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Melvin Watt
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| U.S. Representative Melvin Watt (D) | ||
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| NC-12 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Financial Services, House Committee on the Judiciary | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: No Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for NC-12 | ||
| Confirmed: | Jack Brosch, Melvin Watt | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Melvin Luther (Mel) Watt, has been a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993, representing the 12th District of North Carolina (map).
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Watt voted against the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
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Transparency
Bio
Background
Born August 26, 1945 in Steele Creek, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Yale University Law School. He served a single term in the North Carolina Senate (1985-1986), before returning to his law practice and running private business.
Congressional Career
Watt was elected to the House in 1992 and in the 109th Congress. He is chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Watt is also a member of the NAACP.
Watt was elected to his seventh consecutive term in the 2004 Congressional elections, earning 67% of the popular vote and defeating Republican Ada Fisher.
2006 elections
In 2006, the Republicans nominated Ada M. Fisher to face Watt in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] What retained his 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 Melvin Watt. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. File:Watt 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 Melvin Watt'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 Melvin Watt'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 the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law
- Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
- Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations -Chair
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy Trade and Technology
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Task Force on Antirust
- Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law - Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on the Constitution
Coatlitions and Caucuses
- Congressional Black Caucus
- Director, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation [2]
- Congressional Human Rights Caucus
- Congressional Progressive Caucus
- Democratic Study Group
- Steering Committee
Boards and other Affiliations
- Member, Auditorium-Coliseum Authority, Charlotte
- Central Piedmont Community College Foundation
- Starting Pitcher, Democratic Baseball Team
- President, Mecklenberg County Bar Association
- Member, Mount Olive Presbyterian Church
- Life Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- NCNB Community Development Corporation
- North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
- North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Melvin Watt. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
2236 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3312
Phone: 202-225-1510
Fax: 202-225-1512
Web Email
Website
District Office - Charlotte:
1230 West Morehead Street, Suite 306
Charlotte, NC 28208-5214
Phone: 704-344-9950
Fax: 704-344-9971
District Office - Greensboro:
301 South Greene Street, Suite 210
Greensboro, NC 27401-2615
Phone: 336-275-9950
Fax: 336-379-9951
Articles and Resources
Resources
- Official website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
