Mark Kirk
Mark Steven Kirk (born September 15, 1959) is a U.S. Representative from Illinois's 10th congressional district, representing the northern suburbs of Chicago. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee. Previously he was a Naval Reserve intelligence officer and served during conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Haiti, and Bosnia. Kirk has voted with a majority of his Republican colleagues 86% of the time during the current Congress. [1] A moderate Republican, Kirk received a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America and an 82% rating from the League of Conservation Voters. [2] He describes himself as someone who works to advance a suburban agenda that is pro-defense, pro-personal responsibility, pro-environment, and pro-science. [3] He was one of only eight House Republicans who voted for the cap and trade climate legislation. Kirk voted against the 2009 economic stimulus package.
| Mark Kirk | |||
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| U.S. Representative from Illinois's 10th Congressional District From: January 3, 2001 - Present | |||
| Predecessor | John Porter | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
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| Party | Republican | ||
| Spouse(s) | Kimberly Vertolli Kirk (div.) | ||
| Religion | United Church of Christ | ||
Mark Kirk is a candidate for the United States Senate in 2010.
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