The Honorable George Miller
Politician
Former Congressman George Miller served California’s 7th district for more than half of his life, championing liberal causes such as increased funding for public education, support for labor unions and environmental causes throughout his tenure.
A close friend of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Miller was appointed in 2003 as co-chair of the House Steering and Policy Committee, which shapes and articulates Democrats’ policy proposals. He was chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee in the Democratic majority 111th Congress and has served as the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. A founder of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Miller was considered a stalwart of the left. He pushed liberal positions on education, labor and the environment, voting with the Democrats 97.6 percent of the time during the 110th Congress. He is also a strong believer in congressional oversight of the executive branch and the corporate world. Miller has consistently pushed a labor-friendly agenda that includes making it easier for workers to form unions, often with little success.
The Common Good hosted Miller is March 2011 for a discussion on The Wisconsin Worker's Revolt and the National Ramifications, featured in conversation with Steven Malanga.
Twitter: @askgeorge
