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Robert Aderholt

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Robert Aderholt currently serves the Fourth Congressional district of Alabama.

Robert 'Bob' B. Aderholt, a Republican has represented the Fourth Congressional District (map) of Alabama in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997.

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Record and controversies

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Iraq War

For more information see the chart of U.S. Senate votes on the Iraq War.

Aderholt voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]

Environmental record

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Transparency

Prescription Drugs

Aderholt cosponsored the Claritin Patent Extension Act, which would prevent competition against the drug Claritin, artificially raising prices.[1]

Ten Commandments

  • Introduced an act in 2002 that would have allowed the Ten Commandments to be displayed in government buildings and plans to reintroduce it as "The Ten Commandments Defense Act". [2][3]

Bio

Robert Aderholt was born July 22, 1965, in Haleyville, Alabama. He was educated through Alabama's public school system and continued his education at the University of North Alabama. He graduated from Birmingham Southern College, and also graduated from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. After graduation, Congressman Aderholt was Assistant Legal Advisor to Governor Fob James in 1995 and 1996, and served four years as Municipal Judge in his hometown of Haleyville.

2006 elections

In 2006, the Democrats nominated Barbara Bobo to face Aderholt in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [4] Aderholt retained his seat.

Money in politics

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Campaign contributions

The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Robert Aderholt. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information.

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Fundraising profile: 2006 election cycle Career totals
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Revolving door

The "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 travel

The following is drawn from Robert Aderholt'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 finances

The following is drawn from Robert Aderholt'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.

Committees and Affiliations

Committees

  • House Committee on Appropriations
    • Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science
    • Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development
    • Subcommittee on Homeland Security

Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

  • House Committee on Appropriations
    • Subcommittee on Interior and Environment and Related Agencies
    • Subcommittee on Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies
    • Subcommittee on Transportation Treasury and Housing and Urban Development The Judiciary District of Columbia

Other

  • Member of Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe better known as the Helsinki Commission, which monitors worldwide threats to human rights and fundamental freedoms.

More Background Data

Wikipedia also has an article on Robert Aderholt. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.

Contact

DC Office:
1433 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4876
Fax: 202-225-5587
Web Email
Website

District Office - Cullman:
205 Fourth Avenue, Northeast
Suite 104
Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-734-6043
Fax: 256-737-0885

District Office - Decatur:
Post Office Box 668
Decatur, AL 35602
Phone: 256-350-4093

2008 Campaign Contact Information

Official Aderholt for Congress website

Phone: 205-486-2605

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