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Democrat Pete Stark represents California's 13th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is the first openly non-theist member of Congress. Before his career in politics, Stark was the founder of the Security National Bank in Walnut Creek, CA.
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Fast Facts:
- Born: November 11, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Assumed office: January 3, 1973
- Spouse: Deborah Stark
- Alma Mater: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Previous Profession: Banker
- Longest-serving member of either house of Congress from California
- Founding member Congressional Progressive Caucus
- Stark on Bush's SCHIP Veto: "[Republicans will] blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the President's amusement."
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Positions
An Air Force veteran, Pete Stark has been a strong opponent of the war in Iraq. He has supported a bill that would restore the draft, with the understanding that that stand was a gesture of protest of the war. Stark has also stated in reference to the war that, "if we're going to have these escapades, we should not do it on the backs of poor people and minorities." -
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Pete Stark Questions
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What is your favorite Pete Seeger song? 5 AnswersWhen he was part of the Weaver's - with "Goodnight Irene" read more -
Does anyone remember that show on Nick called Pete and Pete?yes! The two red heads.. Was an awesome show, I remember watching it growing up.. I also liked the show are you afraid of teh dark! read more -
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Starbucks, Coffee Bean, or Petes? 5 AnswersStarbucks. Serious caffeine. Really. A cup of black Mocha Sanani is the best; it's like drinking 3 Red Bulls. This statistic came from my rear end, but it taste... read more
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Althouse: Health care summit update: Boehner & Cantor respond to ...: Pete Stark (by phone) (D-CA) – Chairman, Hea... http://bit.ly/adLFR2
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House Key Players: Rep CHarles Rangel, Pete Stark, Henry Waxman for healthcare reform #epharma
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The Who at the Super Bowl: Roger Daltry, Pete Townshend, and drummer Zak Stark... - New York Daily News - New Yor... http://bit.ly/ce9qou
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RogueOn.Org: CA Congressman Pete Stark: "I wouldn't dignify you by peeing on your leg." http://bit.ly/dcmleP #tcot #Obamacare
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