Dave Weldon
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| Dave Weldon | |
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| Assumed office January 3, 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Bacchus |
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| Born | August 31, 1953 Amityville, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nancy Weldon |
| Religion | Non-denominational Protestant |
David Joseph Weldon, (known as Dave Weldon) (born August 31, 1953, Amityville, New York) is an American politician and physician. He has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995, representing Florida's 15th congressional district (map).
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[edit] Personal
Weldon served in the United States Army from 1981 to 1987 and the United States Army Reserve from 1987 until 1992. In 1978,he received a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the State University of New York, and in 1981 a medical degree from the State University of New York, Buffalo School of Medicine.
Weldon resides in Indialantic, Florida, with his wife, Nancy, and their two children, Katie and David.
In December, 2005, Weldon joined with several other Congressmen to form the Second Amendments, a bipartisan rock and country band set to play for United States troops stationed overseas over the Holiday season. Weldon plays the bass guitar.[1]
[edit] Committee Assignments
- Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Chair and Co Founder, Congressional Aerospace Caucus
- Chair and Co Founder, Congressional Israel Allies Caucus
[edit] Terri Schiavo controversy
In response to the legal battle over the removal of the feeding tube of Terri Schiavo, Weldon introduced legislation to force review of the case by the federal government. Weldon, who has a medical degree (but is not a doctor), believed that Schiavo was not in a vegetative state. He supported his belief saying, "She responds to verbal stimuli, she attempts to vocalize, she tracks with her eyes, she emotes, she attempts to kiss her father."[1]
[edit] Congressional elections
[edit] 2006
Weldon faced Democrat Bob Bowman in the general 2006 election. Weldon raised significantly more campaign funds than Bowman: By the end of September, Weldon's total was $673,321 versus $21,944 for Bowman.[2] Weldon also refused to debate Bowman during the campaign.[3] In the November election, Weldon received 125,596 votes to Bowman's 97,947.[4]
[edit] 2008
On January 25, 2008, with this seat becoming a top battleground in 2008 elections, Dave Weldon announced he would not seek another term and would be returning to his medical practice.[5]
[edit] Memberships
Weldon is a member of the following:
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- American College of Physicians, Fellow
- American Legion Post 163
- Brevard County Medical Society
- Florida Medical Association
- Phi Beta Kappa Society
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 453A
- Washington Legal Foundation national board of advisors
[edit] References
- ^ Aimie Parnes, link "Lawmaker races clock in attempt to save Schiavo", Naples News, March 12, 2005
- ^ Larry Wheeler, "GOP leading Space Coast race for cash: Weldon, Feeney report finances", Florida Today, October 18, 2006
- ^ Amber Smith, "Incumbent Touts His Achievements", The Ledger, October 31, 2006
- ^ John McCarthy, "Weldon coasts to an easy win", Florida Today, November 8, 2006
- ^ Jackie Kucinich and Aaron Blake, "Weldon will not seek reelection", The Hill, January 25, 2008
[edit] External links
- Congressman Dave Weldon official U.S. House website
- Weldon.house.gov — Special Order by U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon, M.D.' (autism epidemic address), Congressional Record (June 18, 2004)
- Dave Weldon for Congress official campaign website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- Online Focus: U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon (interview re: stem cell research), Public Broadcasting Service (August 9, 2004)
- Rep. Dave Weldon, M.D. testimony before the Institute of Medicine Immunization Safety Review Committee, Safe Minds (January 11, 2001)
| Preceded by Jim Bacchus |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 15th congressional district 1995 – present |
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