(February 17, 1954- )
Born in Portsmouth, Ohio
Representative from the 1st Congressional District of Idaho (2007- )
Republican

He voted against increasing the minimum wage.
He tried to link abortion to breast cancer.
He said that the election of Muslim Congressman Keith Ellison 'was not what was envisioned by the founding fathers.'
Following the first Hindu prayer offered before a session of the US Senate, he said it 'creates problems for the longevity of this country.'

He introduced legislation to allow separate votes on bills that contain multiple subjects.
He called for Congress to make available a 'red line' version of legislation so congressmen and the public can easily see what is being added and removed from a bill.
He said, 'Christians and non-Christians are equally worthy to hold elected office. That's entirely up to the voters.'

Credit: C. Fishel

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For 2009, as of last week, Out of 39 Votes: 43.59% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 48 Votes: 47.92% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 64 Votes: 62.50% Annoying

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