C. W. Bill Young - OpenCongress Wiki
C. W. Bill Young
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| U.S. Representative C. W. Bill Young (R) | ||
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| FL-13 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Appropriations | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: N/a Incumbent running: Yes, for a different seat | ||
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2012 candidates for FL-13 | ||
| Confirmed: | C. W. Bill Young, Jessica Ehrlich | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Charles William "Bill" Young, a Republican, has represented the 10th District of Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1971.
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Record and controversies
Congressional scorecards
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Iraq War
Young voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Earmark claims
According to Roll Call Magazine, Young stated that there are "no more earmarks." He quoted that earmarks are now called "projects initiated by a member." [1]
Biography
He was born December 16, 1930 in Harmarville, Pennsylvania, served in the Army National Guard, and was a member of the Florida Senate before entering the House. He is currently the most senior Republican member of the House of Representatives.
2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Sam Simpson to face Young in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [2] Young retained his seat.
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | $ 43,000 |
| Lockheed Martin | $ 40,750 |
| Northrop Grumman | $ 34,000 |
| Boeing Co | $ 26,750 |
| MacAndrews & Forbes | $ 20,900 |
| European Aeronautic Defence & Space | $ 18,000 |
| Bgc Partners | $ 16,000 |
| Honeywell International | $ 12,500 |
| General Dynamics | $ 12,310 |
| Podesta Group | $ 11,500 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for C. W. Bill Young from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for C. W. Bill Young from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for C. W. Bill Young from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for C. W. Bill Young from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Defense, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Appropriations - Chair from 1999-2005
- Subcommittee on Defense - Chair
- Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Army Caucus
- Congressional Human Rights Caucus
- Congressional Diabetes Caucus
- Congressional Fire Services Caucus
- Chair, Congressional Social Security Caucus
- Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
- Republican Steering Committee
Boards and other Affiliations
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on C. W. Bill Young. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and resources
Resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Articles
- Jennifer Yachnin, "Appropriators Facing Sea Change?", Roll Call, June 19, 2006.
- Seth Stern, "Members Were Aware of Lapses at Walter Reed," CQ TODAY, March 7, 2007. re Walter Reed Army Medical Center scandal
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: C. | Middle name: W. Bill | Last name: Young |
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| Party: R | State: FL | District:
13 District short: 13 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-5961 | Fax: 202-225-9764 | Website: http://www.house.gov/young | Webform email: http://www.house.gov/writerep Email address: |
| DC office: 2407 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: Y000031 | Votesmart ID: 26802 | FEC ID: H6FL06035 | Govtrack ID: 400439 |
| CRP ID: N00001817 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/C._W._Bill_Young | YouTubeID: http://youtube.com/CongBillYoung | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 3, 1970 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 1971 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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| Freshman Member? False |
Previous Political Work? Florida State Senate |
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Date of Birth: December 16, 1930 November 3, 1970 | |||
