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Jon Porter
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Jon Christopher Porter, a Republican, represented the Third Congressional District of Nevada between . (map)
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Environmental record
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Fundraising calls made from congressional office
In October of 2006, a former aide to Porter stated that he had allegedly witnessed the congressman making phone calls to potential political donors at least five separate times during the spring of that year. He allegedly e-mailed Porter's chief of staff about his concerns about the legality and possible ramifications of such actions. The aide in question only notified the media of the alleged "phone calls" ONLY after he was fired for actions not relating to the alleged phone calls. When asked to provide evidence of the calls or email, he could not produce any. House rules prevent any campaigning or fundraising being carried out from congressional offices. [1]
Bio
Background
Porter was born May 16, 1955 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He attended Briar Cliff College, and worked in his family business before being elected to the Boulder City, Nevada, City Council in 1983, and in the same year becoming an agent for Farmer's Insurance. He was elected Mayor of Boulder City in 1987 and served in that capacity until 1991.
Congressional Career
Porter served in the Nevada State Senate from 1994 to 2002, when he was elected to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's newly created Third District. The new district includes Las Vegas suburbs, a result of rapid growth in the southern part of the state.
Porter is a member of the moderate Republican Main Street Partnership.
2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Tessa Hafen to face Porter in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [2] Porter 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 | |
|---|---|
| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| MGM Mirage | $ 62,550 |
| Tiberti Co | $ 41,400 |
| Station Casinos | $ 34,000 |
| Harrah's Entertainment | $ 32,300 |
| Progeny Systems | $ 29,000 |
| Brady Industries | $ 21,903 |
| Las Vegas Sands | $ 21,700 |
| Nevada Holding Services | $ 18,400 |
| Wynn Resorts | $ 18,400 |
| Republican Jewish Coalition | $ 14,650 |
| 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 Jon Porter 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 Jon Porter from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Jon Porter from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Jon Porter from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support
- House Committee on Budget
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness
- Subcommittee on Select Education
- House Committee on Government Reform
- Subcommittee on Federal Workforce and Agency Organization - Chair
- Subcommittee on National Security Emerging Threats and International Relations
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Highways Transit and Pipelines
- Subcommittee on Railroads
Coalitions and Caucuses
Boards and other Affiliations
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Institute for Insurance and Risk Management
- Nellis Air Force Base Civilian Military Council
- Board of Directors, Nevada League of Cities
- Charter Board Member, Southern Nevada Water Authority
- Western Insurance Information Service/ Nevada Insurance Council
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Jon Porter. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
218 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-2803
Phone: 202-225-3252
Fax: 202-225-2185
Website
Web Email
District Office- Henderson:
2501 North Green Valley Parkway
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: 702-387-4941
Fax: 702-434-1378
Articles and resources
References
External resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- FWAO Committee site
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
See also
External articles
- "Rep. Porter points out the ‘danger of blogs’," Think Progress, August 27, 2007.
Local blogs and discussion sites
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