Steven Driehaus

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U.S. Representative

Steven Driehaus (D)

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OH-01

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Positions
Leadership: No leadership position
Committees: House Committee on Financial Services, and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
(subcommittees and past assignments)

2010 candidates for OH-01
(Next election: November 2, 2010)

Unconfirmed
incumbent:
Steve Driehaus
Confirmed: Steven Chabot
Considering: None so far
Rumored: None so far
Potential: None so far
Dropped-out: None so far
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On the Web
Official website
Twitter:
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YouTube Channel
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Steven Leo Driehaus has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 1st district of the State of Ohio, since 2009.

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Positions, record and controversies

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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.[1] [1]

2008 elections

Driehaus won the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) in the 2008 congressional elections.[1][1] Driehaus defeated incumbent Steve Chabot in November 2008 general elections. [1]

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.

Links to more campaign contribution information for Steven Driehaus
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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

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

DC office
  • 408 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515
    Ph: 202-225-2216 Fax: 202-225-3012
    Webform email
District offices
  • 3003 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    Ph: 513-684-2723 Fax: (none entered)
On the Web
  • Official website
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Campaign office
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Twitter

Steven Driehaus posts on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SteveDriehaus1/

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Articles and resources

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    Semantic data


    Latitude: 39°6′2.732″N
    Longitude: 84°30′47.243″W








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