawaii, United States, China, Hainan Airlines, Las Vegas, Beijing, Honolulu, and California |
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Miami Herald - Breaking News | November 10, 2009
Meeting sought to settle Hawaii teacher furloughs
...the lawsuits last week but was appointed a special master to continue settlement negotiations. Lingle to travel to China to hawk Hawaii tourism Gov. Linda Lingle will leave on Friday for a two-week excursion to China where she intends to...
In this article: Hawaii, Neil Abercrombie, China, Honolulu, Preliminary injunction, and Homestead exemption
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Honolulu Advertiser | November 13, 2009
Hawaii governor returns from China
Hawaii governor returns from China HONOLULU Gov. Linda Lingle is back in Hawaii following a two-week trip to China that promoted the Islands as a tourism destination. Lingle returned home Friday after visiting several Chinese cities.
In this article: Hawaii, China, Hainan Province, Luo Baoming, Hainan Airlines, Honolulu, and Beijing
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The Seattle Times | November 16, 2009
Hawaii showroom may open in China
...a buying delegation will visit Hawaii early next year to decide what products to sell. Lingle spoke about the Hawaii House on Sunday after returning from a two-week trip to China, which she used to promote tourism and business opportunities.
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HI governor's plan would end teacher furlough days
...and Hawaii State Teachers Association President Wil Okabe. Aiona is acting governor while Gov. Linda Lingle continues her economic and trade mission in China this week. Judge refuses to halt Hawaii teacher furloughs Though conceding...
In this article: Hawaii, Terie Norelli, Charlie Crist, Florida, Preliminary injunction, and Department of Education
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Honolulu Star Bulletin | November 10, 2009
Chinese Chamber working to broaden isle-China ties
...Hwang is president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is pleased to join Gov. Linda Lingle and the director from the state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism in...
In this article: People's Republic of China, Hainan Airlines, Hawaii, Ocean Park, Guangzhou, U.S., Hong Kong, and Chaminade University
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Linda Lingle (born Linda Cutter on June 4, 1953) was sworn in for a second term as Governor of the state of Hawaii on December 4, 2006. Lingle holds a number of distinctions: first Republican elected governor of Hawaii since the departure of William F. Quinn in 1962, first county mayor elected governor of Hawaii, first female governor of Hawaii, first Jewish governor of Hawaii; and the first governor of Hawaii not to have any children. During the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City, Lingle served as chairman of the convention during the absence of permanent chairman Dennis Hastert from the convention floor.
Prior to her gubernatorial administration, Lingle served as Maui County mayor, councilmember, and chaired the Hawaii Republican Party. On November 20, 2006, her approval rating stood at 71% with only 24% disapproval.
- Birth Date:
- June 04, 1953
- Birthplace:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Religion:
- Judaism
- Spouse:
- Divorced
- Residence:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- University Attended:
- California State University at Northridge
- Occupation:
- Newspaper Publisher
- Political party:
- Republican
- Office:
- Governor of Hawaii
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