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Party: Republican

Occupation: Medical Doctor

Current Job / Position: Representative from Texas

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PostTalk: Ron Paul

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Biography

Personal

Birthdate: August 20, 1935 (Pittsburgh, Pa. )

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Spouse: Carol Paul

Children: Five children, 17 grandchildren

Religion: Protestant

Education

  • Duke University School of Medicine, M.D., 1961
  • Gettysburg College, B.A., 1957
  • Dormont High School

Experience

Military Service:

  • Flight Surgeon, United States Air National Guard, 1965-1968
  • Flight Surgeon, United States Air Force, 1963-1965

Businesses Owned, Past Careers, Board Memberships, Etc.:

  • Practicing physician specializing in obstetrics, 1968-1996
  • Distinguished counselor to the Ludwig von Mises Institute

Public Service / Elected Offices:

  • U.S. House of Representatives, 14th district of Texas, 1997-present
  • U.S. House of Representatives, 22nd district of Texas, 1979-1985
  • Libertarian candidate for president, 1988

Book(s)

  • Challenge to Liberty: The Case for Gold by Ron Paul
  • A Republic, If You Can Keep It by Ron Paul

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Campaign Finance

SEP Financial Summary
Funds Raised $-10
Funds Spent $8,688
Cash on Hand $585,184

Data as of September 30, 2008
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