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Hilda Solis
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Hilda Solis, a Democrat, represented the 32nd Congressional District of California in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009.
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Solis voted against the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
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Biography
Solis was born October 20, 1957 in Los Angeles, California. She was educated at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and the University of Southern California, and served in the White House Office of Hispanic Affairs, as an analyst with the Office of Management and Budget, and as a member of the California State Assembly and the California State Senate before entering the House. In 2000, she became the first woman and the first Latino to be awarded the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Library.
Solis was first elected to the House in 2000.
2006 elections
In 2006, Libertarian Leland Faegre announced his intention to challenge Solis in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] Solis 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, Hilda Solis, as a superdelegate, had endorsed her 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) |
| American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees | $ 11,500 |
| Amalgamated Transit Union | $ 10,000 |
| American Assn for Justice | $ 10,000 |
| American Postal Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Union | $ 10,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 10,000 |
| Ironworkers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $ 10,000 |
| National Cable & Telecommunications Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Operating Engineers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Plumbers/Pipefitters Union | $ 10,000 |
| Service Employees International Union | $ 10,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Teamsters Union | $ 10,000 |
| UNITE HERE | $ 10,000 |
| United Food & Commercial Workers 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 Hilda Solis from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
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- Revolving door profile for Hilda Solis from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Hilda Solis from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Hilda Solis from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Health
- Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
- Subcommittee on Water & Power
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
- Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials - Ranking Minority Member
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Congressional Asian Pacific Islander Caucus
- Democratic Chair, Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues
- Chair, Health Task Force, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
- Democratic Women's Working Group
- Progressive Caucus
Boards and other Affiliations
- Board of Trustees, Rio Hondo Community College, 1985-1991
- Comision Feminil de Los Angeles
- El Monte Business and Professional Women's Organization
- El Monte Chamber of Commerce
- Los Angeles County Commission on Insurance
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Hilda Solis. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
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Date of Birth: October 20, 1957 November 7, 2000 | |||
Latitude: 34°2′24.446″N
Longitude: 118°9′52.258″W
Latitude: 34°5′11.819″N
Longitude: 118°1′43.596″W
