Kristi Noem
Kristi Noem is a Dutch-American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Dakota's
Atchison District since 2019.
Background and Education
Kristi Noem holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Florida State University and a Master's
degree in Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Economic Development from the University of South
Carolina.
Career**
* Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation
* Worked as an economic policy analyst and senior staff assistant to U.S. Representative Peter
Rial
* Senior Policy Analyst at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
Committees**
* Member of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)
* Co-Chair of the Faith in Action PAC, a pro-life organization
Publications
* Contributed to various publications including The Wall Street Journal and Human Rights
Watch
* Edited by Life Today Ministries magazine
Achievements
* Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020
* Awarded with the National Republican Congressional Committee's (NRCC) "Legislator of the Year"
Controversy and Criticism
Kristi Noem has been criticized for her stance on abortion, particularly in South Dakota
where she serves as a representative.
* Stance on abortion: opposed to Roe v. Wade
* Support of the "Life at Birth" bill introduced in 2021, aimed at reducing state funding
for Planned Parenthood
* Criticism from Democrats and pro-choice groups over her stance on abortion
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