110b|0|AL||senator||RICHARD C. SHELBY, Republican, of Tuscaloosa, AL|born in Birmingham, AL, May 6, 1934|education: attended the public schools|A.B., University of Alabama, 1957|LL.B., University of Alabama School of Law, 1963|professional: attorney|admitted to the Alabama bar in 1961 and commenced practice in Tuscaloosa|member, Alabama State Senate, 1970-78|law clerk, Supreme Court of Alabama, 1961-62|city prosecutor, Tuscaloosa, 1963-71|U.S. Commissioner, Northern District of Alabama, 1966-70|special assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama, 1968-70|chairman, legislative council of the Alabama Legislature, 1977-78|former president, Tuscaloosa County Mental Health Association|member of Alabama Code Revision Committee, 1971-75|member: Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, Tuscaloosa County|Alabama and American bar associations|First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa|Exchange Club|American Judicature Society|Alabama Law Institute|married: the former Annette Nevin in 1960|children: Richard C., Jr. and Claude Nevin|committees: ranking member, Appropriations|ranking member, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the 96th Congress on November 7, 1978|reelected to the three succeeding Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|0|AL||senator||JEFF SESSIONS, Republican, of Mobile, AL|born in Hybart, AL, December 24, 1946|education: graduated Wilcox County High School, Camden, AL|B.A., Huntingdon College, Montgomery, AL, 1969|J.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1973|professional: U.S. Army Reserves, captain, 1973-86|attorney|admitted to the Alabama bar in 1973 and commenced practice for Guin, Bouldin and Porch in Russellville, 1973-75|Assistant U.S. Attorney, South District of Alabama, 1975-77|attorney for Stockman & Bedsole, 1977-81|U.S. Attorney, South District of Alabama, 1981-93|attorney for Stockman, Bedsole and Sessions, 1993-94|Attorney General, State of Alabama, 1994-96|member: Huntingdon College Board of Trustees|Samford University, Board of Overseers|delegate, General Conference, United Methodist Church|Montgomery Lions Club|Mobile United Methodist Inner City Mission|American Bar Association|Ashland Place United Methodist Church|married: the former Mary Blackshear, 1969|children: Ruth, Mary Abigail and Samuel|International Narcotics Control Caucus|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Judiciary|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|0|AL||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JO BONNER, Republican, of Mobile, AL|born in Selma, AL, November 19, 1959|education: B.A., in Journalism, University of Alabama, 1982|organizations: Rotary Club|Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce|University of Alabama Alumni Association|Leadership Mobile|Junior League of Mobile|International Committee for the Mobile Tricentennial|professional: congressional aide to Representative Sonny Callahan, serving as Press Secretary, 1985-89, and Chief of Staff, 1989-2002|married: Janee|children: Jennifer Lee and Josiah Robins, III|committees: Agriculture|Budget|Science and Technology|Standards of Official Conduct|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|0|AL||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|TERRY EVERETT, Republican, of Enterprise, AL|born in Dothan, AL, February 15, 1937|education: attended Enterprise State Junior College|professional: journalist|newspaper publisher|Premium Home Builders|Everett Land Development Company|Union Springs Newspapers, Inc.|owner and operator, Hickory Ridge Farms|Alabama Press Association|chairman of the board, Union Springs Newspapers, Inc.|married: Barbara Pitts Everett|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|0|AL||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|MIKE ROGERS, Republican, of Saks, AL|born in Hammond, IN, July 16, 1958|education: B.A., Jacksonville State University, 1981|M.P.A., Jacksonville State University, 1984|J.D.,[[Page 4]]Birmingham School of Law, 1991|professional: attorney|awards: Anniston Star Citizen of the Year, 1998|public service: Calhoun County Commissioner, 1987-91|Alabama House of Representatives, 1994-2002|family: married to Beth|children: Emily, Evan, and Elliot|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Homeland Security|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|0|AL||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|ROBERT B. ADERHOLT, Republican, of Haleyville, AL|born in Haleyville, July 22, 1965|education: graduate, Birmingham Southern University|J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University|professional: attorney|assistant legal advisor to Governor Fob James, 1995-96|Haleyville municipal judge, 1992-96|George Bush delegate, Republican National Convention, 1992|Republican nominee for the 17th District, Alabama House of Representatives, 1990|married: Caroline McDonald|children: Mary Elliott, Robert Hayes|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|0|AL||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|ROBERT E. ``BUD'' CRAMER, Jr., Democrat, of Huntsville, AL|born in Huntsville, August 22, 1947|education: graduated, Huntsville High School, 1965|B.A., University of Ala[[Page 5]]bama, Tuscaloosa, 1969, ROTC|J.D., University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, 1972|professional: U.S. Army, 1972|captain, U.S. Army Reserves, 1976-78|attorney|instructor, University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa|director of clinical studies program, 1972-73|assistant district attorney, Madison County, AL, 1973-75|private law practice, Huntsville, AL, 1975-80|district attorney, Madison County, 1981-90|member: Alabama District Attorneys Association|National District Attorneys Association|founder, National Children's Advocacy Center, Huntsville|National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Advisory Council|American Bar Association, 1975-present|State of Alabama Bar Association, 1972-present|American Bar Association's National Legal Resource Center for Child Advocacy and Protection|awards and honors: received certificate of appreciation, presented by President Ronald Reagan, for outstanding dedication and commitment in promoting safety and well-being of children from the President's Child Safety Partnership, 1987|1986 recipient of the Vincent De Francis Award, presented by the American Humane Association|selected as National Public Citizen of the Year, 1984|Alabama District Attorneys Investigators Association, ``District Attorney of the Year, 1986''|Methodist|widower|one daughter: Hollan C. Gaines|committees: Appropriations|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|0|AL||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|SPENCER BACHUS, Republican, of Vestavia Hills, AL|born in Birmingham, AL, December 28, 1947|education: B.A., Auburn University, 1969|J.D., University of Alabama, 1972|professional: law firm, Bachus, Dempsey, Carson, and Steed, senior partner|member: Hunter Street Baptist Church|Alabama State Representative and Senator|school board|Republican Party Chair|children: Warren, Stuart, Elliott, Candace, and Lisa|committees: ranking member, Financial Services|elected to the 103rd Congress, November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|0|AL||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ARTUR DAVIS, Democrat, of Birmingham, AL|born in Montgomery, AL, October 9, 1967|education: Harvard University, graduated magna cum laude|Harvard Law School, graduated cum laude|professional: Attorney|public service: interned with U.S. Senator Howell Heflin (D-AL)|interned with the Southern Poverty Law Center|clerked for Federal Judge Myron Thompson|served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, 1994-98|attorney in private practice, 1998-2002|memberships and boards: Board of Trustees, Tuskegee University|Board of Advisors, Harvard Law and Policy Review|Board of Directors, Alabama Center for Law and Civic Government|Board of Directors, The Salvation Army, Jefferson County Alabama|religion: Lutheran|committees: House Administration|Judiciary|Ways and Means|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|1|AK||senator||TED STEVENS, Republican, of Girdwood, AK|born in Indianapolis, IN, November 18, 1923|education: graduated, UCLA, 1947|Harvard Law School, 1950|military service: served as a first lieutenant (pilot), 1943-46|14th Air Force in China, 1944-45|professional: practiced law in Washington, DC, and Fairbanks, AK, 1950-53|U.S. Attorney, Fairbanks, AK, 1953-56|legislative counsel, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1956-57|assistant to the Secretary of the Interior (Fred Seaton), 1958-59|appointed solicitor of the Department of the Interior by President Eisenhower, 1960|opened law office, Anchorage, AK, 1961|Alaska House of Representatives, 1964-68|assistant Republican leader, 1977-85|member: Rotary, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Igloo No. 4 Pioneers of Alaska|American, Federal, California, Alaska, and District of Columbia bar associations|married: Catherine Chandler of Anchorage, AK|one daughter|five children with first wife, Ann Cherrington (deceased, 1978)|committees: Appropriations|ranking member, Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|appointed by the governor December 24, 1968 to fill a vacancy|elected November 3, 1970 for a term ending January 2, 1973|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|1|AK||senator||LISA MURKOWSKI, Republican, of Anchorage, AK|born in Ketchikan, AK, May 22, 1957|education: Willamette University, 1975-77|Georgetown University, 1978-80, B.A., Economics|Willamette College of Law, 1982-85, J.D.