Shane Sklar
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Shane Sklar (born March 25, 1976) is an American politician from Texas. In 2006 he ran as the Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives in Texas's 14th congressional district, losing to incumbent Republican Ron Paul.
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[edit] Early years
Sklar was born in Victoria, Texas and graduated from Edna High School. He later attended Sam Houston State University and graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business.
[edit] History
For the last four years, Sklar has served as the Executive Director of the Independent Cattlemen's Association of Texas (ICA).
On May 3, 2006 a Washington, DC fund raiser was held in Shane's honor hosted by Nancy Pelosi.
[edit] Issues
War
Sklar wanted to end the war in Iraq as soon as possible, and hold defense contractors accountable. He also supported a ban on special interest-funded trips and related reforms, though he is a registered lobbyist with the TEC (TEC ID: 00053466), with ethics violations recorded with the TEC (Texas Ethics Commission).
National Animal Identification System (NAIS)
It is uncertain what Shane's stance is on NAIS, however, the The Texas Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture Fund (AGFUND) Inc., who endorse pro-NAIS candidates, also endorsed Shane for Congress.
COOL (Country of Origin Labeling)
Shane Supports COOL.
