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Affiliation | Republican |
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Name | Tom Tancredo |
Address | 5901 S Middlefield Road Suite 100 Littleton, Colorado , United States |
Email | None |
Website | [Link] |
Born |
December 20, 1945
(78 years)
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Contributor | Barack O-blame-a |
Last Modifed | Rob Ritchie Jan 11, 2018 12:44pm |
Tags |
Christian - Presbyterian -
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Info | Thomas Gerald Tancredo
Tom Tancredo grew up in Denver, Colorado, and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Political Science.
In 1976, while teaching civics at Drake Junior High, Tom was elected to the state legislature, and re-elected in 1978 and 1980. He was a leader in the conservative freshman class, which won legislative victories in abolishing the state's sales tax on food and utilities, in abolishing the state's inheritance tax, and in abolishing the auto safety inspection sticker tax.
In 1981, Tom resigned his seat in the legislature to accept an appointment in the Reagan administration. He served as the Secretary of Education's Regional Representative and was re-appointed by President Bush. Tom succeeded in downsizing the regional office from 220 employees to approximately 60, resulting in a 75 percent saving in the regional office budget.
In May 1993, Tom accepted the presidency of the Independence Institute, a conservative, public policy research organization in Golden, Colorado. During his tenure, the Institute experienced dramatic growth in both revenues and visibility. Tom has been a leading spokesman for initiatives ranging from term limits, to school choice and parents' rights.
Tom was elected to Congress in November 1998 to represent the Sixth Congressional District of Colorado, which includes parts of Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties, and was appointed to several commiteees. His committee assignments include the Education and the Workforce Committee, the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Resources.
While a new member to Congress, Tom has wasted no time in making an impact in Washington by introducing fifteen pieces of legislation that benefit veterans, seniors, business owners, and every American taxpayer.
During his first year in Congress, Tom was honored by several groups including the United States Business and Industry Council where he was given the "Fighting Frosh" award, the United States Chamber of Commerce's "Spirit of Enterprise" award, the American Conservative Union's 'Best and Brightest" award, the Paralyzed Veterans of America's "Legislator of the Year" award, and the Colorado Chapter of the VFW awarded Tom for his work "as an outstanding advocate for military veterans." Tom was also recognized by the 60 Plus Association for his pledge to protect Social Security.
Tom and his wife Jackie have been married since 1977, and have raised two children and have two grandchildren whom they call "the light of our lives."
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Jul 31, 2010 05:00am |
Statement |
Tancredo says he wants Arizona law in Colorado
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Article |
Jason |
Jul 26, 2010 05:00pm |
General |
GOP state chairman: Would Tom Tancredo bomb Mecca?
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Article |
COSDem |
Jul 26, 2010 04:00pm |
General |
Colorado Tea Partyers say Tancredo betrayed them
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Article |
COSDem |
Jul 26, 2010 04:00pm |
General |
Open Letter to Tea Party Activists from Tom Tancredo
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Article |
COSDem |
Jul 08, 2010 06:00pm |
General |
Former Rep. Tancredo: Obama is country's greatest threat
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Article |
COSDem |
Apr 20, 2010 02:00pm |
Idiocy |
Former Rep. Tancredo: Send Obama Back To Kenya!
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Article |
Brandonius Maximus |
Feb 06, 2010 02:00am |
General |
(Former U.S. Rep.) Tancredo blasted for poll test idea
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Article |
Ashley |
Feb 05, 2010 02:00pm |
Event |
Tom Tancredo Tea Party Speech Slams "Cult of Multiculturalism"
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Article |
Brandonius Maximus |
Jun 01, 2009 01:00pm |
News |
Tom Tancredo Staffer Pleads Guilty to Karate-Chopping Black Woman
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Article |
WesternDem |
May 20, 2009 05:10pm |
Speech |
Tancredo Says It's Time To Legalize Drugs
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Article |
Craverguy |
Oct 09, 2007 01:00pm |
News |
Tancredo coy about re-election plans
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Jan 15, 2007 02:00pm |
News |
Tancredo set to decide today whether he'll run for president
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Article |
COSDem |
Dec 16, 2006 08:00am |
Announcement |
Miami reinvites Tancredo
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Article |
NYDem Junior |
Nov 27, 2006 11:00am |
Statement |
Congressman calls Miami a `Third World country'
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Article |
RP |
Nov 21, 2006 07:00pm |
News |
U.S. legislator warns of Bush plot to merge Canada, the U.S. and Mexico
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Article |
Servo |
Mar 18, 2006 03:00pm |
News |
Congressmen get in fight, spew racial epithets [Gutierrez, Tancredo]
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Article |
COSDem |
Dec 27, 2005 03:00pm |
Profile |
GOP Lawmaker [CO Rep Tancredo] Relishes Role as a Flamethrower
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Sep 21, 2005 07:00pm |
Press Release |
Tancredo: Sell Federal Land to Fund Katrina Relief
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Article |
RP |
Sep 13, 2005 03:00pm |
General |
Tancredo Questions Shape of 9/11 Memorial
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Article |
Thomas Walker |
Sep 09, 2005 09:00am |
News |
Tancredo: Fire FEMA boss Brown
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Article |
Servo |
Sep 08, 2005 01:00pm |
News |
Tancredo: Don't let Louisiana broker aid
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Article |
COSDem |
Jul 25, 2005 12:00am |
Opinion |
Tancredo talk too offensive? Too bad, says congressman
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Article |
RP |
Jul 24, 2005 12:00am |
Speculative |
Anti-immigration Rep. Tancredo hints at presidential run
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Article |
Monsieur |
Jul 18, 2005 12:00pm |
General |
Congressman (Tancredo): Destroying sites option if U.S. attacked
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Article |
Thomas Walker |
Apr 15, 2005 05:00pm |
Opinion |
Tancredo: DeLay exit not bad idea
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Article |
RP |
Mar 21, 2005 07:00pm |
General |
Hammering Tancredo
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Article |
RP |
Sep 26, 2002 05:57pm |
General |
Tancredo reneges on term vow
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RP |
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