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'''Steve Austria''' has been a [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] member of the [[United States House of Representatives|United States House of Representatives]], representing the 7th district of the State of [[:Category:Members of the U.S. Congress from Ohio|Ohio]], since 2009.
 
'''Steve Austria''' has been a [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] member of the [[United States House of Representatives|United States House of Representatives]], representing the 7th district of the State of [[:Category:Members of the U.S. Congress from Ohio|Ohio]], since 2009.
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To stimulate the economy, Austria says he will work  to provide permanent tax relief to families and reduce regulations that hamper growth on businesses.
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To lower gas prices, Austria says he will vote to allow drilling for oil and natural gas domestically, and support alternative energy resources like nuclear power, clean coal and hydrogen. <ref name="issues">[http://www.steveaustriaforcongress.com/issues.php#ProtectingJobs Steve Austria for Congress -Issues that Matter]</ref>
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Austria says he will ensure that the troops have the proper tools to do their jobs. <ref name="issues"/>
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To stimulate the economy, Austria said he will work to provide permanent tax relief to families and reduce regulations that hamper growth on businesses. To lower gas prices, Austria said he will vote to allow drilling for oil and natural gas domestically, and support alternative energy resources like nuclear power, clean coal and hydrogen. <ref name="issues">[http://www.steveaustriaforcongress.com/issues.php#ProtectingJobs Steve Austria for Congress -Issues that Matter]</ref>  
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Austria supports strengthening borders to prevent illegal immigration. He does not support amnesty for illegal immigrants. <ref name="issues"/>
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Austria says he will work to eliminate wasteful spending and ensure that the government does not spend above its budget constraints. <ref name="issues"/>
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Austria believes that citizens have the right to own and carry guns provided, and says he will protect Second Amendment rights. <ref name="issues"/>
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===Abortion===
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Austria says he will "defend the unborn at all levels". <ref name="issues"/>
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Austria supports strengthening borders to prevent illegal immigration. He does not support amnesty for illegal immigrants. <ref name="issues" />
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Austria said he will work to eliminate wasteful spending and ensure that the government does not spend above its budget constraints. <ref name="issues" />
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Austria believes that citizens have the right to own and carry guns provided, and says he will protect Second Amendment rights. <ref name="issues" />
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Austria said he will "defend the unborn at all levels". <ref name="issues" />
  
 
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Austria was born October 12, 1958, in Cincinnati. He graduated from Marquette University, and he has worked as a financial advisor. He was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives and served there from 1999-2000. In 2000, he was elected to Ohio Senate, where he served until 2008. From 2005 to 2008, he was the majority whip. He and his wife, Eileen, have three sons.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=A000365 "Steve Austria,"] Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress</ref> <ref>[http://www.steveaustriaforcongress.com/about-steve.php "About Steve,"] SteveAustriaforCongress.com</ref>
  
 
===2008 elections===
 
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Austria won the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic candidate [[Sharen Swartz Neuhardt]] for retiring incumbent Rep. [[David Hobson]]'s (R-Ohio) vacant seat.<ref name="Cleveland.com"> Cleveland.com, [http://elections.cleveland.com/dynamic/files/elections/2008/by_state/OH_US_House_0304.html?SITE=OHCLEELN&SECTION=POLITICS  “The Latest Ohio, Presidential and Senate Election Results"], “Cleveland.com”, March 5, 2008, Accessed March 10, 2008</ref> <ref name="greenpapers">[http://www.thegreenpapers.com/G08/OH.phtml "Ohio 2008 General Election"], TheGreenPapers.com, November 4, 2008</ref>
 
Austria won the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic candidate [[Sharen Swartz Neuhardt]] for retiring incumbent Rep. [[David Hobson]]'s (R-Ohio) vacant seat.<ref name="Cleveland.com"> Cleveland.com, [http://elections.cleveland.com/dynamic/files/elections/2008/by_state/OH_US_House_0304.html?SITE=OHCLEELN&SECTION=POLITICS  “The Latest Ohio, Presidential and Senate Election Results"], “Cleveland.com”, March 5, 2008, Accessed March 10, 2008</ref> <ref name="greenpapers">[http://www.thegreenpapers.com/G08/OH.phtml "Ohio 2008 General Election"], TheGreenPapers.com, November 4, 2008</ref>
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U.S. Representative

Steven Austria ()
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Steve Austria has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 7th district of the State of Ohio, since 2009.

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Economy

To stimulate the economy, Austria said he will work to provide permanent tax relief to families and reduce regulations that hamper growth on businesses. To lower gas prices, Austria said he will vote to allow drilling for oil and natural gas domestically, and support alternative energy resources like nuclear power, clean coal and hydrogen. [1]

National Security

Austria said he will ensure that the troops have the proper tools to do their jobs. [1]

Immigration

Austria supports strengthening borders to prevent illegal immigration. He does not support amnesty for illegal immigrants. [1]

Spending

Austria said he will work to eliminate wasteful spending and ensure that the government does not spend above its budget constraints. [1]

Second Amendment

Austria believes that citizens have the right to own and carry guns provided, and says he will protect Second Amendment rights. [1]

Abortion

Austria said he will "defend the unborn at all levels". [1]

Bio

Austria was born October 12, 1958, in Cincinnati. He graduated from Marquette University, and he has worked as a financial advisor. He was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives and served there from 1999-2000. In 2000, he was elected to Ohio Senate, where he served until 2008. From 2005 to 2008, he was the majority whip. He and his wife, Eileen, have three sons.[2] [3]

2008 elections

Austria won the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic candidate Sharen Swartz Neuhardt for retiring incumbent Rep. David Hobson's (R-Ohio) vacant seat.[4] [5]

Money in politics

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Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle
DonorAmount (US Dollars)
Sugar Creek Packing$ 22,500
Trimble Navigation$ 14,250
Greentree Group$ 11,000
Graham & Graham$ 10,000
SAIC Inc$ 9,660
Ohio Willow Wood$ 8,500
Limited Brands$ 8,000
Peerless Technologies$ 7,300
Serco Group$ 6,000
American Electric Power$ 5,500
Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site.
Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from
the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.
Links to more campaign contribution information for Steven Austria
from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site.
Fundraising profile: 2008 election cycle Career totals
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Committees and affiliations

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Contact

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District offices
  • 5 W. North St., Ste. 200, Springfield, OH 45504
    Ph: 937-325-0474 Fax: (none entered)
On the Web
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Campaign Contact Information

Steve Austria for Congress
2537 Obetz Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45434
Brad Mascho
(937) 322-0045
steve@steveaustriaforcongress.com

Articles and resources

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Steve Austria for Congress -Issues that Matter
  2. ↑ "Steve Austria," Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
  3. ↑ "About Steve," SteveAustriaforCongress.com
  4. ↑ Cleveland.com, “The Latest Ohio, Presidential and Senate Election Results", “Cleveland.com”, March 5, 2008, Accessed March 10, 2008
  5. ↑ "Ohio 2008 General Election", TheGreenPapers.com, November 4, 2008

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