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- 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
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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.
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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
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Blanche Lincoln Questions
What are the Lincoln Memorial summer hours? 1 AnswerLincoln Memorial HOURS OF OPERATION: Open Daily 8 a.m. to midnight Closed: Dec. 25 ADMISSION: Free Getting Around PARKING: Parking spaces are difficult to find... read more
Was Abraham Lincoln a racist? 4 AnswersIt seems that there are books on the subject, and they tend to lean towards the idea that he was somewhat racist, although holding quite different opinions than... read more
Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States. What would you ask him? 7 AnswersWow. I've been wanting to talk to this guy for a while. Like many others, I do not believe Lincoln was a great man, or a great president. Lincoln was a deeply t... read more
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RT @avivagabriel: Meet the people Blanche Lincoln neglects: uninsured Arkansans at the Free Clinic: http://bit.ly/7smOaM RT .@robbymarkovic
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#NEWSVINE Advice To Blanche Lincoln: Speak Softly, But Carry Firm Position on Health Ca.. http://bit.ly/50zRnv (via @Spiffie)
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Blanche Lincoln Please do the right thing, think of the people, not the lobbyists and money.
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I've had it with Blanche Lincoln
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Blanche Lincoln, Clout Rising, Cements Role at Heart of Debate (NYT) http://bit.ly/85SCPI #hcr #healthreform
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