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Robert Aderholt
From SourceWatch
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
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
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
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
Campaign contributions
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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
Articles and resources
Resources
- Official website
- Technorati Search: Robert Aderholt
- Google News Search: Robert Aderholt
- Yahoo! News Search: Robert Aderholt
- Power Trips: How much does Robert Aderholt travel?
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Local blogs and discussion sites
Articles
- "Congressman Aderholt Introduces Constitution Restoration Act," Yurica Report, March 3, 2005.
- "Rep. Robert Aderholt's CAFTA Flip-Flop on Basis of Empty Sock Promise Will Leave Him Wearing Nothing But," Public Citizen, August 4, 2005.
- The Rise of Dominionism: Remaking America as a Christian Nation by Fredrick Clarkson, Public Eye, 2005
Blogs
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