 douglas arlo "doug" ose (born june 27, 1955) is a former california congressman who served in the u.s. house of representatives from 1999 to 2005, representing california's 3rd congressional district. ==early life, education, and career== ose was born and raised in sacramento, california. he graduated from rio americano high school and in 1977, earned a b.s. in business administration from the university of california, berkeley. he is a developer and businessman in sacramento. he has been owner of a real estate development and investment company since 1985. ==u.s. house of representatives (1999â2005)== ose served in congress from 1999 to 2005, during which time he gained a reputation as a moderate republican. according to the sacramento bee, "ose's record on abortion, guns and immigration policy placed him on the moderate end of his caucus. he's never been particularly partisan, or easy to pinpoint." while in congress, ose served on the house government reform committee, the house agriculture committee and the house financial services committee. he was also a member of the republican main street partnership, serving on the group's board of directors. during his time in con
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