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Adam Putnam
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| U.S. Representative Adam Putnam (R) | ||
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| FL-12 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Financial Services | |
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2010 candidates for FL-12 | ||
| Confirmed: | John Lindsey Jr, Dennis Ross, Doug Tudor, Lori Edwards, Thomas Snyder, Randy Wilkinson, Bradley Kallhoff, Randy Edwards | |
| Considering: | Rick Dantzler | |
| Rumored: | Baxter Troutman | |
| Potential: | None so far | |
| Dropped-out: | Adam Putnam, Paula Dockery, Seth McKeel, Jerry Hill | |
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Adam H. Putnam, a Republican, has represented the 12th District of Florida in the United States House of Representatives since 2001. He is the chairman of the House Republican Conference for the 110th Congress.
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Putnam voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Republican Conference Chairman Putnam along with House Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) both objected to the introducing of a resolution opposing President Bush's troop "surge" in Iraq to the House with a "closed rule." Putnam, stated that, "When Republicans brought an Iraq War resolution to the House floor in November 2005 regarding troop withdrawal under a similarly restrictive rule, they were wrong and did so for political gain." He continued, "You know what? [Democrats] were right...It was a game, and we got beat. I mean, did we learn anything from that? It was a resolution that didn’t go through committee and it should have, and it would have been a better resolution if it had."
After the President's veto of an Iraq supplemental spending bill with a troop withdrawal timetable, House Democrats attempted a second bill without a timetable that only provided short term funding for the war. Putnam called the "short-term" legislation “an irresponsible approach."
- Main article: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (H.R.2206)
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Biography
Putnam was born July 31, 1974 in Bartow, Florida. He was educated at Bartow High School and the University of Florida, was a farmer, rancher and a member of the Florida House of Representatives before entering the House.
Putnam is noted for being one of Congress' leading supporters of developmental education for children from low-income families. He is the author of the Head Start Accountability Bill.
2006 elections
In 2006, independents Joseph A. Viscusi and Edward W. Bowlin announced their intentions to challenge Putnam in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] Putnam retained his seat.
Congressional leadership position
Following the 2006 elections, Putnam was elected by his peers to be Republican Conference Chair for the 110th Congress. [2]
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) |
| Publix Super Markets | $ 41,350 |
| Cargill Inc | $ 14,900 |
| Fertilizer Institute | $ 11,000 |
| General Electric | $ 11,000 |
| American Bankers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Amgen Inc | $ 10,000 |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev | $ 10,000 |
| Associated Builders & Contractors | $ 10,000 |
| Comcast Corp | $ 10,000 |
| CSX Corp | $ 10,000 |
| Fannie Mae | $ 10,000 |
| Farm Credit Council | $ 10,000 |
| Hartford Financial Services | $ 10,000 |
| Koch Industries | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Home Builders | $ 10,000 |
| National Auto Dealers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| National Beer Wholesalers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Natl Assn/Insurance & Financial Advisors | $ 10,000 |
| New York Life Insurance | $ 10,000 |
| Securities Industry & Financial Mkt Assn | $ 10,000 |
| UBS AG | $ 10,000 |
| 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 Adam Putnam 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 Adam Putnam from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Adam Putnam from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Adam Putnam from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Budget
- House Committee on Rules
- Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Co Chair, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus
- National Republican Congressional Committee
Boards and other Affiliations
- Alpha Gamma Rho
- Bartow Chamber of Commerce
- Florida Blue Key
- Florida Farm Bureau
- Former President, Florida 4-H Foundation
- Florida Sheriff's Youth Villa Board of Associates
- Polk County Cattleman's Association
- Polk County Farm Bureau
- Polk County Historical Association
- University of Florida Alumni Association
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Adam Putnam. 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
- John Aravosis, "Yet another House Republican leader, GOP Rep Putnam (R-FL), tries to downplay Foley stalking of children," AMERICAblog, October 8, 2006. re Mark Foley
- Jonathan Weisman and Debbie Wilgoren, "GOP Chooses Boehner as Minority Leader," Washington Post, November 17, 2006.
- Dana Milbank, "For the GOP, Taking the War Out of the War Debate," Washington Post, February 14, 2007.
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Adam | Middle name: H. | Last name: Putnam |
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| Party: R | State: FL | District:
12 District short: 12 | Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-1252 | Fax: 202-226-0585 | Website: http://www.house.gov/putnam/ | Webform email: http://adamputnam.house.gov/contact.shtml Email address: |
| DC office: 1725 Longworth House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: P000586 | Votesmart ID: 12913 | FEC ID: H0FL12051 | Govtrack ID: 400328 |
| CRP ID: N00009618 | Eventful ID: P0-001-000016564-3 | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Adam_Putnam | YouTubeID: FL12Putnam | Senate class: | |
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| 111th Congress | |||
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| Leadership Position: | Committees Chaired: | Committees, Ranking Member On: | Caucuses: Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, National Republican Congressional Committee |
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House Committee on Financial Services, House Committee on Financial Services/Subcommittee on Capital Markets Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises | |||
| Congressional Career | |||
| First Elected to Current Office: November 7, 2000 | First Took Current Office: January 3, 2001 | Next Election: November 2, 2010 | Term Ends: |
| Freshman Member? No | Previous Political Work? Florida House of Representatives | Other Party Membership: | |
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Latitude: 27°53′50.061″N
Longitude: 81°50′15.331″W
