Aaron Schock is the United States Congressmen representing the 18th Congressional District of Illinois. On November 2, 2010, he defeated opponents representing the Democrat and Green parties. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/sns-ap-il--illinoishouse-glance,0,3315231.story Schock's political career began when he was elected to the Peoria, IL board of education. At the age of 19, he was the youngest member to be elected to the board where he served for four years. During his final year with the Peoria School Board, he served as its president. In 2005, Schock moved directly into the Illinois house of representatives where he served for three years. After serving in Illinois' state legislature, Schock was elected to the U.S. Congress in 2009. http://schock.house.gov/Biography/ Since the beginning of his political career, Schock has worked as an advocate for children in education and healthcare professionals. He is also outspoken on the use of stimulus dollars. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/07/16/stimulus-signage-stirs-gop-angst-wasteful-spending/
Aaron Schock was recently the focus of a leak on a listserv for gay congressional staffers called Pink Hill Mafia. The leak included a picture of Schock in a less conservative style of dress along with implications about his sexuality. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/06/AR2010100604540.html Schock continues to have a high profile among the U.S. Congress for his youth and fit physique.
Biography
Aaron Schock began to buy and sell investment properties at the age of 18. After earning a four year degree in two years, he began his role as a state representative with appointments to key committee that included veteran affairs, education and the environment. Immediately following his election as a U.S. Congressman, Schock pushed for legislation that tracked dollars used for TARP Reform. His current congressional committee assignments are considered quite illustrious for a representative with Schock's experience. They include Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business and Transportation and Infrastructure. http://aaronschock.com/inner.asp?z=10
Legislation
Aaron Schock has missed less than 5% of votes in which he was eligible as a U.S. Congressman. He has overwhelmingly voted with the Republican. Some of his affirmative votes have supported veterans, medical debt relief and currency reform. Schock also supported HR 946: Plain Writing Act of 2010. http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/s001179/
Political Fundraising
Since 2009, Aaron Schock has raised $2,249,816 in campaign dollars. Of that amount Schock spent $1,341,777 towards his successful 2009 and 2010 congressional bids. Some of Schock biggest campaign donors include Catepillar, Inc and Peterson Healthcare. Schock received over $200,000 in individual donations from health professionals and retirees. Individual contributions made up over 50% of the total dollars given to the Schock Campaign Committee. http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?type=C&cid=N00029273&newMem=N&cycle=2010
Aaron Schock at the 2008 Republican National Convention
Aaron Schock endorses John McCain as the 2008 Republican Presidential Nominee. He applauds McCain's ability to be inclusive and relates this ability to his own congressional race. Schock addresses Republican delegates from across the nation to redefine the image of the Republican Party. He describes the goal of Republicans is to "give a leg up and not a hand out."
