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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 | Bradford, Pennsylvania, U.S. | December 23, 1942
Political party | Republican |
Education | College of William and Mary Millersville University (BS) University of Delaware, Newark (MA) |
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.