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Cory Gardner
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Colorado's 4th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2011
Preceded byBetsy Markey
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
In office
June 23, 2005 – January 2, 2011
Preceded byGreg Brophy
Succeeded byJon Becker
Personal details
Born
Cory Scott Gardner

(1974-08-22) August 22, 1974 (age 49)
Yuma, Colorado, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJaime Gardner
Children1 daughter
1 son
Alma materColorado State University
University of Colorado Law School

Cory Scott Gardner[1] (born August 22, 1974)[2] is the Republican U.S. Representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district. In 2010, he defeated incumbent Democrat Betsy Markey. He was formerly a member of the Colorado House of Representatives.

Gardner announced his candidacy for the U. S. Senate in March 2014, quickly clearing the Republican primary field,[3] and setting up the November 2014 race against incumbent Senator Mark Udall.

Early life, education, and early political career

Gardner was born in Yuma, Colorado, the son of Cindy L. (née Pagel) and John W. Gardner. His ancestry includes Irish, German, Austrian, and English.[4] He graduated summa cum laude from Colorado State University with a B.A. in political science. In college, Gardner interned at the Colorado State Capitol.[5] He went to law school at the University of Colorado to earn his Juris Doctor. Gardner served as General Counsel and Legislative Director for former U.S. Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado.[6]

Colorado House of Representatives

Elections

Gardner was appointed to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2005 and elected to a full term in 2006. He represented District 63 in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2005 through 2011.[6]

Tenure

He proposed legislation that would set aside money in a rainy-day fund that would help protect the state from future economic downturns. His proposal relied on Referendum C money for future budget emergencies.[7] He staunchly opposed any tax increases. He helped create the Colorado Clean Energy Development Authority, which issued bonds to finance projects that involve the production, transportation and storage of clean energy until it was repealed in 2012.[8][9]

In June 2006, he called on Republican Governor Bill Owens to call a special session addressing the issue of illegal immigration.[10]

In 2006, Gardner opposed legislation to allow pharmacists to prescribe emergency contraception,[11] and offered an amendment to the budget to prohibit the state Medicaid plan from purchasing Plan B emergency contraception.[12] In 2007, Gardner voted against a bill requiring hospitals to make emergency contraception available to victims of sexual assault.[13][14]

The Denver Post hailed Gardner as “the GOP Idea Man”. He was named one of the Top 40 young Republican lawmakers by the magazine Rising Tide. He became House Minority Whip in January 2007.[15]

Committee assignments

  • House Education Committee[16][17]
  • House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
  • Legislative Council[18]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2010
Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado, 2010 § District 4

Gardner won the Republican primary in the 4th Congressional District to challenge Democratic incumbent Betsy Markey. Also running were American Constitution Party nominee Doug Aden and Independent Ken "Wasko" Waszkiewicz. In an early September poll, Gardner was up 50% to 39% over Markey.[19]

Gardner was named one of the GOP Young Guns. He was endorsed by former U.S. Congressman Tom Tancredo.[20] On November 2, 2010, Gardner defeated Markey, 52%-41%.

2012
Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado, 2012 § District 4

Gardner was challenged by Democratic nominee Brandon Shaffer.

Tenure

Shortly after taking office, Gardner introduced legislation that would speed up clean-air permits for companies engaged in offshore drilling in Alaska, which he says would create jobs and reduce dependence on foreign oil.[21] The House passed Gardner's bill by a vote of 253 to 166 on June 22, 2011.[22]

In March 2011, Gardner introduced bipartisan legislation that would require congressional committees to hold hearings on programs that are deemed duplicative by a U.S. Government Accountability Office report. Gardner has said he believes such a measure would reduce waste in government.[23][24]

Gardner voted for the Ryan budget plan.[25]

In 2011, he voted in support of the “Respect for Rights of Conscience Act”, which states that “nothing in the Affordable Care Act shall be construed to authorize a health plan to require a provider to provide, participate in, or refer for a specific item or service contrary to the provider’s religious beliefs or moral convictions.”[26]

In 2012, Gardner was one of 33 Republicans to vote for the Senate version of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA), which re-authorized the bill and expanded protections for Native Americans, immigrants, and gays.[27]

On June 6, 2013, Gardner introduced the Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013 (H.R. 2279; 113th Congress), a bill that would amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 and the Solid Waste Disposal Act.[28] It is bill that would change the frequency of reports from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about solid waste regulations.[29] Instead of being forced to automatically review the regulations every three years, the EPA would be able to review them on an as needed basis.[30] It would also grant precedence to state financial requirements for hazardous substances over federal requirements.[29]

At the end of 2013, Gardner announced that he would introduce a bill to prohibit executives of state healthcare exchanges from getting bonuses. According to Ripon Advance, a CEO of a state health exchange with low enrollment got a bonus, and Gardner's bill would seek to prevent that from happening.[31]

In 2012 and 2013, Gardner co-sponsored personhood legislation titled the "Life Begins at Conception Act".[32] On March 6, 2014, Gardner introduced the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R. 6; 113th Congress), a bill that would direct the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to issue a decision on an application for authorization to export natural gas within 90 days after the later of: (1) the end of the comment period for that decision as set forth in the Federal Register, or (2) the date of enactment of this Act.[33]

Gardner is a signer of Americans for Tax Reform’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge.[34] He also strongly supports legislation which would require that the US Federal Reserve be audited.[35]