|professional: attorney|private law practice|Alaska and Anchorage Bar Associations: First Bank Board of Directors|organizations: Catholic Social Services|YWCA|Alaskans for Drug-Free Youth|Alaska Federation of Republican Women|Arctic Power|public service: Anchorage Equal Rights Commission|Anchorage District Court Attorney, 1987-89|Task Force on the Homeless, 1990-91|Alaska State Representative, 1998-2002|family: married to Verne Martell|children: Nicholas and Matthew|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Foreign Relations|Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Indian Affairs|appointed to the U.S. Senate on December 20, 2002|elected to the 109th Congress for a full Senate term on November 2, 2004.
110b|1|AK||rep|AT LARGE|DON YOUNG, Republican, of Fort Yukon, AK|born in Meridian, CA, June 9, 1933|education: A.A., Yuba Junior College|B.A., Chico State College, Chico, CA|Honorary Doctorate of Laws, University of Alaska, Fairbanks|State House of Representatives, 1966-70|U.S. Army, 41st Tank Battalion, 1955-57|elected member of the State Senate, 1970-73|served on the Fort Yukon City Council for six years, serving four years as mayor|educator for nine years|river boat captain|member: National Education Association, Elks, Lions, Jaycees|married: Lula Fredson of Fort Yukon|children: Joni and Dawn|committees: ranking member, Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 93rd Congress in a special election, March 6, 1973, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Congressman Nick Begich|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|2|AS||rep|DELEGATE|ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA, Democrat, of Vailoatai, AS|born in Vailoatai, August 15, 1943|education: graduate of Kahuku High School, Hawaii, 1962|B.A., Brigham Young University, 1966|J.D., University of Houston Law School, 1972|LL.M., University of California, Berkeley, 1973|admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and American Samoa bars|military service: enlisted, U.S. Army, 1966-69|Vietnam veteran|captain, USAR, Judge Advocate General Corps, 1982-92|professional: administrative assistant to American Samoa's Delegate to Washington, 1973-75|staff counsel, Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, 1975-81|deputy attorney general, American Samoa, 1981-84|elected Lieutenant Governor, American Samoa, 1984-89|member: Democratic Study Group|National American Indian Prayer Breakfast Group|National Association of Secretaries of State|National Conference of Lieutenant Governors|Navy League of the United States|Pago Pago Lions Club|Veterans of Foreign Wars|Congressional Arts Caucus|Congressional Hispanic Caucus|Congressional Human Rights Caucus|Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus|married: Hinanui Bambridge Cave of Tahiti|five children|committees: Foreign Affairs|Natural Resources|elected to the 101st Congress on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|3|AZ||senator||JOHN McCAIN, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in the Panama Canal Zone, August 29, 1936|education: graduated Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA, 1954|graduated, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1958|National War College, Washington, DC, 1973|retired captain (pilot), U.S. Navy, 1958-81|military awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and Distinguished Flying Cross|chair, International Republican Institute|married to the former Cindy Hensley|seven children: Doug, Andy, Sidney, Meghan, Jack, Jim, and Bridget|committees: ranking member, Armed Services|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Indian Affairs|elected to the 98th Congress in November, 1982|reelected to the 99th Congress in November, 1984|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|3|AZ||senator||JON KYL, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Oakland, NE, April 25, 1942|education: graduated Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, IA, 1960|B.A., University of Arizona, Tucson, 1964 (Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi)|LL.B., University of Arizona, 1966|professional: editor-in-chief, Arizona Law Review|attorney, admitted to the Arizona State bar, 1966|former partner in Phoenix law firm of Jennings, Strouss and Salmon, 1966-86|chairman, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (1984-85)|married: the former Caryll Louise Collins|children: Kristine and John|committees: Finance|Judiciary|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|3|AZ||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|RICK RENZI, Republican, of Flagstaff, AZ|born in Sierra Vista, AZ, June 11, 1958|education: B.S., Northern Arizona University, 1980|J.D., Catholic University, 2002|professional: businessman|founded Renzi and Co., an insurance company designed to help non-profit organizations|while working on his law degree, he served as a legal extern for members of Arizona's congressional delegation|researched legal issues on religious freedoms, Federal land policies, and private property rights|married: Roberta|twelve children|committees: Financial Services|Natural Resources|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 10]]
110b|3|AZ||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|TRENT FRANKS, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Uravan, CO, June 19, 1957|education: attended Ottawa University|graduate of the Center for Constitutional Studies|professional: small business owner|oil field and drilling engineer|Executive Director, Arizona Family Research Institute|conservative writer, and former radio commentator, with Family Life Radio and NBC affiliate KTKP 1280 AM|public service: Arizona House of Representatives, 1985-87|appointed in 1987 to head the Arizona Governor's Office for Children|awards: True Blue award, Family Research Council|Spirit of Enterprise award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce|Taxpayer Hero, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste|Friend of Education award, Education Freedom Coalition|religion: Baptist|member, North Phoenix Baptist Church|married: Josephine|committees: Armed Services|Judiciary|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|3|AZ||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JOHN B. SHADEGG, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Phoenix, October 22, 1949|education: graduated Camelback High School|B.A., University of Arizona, Tucson, 1972|J.D.,[[Page 11]]University of Arizona, 1975|professional: Air National Guard, 1969-75|admitted to the Arizona bar, 1976|law offices of John Shadegg|special counsel, Arizona House Republican Caucus, 1991-92|special assistant attorney general, 1983-90|advisor, U.S. Sentencing Commission|founding director/executive committee member, Goldwater Institute for Public Policy|member/former president, Crime Victim Foundation|chairman, Arizona Juvenile Justice Advisory Council|advisory board, Salvation Army|vestry, Christ Church of the Ascension Episcopal, 1989-91|member, Law Society, ASU College of Law|chairman, Arizona Republican Caucus, 1985-87|chairman, Proposition 108--Two-Thirds Tax Limitation Initiative, 1992|member, Fiscal Accountability and Reform Efforts (FARE) Committee, 1991-92|counsel, Arizonans for Wildlife Conservation (no on Proposition 200), 1992|Victims Bill of Rights Task Force, 1989-90|member, Growing Smarter Committee, (yes on Proposition 303), 1998|married: Shirley|children: Courtney and Stephen|assistant whip|committees: Energy and Commerce|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|3|AZ||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|ED PASTOR, Democrat, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Claypool, AZ, June 28, 1943|education: attended public schools in Miami, AZ|graduate of Arizona State University|B.A., chemistry, 1966|J.D., Arizona University, 1974|professional: member, Governor Raul Castro's staff|taught chemistry, North High School|former deputy director of Guadalupe Organization, Inc.