Bob Walker (Pennsylvania politician)
Robert Smith Walker (born December 23, 1942) is a former American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1977 until his retirement in 1997. He was known for his fiery rhetoric and knowledge of parliamentary procedure.
Bob Walker | |
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| Chair of the House Science Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | George Brown |
| Succeeded by | Jim Sensenbrenner |
| House Republican Chief Deputy Whip | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1995 Serving with Steve Gunderson (1989–1993) | |
| Leader | Bob Michel |
| Preceded by | Ed Madigan |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Hastert |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin Eshleman |
| Succeeded by | Joe Pitts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1942 Bradford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | College of William and Mary Millersville University (BS) University of Delaware, Newark (MA) |
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