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Bill Thomas
Bill Thomas was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives who represented the 22nd District of California (map) from 1979 to 2007. In February 2007, The Hill reported that Thomas will join the conservative think tank the American Enterprise Institute as a "visiting fellow." [1]
The Hill added, "After he announced his retirement last year, Thomas repeatedly said he would not seek a position as a lobbyist. Thomas earned a reputation as an expert on a wide array of tax, trade and healthcare issues during his 14 terms in the House and six years as chairman of the powerful Ways and Means panel." [2]
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Bio
Background
Thomas was born in Wallace, Idaho, was educated at San Francisco State University, and was a faculty member at Bakersfield Community College and a member of the California State Assembly before entering the House.
Congressional Career
Thomas was the Chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, though term limits prevented him from retaining that position after 2006. His position in this committee made him one of the most powerful members of Congress. When The Washingtonian polled congressional aides on the "best and worst" of Congress, Thomas was voted #1 for "brainiest," "workhorse," "meanest" and overwhelmingly for "hottest temper" in the House.
2006 Elections
Thomas announced that he would retire at the end of his term. Democrats nominated Sharon Beery and Republicans nominated Kevin McCarthy to contest the November 2006 election for his vacant seat. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [3]
Meet the Cash Constituents
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Bill Thomas from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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Controversy
Committees and Affiliations
Committees in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Administrative Chair, National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare
Boards and other Affiliations
More Background data
Wikipedia also has an article on Bill Thomas. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Articles and Resources
- Official website
- Medicare Secrecy Inquiry Is Silenced by Vicki Kemper, Los Angeles Times, 4/2/04
Local blogs and discussion sites
Contact
DC Office:
2208 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-0522
Phone: 202-225-2915
Fax: 202-225-8798
Web Email
Website
District Office-Atascadero:
5805 Capistrano Avenue, Suite C
Atascadero, CA 93422
Phone: 805-461-1034
Fax: 805-461-1323
District Office-Bakersfield:
4100 Empire Drive, Suite 150
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: 661-327-3611
Fax: 661-637-0867
