| Current Office: | U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Democratic |
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| First Appointed: | 01/20/2009 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Hope; 2 Children: Melinda, Andrea |
| Birth Date: | 03/02/1955 |
| Birth Place: | Alamosa, CO |
Summary
Secretary Ken Salazar
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent Key Votes
S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
Legislation (Yea)
Jan. 15, 2009 - -Designates land in 9 states as potential wilderness areas (Title I). -Grants the state of Alaska a seven-mile easement for constructing a single-lane airport access ...
S J Res 5 - Releasing Funds for Economic Stabilization Act
More Key Votes
Legislation-Joint Resolution (Nay)
Jan. 15, 2009
Recent Public Statements
Secretary Salazar Dedicates Nation's Newest National Monument at Fort Ord
May 19, 2012 - Saying conservation brings tourism, jobs, and economic renewal, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today was joined by federal and local officials, including White House ...
Salazar Designates National Natural Landmarks in California, West Virginia
May 18, 2012 - As part of the 50th anniversary of the National Natural Landmarks Program this month, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has designated Lake Shasta Caverns, ...
Salazar, Beaudreau Announce Final Details for Upcoming Central Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale
More Public Statements
May 17, 2012 - Today the Obama Administration provided final details for the Central Gulf of Mexico lease sale announced by President Obama in January 2012, as part of ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | National Journal Composite Liberal Score | 67.8% |
| 2005 | National Journal Composite Conservative Score | 40% |
| 2005 | National Journal Composite Liberal Score | 60% |
Campaign Finances
| Election Cycle | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Total Income | $2,957,679.00 |
| Total Spent | $1,710,821.00 |
| Cash On Hand | $1,303,860.00 |
| Debt | $0.00 |
| Source | OpenSecrets.org |
| Updated | 03/31/2012 |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Ken Salazar REPEATEDLY REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY RESPONSES TO CITIZENS ON ISSUES THROUGH THE 2004 NATIONAL POLITICAL AWARENESS TEST Ken Salazar REFUSED TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WHEN ASKED TO DO SO BY: Major News Organizations and key national leaders of both parties including, John McCain, Republican Senator Geraldine Ferraro, Former Democratic Congresswoman Michael Dukakis, Former Democratic Governor Bill Frenzel, Former Republican Congressman Richard Kimball, Project Vote Smart President
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Contact Information
Department Email
feedback@ios.doi.gov
Department Webmail
http://www.doi.gov/feedback.cfm
Department Website
http://www.doi.gov/
Department
United States Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202-208-3100
