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John Culberson
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| U.S. Representative John Culberson (R) | ||
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| TX-07 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Appropriations | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: No Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for TX-07 | ||
| Confirmed: | James Cargas, John Culberson | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
John Abney Culberson, a Republican, has represented the Seventh Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2001.
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Record and controversies
Congressional scorecards
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Iraq War
Culberson voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
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Oil Voting Record
John Culberson has voted in favor of big oil companies 91% on important oil-related bills. These bills include Iraq War Funding, Climate Change Studies, Clean Energy, and Ending Oil Subsidies. See oil money in politics below.[citation needed]
Bio
Born August 24, 1956 in Houston, Texas, Culberson attended Lamar High School. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1981 with a degree in history. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in 1989. During his time in law school Culberson was elected to the Texas House of Representatives, serving his first term in 1987. He was a member of the Republican Whip team, becoming Minority Whip in 1999 during his last term. Culberson began working for the lawfirm of Lorance and Thompson after he graduated from SMU, and began practicing law there after he received his law degree, which he continues to do to this day.
Congressional career
Culberson was elected to the House in his first attempt in 2000, taking about 75% of the vote and facing no serious competition. The national conservative weekly publication, Human Events, has named U.S. Representative John Culberson one of its "Top Ten Up-and-Coming House Conservatives." "This 'Jeffersonian Republican' is an immigration hawk who rejected an attempt to allow the Mexican matricula consular document to serve as an acceptable ID. He supports a national sales tax."[1]
Culberson has maintained a steady focus on two major issues since his election to Congress in 2000 - controlling government spending and securing our borders. [2]
2006 elections
Culberson defeated Democrat John Henley and Libertarian Drew Parks to retain 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) |
| Berkshire Hathaway | $ 10,000 |
| Credit Union National Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Honeywell International | $ 10,000 |
| Lockheed Martin | $ 10,000 |
| National Auto Dealers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Northrop Grumman | $ 10,000 |
| Silver Eagle Distributors | $ 10,000 |
| Taste of Texas Restaurant | $ 10,000 |
| Valero Energy | $ 10,000 |
| American Farm Bureau | $ 9,647 |
| 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 John Culberson 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 John Culberson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for John Culberson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for John Culberson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Oil Contributions
John Culberson has received $118,950 in oil contributions during the 110th congress. $72,500 of those dollars were from industry PACS. Since 2000, he has received $352,161 as well. See oil voting record above.[citation needed]
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Science State Justice and Commerce and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Transportation Treasury and Housing and Urban Development, The Judiciary, District of Columbia
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on John Culberson. 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.
External resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk of the House
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
- Follow the Oil Money
- Vote Tracker
- Follow the Coal Money
- Appalachian Voices
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: John | Middle name: A. | Last name: Culberson |
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| Party: R | State: TX | District:
07 District short: 7 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-2571 | Fax: 202-225-4381 | Website: http://culberson.house.gov | Webform email: http://www.culberson.house.gov/contactinfo.aspx Email address: |
| DC office: 2352 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: C001048 | Votesmart ID: 5488 | FEC ID: H0TX07055 | Govtrack ID: 400089 |
| CRP ID: N00009738 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: congculberson |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/John_Culberson | YouTubeID: http://youtube.com/johnculbersontx07 | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 7, 2000 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 2001 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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| Freshman Member? False |
Previous Political Work? Texas House of Representatives |
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Date of Birth: August 24, 1956 November 7, 2000 | |||
