James Inhofe, iconoclastic former senator from Oklahoma, dies at 89 ...
Former Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., a fierce partisan warrior who worked across the aisle, has died, according to the Tulsa World.
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Former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe passes away at 89
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Sources said Tuesday morning that former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe passed away. He was 89 years old. Inhofe served as an Oklahoma U.S. ...
Senator Inhofe - 10 things to know with detail
- Full Name: James Mountain Inhofe
- James Mountain Inhofe was born on November 17, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa.
- Political Party: Republican
- Inhofe is a member of the Republican Party and has been serving as a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma since
- Committee Memberships:
- - Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- - Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services
- - Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Stance on Climate Change:
- Inhofe is known for his skepticism of climate change and has been a vocal critic of environmental regulations aimed at addressing global warming. He famously brought a snowball onto the Senate floor in 2015 to argue against the existence of climate change.
- Military Service:
- Inhofe served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1958, and later served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1958 to
- Previous Political Experience:
- Before serving in the Senate, Inhofe was the Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1978 to 1984, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987 to 1994, and a member of the Oklahoma State Senate from 1967 to
- Controversies:
- Inhofe has faced criticism for his close ties to the fossil fuel industry and for his controversial statements on climate change. He has also been accused of using his position in the Senate to benefit his family's business interests.
- Legislative Achievements:
- Inhofe has championed conservative causes during his time in the Senate, including efforts to reduce government regulations, support the military, and promote conservative values.
- Personal Life:
- Inhofe is married to Kay Kirkpatrick Inhofe and has four children and 11 grandchildren. He is a devout Christian and has been involved in various charitable and religious organizations.
- Awards and Recognition:
- Inhofe has received numerous awards and honors throughout his political career, including being named "Outstanding Conservative Senator" by the American Conservative Union and receiving the "Guardian of Small Business" award from the National Federation of Independent Business.