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	Debicella has on several occasions been in the minority, even within his own party, on certain issues. Debicella was one of three State Senators to vote against requiring health care facilities to provide ] to victims of ]~~, citing religious objections~~.<ref>http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-30608382_ITM</ref> He was one of two Senators to oppose a "clean contracting" bill designed to prevent the preferential treatment and no-bid contracts given to contractors, which had led to scandal for the administration of former Governor ].<ref>http://www.ccm-ct.org/advocacy/2006-2007/092107.html</ref> He was also the lone vote against a bill that gave the town of ] control over a shellfish bed.<ref>http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CTPB&p_theme=ctpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=119361772E5563A0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM</ref> Debicella opposed legislation proposed by leading Senate Republicans that called for a ban of ] in Connecticut restaurants.<ref>http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-30748813_ITM</ref>		Debicella has on several occasions been in the minority, even within his own party, on certain issues. Debicella was one of three State Senators to vote against requiring health care facilities to provide ] to victims of ].<ref>http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-30608382_ITM</ref> He was one of two Senators to oppose a "clean contracting" bill designed to prevent the preferential treatment and no-bid contracts given to contractors, which had led to scandal for the administration of former Governor ].<ref>http://www.ccm-ct.org/advocacy/2006-2007/092107.html</ref> He was also the lone vote against a bill that gave the town of ] control over a shellfish bed.<ref>http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CTPB&p_theme=ctpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=119361772E5563A0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM</ref> Debicella opposed legislation proposed by leading Senate Republicans that called for a ban of ] in Connecticut restaurants.<ref>http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-30748813_ITM</ref>

	In 2008, the Connecticut ] gave Debicella a 58% rating on their annual scorecard, the lowest in the State Senate.<ref>http://www.ctlcv.org/Scorecards/2008%20Scorecard.pdf</ref> The Connecticut ] gave him a 29% rating, indicating an anti-] record.<ref>http://www.ctaflcio.org/2008%20political%20conv/2007-2008%20Scorecard.pdf</ref> He was endorsed in the 2008 election by the ]<ref>http://www.cbia.com/newsroom/pastreleases/2008%20Releases/2008%20endorsements/21-%20Debicella,%20Dan.pdf</ref> and the ],<ref>http://www.ctfamily.org/2008_Endorsements.pdf</ref> a group opposed to ].		In 2008, the Connecticut ] gave Debicella a 58% rating on their annual scorecard, the lowest in the State Senate.<ref>http://www.ctlcv.org/Scorecards/2008%20Scorecard.pdf</ref> The Connecticut ] gave him a 29% rating, indicating an anti-] record.<ref>http://www.ctaflcio.org/2008%20political%20conv/2007-2008%20Scorecard.pdf</ref> He was endorsed in the 2008 election by the ]<ref>http://www.cbia.com/newsroom/pastreleases/2008%20Releases/2008%20endorsements/21-%20Debicella,%20Dan.pdf</ref> and the ],<ref>http://www.ctfamily.org/2008_Endorsements.pdf</ref> a group opposed to ].

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Dan Debicella

Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 21st district
In office 2007–present
Preceded by	George "Doc" Gunther
Constituency	Shelton, Stratford (part), Monroe (part), Seymour (part)

Personal details
Born	October 24, 1974 Bridgeport, Connecticut
Died	225x250px
Resting place	225x250px
Political party	Republican
Spouses	Alexandra Galli-Debicella
Children	None
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Residences	Shelton, Connecticut
Website	http://www.debicella.com

Daniel Charles "Dan" Debicella (born October 24, 1974) is a Republican politician and businessman currently representing the 21st district in the Connecticut State Senate.

Personal life and background

Debicella was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised in Shelton, where he currently resides. He graduated from Shelton High School in 1992. He holds a degree in finance from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Debicella is currently unemployed. Previously, he was Directory of Strategy for PepsiCo and an online business owner and management consultant. He currently serves on the board of various community organizations.

