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Pete Visclosky

Personal data
Date of birthAugust 13, 1949(age 61)
Place of birthGary, Indiana
Political partyDemocrat
SpouseJoanne Royce
ResidenceMerrillville, Indiana
Alma materIndiana University Northwest, Notre Dame University, Georgetown University
Occupationattorney
ReligionRoman Catholic
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 1st district
Assumed officeJanuary 3, 1985
Preceded byKatie Hall

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Peter John "Pete" Visclosky (born August 13, 1949) is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1985. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

The district lies in Northwest Indiana and includes all of Lake, Newton, Jasper and Benton counties as well as a major portion of Porter County. Much of the population is based in the Chicago metropolitan area.

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10.13 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Rep. Pete Visclosky - Rapid Response Rally on Capitol Hill
3.42 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Interview of protesters
2.68 min. | 1.0 user rating		 Dr. Jerry Kaifetz at the Northwest Indiana Patriots Tea Party Rally on 4/14/10 gives an account of a meeting with Pete Visclosky where he confronted the congressman about the potentially devastating consequences of giving terrorists civilian legal rights. This is PROOF that Congressman Pete Visclosky's allegiance to the Democratic Party is greater than his concern to protect the citizens of NW Indiana
4.75 min. | 1.66 user rating		 We the People serving Pete Visclosky Indiana 1st Congressional District ~ The Petitions for Redress of Grievances. Signatures were collected by the We The People Foundation at givemeliberty.org. The following petitions are on Legalities of the USA Patriot Act, Gun Control, Illegal Immigration, War Powers Act, Federal Income Tax, North American Union, and The Federal Reserve. The US Government has abandoned the Rule of Law as defined by the People via the Constitution. The numerous crises currently confronting our Republic are not the result of poor political policies. These evils are the direct result of decades of violations of the US Constitution by our servant Government. In defiance of the natural Sovereignty of the People, the Government has steadfastly, and repeatedly, ignored the Petitions of the People seeking Redress for these most egregious violations of their Fundamental Rights and cherished Freedoms. The tide of history is upon us. Our Liberty may soon be forever lost unless the People rise quickly, peacefully and forcefully to restore Constitutional Order to the Republic. Visclosky served on June the 30th 2008! Thanks for Watching, The Lamppost Society.
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Congressman Pete Visclosky Gets Hammered by Dr. Jerry Kaifetz at Public Forum on Healthcare - Jan 9, 2010
6.68 min. | 2.33 user rating		 On February 17th, 2011, Pete spoke on the House floor to oppose an amendment (Amendment 516 to HR 1) from Rep. Dave Camp that would have prohibited funds to be used for the opening of the locks at the Thomas J. O'Brien Lock and Dam or the Chicago River Controlling Works. Read an excerpt of Pete's speech: "I would point out, if those locks were closed, as far as a loss to economic activity in the state of Indiana is $1.9 billion dollars and 17655 jobs in Indiana would be affected. We're trying to create jobs in this economy, not strike them from beneath us."
3.22 min. | 1.0 user rating		 On September 29th, 2010, Pete spoke on the House floor to support the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 2378) sponsored by Rep. Tim Ryan that would help put an end to currency manipulation by the Chinese Government. Read an excerpt of Pete's speech: "The solution is on the floor today. I would ask my colleagues to strongly support passage of HR 2378, and give this administration the intestinal fortitude to stop dialoguing with the Chinese and to take serious action on jobs."
1.63 min. | 0 user rating		 In honor of Purdue University Calumet Chancellor Howard Cohen and his wife Patti, Pete sent this video to a retirement gala honoring them on Saturday, May 7. Click the link to view the Congressional Record that Pete submitted: visclosky.house.gov
2.67 min. | 0 user rating		 Web commercial highlighting Congressman Pete Visclosky's work for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
3.55 min. | 5.0 user rating

