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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Maria Cantwell |
| Address |
Edmonds, Washington , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | http://www.cantwell.com/ |
| Born |
October 13, 1958 |
| Died |
Still Living
(66 years) |
| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Modifed | IndyGeorgia
Jan 14, 2019 08:34pm |
| Tags |
Caucasian - Irish - Single - Catholic -
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| Info | State House 1987-1993
US Congress 1993-1995
US Senate 2001-Present
Throughout her career, Maria has remained true to the values and tradition of public service she learned from her family. The second of five children, she was raised in a modest home in a working class Irish neighborhood. She developed a love of public service and community involvement at an early age; a love passed down to her by her parents and grandparents. Maria worked to pay her way through college, and was the first in her family to earn a college degree.
Maria rapidly established a reputation as someone who could bring people together and make things happen. She's remembered by many as a leading architect of the Washington's Growth Management Act, which she shepherded through a marathon 65-day session. This and other accomplishments, such as her work improving the quality of nursing home care, earned her a high degree of respect among her peers of both parties. "Maria was the best legislator I ever served with," said former House Speaker Joe King.
In 1992, she ran for Congress and was elected a U.S. Representative for Washington's First District, north of Seattle. As a member of Congress, Maria supported landmark legislation such as the Family and Medical Leave Act and the 1993 deficit reduction plan.
After leaving Congress in 1995, Maria joined a software start-up in Seattle. As Senior Vice President of Consumer Products at RealNetworks, she helped create hundreds of jobs in Washington state.
In early 2000, Maria decided to return to public service. In November 2000, she was elected to the U.S. Senate, promising to stand up to special interests and fight for Washington's working families.
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US Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee Chair |
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11/05/2024 |
WA US Senate |
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08/06/2024 |
WA US Senate - Blanket Primary |
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02/01/2023 |
US Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee Chair |
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01/26/2023 |
US Senate Indian Affairs Committee Majority Members |
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02/03/2021 |
US Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee Chair |
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01/03/2019 |
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US Senate Indian Affairs Committee Minority Members |
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WA US Senate |
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WA US Senate - Blanket Primary |
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Energy & Natural Resources Committee Chairman |
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WA US Senate |
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WA US Senate - Blanket Primary |
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WA US Senate |
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WA House District 44 Seat 1 |
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