Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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James Harold Cooper Jr. is commonly known as Jim Cooper.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on February 19, 1954, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American politician from the Democratic Party. He served as a U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 5th congressional district from 2003 to present.
Early Life and Background
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Jim Cooper was born into a prominent family in Nashville. His father, Harold Cooper, was a former state representative and a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals. Jim's early life was marked by exposure to politics and public service through his family connections. He graduated from Princeton University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.
After completing his undergraduate studies, Cooper attended Vanderbilt Law School, earning his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1980. Before entering politics, he worked as an attorney in Nashville for over a decade.
Major Accomplishments
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Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002, representing Tennessee's 5th congressional district.
Co-founder of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate Democrats who advocate for fiscally responsible policies and bipartisanship in Congress.
Member of several influential committees, including the Budget Committee and the Homeland Security Committee.Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable actions taken by Jim Cooper include:
Co-sponsorship: Of landmark legislation such as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (2010).
Voting Record: Cooper has consistently supported moderate, bipartisan policies. His voting record reflects his commitment to fiscal responsibility, healthcare reform, and national security.
Leadership Roles: He played a crucial role in shaping the Blue Dog Coalition's agenda and advocating for Democratic moderates within the party.
Impact and Legacy
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As a prominent figure in Congress, Jim Cooper has made significant contributions to public policy. His commitment to bipartisanship and fiscal responsibility has earned him respect from both sides of the aisle.
Cooper's leadership roles within the Blue Dog Coalition have helped shape the party's agenda and promote moderate policies. Through his work on key committees, he has played a crucial role in shaping legislation that impacts Americans nationwide.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Jim Cooper is widely quoted or remembered for his commitment to bipartisanship, fiscal responsibility, and public service. His leadership roles within the Blue Dog Coalition and his dedication to moderate policies have made him a respected figure in Congress.
Through his work on key committees and legislation, he has left an enduring impact on American politics. As a champion of responsible governance, Jim Cooper's legacy continues to inspire those seeking to make a difference through public service.
Quotes by Jim Cooper
Politicians are terrified of losing touch with folks back home but content to be clueless about government's failure to fix real problems.
It’s not just that families can’t buy a home or start a business without some savings tucked away.
It took the first 204 years of our Nation’s history to accumulate $1 trillion in debt. And now we are doing that every 2 or 3 years.
The President’s budget pays for only six months of the war in Iraq and completely overlooks the transition costs of Social Security reform. The Administration always lied about the cost of the Medicare drug bill.
If we don’t change, millions of American families are just one medical emergency, or one layoff, away from financial disaster and bankruptcy.
The truth is that health-care reform will always be a nuisance, with version 2.0 followed by next year's 2.1. As long as it boosts productivity, it's worth it.
If Congress wanted to intervene with the Federal Reserve, well, we created the Federal Reserve. We could uncreate it. But would you want Congress regulating the money supply? We'd have drowned in inflation, or gone bankrupt, decades ago.
If we don't change, millions of American families are just one medical emergency, or one layoff, away from financial disaster and bankruptcy.
Aging nations have arteries clogged with obsolete laws, slowing blood flow and preventing oxygen from reaching all parts of the body politic. Physicians call this arteriosclerosis; historians see decline of empire.