Jim Matheson
Jim Matheson
James David "Jim" Mathesonis an American politician who served as a United States Representative from Utah from 2001 to 2015. He represented Utah's 2nd district from 2001 to 2013 and its 4th district from 2013 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he held the distinction of being the only Democratic congressman from Utah and represented a more Republican-leaning district than any other Democratic member of Congress...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth21 March 1960
CountryUnited States of America
Blue Dogs have always acted in a bipartisan way. The Blue Dogs were the group in the Democratic side of the aisle that really pushed for the welfare-reform package that ultimately was signed into law in 1996.
The Blue Dogs are a group of conservative Democrats in the House of Representatives.
The Blue Dogs are all Democrats; they are. And I'll tell you, in terms of wearing the Democratic label, I think they're the true Democrats, because that label usually hurts them when they're running for election.
Pipe bands greeted the Queen and the Queen mother when they visited us and a few people turned out. But everybody appeared to see this woman Madonna. She had them all in the palm of her hand.
recognized that Utah and Nevada should be united against the arrogance of the East Coast dumping its waste on the West. We still have never addressed the transportation risks, whether on the roads or rails to Skull Valley or Yucca Mountain. That is why this lethal cargo should stay where it is until an acceptable disposal solution can be found.
This is an industry, in many respects, that targets children, ... I'd like to get rid of it all together.
Clearly, the Federal Emergency Management Agency didn't do its job. Now we have to find out why, and hold the federal government accountable. Congressional leaders must take action on this matter.
I'm part of a party that I think values making sure that everyone in this country has an opportunity to succeed. That's why I'm a Democrat.
Atmospheric testing was a dark period in our history for many Americans and questions about long-term cancer risks are unanswered. We should do whatever we can to preserve the limited records from that time so that they'll be available for scientific study.
I believe wildlife will benefit as a result, ... finds the appropriate balance by both defending endangered wildlife and protecting the property rights of landowners.
Never before in the history of sports has there been such an emphasis on public safety,
This bill will serve as a strong measure to prevent frivolous lawsuits.
The longer I'm in office, the tougher it is for anyone to make a competitive race,
Now more than ever it's not the time for Congress to be raising its pay,