On July 10, 2014, Gardner introduced legislation to reform the Earned Income Tax Credit program. The legislation seeks to reduce fraud in the program and dedicate the savings to increasing the credit for working families.[36]

Committee assignments

Political positions

Contraception

In June 2014, Gardner called for over-the-counter access to oral contraceptives and said the birth control pill would be safer and cheaper if it was available over the counter.[37] He said that he changed his mind on personhood, after listening to voters.[38] According to The Denver Post, “Gardner conceded that with his new position on personhood, he might be accused of flip-flopping simply to make himself more palatable to statewide voters.”[39]

Environment

According to March 2014 article in Politico, "Gardner in the past has expressed skepticism that humans are causing global warming; he wouldn’t say whether he remains dubious", and described a softening of his position on climate change from previous instances, "possibly broadening his appeal but exposing him to charges of pandering.:[40]

Electoral history

Colorado District 63 election, 2006[41]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Cory Gardner 15,736 73.3%
Democratic Pauline Artery 5,732 26.7%
Colorado District 63 election, 2008[42]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Cory Gardner 100.0

References

  1. ^ "Representative Cory Scott Gardner (Cory) (R-Colorado, 4th) - Biography from". LegiStorm. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
  2. ^ "Cory Gardner's Political Summary". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Gardner gets clear primary path in Colorado". 18 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  4. ^ "Cory Gardner ancestry". Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  5. ^ Kosena, Jason (5-15-2009). "Cory Gardner joins Tom Lucero in GOP bid against Betsy Markey". Colorado Statesman. Retrieved 4 September 2014. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ a b "Cory Gardner (R)". Election 2012. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  7. ^ Couch, Mark P. (26 January 2006). "Rainy day funding bills see daylight". Denver Post. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  8. ^ "Clean Energy Development Authority". United States Department of Energy. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  9. ^ "Biography | Congressman Cory Gardner". Gardner.house.gov. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  10. ^ Mangalonzo, John (13 June 2006). "Court ruling riles solons". Journal-Advocate. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  11. ^ Marcotte, Amanda. "Why Is This Anti-Contraception Republican in Favor of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills?". Slate. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  12. ^ Couch, Mark P. (31 March 2006). "LEGISLATURE 2006 House gives OK to budget". The Denver Post. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  13. ^ "Gardner, under fire on personhood, suggests making birth control available over the counter". Fox 31 Denver. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  14. ^ Senate Bill 07-690
  15. ^ "United States > Colorado > CO State House > Minority Whip". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
  16. ^ Associated, The (30 March 2007). "GOP calls for House education chairman to step down over e-mail". SummitDaily.com. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  17. ^ "NewsLibrary.com - newspaper archive, clipping service - newspapers and other news sources". Nl.newsbank.com. 23 January 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  18. ^ "Cory Gardner". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  19. ^ Sandoval, Michael (2 September 2010). "Gardner Leads Markey 50-39 in First Public CO-4 Poll". National Review. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  20. ^ "Tom Tancredo Standing By Endorsement Of Cory Gardner Over ACP Candidate In CD-4". Huffington Post Denver. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  21. ^ "House passes Gardner bill on offshore drilling". Denver Business Journal. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  22. ^ "Rep. Gardner's Jobs and Permitting Act Passes House". 22 June 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  23. ^ Sherry, Allison. "Beltway Breakfast –Gardner tackles duplication, so does Udall, Bennet talks Race to the Top, GOP applauds themselves for cutting another $4 billion". The Spot. The Denver Post. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  24. ^ "Rep. Gardner Announces Resolution to Tackle Duplicative Programs and Govt. Waste". Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  25. ^ "House Vote 277 - Passes Ryan Budget Bill". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
  26. ^ "Gardner, under fire on personhood, suggests making birth control available over the counter". Fox 31 Denver. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  27. ^ Bartels, Lynn. "Rep. Cory Gardner is praised by Planned Parenthood?". The Denver Post. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  28. ^ "H.R. 2279 - Summary". United States Congress. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  29. ^ a b Hattem, Julian (6 June 2013). "Bills boosting states' environmental oversight pass first hurdle". The Hill. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  30. ^ Kasperowicz, Pete (31 December 2013). "House to start 2014 with bill curbing EPA". The Hill. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  31. ^ Martin, Aaron. "Gardner bill would curb ACA compensation". Ripon Advance. 2013-12-09 (Retrieved 2014-02-14).
  32. ^ "Cory Gardner changes stance on personhood". Associated Press. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  33. ^ "H.R. 6 - Summary". United States Congress. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  34. ^ "The Taxpayer Protection Pledge Signers 112th Congressional List" (PDF). Americans for Tax Reform. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
  35. ^ "Fed independence questioned as Republicans ramp up pressure". Reuters. 10 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  36. ^ "Gardner Bill Would Improve EITC Program". KRAI. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  37. ^ Gardner, Cory (19 June 2014). "Cory Gardner: Women should be able to buy the pill without a prescription". Denver Post. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  38. ^ "Udall hits Gardner on personhood; Gardner, GOP hit back at 'divisive' attacks". Fox 31 Denver. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  39. ^ Bartels, Lynn. "Cory Gardner changes position on personhood issue". The Denver Post. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  40. ^ "GOP civil war: A coup in Colorado". Politico. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  41. ^ "CO State House District 63 Race - Nov 07, 2006". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
  42. ^ "CO State House 063 Race - Nov 04, 2008". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
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from Colorado's 4th congressional district
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