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Summary

Representative Steve J. Israel

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 2, Democratic
First Elected: 11/07/2000
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: None, Democratic, Independence, Working Families for U.S. House - District 3
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Marlene Budd; 2 Children
Birth Date: 05/30/1958
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY
Home City: Dix Hills, NY
Religion: Jewish

Recent Public Statements

MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript

May 16, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT MATTHEWS: Well, "I`m not threatening default." Mr. Israel, thank you for coming on. You run the campaign committee for the Democrats. I ...

United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012

May 9, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. ISRAEL. I thank my friend from California. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to have worked on both sides of the ...

Letter to Mr. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States, U.S. Government Accountability Office

May 8, 2012 - Reps. Steve Israel (D -- NY), Ted Deutch (D -- FL), and Nita Lowey (D -- NY) today called on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 72.5%
2005 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 33%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 67%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,839,683.97
Total Spent $1,355,030.95
Cash On Hand $803,704.57
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Steve Israel refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.

View Steve J. Israel's Congressional Election 2004 National Political Awareness Test

Contact Information

Campaign Website
http://www.israelforcongress.com/

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/israel/webforms/webforms/zip_auth.shtm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://www.house.gov/israel/

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

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

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

Washington, D.C.
2457 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3335
Fax: 202-225-4669

District
150 Motor Parkway
Suite 108
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: 631-951-2210
Phone: 516-505-1448
Fax: 631-951-3308

Key Staff
2457 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3202
Phone: 202-225-3335
Fax: 202-225-4669

Key Staff
2457 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3202
Phone: 202-225-3335
Fax: 202-225-4669

Key Staff
2457 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3202
Phone: 202-225-3335
Fax: 202-225-4669

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