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Affiliation | Democratic |
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Name | Jim Turner |
Address | Crockett, Texas , United States |
Email | None |
Website | [Link] |
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February 06, 1946
(78 years)
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Contributor | Wishful Thinking |
Last Modifed | David Dec 18, 2019 04:15pm |
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Caucasian - Married - Southern Baptist - Straight -
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Info | Full name: James William Turner
Jim Turner is serving his fourth term in Congress representing the Second Congressional District of Texas. As the Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, Jim is working to protect the safety and security of the American people in the war on terrorism. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, he has served as the ranking member of the Terrorism Subcommittee.
A longtime fiscal conservative, Jim is a Co-Chair of the �Blue Dog� Coalition and is a member of the New Democrat Coalition, groups of moderate and conservative Democrats who work for fiscal responsibility through balanced budgets and lower taxes. In addition, his work in Congress focuses on promoting economic development and forestry in East Texas. He continues to work for senior citizens through his sponsorship of legislation to lower prescription drug costs.
Before his election to Congress, Jim served ten years in the Texas Senate and the Texas House. His lifetime interest in public service has given him the opportunity to serve under four former governors of Texas in positions ranging from Mail Room Clerk to Chief of Staff. In the Texas Senate, he was recognized as an outstanding legislator by a number of statewide organizations for his leadership in health care, criminal justice, education and on behalf of Texas children.
Jim earned his Bachelor�s and Master�s degrees in business and his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He served in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Captain. In his hometown of Crockett, Jim served as Mayor and President of the Chamber of Commerce and has been a Deacon and Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church.
Jim and his wife, Ginny, have been married for 32 years and has a son, John, 28, and a daughter, Susan, 26.
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