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Thomas Edwards
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| U.S. Representative Thomas Edwards (D) | ||
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| TX-17 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Appropriations, and House Committee on Budget | |
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2010 candidates for TX-17 | ||
| Confirmed: | Thomas Edwards, Rob Curnock, Darren Yancy, Chuck Wilson, David McIntyre, J.W Autem Jr, Tomothy Delasandro, Eric Finley | |
| Considering: | None so far | |
| Rumored: | Jeff Beene | |
| Potential: | Steve Odgen | |
| Dropped-out: | Darren Yancy Sr | |
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Thomas "Chet" Edwards, a Democrat, has represented the Seventeenth Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1990.
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Record and controversies
Congressional scorecards
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Iraq War
Edwards 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
Oil
Chet Edwards has voted in favor of big oil companies on 55% of important oil-related bills from 2005-2007, according to Oil Change International. These bills include Iraq war funding, climate change studies, clean energy, and emissions.[1] See below for oil money in politics.
National security and foreign policy
Rep. Edwards sponsored the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008, which passed that House on June 15, 2007 by a vote of 409-2. It was separate from the FY2008 Defense Department appropriations bill and made spending decisions for some Defense Department medical and construction expenses, VA construction, administration and medical programs, and spending for a few related national and international agencies.
Bio
Edwards was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on November 24, 1951. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from Texas A&M University and his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Edwards was elected to the Texas State Senate in 1981, serving until 1991 when he became Representative for the 11th district.
Congressional career
Following Texas redistricting in 2004, Edwards was moved from the 11th to the 17th congressional district. He then won a close race in 2004 against Republican Arlene Wohlgemuth, winning by less than 10,000 votes. He was the only targeted Democrat to survive Tom DeLay's redistricting.
See also, Wikipedia article, 2003 Texas redistricting and Sourcewatch's links on Texas under U.S. election irregularities in 2004.
2006 elections
In 2006, Republicans nominated Van Taylor to face Edwards in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] Edwards 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) |
| College of William & Mary | $ 18,400 |
| Beard & Kultgen | $ 17,600 |
| Bracewell & Giuliani | $ 15,249 |
| Energy Future Holdings Corp | $ 11,250 |
| L-3 Communications | $ 11,250 |
| PMA Group | $ 11,000 |
| Air Line Pilots Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Aircraft Owners & Pilots Assn | $ 10,000 |
| American Farm Bureau | $ 10,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $ 10,000 |
| American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees | $ 10,000 |
| AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America | $ 10,000 |
| AT&T Inc | $ 10,000 |
| BRIDGE PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Communications Workers of America | $ 10,000 |
| Dairy Farmers of America | $ 10,000 |
| General Atomics | $ 10,000 |
| International Assn of Fire Fighters | $ 10,000 |
| International Longshoremens Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 10,000 |
| Ironworkers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Laborers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Lockheed Martin | $ 10,000 |
| Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Air Traffic Controllers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $ 10,000 |
| National Auto Dealers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| National Beer Wholesalers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Our Common Values PAC | $ 10,000 |
| PAC to the Future | $ 10,000 |
| Painters & Allied Trades Union | $ 10,000 |
| Plumbers/Pipefitters Union | $ 10,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Teamsters Union | $ 10,000 |
| Textron Inc | $ 10,000 |
| United Auto Workers | $ 10,000 |
| United Parcel Service | $ 10,000 |
| United Steelworkers | $ 10,000 |
| United Technologies | $ 10,000 |
| United Transportation Union | $ 10,000 |
| Valero Energy | $ 10,000 |
| Vought Aircraft | $ 10,000 |
| Wal-Mart Stores | $ 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 Thomas Edwards 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 Thomas Edwards from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Thomas Edwards from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Thomas Edwards from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Oil Money in Politics
Chet Edwards has received $90,550 in oil contributions during the 110th congress. $72,000 of those dollars were from industry PACS. In addition to oil, Edwards has also accepted $29,000 in coal contributions during the 110th congress while representing district 17. $28,500 of those dollars were from industry PACS. [1]
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs, Chair
- House Committee on Budget
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies - Ranking Minority Member
- House Committee on Budget
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Thomas Edwards. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and resources
References
External resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Election Information - U.S. House Office of the Clerk
- Follow the Oil Money
- Vote Tracker
- Follow the Coal Money
- Appalachian Voices
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Thomas | Middle name: | Last name: Edwards |
| Suffix: | Nickname: Chet | ||
| Party: D | State: TX | District:
17 District short: 17 | Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-6105 | Fax: 202-225-0350 | Website: http://edwards.house.gov/ | Webform email: http://edwards.house.gov/html/contact_form_email.cfm Email address: |
| DC office: 2369 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: E000063 | Votesmart ID: 27087 | FEC ID: H8TX06035 | Govtrack ID: 400118 |
| CRP ID: N00005794 | Eventful ID: P0-001-000016251-2 | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Thomas_Edwards | YouTubeID: ChetEdwardsTexas | Senate class: | |
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| 111th Congress | |||
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House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Appropriations/Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, House Committee on Appropriations/Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Committee on Appropriations/Subcommittee on Military Construction Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, House Committee on Budget | |||
| Congressional Career | |||
| First Elected to Current Office: November 6, 1990 | First Took Current Office: January 3, 2005 | Next Election: November 2, 2010 | Term Ends: |
| Freshman Member? No | Previous Political Work? Texas Senate | Other Party Membership: | |
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Latitude: 32°20′46.555″N
Longitude: 97°23′11.054″W
Latitude: 30°37′44.8″N
Longitude: 96°20′5.597″W
Latitude: 31°33′19.811″N
Longitude: 97°7′57.806″W
