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[[Image:ellentauscher.jpg|thumb|Ellen Tauscher currently serves the 10th Congressional district of California]] | [[Image:ellentauscher.jpg|thumb|Ellen Tauscher currently serves the 10th Congressional district of California]] | ||
| − | '''Ellen O'Kane Tauscher''' | + | '''Ellen O'Kane Tauscher''', a [[United States Democratic Party| Democrat]], has represented the 10th District of [[:Category:Members of the U.S. Congress from California|California]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]] since 1997.([http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/ca10_109.gif map]) |
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Tauscher was born November 15, 1951 in Newark, New Jersey. She was educated at Seton Hall University and was an investment banker and member of the New York Stock Exchange. After moving to California in 1989, she founded the first national research service to help parents verify the background of childcare workers. | Tauscher was born November 15, 1951 in Newark, New Jersey. She was educated at Seton Hall University and was an investment banker and member of the New York Stock Exchange. After moving to California in 1989, she founded the first national research service to help parents verify the background of childcare workers. | ||
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Tauscher was active in Democratic circles as a fundraiser before challenging 10th District Congressman Bill Baker in 1996. Tauscher was able to paint Baker as too conservative for the district and won a razor-thin victory. She managed to win solid victories in 1998 and 2000 against vigorous Republican opposition, even though the 10th was widely considered the most Republican of the Bay Area districts. Redistricting after the 2000 census cut out some of the more Republican parts of the district, enabling Tauscher to win reelection in 2002 and 2004 without serious opposition. | Tauscher was active in Democratic circles as a fundraiser before challenging 10th District Congressman Bill Baker in 1996. Tauscher was able to paint Baker as too conservative for the district and won a razor-thin victory. She managed to win solid victories in 1998 and 2000 against vigorous Republican opposition, even though the 10th was widely considered the most Republican of the Bay Area districts. Redistricting after the 2000 census cut out some of the more Republican parts of the district, enabling Tauscher to win reelection in 2002 and 2004 without serious opposition. | ||
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Revision as of 20:23, 20 February 2007
Ellen O'Kane Tauscher, a Democrat, has represented the 10th District of California in the United States House of Representatives since 1997.(map)
Contents
Record and controversy
Voting record
Controversy
Biography
Tauscher was born November 15, 1951 in Newark, New Jersey. She was educated at Seton Hall University and was an investment banker and member of the New York Stock Exchange. After moving to California in 1989, she founded the first national research service to help parents verify the background of childcare workers.
Tauscher was active in Democratic circles as a fundraiser before challenging 10th District Congressman Bill Baker in 1996. Tauscher was able to paint Baker as too conservative for the district and won a razor-thin victory. She managed to win solid victories in 1998 and 2000 against vigorous Republican opposition, even though the 10th was widely considered the most Republican of the Bay Area districts. Redistricting after the 2000 census cut out some of the more Republican parts of the district, enabling Tauscher to win reelection in 2002 and 2004 without serious opposition.
Positions and Views
Tauscher is a leading moderate Democrat. She is vice-chairwoman of the Democratic Leadership Council and is also a member of the Blue Dog Coalition.
2006 elections
In 2006, the Republicans nominated Darcy Linn to face Tauscher in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] Tauscher retained her seat.
Meet the Cash ConstituentsThis section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. Campaign contributionsThe following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Ellen Tauscher. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. File:Tauscher elections.jpg Source: Federal Election Commission
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 Ellen Tauscher'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 Ellen Tauscher'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 Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces - Chair
- Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment & Infrastructure
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Defense Review Threat Panel
- Subcommittee on Projection Force
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
- Subcommittee on Terrorism Unconventional Threats and Capabilities
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment & Infrastructure
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Chair, House New Democrat Coalition, 2005-present
- Co-Chair, House Iraqi Women's Caucus, 2004-present
- Member, Blue Dog Coalition
- Vice Chair, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
- Chair, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Business Forum
- Co Chair, Democratic Caucus Task Force on Campaign Finance Reform
- National Vice Chair, Democratic Leadership Council
- Co Chair, Department of Energy Facilities Caucus
- Vice Chair, Future Security and Defense Capabilities Subcommittee, Defense and Security Committee, North American Treaty Organization Parliamentary Assembly
- Co Chair, Intelligent Transportation Systems Caucus
- Co Chair, New Democrat Coalition Entitlement Reform Task Force
- Former Finance Chair, New Democrat Network
- Co-Chair, Troop Capitol Hill: Honorary Girl Scout Caucus
- Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy, West Point
- Member, American Delegation, Wehrkunde Conference
Boards and other Affiliations
- Board Member, Alumnae Resources
- Board Member, Battered Women's Alternative
- Board Member, Breast Cancer Fund
- Board Member, Business Executives for National Security
- Board Member, California Symphony
- Honorary Board Member, Diablo Arts Council
- Majority Council Member, Emily's List
- Board Member, Seton Hall Board of Regents
- Honorary Board Member, Summit Bank Foundation
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Ellen Tauscher. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
1034 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-0510
Phone: 202-225-1880
Fax: 202-225-5914
Web Email
Website
District Office-Antioch:
420 West Third Street
Antioch, CA 94509
Phone: 925-757-7187
Fax: 925-757-7056
District Office-Fairfield:
2000 Cadenasso Drive, Suite A
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: 707-428-7792
Fax: 707-438-0523
District Office-Walnut Creek:
2121 North California Boulevard, Suite 555
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-932-8899
Fax: 925-932-8159
Articles and Resources
- Official website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
