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It is telling that the only way he will come before the Oversight Committee is by formal invitation
Issa critical of Toyoda's planned no-show Feb 17, 2010
We are deeply concerned about the recall of popular pediatric medications widely used by infants and children across the country
House panel to probe cold meds recall May 05, 2010
The idea that talking to job creators about job creation has some sort of sinister motivation is ridiculous, especially when the president is doing the same thing
Corporate cash flows to Republicans Jan 21, 2011
Victims of the Madoff swindle rightly feel cheated by the SEC's ineptitude. The decision to allow David Becker to work on the Madoff case, despite family earnings from a Madoff account, necessitates answers
House issues subpoena in Madoff probe Mar 16, 2011
Our vulnerability is not just because of enemies well known, but can often be because of enemies unknown, enemies who simply have a grudge against society
U.S. infrastructure faces cyberthreats Jul 07, 2011
Darrell Edward Issa (pronounced /ˈaɪsə/; born November 1, 1953) is the U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district, and previously the 48th, serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was formerly a CEO of Directed Electronics, the Vista, California-based manufacturer of automobile security and convenience products. His district consists of portions of southern Riverside County and northern San Diego County. The district was numbered as the 48th District during his first term and was renumbered the 49th after the 2000 Census. Since January 2011, he has served as Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Aside from his service in Congress, Issa is also known for being a major contributor to the 2003 recall election of Governor Gray Davis, and a guest speaker at Republican events. His net worth has been estimated at more than $220 million, making him the second richest member of Congress.
Issa was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the grandson of Lebanese immigrants. His mother was a Mormon and his father Eastern Orthodox; he was the second of their six children. The family moved to the predominantly Jewish suburb of Cleveland Heights later in his childhood. Many of his friends were Jewish, and Issa worked for a rabbi at one point. He became very familiar with Jewish culture. His family identified as Lebanese rather than Arab, following the example of entertainer Danny Thomas.