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- Name: George William Foster
- Born: October 7, 1955
- Representative of Illinois' 14th District.
- Party: Democratic
- Opponent: Jim Oberweis (2008)
- Alma mater: Harvard University, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Previous occupation: Physicist
- Fellow of the American Physical SocietyOfficial Site: Bill Foster Biography
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Bill Foster is the incumbent Democratic candidate for Illinois' 14th Congressional District. He won the March 2008 Special Election to replace the former Speaker of the House, former Representative Dennis Hastert.Project Vote Smart: Representative Bill Foster In the 2008 election, he is running against the Republican candidate Jim Oberweis.
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Committee Member
Foster serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit and Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology subcommittees.Official Site: Bill Foster CommitteesQuote
"By expanding our domestic supply with new drilling opportunities, and using the revenue to invest in alternatives that will create new American jobs, we are making the U.S. more secure by becoming less reliant on foreign oil."Official Site: Press Release: Rep. Foster Votes for... Energy Solution-
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Bill Foster Congressman 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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