Block, Upload, Automoderated users, edit, move, protect, rollback
57,799
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 1:
Line 1: − + − + − + − + − + Line 21:
Line 21: − +
no edit summary
[[Image:Ted Stevens.jpg|right|thumb|Ted Stevens]]
[[Image:Ted Stevens.jpg|right|thumb|Ted Stevens]]
'''Theodore Fulton "Ted" Stevens''' (November 18, 1923 – August 9, 2010) is a former [[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from [[Alaska]]. He is a [[liberal]] [[Republican Party|Republican]] having a pro-[[abortion]] voting record. Among [[conservatives]] he is known as a "[[RINO]]" who has long favored more government spending, particularly for his own state.<ref>Stevens' lifetime ACU rating is only 64.45, far lower than [[John McCain]]'s rating of 82.16. Most [[conservatives]] rank over 90 on this rating.</ref>
'''Theodore Fulton "Ted" Stevens''' (November 18, 1923 – August 9, 2010) is a former [[United States Senator]] for [[Alaska]]. A [[Moderate Republican]], Stevens voted to legalize and expand [[abortion]]. Among [[conservatives]] he was known as a "[[RINO]]" who ong favored more government spending, particularly for his own state.<ref>Stevens' lifetime ACU rating is only 64.45, far below even that of [[John McCain]]'s rating of 82.16. Most conservative lawmakers exceed 90 on this rating.</ref>
As the longest serving [[Republican]] in the Senate, Stevens served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate from January 3, 2003, to January 3, 2007. Stevens chaired the Senate [[Appropriations Committee]] from 1997 to 2005, except for the 18 months when [[Democrat]]s controlled the chamber. The chairmanship gave Stevens considerable influence over fellow Senators, who relied on him for home-state project funds.
As the longest serving [[Republican Party|Republican]] in the Senate, Stevens served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate from January 3, 2003, to January 3, 2007. Stevens chaired the Senate [[Appropriations Committee]] from 1997 to 2005, except for the eighteen months when [[Democratic Party|Democrat]]s controlled the chamber. The chairmanship gave Stevens considerable influence over fellow Senators, who relied on him for home-state project funds.
Stevens had a six-decade career of public service, beginning with his service in [[World War II]]. In the 1950s, he held senior positions in the Interior and Justice departments during the [[Eisenhower]] administration. He has served continuously in the Senate since 1968, until his ouster in 2008.
Stevens had a six-decade career of public service, beginning with his service in [[World War II]]. In the 1950s, he held senior positions in the Interior and Justice departments during the administration of [[U.S. President]] [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]]. He has served continuously in the Senate since 1968, until his ouster in 2008.
On July 29, 2008, Stevens was indicted on 7 felony counts related to making false statements in relation to a Justice Department investigation of business dealings in Alaska. Senator [[Arlen Specter]] expressed the disbelief and dismay felt by many in reaction to the bogus charges, "I've known Ted Stevens for 28 years and I've always known him to be impeccably honest. I don't know that there's a stronger comment to be made than that."<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/print?id=5472829 Republican Senator Indicted for Allegedly Lying on Financial Disclosure Forms], Jake Tapper and Theresa Cook, ABCNews, July 29, 2008</ref>
On July 29, 2008, Stevens was indicted on seven felony counts related to making false statements in relation to a Justice Department investigation of business dealings in Alaska. Senator [[Arlen Specter]] expressed the disbelief and dismay felt by many in reaction to the bogus charges, "I've known Ted Stevens for 28 years and I've always known him to be impeccably honest. I don't know that there's a stronger comment to be made than that."<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/print?id=5472829 Republican Senator Indicted for Allegedly Lying on Financial Disclosure Forms], Jake Tapper and Theresa Cook, ABCNews, July 29, 2008</ref>
According to Republican Senate caucus rules, Stevens resigned from his post as ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. On October 27, Stevens was found guilty on all 7 counts of corruption. On April 1, 2009, the Justice department filed a motion to drop its case against Stevens. Attorney General [[Eric Holder]] decided to abandon the case due to prosecutorial misconduct.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/01/doj-sources-say-case-dropped-ex-sen-ted-stevens/ Justice Department Files Motion to Drop Case Against Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens], Mike Levine, ''FOXNews.com'', April 01, 2009</ref><ref>[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102589818 Justice Dept. Seeks To Void Stevens' Conviction], Nina Totenberg, ''NPR'', April 01, 2009</ref>
According to Republican Senate caucus rules, Stevens resigned from his post as ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. On October 27, Stevens was found guilty on all 7 counts of corruption. On April 1, 2009, the Justice department filed a motion to drop its case against Stevens. Attorney General [[Eric Holder]] decided to abandon the case due to prosecutorial misconduct.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/01/doj-sources-say-case-dropped-ex-sen-ted-stevens/ Justice Department Files Motion to Drop Case Against Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens], Mike Levine, ''FOXNews.com'', April 01, 2009</ref><ref>[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102589818 Justice Dept. Seeks To Void Stevens' Conviction], Nina Totenberg, ''NPR'', April 01, 2009</ref>
On August 9, 2010, Ted Stevens died in a small plane crash along with five others.<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/08/10/national/main6760221.shtml</ref> This was not the first plane crash he had been in, in 1978 his first wife, Ann Mary, died in a plane crash that also left him with lasting injuries.<ref>https://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-alaska-crash-past-20100811,0,7987348.story</ref>
On August 9, 2010, Ted Stevens died in a small plane crash along with five others.<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/08/10/national/main6760221.shtml</ref> This was not the first plane crash he had been in. In 1978, his first wife, Ann Mary, died in a plane crash that also left him with lasting injuries.<ref>https://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-alaska-crash-past-20100811,0,7987348.story</ref>
==Early years==
==Early years==
In Fairbanks, Stevens practiced law, and he was appointed U.S. Attorney for Fairbanks in 1953.
In Fairbanks, Stevens practiced law, and he was appointed U.S. Attorney for Fairbanks in 1953.
In 1956, Stevens was transferred to Washington, D.C., where he worked as legislative counsel and assistant to Secretary of the Interior Fred Seaton. He also pushed for the statehood of Alaska and Hawaii, which occurred in 1959. In 1960, then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower promoted Stevens to solicitor of the Department of the Interior.
In 1956, Stevens was transferred to Washington, D.C., where he worked as legislative counsel and assistant to Secretary of the Interior [[Fred A. Seaton]]. He also pushed for the statehood of Alaska and Hawaii, which occurred in 1959. In 1960, then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower promoted Stevens to solicitor of the Department of the Interior.
After returning to Alaska, Stevens practiced law in Anchorage. He was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 1964, and became House majority leader in his second term.
After returning to Alaska, Stevens practiced law in Anchorage. He was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 1964, and became House majority leader in his second term.