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Newton 'Newt' Leroy Gingrich

Full Name: Newton 'Newt' Leroy Gingrich
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Callista Bisek; 2 Children: Kathy, Jackie
Birth Date: 06/17/1943
Birth Place: Harrisburg, PA
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HR 2621 - Reciprocal Trade Agreement Bill
Legislation (Yea)

Sept. 25, 1998 - Authorizes the President to enter into trade agreements with foreign countries when existing duties or import restrictions are impeding the foreign trade of the ...

H J Res 120 - Vietnam Trade Waiver Disapproval resolution
Legislation-Joint Resolution (Did Not Vote)

July 30, 1998

H J Res 121 - Disapproval of 'Normal Trade Relations' Status with China
Legislation-Joint Resolution (Nay)

July 22, 1998

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Recent Public Statements

Gingrich Opposes Plan to Limit Mortgage Deductions

April 18, 2012 - Newt Gingrich released the following statement opposing Governor Romney's plan to limit home mortgage tax deductions based on income level and affirming his belief in ...

The Daily Beast - Newt Gingrich Calls for Universal Right to Bear Arms at NRA Forum

April 13, 2012 - By Michael Ames Friday's Celebration of American Values Leadership forum featured speeches by Mitt Romney, recent contender Rick Santorum, plus conservative stars like former U.N. ...

CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript

April 11, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT BLITZER: All right. Remember, we're waiting the news conference, the special prosecutor in Florida about to file a charge, at least, one ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $24,975,907.69
Total Spent $24,900,861.56
Cash On Hand $75,046.13
Debt $4,667,453.75
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Newt Gingrich refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Newton 'Newt' Leroy Gingrich's Congressional Election 1998 National Political Awareness Test
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