On May 24, 2007, George W. Bush nominated Dr. James W. Holsinger Jr. to be the United States surgeon general. Before being appointed to the post, Holsinger was the cabinet secretary for health and family services for the State of Kentucky. His appointment as surgeon general was intensely opposed by gay rights groups due to his actions as a leader in the United Methodist church.
Fast Facts:
- Born: May 11, 1939 in Kansas City, Kansas
- Alma Mater: Duke University
- Holds a degree in biblical studies from the Asbury Theological Seminary
- Spouse: Barbara Craig Holsinger
- Served in United States Department of Veterans Affairs for 26 years
- Served in U.S. Army Reserve for 31 years
- 2000: Elected to United Methodist judicial council
- 2003-2005: Secretary of the cabinet for health and family services in Kentucky
- 2006: Joined University of Kentucky faculty
- Religion: United Methodist
- Political Party: Republican
- Wrote a 1991 paper entitled Pathophysiology of Male Homosexuality, supporting the United Methodist church's stance that homosexuality violates Christian teachingThe New York Times: Surgeon General Nominee Is Assailed for Church Role (June 9, 2007)
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