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Betsy Markey
| Betsy Markey | ||
| U.S. House, Colorado, District 4 | ||
| Retired Representative | ||
| In office | ||
| January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Florida (1978) | |
| Master's | American University (1983) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 27, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Cresskill, New Jersey | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
- 2002: Attended, Colorado Institute for Leadership Training
- 1983: Masters, Public Administration, American University
- 1978: BS, Political Science, University of Florida [1]
Career
Markey was a representative in the United States House of Representatives from the 4th congressional district of Colorado from 2008 to 2010.[1]
A summary of Markey's professional experience includes:[1]
- 2005-2007: Northern/Eastern Regional Director, United States Senator Ken Salazar
- Owner/Operator, Huckleberry's
- Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer, Syscom Services, Incorporated
- Director, Computer Security Policy and Training, Office of Information Systems Security, United States Department of State
Voting Record
Frequency of Voting with Democratic Leadership
According to a July 2010 analysis of 1,357 votes cast from January 1, 2009 to June 16, 2010, Markey has voted with the House Democratic leadership 95.2% of the time.[2] That same analysis reported that she also voted with party leadership 93.8% of the time in 2010.
Washington Post Analysis
A separate analysis from The Washington Post, concluded that she votes 98% of the time with a majority of Democrats in the House of Representatives.[3]
Specific Votes
Rep. Markey voted for TARP.[4] According to a Gallup poll from September 13, 2010, 61% of Americans disapprove of TARP, while 37% approve.[5]
Markey also supported the auto bailout.[6] As of September 13, 2010: 56% of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43% supported it.[7]
In addition, Rep. Markey voted for the stimulus bill.[8] 57% of U.S. voters believe that the stimulus has either hurt the economy (36%) or had no impact (21%). 38% believe the stimulus helped the economy. [9]
Markey also voted in favor of the "Cash for Clunkers" bill.[10] According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54% of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35% supported it.[11]
Markey supported the "Cap and Trade" bill.[12] Just after the bill’s passage, 42% of likely U.S. voters said that cap and trade would hurt the economy, while 19% believed it would help. 15% said that the bill would have no impact.[13]
Finally, Markey voted in favor of the health care reform bill.[14] 57% of likely voters at least somewhat favor repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46% who strongly favor repeal. 35% of likely voters oppose repeal. 51% of likely voters believe the health care reform bill will be bad for the country, while 36% believe it will be beneficial.[15]
See also
- Colorado's 4th congressional district
- United States congressional delegations from Colorado
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Colorado
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Project VoteSmart "Betsy Markey" Accessed March 7, 2013
- ↑ A Line of Sight "2010 House Dem Voting Report"
- ↑ Washington Post "U.S. Congress Votes Database, 111th Congress"
- ↑ http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll681.xml
- ↑ Gallup "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," September 13, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk "Roll Call 690" December 10, 2008
- ↑ Gallup "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," September 13, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk "Roll Call 46," January 28, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen "38% Say Stimulus Plan Helped Economy, 36% Say It Hurt," August 24, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk "Roll Call 314," June 9, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen "54% Oppose “Cash for Clunkers” Plan To Spur Purchase of Greener Cars," June 23, 2009
- ↑ US House Clerk "Roll Call 477," June 26, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen "42% Say Climate Change Bill Will Hurt The Economy," June 30, 2009
- ↑ US House Clerk "Roll Call 165," March 21, 2010
- ↑ Rasmussen "61% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law," September 20, 2010
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| Preceded by Marilyn Musgrave (R) |
U.S. House of Representatives - Colorado, District 4 2009-2011 |
Succeeded by Cory Gardner (R) |
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