|elected supervisor, board of supervisors, Maricopa County|served board of directors for the National Association of Counties|vice chairman, Employment Steering Committee|president, Arizona County Supervisors Association|member, executive committee of the Arizona Association of Counties|resigned, May, 1991|board of directors, Neighborhood Housing Services of America|National Association of Latino Elected Officials|served as director at large, ASU Alumni Association|founding board member, ASU Los Diablos Alumni Association|served on board of directors of the National Council of La Raza|Arizona Joint Partnership Training Council|National Conference of Christians and Jews|Friendly House|Chicanos Por La Causa|Phoenix Economic Growth Corporation|Sun Angel Foundation|vice president, Valley of the Sun United Way|advisory member, Boys Club of Metropolitan Phoenix|married: Verma|two daughters: Yvonne and Laura|appointed a Chief Deputy Minority Whip|committees: Appropriations|elected by special election on September 24, 1991, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Morris K. Udall|elected in November, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|3|AZ||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|HARRY E. MITCHELL, Democrat, of Tempe, AZ|born in Phoenix, AZ, July 18, 1940|education: graduated from Tempe High School, Tempe, AZ|B.S. in political science, Arizona State University, 1962|master's degree in public administration, Arizona State University, 1980|professional: taught American government and economics, Tempe High School, 1964-92|former Mayor and Councilman, Tempe, AZ|former member, Arizona State Senate|former chairman, Arizona Democratic Party|to honor his success as Mayor, the City of Tempe erected a 35-foot statute of Harry in downtown Tempe and renamed the city's government center the Harry E. Mitchell Government Complex|served as an adjunct professor at his alma mater, ASU|family: married to Marianne|two children|five grandchildren|committees: Science and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|3|AZ||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JEFF FLAKE, Republican, of Mesa, AZ|born in Snowflake, AZ, December 31, 1962|education: Brigham Young University|B.A., International Relations|M.A., Political Science|religion: Mormon|served a mission in South Africa and Zimbabwe|professional: businessman|Shipley, Smoak & Henry (public affairs firm)|Executive Director, Foundation for Democracy|Executive Director, Goldwater Institute|married: Cheryl|children: Ryan, Alexis, Austin, Tanner, and Dallin|committees: Foreign Affairs|Natural Resources|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|3|AZ||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|RAUL M. GRIJALVA, Democrat, of Tucson, AZ|born in Tucson, February 19, 1948|education: Sunnyside High School, Tucson, AZ|B.A., University of Arizona|professional: former Assistant Dean for Hispanic Student Affairs, University of Arizona|former Director of the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center|public service: Tucson Unified School District Governing Board, 1974-86|Pima County Board of Supervisors, 1989-2002|family: married to Ramona|three daughters|committees: Education and Labor|Natural Resources|Small Business|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 13]]
110b|3|AZ||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, Democrat, of Tucson, AZ|born in Tucson, June 8, 1970|education: B.A., Scripps College, Claremont, CA, 1993|William Fulbright Scholarship, study abroad Chihuahua, Mexico|M.A. in regional planning, Cornell University, NY, 1996|president, Atlantic Association of Young Political Leaders|represents the National Committee on China-U.S. Relations as a Young Leader's Forum Fellow|German Marshall Fund Manfred-Worner Fellow|selected for the inaugural two-year class of the Aspen-Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership, 2005|Arizona State House of Representatives, 2002-02|Arizona State Senator, 2003-06|committees: Armed Services|Foreign Affairs|Science and Technology|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|4|AR||senator||BLANCHE L. LINCOLN, Democrat, of Helena, AR|born in Helena, September 30, 1960|education: graduate of Helena Central High School|daughter of the late Jordan Bennett Lambert, Jr., and Martha Kelly Lambert|B.S., in biology, at Randolph Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, VA, 1982|also attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville|member, Chi Omega sorority|American Red Cross volunteer|married to Dr. Stephen R. Lincoln|mother of twin boys, Bennett and Reece|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Foresty|Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 103rd and 104th Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|4|AR||senator||MARK L. PRYOR, Democrat, of Little Rock, AR|born in Fayetteville, AR, January 10, 1963|education: B.A., University of Arkansas, 1985|J.D., University of Arkansas, 1988|professional: attorney|Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (law firm)|public service: elected, Arkansas House of Representatives, 1990|elected, Arkansas Attorney General, 1998|family: married to Jill|children: Adams and Porter|his father, David Pryor, was a former Governor and U.S. Senator from Arkansas|committees: Armed Services|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Rules and Administration|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Select Committee on Ethics|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002.
110b|4|AR||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|MARION BERRY, Democrat, of Gillett, AR|born in Stuttgart, AR, August 27, 1942|education: graduated, DeWitt High School|B.S., pharmacy, University of Arkansas, 1965|professional: Gillett, Arkansas city council, 1976-80|Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission, 1964-86|White House Domestic Policy Council, 1993-96|special assistant to President William Clinton for Agricultural Trade and Food Assistance, 1993|member, Domestic Policy Council, The White House, 1993-96|member, Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission, 1986-94, serving as chairman in 1992|Gillett City Councilman, 1976-80|married: the former Carolyn Lowe in 1962|children: Ann Coggin and Mitchell|co-chairman, Democratic Blue Dog Coalition's Health Care Task Force|co-chair, House Affordable Medicines Task Force|Congressional Methamphetamine Caucus|Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus|Congressional Rural Caucus|Congressional Silk Road Caucus|co-chair, Congressional Soybean Caucus|Congressional Steel Caucus|House Renewable Energy[[Page 15]]and Energy Efficiency Caucus|New Democrat Coalition|Rural Health Care Coalition|Brain Injury Caucus|Rural Working Group|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|4|AR||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|VIC SNYDER, Democrat, of Little Rock, AR|born in Medford, OR, September 27, 1947|education: graduated from Medford High School, 1965|corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, 1967-69, including one year in Vietnam with Headquarters Company, First Marine Division|B.A., chemistry, 1975, Willamette University, Salem, OR|M.D., 1979, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, Portland|family practice residency, 1979-82, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences|family practice physician in central Arkansas, 1982-96|medical missions to Cambodian refugee camps in Thailand, El Salvadoran refugee camps in Honduras, a West African mission hospital in Sierra Leone, and an Ethiopian refugee camp in Sudan|J.D., 1988, University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law|Arkansas State Senator, 1991-96|committees: Armed