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Summary

Secretary John Forbes Kerry

Full Name: John Forbes Kerry
Office: U.S. Secretary of State, Democratic
First Appointed: 01/29/2013
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Teresa Heinz; 2 Children: Alexandra, Vanessa; 3 Stepchildren: John, Andre, Christopher
Birth Date: 12/11/1943
Birth Place: Aurora, CO
Home City: Boston, MA
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

S Amdt 3276 - Senate Health Care Bill Amendments
Amendment (Yea)

Dec. 22, 2009 - Specifies that health care coverage, premium rates, and any participation in health and wellness programs shall not be affected by an individual's lawful ownership, ...

S Amdt 1618 - Authorizing Concealed Firearms Across State Lines
Legislation (Nay)

July 22, 2009 - -Prohibits individuals from carrying concealed firearms into a state that does not legally allow its residents to conceal and carry firearms.

S Amdt 1067 - Allowing Loaded Guns in National Parks
Amendment (Nay)

May 12, 2009 - -Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from making any law restricting the possession of firearms or enforcing any such restrictions other than a state's pre-existing ...

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Recent Public Statements

Remarks to the Foreign Service Institute Overseas Security Seminar

May 20, 2013 - SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. I know you're really upset that I came here to break the normal monotony and routine of this seminar. ...

Remarks With New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully Before Their Meeting

May 20, 2013 - SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody -- almost afternoon. One minute to go, so (inaudible). I'm really delighted to welcome Foreign Minister McCully here. Our friends ...

Remarks on the Release of the International Religious Freedom Report

May 20, 2013 - MS. PSAKI: Good morning, everyone. So, thank you for joining us for the release of the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report. The Secretary will make ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Gun Owners of America Key Votes Alignment on Gun Rights - Federal Vote Scorecard - 112th Congress 2nd Session 0%
2012 Gun Owners of America Ratings on Gun Rights - Elected to 113th Congress [12/2012] 0%
2011 Gun Owners of America Key Votes Alignment on Gun Rights - Federal Vote Scorecard - 112th Congress, First Session 0%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $9,324,378.00
Total Spent $20,967,954.00
Cash On Hand $989,921.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

John Kerry repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test when asked to do so by national leaders of the political parties, prominent members of the media, Project Vote Smart President Richard Kimball, and Project Vote Smart staff.

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Contact Information

Department Webmail
http://contact-us.state.gov/app/ask/session/L3RpbWUvMTM2MjY4MzMwNi9zaWQvcEZCSENBa2w%3D

Department Website
http://www.state.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.state.gov/secretary/

Department Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo

Department Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/StateDept

Department Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/usdos

Department
United States Department of State
2201 C Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202-647-4000
Toll Free: 888-407-4747

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