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Thomas 'Chet' Edwards

Full Name: Thomas 'Chet' Edwards
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lea Ann; 2 Children: John Thomas, Garrison
Birth Date: 11/24/1951
Birth Place: Corpus Christi, TX
Home City: Waco, TX
Religion: Methodist

Recent Key Votes

HR 3081 - Continuing Appropriations
Legislation (Yea)

Sept. 30, 2010 - Appropriates for a portion of fiscal year 2010-2011 not to extend past December 3, 2010, "such amounts as may be necessary," at the same ...

HR 4899 - Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Supplemental Appropriations
Legislation (Yea)

July 27, 2010 - Appropriates $33.29 billion (including appropriation increases and rescissions) for the Department of Defense for military purposes, including, but not limited to, the following (Ch. ...

HR 5114 - Flood Insurance Program Extension
Legislation (Yea)

July 15, 2010 - Increases maximum coverage limits as follows (Sec. 4): For single-family dwellings, from $250,000 to $335,000; For contents related to single-family dwellings, from $100,000 ...

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Recent Public Statements

Personal Observations About Our Democracy and Our Country

Dec. 21, 2010 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam Speaker, as I leave Congress after 20 years, I would just like to share a few personal ...

Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011

Dec. 21, 2010 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam Speaker, David Obey would be the first to say our democracy is bigger than any one of ...

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010

Dec. 8, 2010 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, my faith and my values teach me we do not punish children for decisions made by ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2010 American Security Council Foundation Positions 40%
2001-2010 Keep America Safe Positions 52%
2005-2006 ACT! for America Positions 88%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $41,411.77
Total Spent $99,788.47
Cash On Hand $0.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 08/24/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Chet Edwards refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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