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Tammy Baldwin
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| U.S. Representative Tammy Baldwin (D) | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and House Committee on the Judiciary | |
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2010 candidates for WI-02 | ||
| Unconfirmed incumbent: | Tammy Baldwin | |
| Confirmed: | Peter Theron, Chad Lee, David de Felice | |
| Considering: | None so far | |
| Rumored: | None so far | |
| Potential: | None so far | |
| Dropped-out: | None so far | |
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Tammy Suzanne Green Baldwin has been a Democratic member of the U. S. House of Representatives, representing the Second Congressional District of Wisconsin, since 1999.
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Baldwin voted against the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Veteran's health
On March 21, 2007, the House considered a bill, Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act, sponsored by Rep. Baldwin which would amend existing law to improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of vision impairment. Specifically, it would offer veterans suffering eyesight loss in the range of 20/200 or less, or loss of peripheral field loss of 20 degrees or less, enhanced disability compensation. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs would be required to match listings on the National Directory of New Hires with that of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine individuals under age 65 who are eligible for the benefits. The bill passed 424-0.
- Main article: U.S. veterans and soldiers legislation
Bio
Baldwin was born February 11, 1962 in Madison, Wisconsin where she was also raised. She earned a bachelor's degree from Smith College, and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1993 to 1999 and was elected to the House in 1998. She was the first woman elected to Congress from the state of Wisconsin. She is also the first openly gay person who was not an incumbent to be elected to the House of Representatives. While two openly gay men serve in the House of Representatives, she is the only "out" lesbian.
According to Baldwin's official website, "she is a leading advocate for universal health care" and works at "protecting Social Security from risky privatization schemes, protecting Medicare, and increasing support for public education, including financial aid for higher education." She is also "a forceful supporter of civil rights and an advocate for those in our society whose voices, too often, are not heard."[1]
On July 26, 2004, she spoke at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in prime time on the issue of health care.
2006 elections
In 2006, Republicans nominated David Magnum to face Baldwin in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [2] Baldwin retained her 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) |
| University of Wisconsin | $ 14,650 |
| American College of Radiology | $ 10,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign | $ 10,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 10,000 |
| Laborers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $ 10,000 |
| National Auto Dealers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| National Cable & Telecommunications Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Painters & Allied Trades Union | $ 10,000 |
| Service Employees International Union | $ 10,000 |
| United Auto Workers | $ 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 Tammy Baldwin 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 Tammy Baldwin from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Tammy Baldwin from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Tammy Baldwin 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 Health
- Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Health
- Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Tammy Baldwin. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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2008 Campaign Contact Information
Official Baldwin for Congress campaign website
Tammy Baldwin for Congress
P.O. Box 696
Madison, WI 53701
608.663.6300 phone
608.256.2000 fax
Articles and resources
References
External resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Democratic Party of Wisconsin profile
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Local blogs and discussion sites
External articles
- Chris Bull, "Take a seat - openly lesbian Representative Tammy Baldwin," The Advocate (FindArticles.com), February 16, 1999.
- Mike Kline, "WTN Interview with Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin: Facilitating technology growth and regional economic development is a priority," Wisconsin Technology Network, August 6, 2003.
- Heidi Pauken, "The Students' Rep. Wisconsin Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin knows how to represent—and turn out—young people," The American Prospect, October 1, 2003.
- John Nichols, "Tammy Baldwin's Turn," The Nation, July 25, 2004.
- Walter Pincus, "Democrats Who Opposed War Move Into Key Positions. New Committee Chairmen Had Warned of Postwar Disorder," Washington Post, December 4, 2006.
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Tammy | Middle name: | Last name: Baldwin |
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| Party: D | State: WI | District:
02 District short: 2 | Currently in office? True |
| Gender: F | |||
| Phone: 202-225-2906 | Fax: 202-225-6942 | Website: http://tammybaldwin.house.gov/ | Webform email: http://www.house.gov/formbaldwin/IMA/get_address.htm Email address: |
| DC office: 2446 Rayburn Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: B001230 | Votesmart ID: 3470 | FEC ID: H8WI00018 | Govtrack ID: 400013 |
| CRP ID: N00004367 | Eventful ID: P0-001-000016141-6 | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: RepTammyBaldwin |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Tammy_Baldwin | YouTubeID: RepTammyBaldwin | Senate class: | |
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| U.S. House of Representatives | |||
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| Congressional Career | |||
| First Elected to Current Office: November 3, 1998 | First Took Current Office: January 3, 1999 | Next Election: November 2, 2010 | Term Ends: |
| Freshman Member? No | Previous Political Work? Wisconsin State Assembly, Dane County Board, Madison City Council | Other Party Membership: | |
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Date of Birth: February 11, 1962 November 3, 1998 | |||
Latitude: 42°29′58.888″N
Longitude: 89°2′7.981″W
Latitude: 43°4′23.887″N
Longitude: 89°22′55.588″W