Services|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|4|AR||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JOHN BOOZMAN, Republican, of Rogers, AR|born in Shreveport, LA, December 10, 1950|education: Northside High School, Fort Smith, AR|University of Arkansas, completing his pre-optometry requirements|graduated, Southern College of Optometry, 1977|professional: optometrist|entered private practice as a co-founder of the Boozman-Hof Eye Clinic|community service: volunteer optometrist at the Arkansas School for the Blind, and at area clinics|[[Page 16]]public service: Rogers School Board, serving two terms|member: state and local cattlemen's associations|Benton County Fair Board|Fellowship of Christian Athletes|Arkansas Athletes Outreach Board|religion: Baptist|married: the former Cathy Marley|three daughters|committees: Foreign Affairs|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on November 20, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|4|AR||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|MIKE ROSS, Democrat, of Prescott, AR|born in Texarkana, AR, August 2, 1961|education: Hope High School|B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1987|professional: small businessman|owner of Ross Pharmacy, Inc., in Prescott, AR|public service: Chief of Staff to Arkansas Lt. Governor Winston Bryant, 1985-89|three term State Senator, 1991-2000|organizations: Executive Director, Arkansas Youth Suicide Prevention Commission, 1985-89|First United Methodist Church in Prescott, AR|awards: National Association of Social Workers Public Citizen of the Year, 1999|Arkansas State Police Association Distinguished Service Award|Arkansas Kids Count Coalition Achievement Award|married: Holly|children: Alex and Sydney Beth|committees: Energy and Commerce|Science and Technology|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||senator||DIANNE FEINSTEIN, Democrat, of San Francisco, CA|born in San Francisco, June 22, 1933|education: B.A., Stanford University, 1955|elected to San Francisco Board of Supervisors, 1970-78|president of Board of Supervisors: 1970-71, 1974-75, 1978|mayor of San Francisco, 1978-88|candidate for governor of California, 1990|recipient: Distinguished Woman Award, San Francisco Examiner|Achievement Award, Business and Professional Women's Club, 1970|Golden Gate University, California, LL.D. (hon.), 1979|SCOPUS Award for Outstanding Public Service, American Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem|University of Santa Clara, D.P.S. (hon.)|University of Manila, D.P.A. (hon.), 1981|Antioch University, LL.D. (hon.), 1983|Los Angeles Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith's Distinguished Service Award, 1984|French Legion d'Honneur from President Mitterand, 1984|Mills College, LL.D. (hon.), 1985|U.S. Army's Commander's Award for Public Service, 1986|Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1986|Paulist Fathers Award, 1987|Episcopal Church Award for Service, 1987|U.S. Navy Distinguished Civilian Award, 1987|Silver Spur Award for Outstanding Public Service, San Francisco Planning and Urban Renewal Association, 1987|All Pro Management Team Award for No. 1 Mayor, City and State Magazine, 1987|Community Service Award Honoree for Public Service, 1987|American Jewish Congress, 1987|President's Award, St. Ignatius High School, San Francisco, 1988|Coro Investment in Leadership Award, 1988|President's Medal, University of California at San Francisco, 1988|University of San Francisco, D.H.L. (hon.), 1988|member: Coro Foundation, Fellowship, 1955-56|California Women's Board of Terms and Parole, 1960-66, executive committee|U.S. Conference of Mayors, 1983-88|Mayor's Commission on Crime, San Francisco|Bank of California, director, 1988-89|San Francisco Education Fund's Permanent Fund, 1988-89|Japan Society of Northern California, 1988-89|Inter-American Dialogue, 1988-present|married: Dr. Bertram Feinstein (dec.)|married on January 20, 1980, to Richard C. Blum|children: one child|three stepchildren|religion: Jewish|committees: chair, Rules and Administration|chair, Joint Committee on the Library|vice chair, Joint Committee on Printing|Appropriations|Judiciary|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate, by special election, on November 3, 1992, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Pete Wilson|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|5|CA||senator||BARBARA BOXER, Democrat, of Palm Springs, CA|born in Brooklyn, NY, November 11, 1940|education: B.A. in economics, Brooklyn College, 1962|professional: stockbroker and economic researcher with securities firms on Wall Street, 1962-65|journalist and associate editor, Pacific Sun newspaper, 1972-74|congressional aide, Fifth Congressional District, California, 1974-76|elected Marin County Board of Supervisors, 1976-82|first woman president, Marin County Board of Supervisors|Edgar Wayburn award, Sierra Club, 1997|Policy Leadership award, Family Violence Prevention Fund, 2000|Circle of Courage award, Afghan Women Association International and the Women's Intercultural Network, 2003|Children's Champion award, California Head Start Association, 2003|married: Stewart Boxer, 1962|children: Doug and Nicole|committees: chair, Environment and Public Works|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Foreign Relations|Select Committee on Ethics|elected November 2, 1982 to 98th Congress|reelected to the 99th-102nd Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|5|CA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|MIKE THOMPSON, Democrat, of Napa Valley, CA|born in St. Helena, CA, January 24, 1951|education: graduated, St. Helena High School, St. Helena, CA|U.S. Army, 1969-72|Purple Heart|B.A., Chico State University, 1982|M.A., Chico State University, 1996|teacher at San Francisco State University, and Chico State University|elected to the California State Senate, 2nd District, 1990-98|former chairman of the California State Senate Budget Committee|married to Janet|two children: Christopher and Jon|committees: Ways and Means|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|WALLY HERGER, Republican, of Marysville, CA|born in Sutter County, CA, May 20, 1945|education: graduated East Nicolaus High School|attended California State University, Sacramento, CA|professional: cattle rancher|small businessman|East Nicolaus High School Board of Trustees, 1977-80|California State Assemblyman, 1980-86|member: National Federation of Independent Business|Sutter County Taxpayers Association|Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau|California Cattlemen's Association|California Chamber of Commerce|Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board of Directors|South Yuba Rotary Club|married: the former Pamela Sargent|children: eight|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|DANIEL E. LUNGREN, Republican, of Gold River, CA|born in Long Beach, CA, September 22, 1946|education: St. Anthony's High School, Long Beach, CA, 1964|B.A., English, University of Notre Dame, 1968 (with honors)|attended University of Southern California Law Center, 1968-69|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1971|professional: attorney, associate and partner, Ball, Hunt, Brown & Baerwitz (law firm), 1973-78|U.S. House of Representatives, 1979-89|elected California Attorney General, 1990, served two terms|Republican nominee for Governor of California, 1998|radio talk show host|consultant|private law practice, 1999-2004|religion: Catholic|married: the former Barbara (Bobbi) Knolls, 1969|children: Jeff, Kelly, and Kathleen|committees: Budget|Homeland Security|House Administration|Judiciary|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JOHN T. DOOLITTLE, Republican, of Rocklin, CA|born in Glendale, CA, October 30, 1950|education: graduated Cupertino High School, Cupertino, CA, 1968|University of California at Santa Cruz, 1972|University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1978|professional: lawyer|member: California bar|elected to the California State Senate, 1980|reelected 1984 and 1988|served as chairman of the Senate Republican Caucus, May 1987-April 1990|married: the former Julia Harlow, 1979|children: John, Jr. and Courtney Doolittle|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DORIS OKADA MATSUI, Democrat, of Sacramento, CA|born in Posten, AZ, September 25, 1944|education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1966|professional: staff, White House, 1992-98|private advocate|organizations: