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Thomas Latham
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| U.S. Representative Thomas Latham (R) | ||
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| IA-03 | ||
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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 IA-03 | ||
| Confirmed: | Thomas Latham, Leonard Boswell | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Thomas Latham is a Republican member of the
U.S. House of Representatives. He was initially elected to represent Iowa's 5th district in 1994. However, after significant redistricting in 2000, he now represents the 4th district.
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Latham voted for 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
National security and foreign policy
On March 9, 2007, Rep. Latham introduced the National Guard and Reserve Retirement Modernization Act (H.R.1428), which "would amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of non-regular military service retired pay for members of the Ready Reserve in active federal status or on active duty for significant periods."
- Main article: National Guard and Reserve Retirement Modernization Act
Bio
Latham was born July 14, 1948 in Hampton, Iowa. He was educated at Iowa State University. He is co-owner with his brothers of Latham Seeds.
Congressional career
Latham was elected in 1994 as part of the wave of Republicans taking over the House for the first time since 1955. The 5th, based in western Iowa, is the most Republican district in the state.
The 2000 round of redistricting significantly altered Iowa's congressional map. Latham was placed in the new 4th District in the north-central part of the state, retaining only a small portion of his old district, with a thin extension taking in the northern tier of counties, to the Mississippi River.
While more competitive than the old 5th district, the current 4th district is difficult for challengers, in that it is at the periphery of three television markets (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Waterloo), with none at its center.
2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Dr. Selden Spencer, an Ames neurologist, to face Latham in his November 2006 bid for reelection. Latham retained his seat. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006)[2]
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) |
| Altria Group | $ 29,800 |
| Berkshire Hathaway | $ 20,250 |
| Ernst & Young | $ 20,000 |
| American Health Care Assn | $ 18,750 |
| Emergent BioSolutions | $ 18,250 |
| Wells Fargo | $ 16,500 |
| Honkamp, Krueger & Co | $ 15,750 |
| CME Group | $ 14,000 |
| American Trucking Assns | $ 13,750 |
| Alston & Bird | $ 13,000 |
| 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 Thomas Latham 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 Thomas Latham from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Thomas Latham from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Thomas Latham from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science
- Subcommittee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Agriculture Rural Development Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Thomas Latham. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Tom Latham posts on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TomLatham/
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Articles and resources
See also
References
- ↑ Roll call vote, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
- ↑ "2006 Elections in Iowa," Center for Responsive Politics.
External resources
- Official website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
External articles
Local blogs and discussion sites
- Bleeding Heartland
- Diary of a political madman
- Political Forecast
- Blog for Iowa
- Century of the Common Iowan
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Tom | Middle name: P. | Last name: Latham |
| Suffix: | Nickname: Tom | ||
| Party: R | State: IA | District:
03 District short: 3 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-5476 | Fax: 202-225-3301 | Website: http://www.house.gov/latham | Webform email: http://www.tomlatham.house.gov/Contact/ Email address: |
| DC office: 2217 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: L000111 | Votesmart ID: 22175 | FEC ID: H4IA05102 | Govtrack ID: 400234 |
| CRP ID: N00004227 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: TomLatham |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Thomas_Latham | YouTubeID: http://youtube.com/CongressmanTomLatham | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 8, 1994 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 1995 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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| Freshman Member? No |
Previous Political Work? 5th District Representative to the State Central Committee, Co-Chairman, Franklin County Republican Party, 1984-91, Republican National Convention Delegation Whip, 1992, Secretary, Republican Party of Iowa |
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Date of Birth: July 14, 1948 November 8, 1994 | |||
