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Summary

Representative Peter 'Pete' J. Visclosky

Full Name: Peter 'Pete' J. Visclosky
Office: U.S. House (IN) - District 1, Democratic
First Elected: 11/06/1984
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Joanne; 2 Children: John, Tim
Birth Date: 08/13/1949
Birth Place: Gary, IN
Home City: Merrillville, IN
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Public Statements

Letter to President Barack Obama - Currency manipulation in Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

June 5, 2013 - Only available in PDF format, please see source to view document.

Northwest Indiana Times - Editorial: Erase Barrier to Progress at State Line

May 17, 2013 - By Doug Ross Environmentalists from throughout Northwest Indiana and the southeast suburbs, and even a bit beyond, gathered Tuesday and Wednesday at Marquette Park in ...

Northwest Indiana Times - Editorial: Buy American Steel for Federal Projects

May 16, 2013 - By Doug Ross U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky's legistion requiring the federal government to use U.S.-made steel for public projects makes sense. Visclosky, vice chairman of ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $785,240.06
Total Spent $1,061,227.42
Cash On Hand $219,150.19
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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

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

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

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/repvisclosky

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

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://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
Chuck Brimmer
Chief of Staff
2256 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1401
Phone: 202-225-2461
Fax: 202-225-2493

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

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

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