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'''James Inhofe''', born November 17, 1934 (age {{age|1934|11|17}}), is a [[Republican]] [[United States]] Senator from the state of [[Oklahoma]]. Inhofe first served in a major public office as Mayor of Tulsa from 1978 to 1984, modernizing the city's infrastructure withoout raising taxes and leading the charge to develop the Arkansas River through a series of low-water dams that boosted economic growth for the city.<ref>https://www.cityoftulsa.org/our-city/elected-officials/office-of-the-mayor/gallery-of-mayors.aspx</ref> After former Senator [[David Boren]] resigned to take the presidency of the [[University of Oklahoma]] in 1994, Inhofe ran and won the senatorial election and served out the two remaining years. He was re-elected in 1996 and again in 2002. He served as the chairman of the Senate's Committee on the Environment and Public Works Committee and the Armed Services Committee until 2007.<ref name="uscc">http://www.uscc.gov/bios/2005bios/05_07_21_22/inhofe_james.htm</ref>  

'''James Inhofe''', born November 17, 1934 (age {{age|1934|11|17}}), is a [[Republican]] [[United States]] Senator from the state of [[Oklahoma]]. Inhofe first served in a major public office as Mayor of Tulsa from 1978 to 1984, modernizing the city's infrastructure withoout raising taxes and leading the charge to develop the Arkansas River through a series of low-water dams that boosted economic growth for the city.<ref>https://www.cityoftulsa.org/our-city/elected-officials/office-of-the-mayor/gallery-of-mayors.aspx</ref> After former Senator [[David Boren]] resigned to take the presidency of the [[University of Oklahoma]] in 1994, Inhofe ran and won the senatorial election and served out the two remaining years. He was re-elected in 1996 and again in 2002. He served as the chairman of the Senate's Committee on the Environment and Public Works Committee and the Armed Services Committee until 2007.<ref name="uscc">http://www.uscc.gov/bios/2005bios/05_07_21_22/inhofe_james.htm</ref>  

After taking the role as Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee in 2003, Inhofe worked to increase security enhancement in drinking water and wastewater facilities, passing a bill which authorized a total of $245 million in Environmental Protection Agency grants,<ref>http://inhofe.senate.gov/public/</ref>. Through this work in the committee, Inhofe  endeavors to restore sound science to the regulatory decisions on such issues as [[global warming]], wetlands, clean air mandates, and endangered species. Inhofe has been a leader in debunking the global warming hoax, criticizing Secretary of Defense [[Leon Panetta]] after he proclaimed [[global warming]] was a national security threat: “Panetta wasting his time promoting [[Obama]]’s Global Warming fantasies.” <ref>http://cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/senator-panetta-wasting-his-time-promoting-obamas-global-warming-fantasies-he</ref>

After taking the role as Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee in 2003, Inhofe worked to increase security enhancement in drinking water and wastewater facilities, passing a bill which authorized a total of $245 million in Environmental Protection Agency grants,.<ref>http://inhofe.senate.gov/public/</ref> Through this work in the committee, Inhofe  endeavors to restore sound science to the regulatory decisions on such issues as [[global warming]], wetlands, clean air mandates, and endangered species. Inhofe has been a leader in debunking the global warming hoax, criticizing Secretary of Defense [[Leon Panetta]] after he proclaimed [[global warming]] was a national security threat: “Panetta wasting his time promoting [[Obama]]’s Global Warming fantasies.” <ref>http://cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/senator-panetta-wasting-his-time-promoting-obamas-global-warming-fantasies-he</ref>

Inhofe's voting record in opposition to [[abortion]] and [[Stem cell research|embryonic stem cell]] research, and increase taxes have proven him to be a strong conservative.  The American Conservative Union rates Inhofe as one of the most consistently conservative Senators currently serving, with a lifetime rating of 97.62. <ref>http://www.acuratings.org/2007all.htm#HI</ref>

Inhofe's voting record in opposition to [[abortion]] and [[Stem cell research|embryonic stem cell]] research, and increase taxes have proven him to be a strong conservative.  The American Conservative Union rates Inhofe as one of the most consistently conservative Senators currently serving, with a lifetime rating of 97.62.<ref>http://www.acuratings.org/2007all.htm#HI</ref>

Inhofe had previously served four terms in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] representing Oklahoma's First Congressional District from 1987 to 1994. He had also served in the Oklahoma State House of Representatives in 1966, serving one two-year term. From 1968 to 1976 Inhofe was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, honored by his colleagues being selected to be the majority leader.<ref>http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=27027</ref>

Inhofe had previously served four terms in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] representing Oklahoma's First Congressional District from 1987 to 1994. He had also served in the Oklahoma State House of Representatives in 1966, serving one two-year term. From 1968 to 1976 Inhofe was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, honored by his colleagues being selected to be the majority leader.<ref>http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=27027</ref>

He is actively involved in aviation, being the only member of Congress to fly a plane around the world<ref name="uscc" />.

He is actively involved in aviation, being the only member of Congress to fly a plane around the world.<ref name="uscc" />

==External Links==

==External links==

*[http://inhofe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Home.Home Official Website]

*[http://inhofe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Home.Home Official Website]

*[http://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/James_Inhofe.htm Voting Record]

*[http://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/James_Inhofe.htm Voting Record]

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