George Radanovich (R-CA)

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George P. Radanovich (born June 20 1955) is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995, representing the 19th Congressional District of California. ([http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/ca19_109.gif map]) The district includes most of northern Fresno, as well as several rural areas northeast of the city.Radanovich was born in Mariposa, California to a Roman Catholic family of Croatian extraction[http://www.radanovich.org/bio.html]. He was educated at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. After college, he performed a variety of jobs, including work as a banker, substitute teacher, and consturction worker. Radanovich began growing grapes in his native Mariposa County in 1982, after observing a microclimate in the area suitable for their growth. In 1986, he opened the Radanovich Winery, the first winery in the region. He was a member of the Mariposa County board of supervisors from 1988 to 1992, serving as chairman in 1991. He first ran for Congress in 1992 after his home in Mariposa was shifted to the 19th District, and lost in the Republican primary to Fresno businessman Tal Cloud.Radanovich defeated Michael Der Manouel Jr and Ron Gulke in the Republican primary in 1994. It was a spirited race in which Radanovich and Der Manouel exchanged barbs. In the general election, Radonovich faced six-term incumbent Democrat Richard H. Lehman in the following November election. Lehman had only defeating Cloud by 1,100 votes in the pervious election cycle, and speculation had abounded that the 19th would not stay Democratic for long. Radanovich defeated Lehman by a shocking 17-point margin (56 percent to Lehman's 39 percent). It was one of the largest margins of defeat for an incumbent in a cycle that saw many tenured Democrats lose their seats. in 2003 George Radanovich's former chief of staff was accused of soliciting prostitutes for a second time. George Radanovich called for his resignationHe ran against Chemical Engineer T. J. Cox, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Cox was arguably Radanovich's most serious and well-funded challenger since his 1994 election. However, Michael Der Manouel Jr. commented on Cox's chances for election by saying, "Cox could spend $10 million and Nancy Pelosi could spend another $10 million and Congressman Radanovich wouldn't lose."Radanovich was reelected with 60% of the vote in 2006. He is unopposed in 2008 in what is now considered one of the most Republican districts in California.As is typical of most Republicans elected in 1994, Radanovich's voting record is strongly conservative. He was president of the Republican freshman class of 1994, and is a member of the Republican Study Committee.*June 16, 2006: Voted to reject timetables for withdrawal from Iraq. *December 14 2005: Voted for to reauthorize the Patriot Act. *June 29, 2005: Voted for the increase of funds by another $25 million for anti-marijuana print a TV ads.*October 6, 2005: Voted for the Department of Homeland Security. [http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/]* Committee on Energy and Commerce** Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection** Subcommittee on the Environment and Hazardous Materials** Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet* Co-Chair of the Water Caucus* Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus* Co-Chair of the Congressional Croatian CaucusHe is married to Ethie Radanovich; and they have one son, King.*[http://www.radanovich.house.gov/ U.S. Congressman George Radanovich] official House site**[http://herndon1.sdrdc.com/cgi-bin/can_detail/H2CA19054 Federal Election Commission — George Radanovich] campaign finance reports and data*[http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/George_Radanovich.htm On the Issues — George Radanovich] issue positions and quotes*[http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.asp?CID=N00007507 OpenSecrets.org — George Radanovich] campaign contributions*[http://www.vote-smart.org/bio.php?can_id=CNIP5917 Project Vote Smart — Representative George P. Radanovich (CA)] profile*[http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=George_Radanovich SourceWatch Congresspedia — George Radanovich] profile*[http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/r000004/ Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: George Radanovich] voting record*[http://www.radanovich.org/ George Radanovich] official campaign site*Jim Boren, ''The Fresno Bee'', Published on May 25, 1994, Page B3, Article 8*[http://www.fresnobeehive.com/opinion/2006/02/is_radanovich_worried_about_re.html Is Radanovich vulnerable?] Jim Boren, ''The Fresno Bee'', February 18, 2006

June 12

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved The U.S. federal government should not provide financial support to its auto industry. When the government is picking industry winners and losers by throwing money at them, instead of letting the private market work, the consumers lose

February 16

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved States should not be allowed to adopt tougher fuel efficiency regulations than the federal standard. “I think we’ve got to be all in this together as a country rather than Balkanizing it.”

January 21

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved Congress should not delay the transition to digital TV. Radanovich signed letter to Obama opposing delay.

November 24, 2008

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved Life begins at conception. I believe that life is a gift from God, and begins at conception

August 21, 2008

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved The Fairness Doctrine should not be reinstated. Cosponser of H.R. 2905 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007

July 31, 2008

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved The U.S. should not set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. Radanovich voted against a timetable.

July 21, 2008

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved The federal government should not subsidize the creation of new stem cell lines. Radanovich voted against the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved The District of Columbia should not have a seat in Congress. Radanovich voted against the D.C. House Voting Rights Act

July 3, 2008

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved Congress should lift the ban on offshore oil drilling. Radanovich co-sponsored the Deep Ocean Energy Resources bill.

March 26, 2008

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved The Constitution should be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Co-sponsored Constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved Marriage should be defined as a union between one man and one woman. Co-sponsored Constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage

February 17, 2008

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved Physician-assisted suicide should not be legal. Co-sponsored bill to ban PAS

November 30, 2007

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved The U.S. should not expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Radanovich voted against the CHIP Act

September 11, 2007

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved The federal government should not subsidize Amtrak. Radanovich voted to cut Amtrak subsidies

August 15, 2007

an opinion of George Radanovich (R-CA) was approved Laws allowing journalists to protect confidential sources should apply to bloggers. co-sponsored bill

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