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Christopher Lee
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Chris Lee was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 26th district of the State of New York from 2009 to 2011.
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Jobs
Lee says he will support policies that increase incentives for businesses to take risks, be entrepreneurial and in the long-run create jobs. He believes that the best way for the country to recover economically is to allow business to create jobs without interference from the government. [1]
Taxes
Lee says he will the lower the tax burden on small businesses and simplify the tax code. He also says he will bring accountability to government spending and focus on spending money on programs that are effective. [2]
Energy
To create a better U.S energy policy, Lee says he would support exploration of American energy resources, promotion of clean and reliable energy sources, encouraging conservation, and increasing investment in research funding for alternative energy. [3]
Healthcare
Lee supports a market-based approach to healthcare that would give affordable healthcare to all, not a universal healthcare system. He would also support malpractice lawsuit reform and increasing healthcare IT development to bring down the costs of healthcare. [4]
Accountability
Lee believes that the people have a right to know how Congress is spending their money, and he says he will support efforts to make government more transparent and fair. Lee says this will ensure real earmark reform.[5]
Bio
Lee was born April 1, 1964 in Tonawanda, N.Y. He holds a B.A. from the University of Rochester and an M.B.A. from Chapman University. In 2003, he became President of the Automation Group, a division of International Motion Control of Enidine Corporation. Lee and his wife, Michele, have a son.[6]
2008 elections
Lee was the Republican nominee to replace retiring incumbent Rep. Thomas Reynolds (R-N.Y.) in the 2008 congressional elections. He defeated Democratic nominee Alice Kryzan in the November 2008 general election.[7]
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) |
| Constellation Brands | $ 16,900 |
| American Dental Assn | $ 10,000 |
| American Medical Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Associated Builders & Contractors | $ 10,000 |
| Continuing a Majority Party Action Cmte | $ 10,000 |
| Every Republican is Crucial PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Freedom Project | $ 10,000 |
| Growth & Prosperity PAC | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Home Builders | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $ 10,000 |
| National Auto Dealers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Together for Our Majority | $ 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 Christopher Lee 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 |
- J Revolving door profile for Christopher Lee from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Christopher Lee from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Christopher Lee from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
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Campaign Contact Information
Chris Lee for Congress
150 Essjay Road, Sutie 210
Williamsville, NY 14221
Nick Langworthy
Phone: 716-632-2008
Fax: 716-625-1409
info@chrisleeforcongress.com
Articles and resources
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References
- ↑ Chris Lee for Congress-Jobs
- ↑ Chris Lee for Congress-Taxes
- ↑ Chris Lee for Congress- Energy
- ↑ Chris Lee for Congress-Healthcare
- ↑ Chris Lee for Congress-Accountability
- ↑ [http://www.chrisleeforcongress.com/Biography.asp Chris Lee for Congress[
- ↑ "New York 2008 General Election", TheGreenPapers.com, November 4, 2008
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Latitude: 43°12′19.414″N
Longitude: 77°40′8.182″W
Latitude: 42°58′22.588″N
Longitude: 78°44′12.566″W
