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Candice Miller
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| U.S. Representative Candice Miller (R) | ||
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| MI-10 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Homeland Security, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: No Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for MI-10 | ||
| Confirmed: | Chuck Stadler, Candice Miller | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Candice Miller has been a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 10th Congressional district, since 2003. (map)
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Environmental record
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Transparency
Improper Influence
During the 108th Congress, Miller was admonished by the House Ethics Committee for improperly attempting to influence the vote of fellow Michigan Congressman Nick Smith on a Medicare vote.
"The subcommittee released a 62-page report[1]... that admonished Rep. Candice Miller (R-Mich.) and House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) for possibly breaking House rules by offering support for Smith's son in exchange for a vote and threatening retaliation if Smith did not vote for the Medicare bill. The report, which concluded that Smith was not offered a bribe for his vote, also admonished Smith for making comments based on "speculation or exaggeration" and for not fully cooperating with the ethics committee.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice also have launched investigations into the case." [2]
Indian casino
One of the first bills Miller introduced in Congress was H.R. 831, which would have allowed the Bay Mills Indian Community (Brimley, Mich.) to develop a casino off-reservation 350 miles away in Port Huron, Mich. In 1996, The Bay Mills tribe made claims to lands in Michigan, including more than 100 acres in an area they refer to as Charlotte Beach on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. [3] These respective land claims, however, were rejected from state and federal courts at the time on administrative grounds. Then Michigan Gov. John Engler and leaders of the tribe entered into a settlement agreement in late September 2002 in which the Tribe agreed to extinguish claims to the Charlotte Beach area lands in exchange for the right to build a casino in Port Huron. [4] Michigan casino syndicates Marian Ilitch and Michael J. Malik, Sr. bankrolled the tribe's pursuits. According to records on file with the Federal Election Commission, Ilitch Family members and Malik contributed more than $74,000 to Rep. Miller from March 2003 through June 2005.[5]
Bio
Miller was born May 7, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Macomb County Community College in Warren, Michigan and Northwood Institute for Business Management. She served as a trustee on the Harrison Township Board, 1979-1980 and was Harrison Township supervisor, 1980-1992. She was treasurer of Macomb County, 1992-1994.
Miller was the Secretary of State of Michigan from 1995 to 2003. In 2002, she was elected to the U.S. House.
Miller was the General Chair for the Bush-Cheney 2004 Campaign in Michigan.
President George W. Bush and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove reportedly urged Miller to challenge Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow in 2006, but Miller declined. If Carl Levin retires in 2008, Miller is seen as a likely candidate to run for his open seat.
Congressional career
2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Robert Denison to face Miller in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [6] Miller retained her seat.
Money in politicsThis section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section. Campaign contributionsThe following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Candice Miller. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. File:MillerCandice elections.jpg Source: Federal Election Commission
Revolving doorThe "revolving door" refers to the passage of staffers between government and industry employment. Former staff for members of Congress often use the connections and knowledge they gained as public employees to help their new employers – often lobbying firms – influence their former employers and institutions.
Privately funded travelThe following is drawn from Candice Miller's travel disclosure forms. Corporations and other organizations can pay for trips by members of Congress and their staff as long as it is related to official business (though some trips have been glorified junkets). How to use this information.
Personal financesThe following is drawn from Candice Miller's personal financial disclosure forms. Close study of the data has often revealed conflicts of interest by members of Congress. How to use this information.
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Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces
- Subcommittee on Readiness
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Highways, Transit & Pipelines
- Subcommittee on Water Resources & Environment
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Projection Forces
- Subcommittee on Readiness
- House Committee on Government Reform
- Subcommittee on Criminal Justice Drug Policy and Human Resources
- Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs - Chair
- House Committee on House Administration
- Joint Committee on the Library of Congress
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Candice Miller. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
228 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-2210
Phone: 202-225-2106
Fax: 202-226-1169
Web Email
Website
District Office - Shelby Township:
48653 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Township, MI 48317
Phone: 586-997-5010
Fax: 586-997-5013
Candice Miller posts on Twitter at http://twitter.com/candicemiller/
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Articles and Resources
- Official website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
