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Bill Foster (politician)
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George William Foster (born October 7, 1955) is an American businessman and politician. He is the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district, winning the seat in 2012.[1] He was the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 14th congressional district from 2008 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Bill Foster | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 11th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Adam Kinzinger |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 14th district | |
In office March 8, 2008 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Dennis Hastert |
Succeeded by | Randy Hultgren |
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Born | George William Foster (1955-10-07) October 7, 1955 (age 68) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Ann (Divorced 1996) Aesook Byon (m. 2008) |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (BS) Harvard University (MS, PhD) |
Website | House website |
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