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| − | + | |name=Debbie Stabenow | |
| + | |image=160px-Debbie Stabenow official photo.jpg | ||
| + | |party=[[Democrat]] | ||
| + | |spouse=Dennis Stabenow (div.)<br>Tom Athans (2003 - 2010) | ||
| + | |religion=[[Methodist]]<ref>[http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/michiganmanual/2009-2010/09-10_MM_VI_pp_26_Stabenow.pdf 09-10_MM_VI_pp_26_Stabenow]</ref> | ||
| + | |offices= | ||
| + | {{Officeholder/senator | ||
| + | |state=Michigan | ||
| + | |terms=January 3, 2001 – present | ||
| + | |preceded=[[Spencer Abraham]] | ||
| + | |succeeded= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Officeholder/representative | ||
| + | |state=Michigan | ||
| + | |district=8th | ||
| + | |terms=January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2001 | ||
| + | |preceded=Dick Chrysler | ||
| + | |succeeded=[[Michael J. Rogers]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Officeholder/misc | ||
| + | |office=Michigan Senate, 24th district | ||
| + | |terms=January 12, 1991 – January 14, 1994 | ||
| + | |preceded=William A. Sederburg | ||
| + | |succeeded=Joe Schwartz | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Officeholder/misc | ||
| + | |office=Michigan House of Representatives, 58th district | ||
| + | |terms=January 6, 1979 – January 12, 1991 | ||
| + | |preceded=Thomas Holcomb | ||
| + | |succeeded=Dianne Byrum | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | Before becoming a U.S. Senator, Stabenow represented Michigan's 8th congressional district in the U.S. [[House of Representatives]] (1997-2001) and served in the Michigan state legislature (1979-1994). | + | '''Deborah Ann "Debbie" Stabenow''' (born Deborah Ann Greer on April 29, 1950), a [[Democrat]], is the senior [[United States]] [[Senator]] from [[Michigan]]. She was elected to the Senate in 2000 and re-elected in 2006, 2012, and 2018. Before becoming a U.S. Senator, Stabenow represented Michigan's 8th congressional district in the U.S. [[House of Representatives]] (1997-2001) and served in the Michigan state legislature (1979-1994). |
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| + | ==U.S. Senate== | ||
| + | ===Corporate cronyism=== | ||
| + | Stabenow, an ally of [[Monsanto]], voted against a bill that would have required labeling for foods that contain [[GMO]]s.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/15529/40795/515/requires-labels-on-foods-with-genetically-modified-ingredients#40795 S Amdt 2310 - Requires Labels on Foods with Genetically Modified Ingredients - National Key Vote]</ref> In return, she received three-quarter million dollars from agribusiness interests.<ref>[http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/11524-the-monsanto-71-senators-who-betrayed-constituents-in-favor-of-biotech-dollars.html The Monsanto 71: Senators Who Betrayed Constituents in Favor of Biotech Dollars]</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Political positions== | ||
| + | While considered a moderate by some on due to her stances on certain issues, such as bank deregulation,<ref>[https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2018/05/23/thank-your-michigan-senators-bank-deregulation-is-on-its-way Thank your Michigan senators — bank deregulation is on its way]</ref> Stabenow is a liberal who supports unrestricted abortion, the [[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009|Obama stimulus]], gun control, and ObamaCare.<ref>[https://ontheissues.org/Senate/Debbie_Stabenow.htm Debbie Stabenow on the Issues]</ref> However, she has a strong backing from many farmers that generally lean Republican,<ref>[https://www.mlive.com/news/2018/10/why_the_michigan_farm_bureau_w.html Why Debbie Stabenow has staying power with Michigan farmers]</ref> as she supports many pro-agribusiness legislations and drafts, such as the [[USMCA]].<ref>[https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/dem/press/release/ranking-member-stabenow-supports-usmca-agreement-for-farmers Ranking Member Stabenow Supports USMCA Agreement for Farmers]</ref> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *[https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/ Home | U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow] | ||
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[[Category:Democratic Party]] | [[Category:Democratic Party]] | ||
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[[Category:110th United States Congress]] | [[Category:110th United States Congress]] | ||
[[Category:111th United States Congress]] | [[Category:111th United States Congress]] | ||
Revision as of 21:02, January 30, 2020
| Debbie Stabenow | |||
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| U.S. Senator from Michigan From: January 3, 2001 – present | |||
| Predecessor | Spencer Abraham | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
| U.S. Representative from Michigan's 8th Congressional District From: January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2001 | |||
| Predecessor | Dick Chrysler | ||
| Successor | Michael J. Rogers | ||
| Michigan Senate, 24th district From: January 12, 1991 – January 14, 1994 | |||
| Predecessor | William A. Sederburg | ||
| Successor | Joe Schwartz | ||
| Michigan House of Representatives, 58th district From: January 6, 1979 – January 12, 1991 | |||
| Predecessor | Thomas Holcomb | ||
| Successor | Dianne Byrum | ||
| Information | |||
| Party | Democrat | ||
| Spouse(s) | Dennis Stabenow (div.) Tom Athans (2003 - 2010) | ||
| Religion | Methodist[1] | ||
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Stabenow (born Deborah Ann Greer on April 29, 1950), a Democrat, is the senior United States Senator from Michigan. She was elected to the Senate in 2000 and re-elected in 2006, 2012, and 2018. Before becoming a U.S. Senator, Stabenow represented Michigan's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives (1997-2001) and served in the Michigan state legislature (1979-1994).
U.S. Senate
Corporate cronyism
Stabenow, an ally of Monsanto, voted against a bill that would have required labeling for foods that contain GMOs.[2] In return, she received three-quarter million dollars from agribusiness interests.[3]
Political positions
While considered a moderate by some on due to her stances on certain issues, such as bank deregulation,[4] Stabenow is a liberal who supports unrestricted abortion, the Obama stimulus, gun control, and ObamaCare.[5] However, she has a strong backing from many farmers that generally lean Republican,[6] as she supports many pro-agribusiness legislations and drafts, such as the USMCA.[7]
References
- ↑ 09-10_MM_VI_pp_26_Stabenow
- ↑ S Amdt 2310 - Requires Labels on Foods with Genetically Modified Ingredients - National Key Vote
- ↑ The Monsanto 71: Senators Who Betrayed Constituents in Favor of Biotech Dollars
- ↑ Thank your Michigan senators — bank deregulation is on its way
- ↑ Debbie Stabenow on the Issues
- ↑ Why Debbie Stabenow has staying power with Michigan farmers
- ↑ Ranking Member Stabenow Supports USMCA Agreement for Farmers