Mike McIntyre

Mike McIntyre is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing North Carolina's 7th Congressional district since 1997.

Iraq War
McIntyre voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.

Environmental record
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Veteran's health
On May 23, 2007, the House considered the Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007, sponsored by Rep. McIntyre, which sought to expand the outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill would establish a coordination program between government agencies with the purpose of improving outreach from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs to veterans, their spouses and children and parents. The Office of Public Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration would assure that recipients are fully informed about and assisted in applying for any veterans’ and veterans’-related benefits and programs for which they may be eligible. The bill passed 421-0.

Bio
McIntyre was born August 6, 1956 in Lumberton, NC. He was educated at the University of North Carolina (BA 1978 and JD 1981). He was a lawyer before entering the U.S. House.

Congresional career
McIntyre was elected to his fifth consecutive term in the 2004 Congressional elections, earning 72% of the popular vote and defeating Republican Ken Plonk.

McIntyre is politically a conservative populist, sometimes referred to as a "Big Government Conservative".

2006 elections
In 2006, the Republicans nominated Shirley Davis to face McIntyre in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) McIntyre retained his seat.

Money in politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * House Committee on Armed Services
 * Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces
 * Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities


 * House Committee on Agriculture
 * Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs - Chair

Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

 * House Committee on Agriculture
 * Subcommittee on Conservation Credit Rural Development and Research -
 * Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs - Ranking Minority Member
 * House Committee on Armed Services
 * Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
 * Subcommittee on Terrorism Unconventional Threats and Capabilities

Articles and Resources

 * Official website
 * Campaign website