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Glenn Nye was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district of the State of Virginia from 2009 to 2011.
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Energy
Nye supports the creation of alternative fuels and says that new exploratory drilling is unnecessary. He believes that oil companies should use and expand their current oil fields.[1]
Taxes,Spending and the Economy
Nye supports maintaining the Bush tax cuts.[2] He also supports the balanced budget amendment to ensure better spending practices.Cite error 4; Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Iraq and Foreign Policy
Nye supports a flexible exit strategy in Iraq that should be implemented soon. [3] Nye believes that Iraq should being taking control of their affairs. Cite error 4; Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content He also would like to see better use of military and diplomacy in dealing with Iraq and the world. Cite error 4; Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Veterans
Nye believes that by providing quality health care, mental health care, job training, educational benefits and appropriate retirement and disability benefits the American military will become stronger.Cite error 4; Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Healthcare
Nye says he will work to find a way to provide coverage for all Americans, including preventative care. Cite error 4; Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error 4; Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Environment
Nye supports conservation efforts in the Virginia Beach area. Cite error 4; Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Cite error 4; Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Education
On his campaign website, Nye says he will work to make college more affordable for middle class families. [4]
Bio
Nye was born September 9, 1974, in Philadelphia, Pa., and he graduated from Georgetown University. He has worked as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer posted at American Diplomatic Missions in Macedonia, Kosovo and Singapore. He previously managed a USAID community development program in The West Bank and Gaza, and he has advised a USAID program in Iraq, working closely with military colleagues to stabilize Iraqi neighborhoods by creating employment for over 70,000 Iraqis.[5][6]
2008 elections
Nye challenged and defeated incumbent Rep. Thelma D. Drake (R-Va.) in the November 2008 U.S. congressional elections[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) |
| Consumer Litigation Assoc | $ 13,800 |
| Norfolk Southern | $ 12,750 |
| Patton Boggs LLP | $ 12,650 |
| Breit, Drescher | $ 10,350 |
| American College of Cardiology | $ 10,000 |
| AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America | $ 10,000 |
| BRIDGE PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Ironworkers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Leadership PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Service Employees International Union | $ 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 Glenn Nye from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
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| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Glenn Nye from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Glenn Nye from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Glenn Nye from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Small Business
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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References
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Date of Birth: September 9, 1974 November 4, 2008 | |||
Latitude: 36°50′6.295″N
Longitude: 76°8′32.251″W
