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Summary

Representative Peter 'Pete' J. Visclosky

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (IN) - District 1, Democratic
First Elected: 11/06/1984
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: Won, Democratic for U.S. House - District 1
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Joanne; 2 Children: John, Timothy
Birth Date: 08/13/1949
Birth Place: Gary, IN
Home City: Merrillville, IN
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Public Statements

Portage Community.com - New Group Aims to Bring Overnight Tourists to National Lakeshore

May 22, 2012 - By Unknown A new organization is hoping to turn the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore into an overnight destination. Members of the Dunes National Park Association ...

Chesterton Tribune - Visclosky Seeks Reup of Bulletproof Vest Program

May 17, 2012 - By Uknown As police officers around the country are commemorating National Law Enforcement Week, U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-1st, and U.S. Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo, ...

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

May 17, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. VISCLOSKY. I appreciate the gentleman for yielding. I rise to express my concern that an amendment offered by Mr. Turner that ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2002-2006 Voices for Creative Nonviolence Iraq War Resolution and Funding 80%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 72%
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 75.3%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $508,747.00
Total Spent $491,727.54
Cash On Hand $512,157.01
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 04/18/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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View Peter 'Pete' J. Visclosky's Indiana Congressional Election 2008 Political Courage Test

Contact Information

Campaign Email
info@viscloskyforcongress.us

Campaign Website
http://www.viscloskyforcongress.us/node

Campaign
Post Office Box 10847
Merrillville, IN 46411
Phone: 219-795-1844

Campaign
838 West 67th Lane
Merrillville, IN 46410

Campaign
Post Office Box 10003
Merrillville, IN 46411
Phone: 219-736-2100

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://visclosky.house.gov/contact/email-me.shtml

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

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/PeteVisclosky1

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/repvisclosky?sk=info

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

Washington, D.C.
2256 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2461
Fax: 202-225-2493

District
7895 Broadway, Suite A
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-795-1844
Fax: 219-795-1850
Toll Free: 888-423-7383

Key Staff
2256 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1401
Phone: 202-225-2461
Fax: 202-225-2493

Key Staff
2256 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1401
Phone: 202-225-2461
Fax: 202-225-2493

Key Staff
2256 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1401
Phone: 202-225-2461
Fax: 202-225-2493

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