Meridian International Center Board of Trustees|Woodrow Wilson Center Board of Trustees|California Institute Board of Directors|married: Robert Matsui, 1966|children: Brian Robert|committees: Rules|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected by special election on March 8, 2005 to the 109th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband, Representative Robert Matsui|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|LYNN C. WOOLSEY, Democrat, of Petaluma, CA|born in Seattle, WA, November 3, 1937|education: graduated from Lincoln High School, Seattle|B.S., University of San Francisco, 1981|president and founder, Woolsey Personnel Service, 1980-92|human resources manager, Harris Digital Telephone Systems, 1969-80|elected member, Petaluma City Council, 1984-92|vice mayor, 1989 and 1992|member and chair, Sonoma County National Women's Political Caucus|chair, Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women|Business and Professional Women|National Organization for Women|Sierra Club|chair, Sonoma County Hazardous Materials Management Commission|Association of Bay Area Governments, Regional Hazardous Materials Representative|advisory committee, CAL Energy Commission|co-chair, Education Task Force of the California Delegation Bipartisan Caucus|the Renewable Energy Caucus|the Congressional Human Rights Caucus|the Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus (founding member)|the Congressional Task Force on Health and Tobacco|the Internet Caucus|the Congressional Task Force on International HIV/AIDS|the Congressional Friends of Animals|and the Livable Communities Task Force|chair of the Children's Task Force|co-chair of the Democratic Caucus Task Force on Welfare Reform|co-chair of the Progressive Caucus|member of the House Democratic leadership as a Regional Whip|four children: Joseph Critchett, Michael Woolsey, Ed Critchett, and Amy Critchett|four grandchildren|committees: Education and Labor|Foreign Affairs|Science and Technology|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|GEORGE MILLER, Democrat, of Martinez, CA|born in Richmond, CA, May 17, 1945|education: attended Martinez public schools|Diablo Valley College|graduated, San Francisco State College, 1968|J.D., University of California at Davis School of Law, 1972|member: California State bar|Davis Law School Alumni Association|served five years as legislative aide to Senate majority leader, California State Legislature|past chairman and member of Contra Costa County Democratic Central Committee|past president of Martinez Democratic Club|married: the former Cynthia Caccavo|children: George and Stephen|four grandchildren|committees: chair, Education and Labor|Natural Resources|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|NANCY PELOSI, Democrat, of San Francisco, CA|born in Baltimore, MD, March 26, 1940|daughter of the late Representative Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., of MD|education: graduated, Institute of Notre Dame High School, 1958|B.A., Trinity College, Washington, DC (major, political science|minor, history), 1962|northern chair, California Democratic Party, 1977-81|state chair, California Democratic Party, 1981-83|chair, 1984 Democratic National Convention Host Committee|finance chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, 1985-86|member: Democratic National Committee|California Democratic Party Executive Committee|San Francisco Library Commission|Board of Trustees, LSB Leakey Foundation|married: Paul F. Pelosi, 1963|children: Nancy Corinne, Christine, Jacqueline, Paul, Jr., and Alexandra|elected by special election, June 2, 1987, to the 100th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Sala Burton|elected Minority Leader for the 108th and 109th Congress|elected Speaker of the House for the 110th Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|BARBARA LEE, Democrat, of Oakland, CA|born in El Paso, TX, July 16, 1946|education: graduated, San Fernando High School|B.A., Mills College, 1973|MSW, University of California, Berkeley, 1975|congressional aide and public servant|senior advisor and chief of staff to Congressman Ronald V. Dellums in Washington, DC, and Oakland, CA, 1975-87|California State Assembly, 1990-96|California State Senate, 1996-98|Assembly committees: Housing and Land Use|Appropriations|Business and Professions|Industrial Relations|Judiciary|Revenue and Taxation|board member, California State Coastal Conservancy, District Export Council, and California Defense Conversion Council|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress on April 7, 1998, by special election, to fill the remaining term of retiring Representative Ronald V. Dellums|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|ELLEN O. TAUSCHER, Democrat, of Alamo, CA|born in East Newark, NJ, November 15, 1951|education: graduated, Harrison High School, Harrison, NJ, 1969|B.S. in early childhood education, Seton Hall University, NJ|founder and CEO, The Registry Companies, the first national child care provider pre-employment screening service, 1992-present|one of the first women to hold a seat on the New York Stock Exchange (1977-79)|Wall Street trader and investment banker, 1979-88|author of The Child Care Source Book|created the Tauscher Foundation, which has provided $150,000 to California and Texas elementary schools for purchase of computer equipment|member: NARAL, CARAL, Planned Parenthood, Seton Hall University Board of Regents|endorsed by Emily's List|co-chair, Dianne Feinstein's 1992, and 1994, U.S. Senatorial campaigns|married William Y. Tauscher in 1989|one child: Katherine|committees: Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|JERRY McNERNEY, Democrat, of Pleasanton, CA|born in Albuquerque, NM, June 18, 1951|attended the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1969-71|A.S., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 1973|M.S., University of New Mexico, NM, 1975|Ph.D. in Mathematics, University on New Mexico, 1981|professional: wind engineer|entrepreneur|business owner|married: Mary|children: Michael, Windy and Greg|committees: Science and Technology|Transporation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|TOM LANTOS, Democrat, of San Mateo, CA|born in Budapest, February 1, 1928|during World War II active in anti-Nazi underground|came to the United States in 1947 on academic scholarship|education: B.A., University of Washington, 1949|M.A., University of Washington, 1950|Ph.D., University of California, 1953, Phi Beta Kappa|professor of economics|consultant, TV news analyst and commentator|member, Millbrae Board of Education, 1950-66|administrative assistant, economic and foreign policy adviser, U.S. Senate|married: Annette Tillemann|two married daughters: Annette Tillemann-Dick and Katrina Swett|17 grandchildren|co-chairman, Congressional Human Rights Caucus|member, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council|committees: chair, Foreign Affairs|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 97th Congress on November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|FORTNEY PETE STARK, Democrat, of Fremont, CA|born in Milwaukee, WI, November 11, 1931|education: graduated, Wauwatosa, WI, High School, 1949|B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1953|M.B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1960|G.E.D., East Bay Skills Center, Oakland, 1972 (honorary)|served in U.S. Air Force, 1955-57, first lieutenant|banker, founder, and president, Security National Bank, Walnut Creek, CA, 1963-72|trustee, California Democratic Council|chairman, board of trustees, Starr King School of Ministry, Berkeley|trustee, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley|sponsor, Northern California American Civil Liberties Union|board member, Housing Development Corporation and Council for Civic Unity|director, Common Cause, 1971-72|married: Deborah Roderick|children: Jeffrey Peter, Beatrice Stark Winslow, Thekla Stark Wainwright, Sarah Stark Ramirez, Fortney Stark III, Hannah and Andrew|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|ANNA G. ESHOO, Democrat, of Menlo Park, CA|born in New Britain, CT, December 13, 1942|education: attended Canada College|San Mateo supervisor, 1983-92|served on the House Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Merchant Marine and Fisheries|Democratic Regional Whip since 1993|selected to co-chair the House Medical Technology Caucus, 1994|committees: Energy and Commerce|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL M. HONDA, Democrat, of San Jose, CA|born in Walnut Creek, CA, June 27, 1941|education: San Jose State University, received degrees in Biological Sciences and Span[[Page 25]]ish, and a Masters Degree in Education|awards: California Federation of Teachers Legislator of the Year|Outreach Paratransit Services Humanitarian Award|AEA Legislator of the Year|Service Employees International Union Home Care Champion Award|Asian Law Alliance Community Impact Award|AFL-CIO Distinguished Friend of Labor Award|chair, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus|chair, Ethiopia and Ethiopian American Caucus|public service: Peace Corps|San Jose Planning Commission|San Jose Unified School Board|Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors|California State Assemblyman|married: Jeanne|children: Mark and Michelle|committees: Appropriations|Science and Technology|vice chair, Democratic National Committee|senior Majority Whip|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|ZOE LOFGREN, Democrat, of San Jose, CA|born in San Mateo, CA, December 21, 1947|education: graduated Gunn High School, 1966|B.A., Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 1970|J.D., Santa Clara Law School, Santa Clara, CA, 1975|admitted to the California bar, 1975|District of Columbia bar, 1981|Supreme Court, 1986|member: board of trustees, San Jose Evergreen Community College District, 1979-81|board of supervisors, Santa Clara County, CA, 1981-94|married: John Marshall Collins, 1978|children: Sheila and John|committees: Homeland Security|House Administration|Judiciary|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|SAM FARR, Democrat, of Carmel, CA|born in San Francisco, CA, July 4, 1941|education: attended Carmel, CA, public schools|B.S., biology, Willamette University, Salem, OR|studied at the Monterey Institute of International Studies|served in the Peace Corps for two years in Colombia, South America|worked as a consultant and employee of the California Assembly|elected to the California Assembly, 1980-93|former member of California Assembly's Committees on Education, Insurance, and Natural Resources|married to Shary Baldwin|one daughter: Jessica|committees: Appropriations|elected on June 8, 1993, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Leon Panetta|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 26]]
110b|5|CA||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|DENNIS A. CARDOZA, Democrat, of Atwater, CA|born in Merced, CA, March 31, 1959|education: B.A., University of Maryland, 1982|professional: businessman|public service: Atwater City Council, 1984-87|California State Assembly, 1996-2002|awards: California State Sheriff's Association Legislator of the Year|Small Business Roundtable Legislator of the Year|Small Business Association Legislator of the Year|and University of California Legislator of the Year, for his work on behalf of U.C. Merced|religion: Catholic|family: married to Dr. Kathleen McLoughlin|children: Joey, Brittany, and Elaina|committees: Agriculture|Rules|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|GEORGE RADANOVICH, Republican, of Mariposa, CA|born in Mariposa, June 20, 1955|education: graduated, Mariposa County High School|B.A., California State Polytechnic University, 1978|assistant manager, Yosemite Bank, 1980-83|opened Mariposa County's first winery, 1986|charter member and president of the Mariposa Wine Grape Growers Association|founder, Mariposa Creek Parkway, 1985|treasurer, Mariposa Historical Society, 1982-83|member: Wine Institute|California Farm Bureau|California Association of Wine Grape Growers|Chambers of Commerce|California Ag Leadership, class XXI|chairman: Mariposa County Board of Supervisors|Mariposa County Planning Commission|executive director of the California State Mining and Mineral Museum Association|former chairman, Western Caucus, 106th Congress|founding member of the Wine Caucus|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|JIM COSTA, Democrat, of Fresno, CA|born in Fresno, April 13, 1952|education: B.A., California State University, Fresno, CA, 1974|professional: Chief Executive Officer Costa Group, 2002-present|employee, Costa Brothers Dairy, 1959-74|Senator California State Senate, 1994-2002|assembly member, California State Assembly, 1978-94|administrative assistant, California Assemblyman Richard Lehman, 1976-78|special assistant, Congressman John Krebs, 1975-76|member of the California State Assembly, 1978-94|member of the California State Senate, 1994-2002|private advocate|member: Fact Steering Committee, Fresno County Farm Board|religion: Catholic|committees: Agriculture|Foreign Affairs|Natural Resources|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|DEVIN NUNES, Republican, of Visalia, CA|born in Tulare County, CA, October 1, 1973|education: A.A., College of the Sequoias|B.S., Agricultural Business, and a Masters Degree in Agriculture, from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo|graduate, California Agriculture Leadership Fellowship Program|professional: farmer and businessman|elected, College of the Sequoias Board of Trustees, 1996|reelected, 2000|appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as California State Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office, 2001|religion: Catholic|married: the former Elizabeth Tamariz, 2003|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|KEVIN McCARTHY, Republican, of Bakersfield, CA|born in Bakersfield, January 26, 1965|education: graduated, Bakersfield High School, 1983|B.S., Business Administration, CSU-Bakersfield, 1989|M.B.A., CSU-Bakersfield, 1994|professional: intern, worked up to District Director for U.S. Congressman Bill Thomas, 1987-2002|served as Trustee, Kern Community College District, 2000-02|served in the California State Assembly, 2002-06|elected, California Assembly Republican Leader, 2003-06|married to the former Judy Wages, 1992|two children: Connor and Meghan|committees: Agriculture|Homeland Security|House Administration|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|LOIS CAPPS, Democrat, of Santa Barbara, CA|born in Ladysmith, WI, January 10, 1938|education: graduated Flathead County High School, Kalispell, MT, 1955|B.S. in Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 1959|M.A. in Religion, Yale University, 1964|M.A. in Education, University of California at Santa Barbara, 1990|professional: head nurse, Yale New Haven Hospital|staff nurse, Visiting Nurses Association, Hamden, CT|elementary district nurse, Santa Barbara School District|director, Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Project, Santa Barbara County|director, Santa Barbara School District Parent and Child Education Center|instructor of early childhood education, Santa Barbara City College|board member: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Family Service Agency, Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee|married: Walter Capps, 1960|children: Lisa, Todd, and Laura|committees: Energy and Commerce|Natural Resources|elected by special election on March 10, 1998, to the 105th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband Rep. Walter Capps|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|ELTON GALLEGLY, Republican, of Simi Valley, CA|born in Huntington Park, CA, March 7, 1944|education: graduated Huntington Park High School, 1962|attended Los Angeles State College|businessman|member, Simi Valley City Council, 1979|mayor, city of Simi Valley, 1980-86|former vice-chairman and chairman, Ventura County Association of Governments|former member, board of directors, Moorpark College Foundation|delegate to 1988 Republican National Convention|married: the former Janice L. Shrader, 1974|children: Shawn G., Shawn P., Kevin, and Shannon|committees: Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|Natural Resources|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON, Republican, of Santa Clarita, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 1938|education: graduated, Verdugo Hills High School, Tujunga, CA|B.S., Brigham Young University|owner, Howard and Phil's Western Wear|mayor and city councilman, Santa Clarita, 1987-92|member: board of directors, Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce|California Republican State Central Committee|advisory council, Boy Scouts of America|president and trustee, William S. Hart School District, 1979-87|chairman and director, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, 1983-87|chairman and