Prior to being elected State Senator, Debicella served on Shelton’s Board of Apportionment and Taxation for seven years, four as its chairman. Debicella acted as the Fairfield County regional chair for Rudy Giuliani's unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign.

State Senator

Debicella was first elected in 2006 and subsequently re-elected in 2008. He succeeded his mentor, George "Doc" Gunther, the longest-serving state legislator in Connecticut history.

In the State Senate, Debicella holds the position of Deputy Minority Leader and sits on the Appropriations, Commerce (ranking member), Environment, and Higher Education and Employment Advancement (ranking member) committees.

Accomplishments

In 2007, Debicella co-authored a bill that provides tax credits for businesses that create at least 10 new jobs in a year. The bill was passed unanimously and signed into law by Governor Jodi Rell. In committee, Debicella filibustered a controversial bill that would have allowed children of illegal immigrants who graduated from a Connecticut high school to apply for in-state tuition. The bill eventually passed through the General Assembly but was ultimately vetoed by Rell.

In 2008, Debicella co-sponsored a bill that prohibited individuals and government agencies from depositing more than 1,000 cubic yards of asbestos-laden soil near residential areas without approval from two-thirds of the municipality's legislative body. The bill curtailed plans the Environmental Protection Agency had for waste deposit in Stratford. He also proposed legislation that would have allowed individuals and families who receive a physical exam and all age-appropriate preventive tests to deduct out-of-pocket medical expenses from their state income tax, which did not pass through committee. Debicella also worked with Governor Rell and State Representative Jason Perillo to secure $2 million in state bond funds for additional infrastructure improvements in the Shelton's downtown area. Debicella co-sponsored a bill that created Operation Fuel, a program that provides a $500 for Connecticut seniors 65 or older whose income is at or below the state median, to assist with their home heating costs.

Voting record

Debicella has on several occasions been in the minority, even within his own party, on certain issues. Debicella was one of three State Senators to vote against requiring health care facilities to provide emergency contraception to victims of sexual assault. He was one of two Senators to oppose a "clean contracting" bill designed to prevent the preferential treatment and no-bid contracts given to contractors, which had led to scandal for the administration of former Governor John Rowland. He was also the lone vote against a bill that gave the town of Westport control over a shellfish bed. Debicella opposed legislation proposed by leading Senate Republicans that called for a ban of trans fat in Connecticut restaurants.

In 2008, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters gave Debicella a 58% rating on their annual scorecard, the lowest in the State Senate. The Connecticut AFL-CIO gave him a 29% rating, indicating an anti-labor record. He was endorsed in the 2008 election by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the Family Institute of Connecticut, a group opposed to same-sex marriage.

Controversies

During the 2006 campaign, Democratic Shelton alderman Jack Finn filed a complaint with the Shelton Police Department against Debicella for including footage of an on-duty uniformed police officer in a campaign ad, which Debicella subsequently had edited out. Two days later, Finn again criticized him for not obtaining permission to film in front of Shelton City Hall.

At a debate during the 2008 campaign, Debicella defended his vote on the emergency contraception bill, saying, "All I voted against was a bill allowing morning-after contraception to be issued to victims." This comment was criticized by Andersen, who called it "insensitive" and held a rally to denounce the comment and Debicella's position on the bill. Debicella defended his position by explaining that he supports access to emergency contraception but opposes forcing Catholic hospitals to go against their mission, and said Andersen was "using an emotional issue for political gain."

Electoral history

Connecticut State Senate Election, 2006: Senatorial District 21
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Dan Debicella	16,476	52.2
	Democratic	Chris Jones	15,099	47.8
Majority			1,377
Turnout			31,575

Connecticut State Senate Election, 2008: Senatorial District 21
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Dan Debicella	24,940	54.4
	Democratic	Janice Andersen	20,912	45.6
Majority			4,028
Turnout			45,852

External links

Campaign website
Issue positions and votes at Project Vote Smart

References

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