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Zack Space (D-Ohio)

1. Why He Matters
2. At a Glance
3. Path to Power
1. 3.1. Example Subsection
2. 3.2. In Their Own Words
4. The Issues
1. 4.1. Health-Care Reform
5. The Network

Current Position: U.S. Representative (since January 2007)

Credit: Congress Bio Directory

Table of Contents

1. Why He Matters
2. At a Glance
3. Path to Power
1. 3.1. Example Subsection
2. 3.2. In Their Own Words
4. The Issues
1. 4.1. Health-Care Reform
5. The Network

Why He Matters

Labeled the "accidental congressman" by Republicans for succeeding scandal-tarred ex-Rep. Bob Ney (R-Ohio), this former public defender and consumer-rights attorney has since solidified his grasp on Ohio's 18th district.

Space has voted with House Democrats the majority of the time during his House tenure, but the Blue Dog Democrat has bucked his party on occasion, including during the 2009 health-care reform debate.Washington Post Votes database

A second-generation Greek immigrant and former Kenyon College football player, the member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was part of the group of Blue Dogs who during summer 2009 slowed consideration of a House health-reform bill it considered too liberal. Space House web site, Health Care

At a Glance

Current Position: U.S. Representative (since January 2007)

Career History: Dover law director (2000-2006); Hotel developer (1995-2004); Attorney (1986-2006); Public Defender (1986-1987)

Birthday: Jan. 27, 1961

Hometown: Dover, Ohio

Alma Mater: Kenyon College, B.A., 1983; Ohio State University, J.D., 1986

Spouse: Mary

Religion: Greek Orthodox

Committees: House Energy and Commerce (subcommittees on Health; Communications, Technology, and the Internet; and Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection)

DC Office: 315 Cannon House Office Building, Washington DC, 20515, 202.225.6265.

District Offices: Dover, 330/364-4300; Zanesville, 740/452-6338; Chillicote, 740/779-1636

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Path to Power

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In Their Own Words

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The Issues

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Health-Care Reform

As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee, Space was one of several Blue Dogs to sign a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in July 2009 urging him to slow down the debate over health-care reform. Talking Points Memo, Letter, July 9, 2009

Space objected to the House proposals that all contained a public option, arguing that such an option had to be based on negotiated rates rather than imitate the Medicare system.Space web site, Press Release, July 22, 2009

The Network

As a member of the House Blue Dogs and House Energy and Commerce Committee, Space works closely with lawmakers who share similar roles, such as Reps. Mike Ross (D-Ark.), Parker Griffith (D-Ala.) and Marion Berry (D-Ark.).

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