Darrell Issa Politician

Darrell Edward Issa (/ˈaɪsə/; born November 1, 1953) is the Republican U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district, serving since 2001. The district (numbered the 48th District during his first term) covers the northern coastal areas of San Diego County, including cities such as Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad and Encinitas, as well as a small portion of southern Orange County. Since January 2011, he has served as Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.Issa was formerly a businessman. He was CEO of Directed Electronics, a Vista, California-based manufacturer that is one of the largest makers of automobile aftermarket security and convenience products. Issa is a multi-millionaire with a net worth estimated at as much as $450 million (in 2013), which makes him the wealthiest currently-serving member of Congress.

Personal facts

Darrell Issa
Birth dateNovember 01, 1953
Birth place
Cleveland
Religion
Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch
Residence
Vista California
Education
Kent State University at Stark
Siena Heights University

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awards
Ernst & Young
Inc. (magazine)
U-T San Diego
military branch
United States Army
military rank
Captain (United States)
officeChairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
party
Republican Party (United States)
region
California's 49th congressional district
service start1970
service end1970

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External resources

  1. http://apps.washingtonpost.com/politics/capitol-assets/member/darrell-issa
  2. http://www.directed.com
  3. http://www.issa.house.gov
  4. http://www.issaforcongress.com