Dirk Kempthorne
is a Republican Secretary of the Interior
| Religion: | Methodist |
| Party: | Republican |
| Born: | Oct 29, 1951 |
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Prior to being appointed Secretary of the Interior in 2006, Kempthorne had a rich career in public service. Serving as Senator from Idaho from 1993-9, he later became Governor (1999-2006). He has a reputation for consensus building and conservatism.
Dirk Kempthorne's News
- Oil flowing from offshore spigot still years away
- Interior boss says he will squelch `ethical storm'
- Interior tries to set things right after scandal
- Palin's statements on climate change murky
- Environmentalists can't corral Palin
Dirk Kempthorne on the issues ( See a full list )
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Equal Rights Amendment |
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Constitutional Ban on Flag Desecration |
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Background
Dirk Kempthorne was born October 29, 1951 in San Diego, California. Kempthorne graduated San Gorgonio High School and attended the University of Idaho, where he graduated from as well. Upon graduation, he served as the assistant to the Idaho Department of Lands.
In 1982 managed the failed gubernatorial campaign for then Lt. Gov. Phil Batt. Kempthorne became state public affairs manager for FMC Corporation in 1983.
Kempthorne was elected mayor of Boise, Idaho in 1985. After seven years, he then went on to become a Governor in 1993.
Professional Positions
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- Mayor of Boise, 1985-1993
- Idaho Senator, 1993-1999
- Governor of Idaho, 1999-2006
- Secretary of the Interior, 2006-present
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| Hewlett Packard | $1,000 |
| Merrill Lynch | $500 |
| High Tech | $1,000 |
| Retired | $500 |
| Covington & Burling LLP | $2,000 |
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