1. Deborah L Halvorson was born on March 1,1958 and is an American politician who served as the US representative for from 2009 until 2011.
12 Facts About Debbie Halvorson
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Debbie Halvorson worked 13 years as a cosmetics saleswoman for Mary Kay before entering public service.
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Debbie Halvorson has degrees from Robert Morris College, Prairie State College and Governors State University.
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Debbie Halvorson became a sales representative, Crete Township Clerk, and an educator at the Governors State University.
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In 2005, Debbie Halvorson became the first female Majority Leader of the Illinois State Senate.
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Just before Debbie Halvorson was set to officially resign from her seat, Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested.
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In September 2011, Debbie Halvorson filed a candidacy with the FEC to run in the newly redistricted Illinois's 2nd congressional district, against incumbent Democrat Jesse Jackson, Jr.
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Debbie Halvorson announced her candidacy on November 26 but lost the primary election on February 26,2013.
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On October 2,2007, Debbie Halvorson announced her decision to run for Illinois's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, after current incumbent Jerry Weller announced in September that he would not be running for re-election.
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Debbie Halvorson was replaced by Marty Ozinga, whom Halvorson easily defeated in the general election.
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Debbie Halvorson was appointed to the powerful Steering and Policy Committee as well as a member of Veterans, Small Business and Agriculture.
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Debbie Halvorson has agreed with the 2009 Economic Stimulus Act, Cap and Trade of Emissions, and the Federal Health Care Bill.