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Pence's support for the President in the Republican version of amnesty has caused an enormous backlash in his district. Where has has previously been a "perfect conservative" Republican luminaries such has [[Phyllis Schlafly]], [[Richard Viguerie]] and [[Pat Buchanan]] have attacked him: In the words of the online [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/29/washington/29pence.html?hp&ex=1156910400&en=76d13c6eb2971a61&ei=5094&partner=homepage New York Times] on August 29, 2005: | Pence's support for the President in the Republican version of amnesty has caused an enormous backlash in his district. Where has has previously been a "perfect conservative" Republican luminaries such has [[Phyllis Schlafly]], [[Richard Viguerie]] and [[Pat Buchanan]] have attacked him: In the words of the online [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/29/washington/29pence.html?hp&ex=1156910400&en=76d13c6eb2971a61&ei=5094&partner=homepage New York Times] on August 29, 2005: | ||
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− | Mr. Pence — named last year’s Man of the Year by the conservative weekly Human Events — has looked to some conservatives like this year’s Benedict Arnold. </blockquote> His challenger, Democrat [http://www.barrywelsh.org/ | + | Mr. Pence — named last year’s Man of the Year by the conservative weekly Human Events — has looked to some conservatives like this year’s Benedict Arnold. </blockquote> His challenger, Democrat [http://www.barrywelsh.org/ Barry Welsh] has also essentially joined Pence's right-wing critics [http://barrywelsh.org/?q=node/711 against Pence's amnesty plan]. |
Notwithstanding the Republican umbrage at Pence, the district is still regarded as safe by the Times. | Notwithstanding the Republican umbrage at Pence, the district is still regarded as safe by the Times. |
Revision as of 17:44, 9 December 2007
Michael Pence has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana's 6th District since 2001. The 6th District comprises much of eastern Indiana and includes all or portions of 19 counties. (map)
Contents
Record and controversies
Iraq War
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Transparency
Illegal immigration
Pence's support for the President in the Republican version of amnesty has caused an enormous backlash in his district. Where has has previously been a "perfect conservative" Republican luminaries such has Phyllis Schlafly, Richard Viguerie and Pat Buchanan have attacked him: In the words of the online New York Times on August 29, 2005:
Mr. Pence — named last year’s Man of the Year by the conservative weekly Human Events — has looked to some conservatives like this year’s Benedict Arnold.
His challenger, Democrat Barry Welsh has also essentially joined Pence's right-wing critics against Pence's amnesty plan.
Notwithstanding the Republican umbrage at Pence, the district is still regarded as safe by the Times.
Earmarks
Pence has long been an advocate of earmark reform. He voted against the $139.7 billion Transportation-Treasury spending bill in June 2006, and in favor of a series of amendments proposed that same month by Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) to strip other members’ earmarks from the federal budget. Pence, however, has secured several of his own earmark projects. He earmarked $500,000 for the “Transit Acquisition and Intermodal Facility Project” in his state, as well as $250,000 for construction of a park in Portland, Indiana. Pence also secured earmarks for inclusion in a fy2007 Labor-Health and Human Services bill. This included $200,000 for both Ball State University’s Center for School Innovation in Muncie, Ind. and to the Madison County Community Health Center in Anderson Ind. In addition, he also secured $100,000 for Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus, Ind. When confronted, Pence’s spokesman confirmed the projects, stating, “Mr. Pence stands by his earmark requests,” he said. [1]
Bio
Background
Pence was born June 7, 1959 in Columbus, Indiana. He was educated at Hanover College and Indiana University. He was a lawyer and radio talk show host before entering the House.
Pence is the head of the conservative Republican Study Group which recently pushed, successfully, for cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and student loans.[2]
2006 elections
Pence defeated Democrat Barry Walsh in the 2006 elections to retain his seat.
Money in politicsThis section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. Campaign contributionsThe following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Mike Pence. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. <crpcontribdata>cid=N00003765&cycle=2006</crpcontribdata>
Revolving doorThe "revolving door" refers to the passage of staffers between government and industry employment. Former staff for members of Congress often use the connections and knowledge they gained as public employees to help their new employers – often lobbying firms – influence their former employers and institutions.
Privately funded travelThe following is drawn from Mike Pence's travel disclosure forms. Corporations and other organizations can pay for trips by members of Congress and their staff as long as it is related to official business (though some trips have been glorified junkets). How to use this information.
Personal financesThe following is drawn from Mike Pence's personal financial disclosure forms. Close study of the data has often revealed conflicts of interest by members of Congress. How to use this information.
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Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia -Ranking
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
- Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
- Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture
- House Committee on International Relations
- Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Task Force on Antirust - 18
- Subcommittee on Courts the Internet and Intellectual Property
- Subcommittee on Crime Terrorism and Homeland Security
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Congressional Internet Caucus
- Chair, Communications Taskforce, House Repubican Study Committee
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Mike Pence. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
426 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1406
Phone: 202-225-3021
Fax: 202-225-3382
Web Email
Website
District Office - Anderson:
1134 Meridian Plaza
Anderson, IN 46016
Phone: 765-640-2919
Fax: 765-640-2922
Articles and Resources
Resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Maureen Groppe, "Pence won't seek DeLay's post," IndyStar, January 10, 2006.
Articles
- Stephen F. Hayes, "Who'll Let the Docs Out? Bush wants to release the Saddam files but his intelligence chief stalls," The Weekly Standard, March 20, 2006.
- Peter Cohn, "Earmark foe collects a few for his district," Congress Daily, June 19, 2006.
- Chris Floyd, "Behind Bush's Nuclear Gift to Terrorism," Empire Burlesque, November 4, 2006. re nuclear weapons