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- Born: October 7, 1955 in Madison, Wisconsin
- Political party: Democrat
- Current House Representative for Illinois' 14th Congressional District
- Assumed office: March 11, 2008
- Former occupations: Businessman, physicist
- Congressional campaign endorsed by Barack Obama
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Bill Foster is a former businessman and physicist who is currently the Democratic House Representative for Illinois' 14th Congressional District. He won a special election in March 2008 to replace Republican Dennis Hastert, who resigned mid-term.
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Career Before Politics
Foster is a prize-winning physicist who completed his PhD at Harvard University in 1983. He worked with particle physics while employed with Fermilab, an official U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory. Also, he and his brother, Fred, co-own Electronic Theatre Controls, a major supplier of theater lighting equipment. -
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Bill Foster News
- Topix.net: Bill Foster
- Google News: Bill Foster
- YouTube: Barack Obama Endorses Bill Foster (Time: 0:50)
- WashingtonPost.com: "Illinois District Votes For Hastert's Successor" (March 9, 2008)
- Chicago Tribune: "Race to replace Hastert is in national spotlight" (March 8, 2008)
- WTHI.com: Democrat wins special election to replace ex-GOP House Speaker Hastert (March 8, 2008)
- TheHill.com: Democrats pull upset in special for Hastert’s seat (March 8, 2008)
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Bill Foster Questions
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How can I become a foster parent to my mutual grandchildren? 1 Answertalk to the person at the child services office that is in charge of their case. read more -
Foster Parents: What is the one thing people need to know before becoming a foster parent? 4 AnswersAs a counseling services manager who has staff working with foster parents everyday, the number one consideration I think that foster parents should consider is... read more -
What charities help foster kids? I know some provide birthday presents, etc. 3 AnswersWhat an interesting project. I'd like to read that article. Where will it be available? 1. A Child's Desire collects donations for grants supporting foster par... read more
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Bill Foster Blogs and Commentaries
- Google Blog Search: Bill Foster
- Wall Street Journal: Washington Wire - House Candidate Hopes for Obama Coattail Effect (March 6, 2008)
- Daily Kos: Chicago Tribune endorses Bill Foster (March 4, 2008)
- Sun Times: Lynn Sweet: Obama in ad for Dem House contender Bill Foster. (March 4, 2008)
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@DanaHoule Ehlers retirement means only Ph Ds in physics will be Dems Bill Foster (IL) and Rush Holt (NJ)
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RT @dmaeroberts: Here's my interview @KBOO w/ Bill Foster @NWfilmcenter on PDX International Film Fest . We cover 12 films. http://bit.ly/bqlvLa #pdxevents
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RT @dmaeroberts: Here's my interview @KBOO w/ Bill Foster @NWfilmcenter on PDX International Film Fest. http://bit.ly/bqlvLa #pdxevents
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Here's my interview @KBOO w/ Bill Foster @NWfilmcenter on PDX International Film Fest . We cover 12 films. http://bit.ly/bqlvLa #pdxevents
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