founding director, Valencia National Bank, 1987-92|honorary chairman, Red Cross Community Support Campaign, 1992|honorary chairman, Leukemia Society Celebrity Program, 1990 and 1994|president, Republican Freshman Class of the 103rd Congress|married: to the former Patricia Kunz, 1962|children: Tamara, Howard D., John Matthew, Kimberly, David Owen, and Tricia|committees: Armed Services|Education and Labor|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|DAVID DREIER, Republican, of San Dimas, CA|born in Kansas City, MO, July 5, 1952|education: B.A. (cum laude) in political science, Claremont McKenna College, 1975|M.A., American Government, Claremont Graduate School, 1976|Winston S. Churchill Fellow|Phi Sigma Alpha|professional: director, corporate relations, Claremont McKenna College, 1975-78|member: board of governors, James Madison Society|Republican State Central Committee of California|Los Angeles Town Hall|named Outstanding Young Man of America and Outstanding Young Californian, 1976 and 1978|director, marketing and government affairs, Industrial Hydrocarbons, 1979-80|vice president, Dreier Development, 1985-present|author of congressional reform package incorporated into the House Rules|committees: Rules|elected to the 97th Congress on November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|BRAD SHERMAN, Democrat, of Sherman Oaks, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, October 24, 1954|education: B.A., summa cum laude, UCLA, 1974|J.D., magna cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1979|professional: admitted to the California bar in 1979 and began practice in Los Angeles|attorney, CPA, certified tax law specialist|elected to the California State Board of Equalization, 1990, serving as chairman, 1991-95|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|HOWARD L. BERMAN, Democrat, of Van Nuys, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, April 15, 1941|education: B.A. in international relations, UCLA, 1962|LL.B., UCLA School of Law, 1965|California Assembly Fellowship Program, 1965-70|Vista volunteer, 1966-67|admitted to the California bar, 1966|practiced law until election to California Assembly in 1972|named assembly majority leader in first term|served as chair of the Assembly Democratic Caucus and policy research management committee|member: regional board of the Anti-Defamation League|past president, California Federation of Young Democrats|married: Janis|children: Brinley and Lindsey|committees: Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT|ADAM B. SCHIFF, Democrat, of Burbank, CA|born in Framingham, MA, June 20, 1960|education: B.A., Stanford University, 1982|J.D., Harvard University, 1985|professional: Attorney|U.S. Attorney's Office, served as a criminal prosecutor|chosen by the Dept. of Justice to assist the Czechoslovakian government in reforming their criminal justice system|public service: elected to the California State Senate, 1996|involved in numerous community service activities|awards: Dept. of Justice Special Achievement Award|Council of State Governments Toll Fellowship|California League of High Schools Legislator of the Year|family: married: Eve|children: Alexa and Elijah|committees: Appropriations|Judiciary|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRTIETH DISTRICT|HENRY A. WAXMAN, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Los Angeles, September 12, 1939|education: B.A., political science, UCLA, 1961|J.D., School of Law|admitted to[[Page 32]]the California State bar, 1965|served three terms as California State Assemblyman|former chairman, California Assembly Health Committee|Select Committee on Medical Malpractice|and Committee on Elections and Reapportionment|president, California Federation of Young Democrats, 1965-67|member: Guardians of the Jewish Home for the Aged|American Jewish Congress|Sierra Club|married: the former Janet Kessler, 1971|children: Carol Lynn and Michael David|committees: chair, Oversight and Government Reform|Energy and Commerce|elected to the 94th Congress on November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT|XAVIER BECERRA, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Sacramento, CA, January 26, 1958|education: graduated, McClatchy High School, Sacramento, 1976|B.A., Stanford University, 1980|J.D., Stanford Law School, 1984|admitted to California bar, 1985|attended Universidad de Salamanca, 1978-79|staff attorney, ``Reggie Fellow,'' Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts, 1984-85|administrative assistant for State Senator Art Torres, California State Legislature, 1986|Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, State of California, 1987-90|Assemblyman, California State Legislature, 1990-92|member: Mexican American State Legislators Policy Institute|Mexican American Bar Association|chairperson: Hispanic Employee Advisory Committee to the State Attorney General, 1989|honorary member: Association of California State Attorneys and Administrative Law Judges|former member: steering committee, Greater Eastside Voter Registration Project|Construction and General Laborers Union, Local 185 (Sacramento)|Pitzer College Board of Trustees|National Association of Latino's Electoral and appointed to the Official Board of Directors|married to Dr. Carolina Reyes|children: Clarisa, Olivia, Natalia|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|appointed Assistant to the Speaker of the House for the 110th Congress|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT|HILDA L. SOLIS, Democrat, of El Monte, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, October 20, 1957|education: B.A., California Polytechnic University, Pomona|M.S., University of Southern Cali[[Page 33]]fornia|professional: White House Office of Hispanic Affairs during the Carter Administration|management analyst, U.S. Office of Management and Budget|Rio Hondo Community College Board of Trustees|Los Angeles County Insurance Commission|public service: California State Assembly, 1992-94|California State Senate, 1994-2000|first Latina to serve in the State Senate|recognized and honored by numerous community and civic organizations|co-chair, Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues|member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus|committees: Energy and Commerce|Natural Resources|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT|DIANE E. WATSON, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Los Angeles, November 12, 1933|education: B.A. in Education, University of California, Los Angeles|M.S. in School Psychology, California State University, Los Angeles|attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and earned a Ph.D., in Educational Administration from the Claremont Graduate University|professional: served as an elementary school teacher, acting principal, assistant superintendent of child welfare and attendance, and school psychologist|served on the faculty at both California State University, Los Angeles, and Long Beach|Health Occupations Specialist, California Department of Education|awards: named Legislator of the Year by numerous California universities, associations, and organizations|public service: Los Angeles Unified School District Board Member|served as California State Senator, 1979-99|served as U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, 1999-2001|committees: Foreign Affairs|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on June 5, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Los Angeles, June 12, 1941|education: B.A., California State University, Los Angeles, 1965|served in the Cali[[Page 34]]fornia State Assembly, 1987-92|married: Edward T. Allard III|two children: Lisa Marie and Ricardo|two stepchildren: Angela and Guy Mark|the first woman to serve as the chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation in the 105th Congress|in the 106th Congress, she became the first woman to chair the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and the first Latina in history to be appointed to the House Appropriations Committee|committees: Appropriations|Standards of Official Conduct|the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|MAXINE WATERS, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in St. Louis, MO, August 15, 1938|education: B.A., California State University|honorary degrees: Harris-Stowe State College, St. Louis, MO, and Central State University, Wilberforce, OH, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, North Carolina A&T