Darlene Hooley
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Darlene Hooley was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon, representing the 5th Congressional District from 1997-2009. (map)
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Record and controversies
Iraq War
Hooley voted against 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
Bio
Hooley was born on April 4, 1939 in Williston, North Dakota. In 1961, she received a bachelor of science degree from Oregon State University and worked as a school teacher until 1975. She served on the West Linn City Council from 1976 to 1980. Hooley was elected to the Oregon State Legislature and served as a State Representitive from 1980 to 1986. She served on the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners from 1986 to 1996. In 2000, Hooley was a delegate representing Oregon at the Democratic National Convention.
Congressional career
2006 elections
In 2006, Republicans nominated Mike Erickson to face Hooley in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] Hooley retained her seat.
Retirement
On February 7, 2008, Hooley announced she would not seek reelection in 2008, and would retire at the end of her term. She said that demands of 23 years in public service were a factor in her decision, noting that "At some point in everybody's life you have to decide, how much longer do I want to do this?"[2]
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. <crpcontribdata>cid=N00007700&cycle=2006</crpcontribdata>
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Darlene Hooley from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2006 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2006 election cycle | Career totals |
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- Revolving door profile for Darlene Hooley from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Darlene Hooley from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Darlene Hooley from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committee assignments in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection
- Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
- Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Health
- House Committee on Science and Technology
- Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
- Subcommittee on Research and Science Education
- House Committee on Budget
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- House Committee on Science
- Subcommittee on Research - Ranking Minority Member
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Darlene Hooley. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
2430 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3705
Phone: 202-225-5711
Fax: 202-225-5699
Email: darlene AT mail.house.gov
Web Email
Website
District Office- Salem:
315 Mission Street Southeast #101
Salem, OR 97302
Phone: 503-588-9100
TollFree: 1-888-446-6539
Fax: 503-588-5517
District Office- West Linn:
21570 Willamette Drive
West Linn, OR 97068
Phone: 503-557-1324
TollFree: 1-888-446-6539
Fax: 503-557-1981
Articles and Resources
Source
- ↑ Roll call vote, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
- ↑ Jeff Kosseff and Charles Pope, "Rep. Hooley will not run for re-election", The Oregonian, February 7, 2008
Resources
- Darlene Hooley's Colbert Report interview. (Other Colbert Report interviews with members of Congress.)
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Articles
- Steve Mayes, "Out-of-state group zeroes in on Hooley. Election - The organization attempts to tarnish the Democrat's voting record," OregonLive.com, October 4, 2006. re Economic Freedom Fund
- "Swiftboat Gang comes after Darlene Hooley," BlueOregon.com, October 4, 2006.
- Matthew Daly, "Hooley strikes back against Swift Boat group that targets her," Associated Press (Examiner), October 18, 2006.
Local blogs and discussion sites
- kazablog
- Chuck Currie, M.Div.
- Oregon League of Conservation Voters
- Loaded Orygun
- Portland Transport
- Worldwide Pablo
- The Archimedes Movement
- NewWest.net -- A Refreshing, new kind of journalism.
Corresponding article on Wikipedia and Cause Caller. (If Cause Caller link does not work, pick from its list of senators and representatives.)
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 5, 1996 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 1997 |
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Term Ends: January 3, 2009 |
| Freshman Member? No |
Previous Political Work? Clackamas County Commission, Oregon House of Representatives, West Linn City Council |
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Date of Birth: April 4, 1939 |
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