Steven Driehaus

Steven Leo Driehaus was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 1st district of the State of Ohio from 2009 to 2011.

Taxes and Spending
Driehaus does not believe that oil companies should get tax breaks, and promises to vote accordingly. He also said he will work to restore fiscal responsibility, fight for middle class tax cuts, and better budgeting practices that benefit the middle class.

Social Security
Driehaus does not support proposals that will privatize Social Security.

Healthcare
To improve the healthcare system, Driehaus said he will work to expand coverage for more Americans, and support SCHIP.

Education
Driehaus supports restoring Pell Grant funding, lowering interest rates on student loans, increased investment in Pre-K to college education, and worker re-training programs.

Iraq War
Driehaus supports withdrawing troops from Iraq, and refocusing the military on fighting terrorism in the region. He also believes that more energy should go to diplomacy.

Veterans
Driehaus supported the GI Bill for the 21st Century. He said he will work to ensure that soldiers have the equipment and support necessary to be safe, and the health care and education benefits they need when they return.

Bio
Driehaus was born June 24, 1966, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a B.A. from Miami University and an M.P.A. from Indiana University, and he was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008. From 2005 to 2007, he was the minority whip. He and his wife, Lucienne, have three children.

2008 elections
Driehaus won the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) in the 2008 congressional elections. Driehaus defeated incumbent Steve Chabot in November 2008 general elections.

Money in politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Driehaus is assigned the House Committee on Financial Services.

Twitter
 Steven Driehaus posts on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SteveDriehaus1/

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External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Ohio’s 1st Congressional District
 * Driehaus's FEC filings for the 2007-08 election cycle
 * Driehaus's Ohio state representative website
 * Driehaus' official 2008 campaign website