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Anna Eshoo
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| U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo (D) | ||
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| CA-14 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence | |
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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 CA-14 | ||
| Confirmed: | K. Jacqueline Speier | |
| Possible: | Dave Chapman | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Anna Georges Eshoo, a Democrat, has represented the 14th District of California in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993.
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Record and controversies
Congressional scorecards
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Iraq War
Eshoo voted against 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
Support for gun control
Eshoo cosponsored H.R. 1312 (Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2005) on July 28, 2005.[2]
On March 9, 2007, she cosponsored H.R. 1022 (Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2007).[3]
- Main article: U.S. gun legislation
Biography
Eshoo was born December 13, 1942 in New Britain, Connecticut. She received an associate of arts degree from Canada College in Redwood, CA in 1975. She was an administrative assistant to the speaker pro tempore of the California Assembly (1980-81) and a member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and a Democratic National Committeewoman from California (1980-1992) before entering the U.S. House.[1] She is currently the only Assyrian-American member of Congress.[2]
Top legislative priorities include[3]:
- "Technology: Continued investment in research and innovation to keep America competitive.
- Women and Families: Equal pay, protection of pensions, and freedom of choice.
- Healthcare: Access to affordable, quality health care for all Americans."
2006 elections
In 2006, the Republicans nominated Rob Smith to face Eshoo in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [4] In 2006, the Greens nominated Carol Brouillet to challenge Eshoo in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [5] Eshoo retained her seat.
2008 elections
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This information was gathered by volunteer researchers as part of the Superdelegate Transparency Project on the superdelegates for the 2008 Democratic presidential primary. For more info see the California superdelegate tracker or visit the STP homepage. |
Before Hillary Clinton conceded the race, Anna Eshoo, as a superdelegate, had endorsed Barack Obama for President.
- See other superdelegates who endorsed Obama, endorsed Clinton, were undeclared or had pledged to support the primary winner (state or national).
- For more information and sources, see the state page for this superdelegate linked to in the blue box above.
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) |
| Johnson & Johnson | $ 19,200 |
| Stanford University | $ 19,012 |
| Google Inc | $ 18,300 |
| Cisco Systems | $ 15,900 |
| DaVita Inc | $ 15,300 |
| Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy | $ 14,300 |
| Oracle Corp | $ 13,050 |
| National Cable & Telecommunications Assn | $ 12,500 |
| Hewlett-Packard | $ 12,400 |
| Kleiner, Perkins et al | $ 12,400 |
| 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 Anna Eshoo 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 Anna Eshoo from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Anna Eshoo from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Anna Eshoo from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
- Advisory Board, Institute on Religion and Public Policy [4]
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Health
- Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Health
- Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Subcommittee on Intelligence Policy
- Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence - Ranking Minority Member
- At-Large Democratic Whip in the 108th Congress
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Anna Eshoo. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and resources
References
- ↑ Roll call vote, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
- ↑ Thomas page on H.R. 1312
- ↑ Thomas page on H.R. 1022
- ↑ Advisory Board, Institute on Religion and Public Policy, accessed June 29, 2008.
Resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Anna | Middle name: G. | Last name: Eshoo |
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| Party: D | State: CA | District:
14 District short: 14 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: F | |||
| Phone: 202-225-8104 | Fax: 202-225-8890 | Website: http://eshoo.house.gov/ | Webform email: https://forms.house.gov/eshoo/webforms/issue_subscribe.htm Email address: |
| DC office: 205 Cannon House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: E000215 | Votesmart ID: 26741 | FEC ID: H8CA12098 | Govtrack ID: 400124 |
| CRP ID: N00007335 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: RepAnnaEshoo |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Anna_Eshoo | YouTubeID: RepAnnaEshoo | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 3, 1992 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 1993 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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| Freshman Member? no |
Previous Political Work? San Mateo County Supervisor |
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Date of Birth: December 13, 1942 November 3, 1992 | |||
Latitude: 37°26′35.214″N
Longitude: 122°9′37.173″W