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Federal Housing Funds Secured For NW Indiana - Inside INdiana Business (press release) Tweet this news
Inside INdiana Business (press release)--Congressman -Pete Visclosky- (D-01) says the funding will help residents with affordable housing, which he regards as a first step toward ensuring economic opportunities and development. Washington, DC: Today Congr - Date : Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:19:53 GMT+00:00
GUEST COMMENTARY: Don't send postal jobs away from Gary - nwitimes.com Tweet this news
nwitimes.com--There are two ways to share your comments on the US Postal Service's proposed consolidation of the Gary and South Bend mail processing centers. ... - Date : Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:27:55 GMT+00:00
Portage teen lands summer job as page for US rep - Post-Tribune Tweet this news
Post-Tribune--US Representative -Pete Visclosky- with Collin Czilli, left, who was selected as the Summer 2011 US House of Representatives Democratic Page. | Provided photo~Sun-Times Media While working ... - Date : Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:17:13 GMT+00:00
GUEST COMMENTARY: A voice of reason amid Asian carp hysteria - nwitimes.com Tweet this news
nwitimes.com---Pete Visclosky- and Mike Pence were joined by sponsor Reps. Joe Donnelly, Marlin Stutzman, Todd Rokita, Dan Burton, Andre Carson, Larry Bucshon and Todd Young, as well as three from Illinois, Reps. Judy Biggert, Randy Hultgren and Adam Kinz - Date : Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:13:40 GMT+00:00
Visclosky Announces Capital Fund Awards to Gary, Hammond, and East Chicago - allvoices Tweet this news
allvoices--By LouiseRoys Today Congressman -Pete Visclosky- announced several federal awards for the cities of Gary, East Chicago, and Hammond from the Capital Fund program at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Gary and East Chicago each rec - Date : Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:32:48 GMT+00:00
Political winds tied to local debt votes - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Tweet this news
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette---Pete Visclosky- was against it before he was for it, although he cast a few independent votes. As Congress and the White House battle over whether to raise the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling, a review of debt-cap votes since 2002 - Date : Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:05:09 GMT+00:00
Visclosky, Pence want local impact considered before any Asian carp action - nwitimes.com Tweet this news
nwitimes.com---Pete Visclosky-, D-Merrillville, and US Rep. Mike Pence, R-Columbus, co-sponsored legislation Wednesday requiring an economic impact statement be prepared and public input compiled before federal officials act to halt the spread of the inva - Date : Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:58:11 GMT+00:00
Washington Delegation Looks to Protect Hoosier Jobs - 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis Tweet this news
93.1 WIBC Indianapolis--The measure authored by Democrat -Pete Visclosky- and Republican Mike Pence is identical to one introduced in the Senate by Republicans Dan Coats and Richard Lugar. It would require the Army Corps of Engineers to work with local, s - Date : Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:41:07 GMT+00:00
Porter-Starke Hosting Ribbon Cutting for New Portage Facility - ValpoLife.com Tweet this news
ValpoLife.com--Ceremony with presentations by Mayor Olga Velazquez and Congressman -Pete Visclosky- followed by tours and light refreshments. RSVP by Monday, June 6, to 219.476.4502. Our new building is located at 3176 Lancer St in Portage. ... - Date : Tue, 31 May 2011 20:57:19 GMT+00:00
A tribute to the military in Griffith - Post-Tribune Tweet this news
Post-Tribune---Pete Visclosky-, in the first of three appearances he would make Monday honoring veterans, proudly acknowledged that though Indiana is the 14th largest state in the nation, it boasts the fourth-largest National Guard, which only reconfirms - Date : Tue, 31 May 2011 03:30:51 GMT+00:00

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Katie B. Hall		Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana's 1 congressional district
Succeeded by
United States order of precedence
Preceded by
Howard Coble
R-North Carolina		United States Representatives by seniority
31st		Succeeded by
Peter DeFazio
D-Oregon



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