Walter Herger

Walter William Herger, a Republican, has represented the 2nd District of California in the U. S. House of Representatives since 1987. (map)

Iraq War
Herger voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.

Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal

Biography
Herger was born May 20, 1945 in Yuba City, California, attended California State University, Sacramento and was a cattle rancher, businessman and member of the California State Assembly (1980-1986) before entering the House.

2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated A.J. Sekhon to face Herger in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) Herger retained his seat.

Money in Politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * House Committee on Ways and Means
 * Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support
 * Subcommittee on Trade

Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

 * House Committee on Ways and Means
 * Subcommittee on Human Resources - Chair
 * Subcommittee on Trade

Articles and resources

 * Official website
 * Campaign website
 * Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database

Local blogs and discussion sites

 * Tiger Beat: Music, Culture, and Politics