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Brendan Buck

Press Secretary to Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio)

Why He Matters

As press secretary for Speaker of the House John A. Boehner (R-Ohio), Buck is one of the few people authorized to speak on behalf of the speaker in the press.

In addition handling press inquiries, Buck joins communications director Michael Steel and the rest of Boehner's team to craft the speaker's message and help other House Republicans communicate that message.

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At a Glance

  • Career History: Communication director for special legislative initiatives, House Republican Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) (February 2010 to January 2011); Communication Director, Republican Study Committee, U.S. House of Representatives (December 2008 to March 2010); National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman, (September 2008 to November 2008);Communications director, Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) , (January 2008 to November 2008); Legislative correspondent, Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) (January 2006 to January 2008)
  • Birthday: March 15, 1982
  • Hometown: Alpharetta, Ga.
  • Alma Mater: University of Georgia, B.A. (Economics), 2004
  • Spouse: Kelly
  • Office: 1739 Longworth Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: (202) 225-4000