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Dirk Arthur Kempthorne (born October 29, 1951) is an American politician who served as the 49th United States Secretary of the Interior from 2006 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a United States Senator from Idaho from 1993 to 1999 and the 30th governor of Idaho from 1999 to 2006.
Dirk Kempthorne was confirmed as the 49th Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior on May 26, 2006, in a voice vote by the U.S. Senate. Kempthorne took the oath of office on the same day.
Dirk Arthur Kempthorne was born October 29, 1951, in San Diego, California. He earned a B.A. from the University of Idaho in 1975. From 1975 to 1977, he served as executive assistant to the director of the Idaho Department of Lands.
Jun 29, 2023 · We are honored this month to feature former Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne as this month’s “Five Questions With…” headliner. It’s not often the Blue Goose reads like a thriller filled with international intrigue and plot twists, but Sec. Kempthorne’s tale of helping to evacuate 395 Afghan Allies and Americans in 2021 is ...
Jun 24, 2024 · Sen. Dirk Kempthorne. Former Senator for Idaho. Kempthorne was a senator from Idaho and was a Republican. He served from 1993 to 1998. Bioguide. ( About Ads | Hide These Ads) Analysis. Ideology–Leadership Chart. Kempthorne is shown as a purple triangle in our ideology-leadership chart below.
Jan 8, 1999 · Kempthorne was elected governor of Idaho in 1998 and reelected in 2002. He championed mandatory sentences for methamphetamine manufacturing. He initiated a program to enhance Idaho’s highways by improving safety and expanding intra-state commerce.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 1976-1978: Executive Assistant to the Director, Idaho Department of Lands. 1978-1981: Executive Vice President, Idaho Home Builders Association. 1982: Campaign Manager for gubernatorial candidate Phil Batt. 1983-1986: State Public Affairs Manager, FMC Corporation.
