Word: istook
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Istook's stringent concern for the federal pocketbook is well known: a recent study rated him in the top 5% in Congress on fighting wasteful government spending. He's also conservative socially, and proposed a measure that would have required parental consent for minors to get contraceptives or treatment of sexually transmitted diseases...
After 27 years as a bridge-hydraulics engineer, Forsythe was looking forward to retiring and spending time with his family. But when it seemed there would be no Democrat to challenge incumbent Ernest Istook, he delayed his plans. Forsythe has taken his campaign to the people by driving from town to town in a white pickup with wife Rosie. Education is a big concern: he opposes funneling federal money to private schools through vouchers, and wants to strengthen public schools instead...
...ERNEST ISTOOK (R) District...
...divided House Appropriations Committee late last night voted to let states refuse to spend federal funds on abortions, even in cases of rape and incest. Supporters of the controversial measure proposed by Rep. Ernest Istook (R-Okla.) said it is a step towards restoring states' rights. But White House spokesman Mike McCurry called it "a back alley approach to taking away a woman's right to choose...