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Mark Schauer has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 7th district of the State of, since 2009.

Contents 1 Positions, record and controversies 1.1 The Economy 1.2 War in Iraq 1.3 Healthcare 1.4 Environment 1.5 Social Security 1.6 Veterans 2 Bio 2.1 2008 elections 3 Money in Politics 4 Committees and affiliations 4.1 Committees 4.1.1 Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008) 4.2 Affiliations 5 More background data 6 Contact 7 Articles and resources 7.1 Related SourceWatch articles 7.2 Sources 7.3 External resources 7.4 External articles

Positions, record and controversies

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The Economy

Schauer favors a trade policy that protects American workers and allows American to be competitive in a global market. He supports increasing in the minimum wage and protecting the earned income tax credit. ^[1]

War in Iraq

Schauer does not support the Iraq War, and wants to find a new strategy in the region. He would like to have troops removed as soon as possible while keeping the soldiers safe. ^[1]

Healthcare

To improve the healthcare system, Schauer says he would support policies that give more access to coverage and lower the cost of care. He would also work hard to protect children's healthcare coverage under SCHIP.^[1]

Environment

Schauer supports investing in alternative energy to help preserve natural resources, reduce carbon emissions and control the need for foreign oil. He is also opposed to drilling the Great Lakes. ^[1]

Social Security

Schauer says he will not gamble with social security by working on privatization methods, but will work to ensure the long-term stability of the program. ^[1]

Veterans

Schauer says he would support legislation keeps veteran's homes from foreclosure, increases economic and job opportunities, and ensures that veterans can send their children to college, similar to the legislation he has worked on at the state level. ^[1]

Bio

Mark Schauer has a background in the community services field and was executive director of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan and coordinator for the Calhoun County Human Services Coordinating Council. He was elected to the Michigan Legislature first as a representative and later as a state senator. In 2006 he was selected as the State Senate Democratic Leader.^[1]

2008 elections

Schauer challenged and defeated Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) in the 2008 congressional elections.^{[1][1] [1]}

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)
ActBlue	$ 385,637
State of Michigan	$ 16,765
CMS Energy	$ 16,700
Plumbers/Pipefitters Union	$ 15,000
University of Michigan	$ 14,484
Kellogg Co	$ 13,150
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers	$ 11,250
United Auto Workers	$ 11,000
Teamsters Union	$ 10,750
Carpenters & Joiners Union	$ 10,250
Communications Workers of America	$ 10,250
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 Mark Schauer from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site.
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 Mark Schauer from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
• 2006 privately funded travel profile for Mark Schauer from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
• Personal finance profile for Mark Schauer from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.

Committees and affiliations

Committees

• House Committee on Agriculture
  • Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research
• House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Subcommittee on Aviation
  • Subcommittee on Highways & Transit
  • Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials

Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

Schauer is assigned to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Affiliations

More background data

Contact

DC office
1408 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Ph: 202-225-6276 Fax: 202-225-6281 Webform email
District offices
800 West Ganson, Jackson, MI 49202 Ph: (517) 780-9075 Fax: (none entered)
On the Web
Official website This member of Congress does not use Twitter. YouTube channel
Campaign office
No campaign website entered. No campaign webform email entered. No campaign office information entered.

Articles and resources

Related SourceWatch articles

• 2008 U.S. congressional elections
  • 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
• Portal:Michigan and the U.S. Congress

Sources

External resources

• 2008 Race Tracker page on Michigan’s 7th Congressional District

External articles

• "Mark Schauer is Running," Walberg Watch, August 23, 2007.

Semantic data

From the Sunlight Foundation API
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Party: D	State: MI	District: 07 District short: 7	Currently in office? True
Gender: M
Phone: 202-225-6276	Fax: 202-225-6281	Website: http://schauer.house.gov/	Webform email: https://forms.house.gov/schauer/contact-form.shtml Email address:
DC office: 1408 Longworth House Office Building
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Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives
111th Congress
Leadership Position:	Committees Chaired:	Committees, Ranking Member On:	Caucuses:
Committees: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Committee on Agriculture
110th Congress
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Congressional Career
First Elected to Current Office: November 4, 2008	First Took Current Office: January 3, 2009	Next Election: November 2, 2010	Term Ends:
Freshman Member? Yes	Previous Political Work? Michigan Senate	Other Party Membership:
District Offices:
800 West Ganson, Jackson, MI 49202 Phone: (517) 780-9075 / Fax: (517) 780-9081
Campaign Contact:
Website: Webform Email: / Email: Campaign Offices: Phone: / Fax:
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Date of Birth:

Latitude: 42°15′17.078″N
Longitude: 84°25′24.607″W