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Bill Foster

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Bill Foster is an American businessman and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district, a position he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Foster has focused on issues such as science, technology, and economic development during his tenure in Congress. He has a background in physics and has worked in the private sector, including founding a successful technology company.

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Mar 10, 2009

I strongly support the budget's proposed increases in basic science funding.

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Mar 10, 2009

The decisions that we make in drawing up this budget will have tremendous impact on the lives of all Americans for years to come.

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Mar 10, 2009

I do not support the suggestion that the cutoff of the farm safety net should be placed at $500,000 of total sales.

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Mar 10, 2009

I would like to voice my strong support for the innovative and new proposal to boost employees' retirement savings by requiring employers to automatically enroll employees in 401(k) and IRA accounts.

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Jan 14, 2009

Given how badly the Bush administration mangled this first infusion of TARP money, Members are extremely wary of granting additional funds. But thanks to the diligent work of the chairman and former and current members of the Financial…

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May 22, 2008

Madam Chairman, combatting the threat of nuclear terrorism on American soil is a critical security challenge. At a time when inadequately secured nuclear material can fall into the hands of the world's most extreme groups, we must find…

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Apr 23, 2008

I am offering this amendment along with my colleagues, Representatives Ellsworth and Altmire, to H.R. 5819, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Reauthorization Act. As a physicist with a long…

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