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Name | John E. Ensign |
Address | PO Box 26568 Las Vegas, Nevada 89126, United States |
Email | info@ensign4nevada.com |
Website | http://ensign.senate.gov |
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March 25, 1958
(66 years)
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Contributor | *crickets chirp* |
Last Modifed | Juan Croniqueur Sep 05, 2022 02:16pm |
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Info | Senator John Ensign has served the people of Nevada from his days as a veterinarian, small business owner, and U.S. Congressman to his present role as the 24th U.S. Senator for Nevada.
Senator Ensign was raised in northern Nevada and moved to southern Nevada where he graduated from Clark High School. He attended UNLV and earned a Bachelor's degree from Oregon State University. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1985.
Senator Ensign immediately began practicing veterinary medicine and opened the first 24-hour animal hospital in Las Vegas.
Throughout his career Ensign has fought for smaller, more effective government, lower taxes, a strong national defense and aggressive approach to combating terrorists, increased parental control in education choices, and quality health care for Nevada's seniors and veterans.
Senator Ensign was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000 and serves on the following committees: Armed Services; Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans Affairs. Ensign is Chairman of the Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee of the Armed Services Committee. In addition, Senator Ensign chairs the High Tech Task Force and serves as Vice Chairman of the Republican Steering Committee, a group that shapes the party's legislative agenda.
Since taking office, Ensign has worked hard to fulfill his promises to the people of Nevada. His Education High Growth Grant amendment, which brings tens of millions of extra dollars to Nevada schools, was included in the education bill signed into law by President Bush. The Prescription Discount Card for Seniors, a key part of Ensign's prescription drug plan, was endorsed by President Bush and would allow many seniors to cut their prescription drug bills by 40%. On the environmental front, enactment of the Ensign/Reid Clark County Lands Bill will protect environmentally sensitive areas in southern Nevada, allow recreational opportunities to continue, and improve the quality of life.
Ensign has taken the lead on technology issues as well. His "Dot Kids" legislation creates a subdomain on the Internet where children can explore the Internet without the fear of being exposed to material parents may deem inappropriate. His bill to delay the 700 MHz spectrum auction from moving forward was a critical step toward improving our nation's wireless network. Both were signed into law by President Bush.
Ensign spends his workweek in Washington and no longer spends his weekends in Las Vegas with his ex-wife, Darlene, and their three children-Trevor, Siena, and Michael.
Name: John Ensign (R-NV)
Born: March 25, 1958, in Roseville, CA
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Education: graduated E.W. Clark High School, (1976); attended University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1979); B.S., Oregon State University, Corvallis (1981); D.V.M. Colorado State University, Fort Collins (1985)
Family: divorced from Darlene Sciaretta; three children: Trevor, Siena, and Michael
Profession: veterinarian, U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator
1987-1994: owner, West Flamingo Animal Hospital, Las Vegas
1994-2001: owner, South Shores Animal Hospital, Las Vegas
1995-1999: served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1st District
Nov. 7, 2000: elected to U. S. Senate for 107th Congress
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May 12, 2011 06:00pm |
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Ethics Committee refers Ensign case to Justice Dept., FEC
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Brandonius Maximus |
May 02, 2011 05:50pm |
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Ensign gives farewell, apologizes to colleagues
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Brandonius Maximus |
Apr 21, 2011 05:00pm |
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JOHN ENSIGN TO RESIGN FRIDAY, HELLER LIKELY REPLACEMENT
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COSDem |
Nov 20, 2010 02:15am |
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FEC won't punish Ensign for cash to mistress
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Jason |
Apr 05, 2010 01:00pm |
Opinion |
Why Sen. Ensign should be worried about possible indictment
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karin1492 |
Mar 19, 2010 03:00am |
Commentary |
Ensign’s refusal to resign harms many in his circle
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RP |
Mar 18, 2010 02:35pm |
Investigation |
Ensign investigation widens to include NRSC involvement
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Brandonius Maximus |
Mar 11, 2010 10:00am |
Investigation |
Report: Senator [Ensign] sought work for ex-lover's husband
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Brandonius Maximus |
Nov 30, 2009 03:00pm |
Scandal |
Ensign: Resignation would take resources away from defeating Reid
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Brandonius Maximus |
Oct 14, 2009 12:00pm |
Investigation |
Department of Justice could take Sen. John Ensign case
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Brandonius Maximus |
Oct 01, 2009 10:00pm |
Scandal |
Senator’s Aid After Affair Raises Flags Over Ethics
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karin1492 |
Aug 19, 2009 09:00pm |
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Ensign: I did nothing 'legally wrong'
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The Sunset Provision |
Jul 10, 2009 12:00pm |
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Lover's husband alleges Ensign, Santorum cover-up
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The Sunset Provision |
Jul 09, 2009 10:00pm |
Scandal |
John Ensign's parents paid $96k to his mistress
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Monsieur |
Jun 22, 2009 07:00am |
Poll |
John Ensign's approval rating plummets
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Monsieur |
Jun 19, 2009 02:45pm |
Scandal |
Ensign helped mistress’ husband get 2 jobs
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Brandonius Maximus |
Jun 19, 2009 03:00am |
Scandal |
Spouse of Ensign’s mistress sought help in letter to Fox News
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RP |
Jun 17, 2009 07:00pm |
Scandal |
NRSC paid son of woman in Ensign affair
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RP |
Jun 16, 2009 04:00pm |
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[Senator] Ensign to Acknowledge Extramarital Affair
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J.R. |
Oct 27, 2008 05:20pm |
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Ensign: McCain makes Senate races more difficult
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COSDem |
Dec 31, 2007 11:00am |
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A wild ride for Ensign, getting wilder
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The Sunset Provision |
Sep 27, 2006 10:00am |
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Ensign to Lead NRSC
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J.R. |
Jan 30, 2006 01:00pm |
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Senator Ensign in Car Accident
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particleman |
Jul 19, 2005 03:00pm |
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It's Cornyn vs. Ensign
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J.R. |
Apr 13, 2005 09:00pm |
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Ensign to get free pass in '06
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The Sunset Provision |
Apr 06, 2005 08:15am |
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Seeking Senate candidate, Nev. Dems turn to old hands
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The Sunset Provision |
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