Guide Note

Blanche Lincoln is the senior Democratic Senator from Arkansas.

On August 1, 2008, Lincoln joined the other nine members of the bipartisan Gang of 10 in proposing a bill aimed at solving the nation's energy crisis. Among other stipulations, the bill would allow for drilling off the coast of the Eastern United States following state approval and encourage automotive manufacturers to develop alternative fuel-powered vehicles.

Fast Facts

Born: September 30, 1960 in Helena, Arkansas
Assumed office: January 6, 1999
Party: Democrat
Spouse: Dr. Steve Lincoln
Alma mater: Randolph-Macon College, University of Arkansas
Previous position held: Arkansas Representative, 1st district
Youngest woman elected to the U.S. Senate

Political Career

After earning a degree in law from the University of Arkansas, Lincoln worked for Arkansas Representative Bill Alexander. In 1992, she defeated Alexander on her way to take over the first district seat in the House. Lincoln was elected to the Senate in 1998 at the age of 38.

Committees

Lincoln is a member of four Senate committees:

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Energy and Natural Resources
Finance
Special Committee on Aging

Categories

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Blanche Lincoln

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: Blanche Lincoln
Wikipedia: Blanche Lincoln
Los Angeles Times: Senators unveil bipartisan energy plan (August 2, 2008)
NWA News: Lincoln Chalks Up Victories in 2007 (December 23, 2007)
Arkansas News Bureau: Lincoln Supports Clinton, Opposes Nomination Going to Convention (May 30, 2008)
Boston.com: Senate Keeps $360,000 Per Farm Subsidy Limit (December 13, 2007)
YouTube Video: Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Arkansas) (Time: 10:20)

Blanche Lincoln Recent News

Google News: Blanche Lincoln
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CNN: Energy compromise offers test for Obama, McCain (August 6, 2008)
ABC News: Senate keeps $360,000 per farm subsidy limit (December 13, 2007)
Navy Times: "Lawmakers praise Reserve GI Bill improvements" (December 13, 2007)
USA Today: "Senators visit Dumas as FEMA trailers begin to arrive" (March 11, 2007)
Times Record: "Lincoln: Aid To Illegals’ Children OK" (December 4, 2007)

Blanche Lincoln Background and Profiles

Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Blanche Lincoln
WashingtonPost.com: Members of Congress/ Blanche Lincoln
Congresspedia: Blanche Lincoln

Blanche Lincoln Political Background

On The Issues: Blanche Lambert Lincoln
Open Secrets: Blanche Lincoln
Project Vote Smart: Senator Blanche Lambert Lincoln
GovTrack: Blanche Lincoln

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Committee Site: Democrats: Blanche Lincoln
Subcommittee on Nutrition and Food Assistance...: Sen. Blanche L. Lincoln
Subcommittee on Production...: Chairman, Sen. Blanche L. Lincoln
Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation...: Sen. Blanche L. Lincoln

U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Committee Site: Democrats: Blanche Lincoln
Subcommittee on National Parks: Democrats: Blanche Lincoln
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests: Democrats: Blanche Lincoln
Subcommittee on Water and Power: Democrats: Blanche Lincoln

U.S. Senate Committee on Finance

Committee Site: Democrats: Blanche L. Lincoln
Subcommittee on Health Care: Democrats: Blanche L. Lincoln
Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources...: Democrats: Blanche L. Lincoln
Subcommittee on International Trade...: Chairman, Blanche L. Lincoln

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging

Committee Site: Democrats: Blanche Lincoln

Blanche Lincoln Blogs and Commentaries

Arkansas Republican Assemblies: CAGW Names Sen. Lincoln Porker of the Month
Blue Collar Republican: Lincoln and Berry of Arkansas getting Pork $$$
Blog for Rural America: That's It. It's on Now

Blanche Lincoln Photos

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Blanche Lincoln Videos

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Live Search Video: DU Honors...Lincoln for Leadership in Wetlands ... (Time: 3:26)
Live Search Video: Winrock International - U.S. Programs Publications (Time: 15:22)

Blanche Lincoln Criticism and Controversy

Huffington Post: Enviros Hit Dem Senator For Siding With 'Poop Polluters'
Arkansas Conservative Action Network: Sen. Lincoln Ignores Arkansas Voters
BusinessWire: CAGW Names Sen. Lincoln Porker of the Month

Blanche Lincoln Timeline

1960, September 30: Born
1982: Graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman's College
1982-1984: Staff assistant for Bill Alexander
1992: Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
1994: Re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
1996: Voted against Freedom to Farm Act
1998: Elected to the U.S. Senate
1999: Assumed U.S. Senate office
2004: Re-elected to the U.S. Senate
2007: Responsible for killing the Dorgan-Grassley amendment

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