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Paul Hodes
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Paul Hodes, a Democrat, has represented the Second Congressional District of New Hampshire since 2007 (map).
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Record and controversies
Iraq War
Environmental record
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Biography
Born in 1951, Hodes graduated from Dartmouth College and Boston College Law School. He worked under David Souter as Assistant Attorney General of New Hampshire from 1979-1982. During this term, he prosecuted the first white-collar crime case in New Hampshire to result in incarceration for the offenders. Paul has been a performer and patron of the arts and entertainment community since his Dartmouth years; in the 1990s he was a leader in the creation of the Capitol Center for the Arts, and he serves on the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. [1]
He collaborates with his wife Peggo in producing music for children and families. The couple has two children. [2]
Congressional career
2006 election
Hodes defeated Republican Rep. Charlie Bass 53%-47% in the 2006 congressional elections to win his seat. [3]
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section. <crpcontribdata>cid=N00027048&cycle=2006</crpcontribdata>
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Paul Hodes from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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- Revolving door profile for Paul Hodes from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Paul Hodes from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Paul Hodes from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Controversy
Committees and Affiliations
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommitee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- Subcommitee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives
- Subcommittee on National Security and International Relations
More Background Data
Background information on Charlie Bass, whom Paul Hodes challenged in the 2006 congressional elections:
Contact
DC Office:
506 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone:(202) 225-5206
Web Email
Website
District Office - Concord:
114 North Main Street
Second Floor
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 223-9814
Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm
Berlin Office:
80 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
Phone: (603) 752-4680
Hours: By appointment
Keene Office
29 Center Street
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 358-1023
Fax: (603) 358-1025
Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm
Littleton Office
32 Main Street, Room 110
Littleton, NH 03561
Phone: (603) 444-7705
Hours: Mon 8am - 1pm; Thurs 1pm - 5pm, and by appointment
Nashua Office
147 Main Street
Nashua, NH. 03060
Phone: (603) 579-6913
Fax: (603) 579-6919
Hours: Mon - Wed 9am - 5pm; Thur 11am - 7pm; Fri 1pm - 5pm
Articles and Resources
Resources
- Paul Hodes for Congress, official campaign site.
Local blogs and discussion sites
Articles
- Jerry Skurnik, " Congressional Elections - Good for the Jews (and the Buddhists)," Room Eight, November 8, 2006.
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 7, 2006 |
First Took Current Office: January 4, 2007 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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Previous Political Work? New Hampshire assistant attorney general |
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Date of Birth: March 21, 1951 |
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