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Representative Joe Walsh

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (IL) - District 8, Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House - District 8
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Helene; 5 Children
Birth Date: 12/27/1961
Birth Place: Barrington, IL
Home City: Barrington, IL

Recent Public Statements

Congressman Walsh Stands with Catholic Dioceses and Charities in Suit for Religious Liberties

May 22, 2012 - Today Congressman Joe Walsh issued a statement in support of the 43 Catholic dioceses, charities, and organizations that filed twelve different suits across the country ...

Rep. Walsh Stands Up for America's Youngest Veterans

May 18, 2012 - Today Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-8) took another step to solve high unemployment among America's youngest veterans by offering an amendment to the National Defense Authorization ...

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

May 18, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. WALSH of Illinois. Mr. Chair, the unemployment rate among post-9/11 veterans is staggeringly high. Part of the problem is they routinely ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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2010 Vote Kids Positions %
2012 Associated Equipment Distributors Positions %
2010 School Nutrition Association Positions (House Only) %
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,214,559.82
Total Spent $615,900.25
Cash On Hand $607,150.55
Debt $43,306.60
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
info@walshforcongress.com

Campaign Website
http://www.walshforcongress.com

Campaign
2210 North Woodlawn Park Avenue
Mchenry, IL 60051

Campaign
Joe Walsh for Congress Committee 830 W. Route 22 #B56
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone: 815-893-0702

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://walshforms.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=58&sectiontree=3,58

Washington, D.C. Website
http://walsh.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/RepJoeWalsh

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/RepJoeWalsh

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/RepJoeWalsh

Washington, D.C.
432 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3711
Fax: 202-225-7830

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