Bill Thomas
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Bill Thomas
William Marshall Thomas (born December 6 1941), commonly known as Bill Thomas, American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1979, representing the 22nd District of California (map). He is currently the Chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, though term limits prevent him from retaining that position after 2006. His position in this committee makes 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."[1] He 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 Assembly before entering the House.
Partial election history
- 1986 - Defeated Jules Moquin
- 1988 - Defeated Lita Reid
- 1990 - Defeated Michael Thomas - 60%-34%
- 1992 - Defeated Deborah Vollmer - 65%-35%
- 1994 - Defeated John Evans - 69%-28%
- 1996 - Defeated Deborah Vollmer - 66%-27%
- 1998 - Defeated John Evans - 79%-21%
- 2000 - Defeated Pete Martinez - 72%-25%
- 2002 - Defeated Jaime Corvera - 73%-24%
- 2004 - Unopposed
Congressional committees
- U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means - Chairman
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