- For other people with the same name, see Charles Wilson.
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| Preceded by | Ted Strickland |
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| Born | January 18 1943 Bridgeport, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | single |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Charles A. "Charlie" Wilson (b.January 18 1943 in Bridgeport, Ohio) is a Democratic politician from the U.S State of Ohio. He currently serves in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Wilson was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1996 and to
the State Senate in 2004. In 2006, he was elected to serve as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 6th congressional district, the seat formerly held by Ohio
Wilson graduated from Ohio University, B.S.; Graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He has four sons and eight grandchildren.[1] He has spent his career in the funeral home business.
Ohio state law requires that a candidate for Congress submit 50 valid signatures from constituents in his district to qualify for a place on the primary ballot. When Wilson's signatures were verified by the Columbiana County Board of Elections, only 46 of the 93 signatures submitted could be verified as legal residents of the Ohio 6th. [2] As such, during the Democratic primary Election on May 2, 2006, Charlie Wilson's name did not appear on the ballot. Wilson's campaign launched a massive effort, aided by the national party and organized labor to 'write-in' Charlie Wilson's name during the Primary Election. The campaign was successful, with Wilson winning 66.15% of the Democratic vote [1]. Wilson faced Republican nominee Chuck Blasdel in the November General Election, and won with 61% of the vote.
Career in the U.S. House of Representatives
Wilson began his career as a United States Representative on January 3, 2007 when the 110th United States Congress was sworn in.
District Offices
Wilson has opened five offices in Ohio's 6th District. Wilson has offices in: Canfield, Ohio, Wellsville, Ohio, Marietta, Ohio, Bridgeport, Ohio and Ironton, Ohio.[3]
Blue Dog Coalition
After entering office, Wilson joined the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of conservative congressional Democrats.[4] Wilson was named Blue Dog of the Week on April 2, 2007.[5]
Committee Assignments
Wilson received two committee assignments when he arrived on Capitol Hill. He is a member of the Committee on Science and Technology, and the Committee on Financial Services. He also serves on four subcommittees. On the Science and Technology side he serves on the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. He serves on three subcommittees that branch off from the Committee on Financial Services. They include: Subcommittee on Financial Instiutions and Consumer Credit, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, and the Subcommitt on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Caucus Memberships
Congressman Wilson is a member of the Rural Caucus, Sportsmen's Caucus, and the Steel Caucus. He has assumed a leadership position in the Steel Caucus, serving as a member of the executive board.
Medicare Tamper Resistant Prescription Pads
Along with Rep. Marion Berry (D-AR) and Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR), Rep. Wilson introduced legislation in July of 2007 to counteract a provision tucked away in the Iraq Spending Bill. The provision required that all Medicare precriptions be written on "tamper resistant pads" effective October 1, 2007. The provision was put in place to combat Medicare prescription fraud, but it may have unintended consequences. The pads may not be not widely available, nor is there a good definition of what they are. If pharmacists fill prescriptions that are not written on the special pads they risk not getting reimbursed through Medicaid. Congressman Wilson's bill would require that only Class II narcotics prescriptions, like OxyContin, be written on tamper-resistant pads. "This will prevent the most dangerous fraud without preventing those in need from receiving their everyday medications," Wilson said.[6]
External links
- U.S. Representative Charlie Wilson official site
- Charlie Wilson (Ohio politician) at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Federal Election Commission — Charles A Wilson campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Charlie Wilson issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Charlie Wilson campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Charles A. 'Charlie' Wilson Jr. (OH) profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Charlie Wilson voting record
- Charlie Wilson for Congress official campaign site
References
- ^ http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/politics/newyork/features/6005/
- ^ http://www.timesleaderonline.com/news/story/053202006_new01_wilson3.asp
- ^ "Representative Charlie Wilson", House.gov, URL retrieved 25 July 2007
- ^ "Blue Dog Coalition", House.gov, URL retrieved 25 July 2007
- ^ "Blue Dog News", House.gov, URL retrieved 26 July 2007
- ^ "Tamper-Resistant Pads Could Prove a Pain", Time.com, URL retrieved 25 July 2007
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| Preceded by Ted Strickland |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 6th congressional district 2007–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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