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Steven Leo Driehaus was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 1st district of the State of Ohio from 2009 to 2011.
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Taxes and Spending
Driehaus does not believe that oil companies should get tax breaks, and promises to vote accordingly. He also said he will work to restore fiscal responsibility, fight for middle class tax cuts, and better budgeting practices that benefit the middle class. [1]
Social Security
Driehaus does not support proposals that will privatize Social Security. [1]
Healthcare
To improve the healthcare system, Driehaus said he will work to expand coverage for more Americans, and support SCHIP. [1]
Education
Driehaus supports restoring Pell Grant funding, lowering interest rates on student loans, increased investment in Pre-K to college education, and worker re-training programs. [1]
Iraq War
Driehaus supports withdrawing troops from Iraq, and refocusing the military on fighting terrorism in the region. He also believes that more energy should go to diplomacy.
Veterans
Driehaus supported the GI Bill for the 21st Century. He said he will work to ensure that soldiers have the equipment and support necessary to be safe, and the health care and education benefits they need when they return. [1]
Bio
Driehaus was born June 24, 1966, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a B.A. from Miami University and an M.P.A. from Indiana University, and he was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008. From 2005 to 2007, he was the minority whip. He and his wife, Lucienne, have three children.[2] [3]
2008 elections
Driehaus won the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) in the 2008 congressional elections.[4][5] Driehaus defeated incumbent Steve Chabot in November 2008 general elections. [6]
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| ActBlue | $ 150,724 |
| University of Cincinnati | $ 20,000 |
| Chavez Properties | $ 18,400 |
| Democratic Congressional Campaign Cmte | $ 17,500 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union | $ 12,500 |
| Waite, Schneider et al | $ 11,200 |
| Air Line Pilots Assn | $ 10,000 |
| America Works | $ 10,000 |
| American Assn for Justice | $ 10,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $ 10,000 |
| American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees | $ 10,000 |
| AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America | $ 10,000 |
| BRIDGE PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Union | $ 10,000 |
| Communications Workers of America | $ 10,000 |
| International Assn of Fire Fighters | $ 10,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 10,000 |
| Ironworkers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Laborers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Air Traffic Controllers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| National Leadership PAC | $ 10,000 |
| New Democrat Coalition | $ 10,000 |
| Operating Engineers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Our Common Values PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Painters & Allied Trades Union | $ 10,000 |
| Plumbers/Pipefitters Union | $ 10,000 |
| Service Employees International Union | $ 10,000 |
| Teamsters Union | $ 10,000 |
| United Auto Workers | $ 10,000 |
| United Food & Commercial Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| United Transportation Union | $ 10,000 |
| Victory Now PAC | $ 10,000 |
| 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 Driehaus from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Steven Driehaus from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Steven Driehaus from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Steven Driehaus from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Driehaus is assigned the House Committee on Financial Services.
Affiliations
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Contact
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Steven Driehaus posts on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SteveDriehaus1/
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Articles and resources
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 VoteUsa.org - Steve L. Driehaus
- ↑ Official campaign Web site
- ↑ "Steve Driehaus," Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
- ↑ 2008 Race Tracker page on Ohio’s 1st Congressional District
- ↑ Cleveland.com, “The Latest Ohio, Presidential and Senate Election Results", “Cleveland.com”, March 5, 2008, Accessed March 10, 2008
- ↑ "Ohio 2008 General Election", TheGreenPapers.com, November 4, 2008
External resources
- 2008 Race Tracker page on Ohio’s 1st Congressional District
- Driehaus's FEC filings for the 2007-08 election cycle
- Driehaus's Ohio state representative website
- Driehaus' official 2008 campaign website
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Date of Birth: June 24, 1966 November 4, 2008 | |||
Latitude: 39°6′3.025″N
Longitude: 84°30′47.648″W
