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Summary

Joe Walsh

Full Name: Joe Walsh
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Helene; 5 Children
Birth Date: 12/27/1961
Birth Place: Barrington, IL
Home City: Barrington, IL
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HR 3630 - Extends Payroll Tax Cut
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 17, 2012 - Extends the temporary employee payroll tax rate of 4.2 percent through February 29, 2012 (Sec. 101). Exempts self-employment income in excess of ...

HR 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Extension
Legislation (Yea)

Dec. 20, 2011 - Extends the temporary employee payroll tax rate of 4.2 percent through February 29, 2012 (Sec. 101). Exempts self-employment income in excess of ...

HR 3630 - Reduces Payroll Taxes and Unemployment Benefits
Legislation (Yea)

Dec. 13, 2011 - Extends the temporary employee payroll tax rate of 4.2 percent through 2012, whereas under existing law the temporary tax rate is set to expire ...

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Recent Public Statements

Walsh Legislation Heads to the President

Dec. 12, 2012 - Today the House of Representatives passed by unanimous vote legislation Rep. Joe Walsh (Il-08) introduced earlier this year. The No-Hassle Flying Act reduces onerous baggage ...

Rep. Walsh Statement on Reversal of Illinois' Ban on Conceal Carry

Dec. 11, 2012 - Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-08) released the following statement today after a Federal Court of Appeals struck down Illinois' ban on carrying concealed weapons. Illinois is ...

Rep. Walsh Renews Call to Rethink Aid to Palestinians and U.N.

Nov. 29, 2012 - Today, Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-08) renewed calls to rethink U.S. aid to the United Nations and the Palestinian Authority until they both end the campaign ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Alliance for Retired Americans Positions 0%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $2,011,080.18
Total Spent $1,995,014.74
Cash On Hand $24,556.42
Debt $28,116.18
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Joe Walsh refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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