State University, Howard University, Central State University, Bishop College, Morgan State University|elected to California State Assembly, 1976|reelected every two years thereafter|member: Assembly Democratic Caucus, Board of TransAfrica Foundation, National Women's Political Caucus|chair, Democratic Caucus Special Committee on Election Reform|chair, Ways and Means Subcommittee on State Administration|chair, Joint Committee on Public Pension Fund Investments|founding member, National Commission for Economic Conversion and Disarmament|member of the board, Center for National Policy|Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation (Spelman College)|Minority AIDS Project|married to Sidney Williams, former U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas|two children: Karen and Edward|committees: Financial Services|Judiciary|Chief Deputy Minority Whip|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|JANE HARMAN, Democrat, of Venice, CA|born in New York, NY, June 28, 1945|education: University High School, Los Angeles, CA, 1962|B.A., Smith College, Northampton, MA, 1966|J.D., Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1969|professional: attorney|admitted to the District of Columbia Bar, 1969|counsel for Jones, Day, Reavis and Pogue (law firm)|Director and General Counsel for Harman International Industries|Special Counsel, Department of Defense, 1979|Regents' Professor at UCLA, 1999|organizations: L.A. County High Technology Committee|South Bay Alliance for Choice|Center for National Policy|Inter[[Page 35]]national Human Rights Law Group|member of the Visiting Committee of the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University|National Commission on Terrorism|family: married to Sidney Harman, 1980|children: Brian Lakes Frank, Hilary Lakes Frank, Daniel Geier Harman, and Justine Leigh Harman|committees: Energy and Commerce|Homeland Security|elected to the 103rd, 104th, and 105th Congresses|candidate for Governor of California, 1998|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Brownsville, TX, December 4, 1936|maiden name: Flores|education: Brownsville High School, Brownsville, TX|Cerritos College|Southmost College|professional: Transportation Coordinator, Ford Motor Company|elected to Norwalk, CA, City Council, 1986|became mayor of Norwalk, CA, 1989|elected to the California Assembly, 58th District, 1992-98|married: Frank Napolitano|children: Yolanda Dyer, Fred Musquiz, Edward Musquiz, Michael Musquiz, and Cynthia Dowling|organizations: Norwalk Lions Club|Veterans of Foreign Wars (auxiliary)|American Legion (auxiliary)|Soroptimist International|past director, Cerritos College Foundation|director, Community Family Guidance Center|League of United Latin American Citizens|director, Los Angeles County Sanitation District|director, Los Angeles County Vector Control (Southeast District)|director, Southeast Los Angeles Private Industry Council|director, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Authority|National Women's Political Caucus|past national board secretary, United States-Mexico Sister Cities Association|member, Hispanic Caucus|co-chair, Mental Health Caucus|committees: Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT|LINDA T. SANCHEZ, Democrat, of Lakewood, CA|born in Orange, CA, January 28, 1969|education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley|J.D., U.C.L.A. Law School|passed bar exam in 1995|professional: attorney|has practiced in the areas of appellate, civil rights, and employment law|International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 441|National Electrical Contractors Association|and Orange County Central Labor Council Executive Secretary, AFL-CIO|organizations: National Women's Political Caucus|Women in Leadership|religion: Catholic|committees: Education and Labor|Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FORTIETH DISTRICT|EDWARD R. ROYCE, Republican, of Fullerton, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, October 12, 1951|education: B.A., California State University, Fullerton, 1977|professional: small business owner|controller|corporate tax manager|California State Senate, 1982-92|member: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce|board member, Literacy Volunteers of America|California Interscholastic Athletic Foundation board of advisers|married: Marie Therese Porter, 1985|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT|JERRY LEWIS, Republican, of Redlands, CA|born in Seattle, WA, October 21, 1934|education: graduated, San Bernardino High School, 1952|B.A., UCLA, 1956|graduate intern in[[Page 37]]public affairs, Coro Foundation|life underwriter|former member, San Bernardino School Board|served in California State Assembly, 1968-78|insurance executive, 1959-78|married to Arlene Willis|seven children|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT|GARY G. MILLER, Republican, of Diamond Bar, CA|born in Huntsville, AR, October 16, 1948|education: Loma Vista Elementary School, Whittier, CA|California High School, Whittier, CA|Lowell High School, LaHabra, CA|Mount San Antonio College, Walnut, CA|military service: private, U.S. Army, 1967|professional: developer|owner, G. Miller Development Company|public service: Diamond Bar, CA, City Council, 1989-95|Mayor, 1992|California State Assembly, 1995-98|married: Cathy Miller|children: Brian, Elizabeth, Loren, and Matthew|committees: Financial Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT|JOE BACA, Democrat, of San Bernardino County, CA|born in Belen, NM, January 23, 1947|education: graduated from California State University, Los Angeles, with a bachelor's degree in Sociology|professional: GTE Corp. (community relations)|Interstate World Travel (owner)|military service: Army|public service: elected to the California State Assembly, 1992, and served as Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore, and the Speaker's Federal Government Liaison, 1997-98|elected to the California State Senate, 1998|awards: American Legion California Legislator of the Year|VFW Outstanding Legislator|League of Women Voters Citizen of[[Page 38]]Distinction|San Bernardino Kiwanis Club Kiwanian of the Year|Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen|2004 National Farmers Union Presidential Award|U.S. Department of Agriculture Coalition of Minority Employees Award of Excellence|U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President's Achievement Award|Democratic Caucus Task Force on Homeland Security|vice chair, Democratic Caucus Task Force on Immigration|chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus|co-chair, Congressional Sex and Violence in the Media Caucus|House Army Caucus|Congressional Diabetes Caucus|Cancer Caucus|Military/Veterans Caucus|U.S.-Mexico Caucus|Blue Dog Coalition, the Nursing Caucus, Native American Caucus|Armenian Caucus|Good Movement Caucus and Out of Poverty Caucus|married: Barbara|four children: Joe Jr., Jeremy, Natalie, and Jennifer|committees: Agriculture|Financial Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 106th Congress on November 16, 1999, by special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|KEN CALVERT, Republican, of Corona, CA|born in Corona, June 8, 1953|education: A.A., Chaffey College (CA), 1973|B.A. in economics, San Diego State University, 1975|professional: congressional aide to Rep. Victor V. Veysey, CA|general manager, Jolly Fox Restaurant, Corona, 1975-79|Marcus W. Meairs Co., Corona, 1979-81|president and general manager, Ken Calvert Real Properties, 1981-92|County Youth Chairman, Rep. Veysey's District, 1970, then 43rd District, 1972|Corona/Norco Youth Chairman for Nixon, 1968 and 1972|Reagan-Bush campaign worker, 1980|co-chair, Wilson for Senate Campaign, 1982|chairman Riverside Republican Party, 1984-88|co-chairman, George Deukmejian election, 1978, 1982 and 1986|co-chairman, George Bush election, 1988|co-chairman, Pete Wilson Senate elections, 1982 and 1988|co-chairman, Pete Wilson for Governor election, 1990|charter member, Riverside County Republican Winners Circle|former vice president, Corona/Norco Republican Assembly|chairman and charter member, Lincoln Club of Riverside County, 1986-90|president, Corona Rotary Club, 1991|past president, Corona Elks|Navy League of Corona/Norco|Corona Chamber of Commerce, 1990|past chairman, Norco Chamber of Commerce|County of Riverside Asset Leasing|past chairman, Corona/Norco Board of Realtors|Monday Morning Group|Corona Group|executive board, Economic Development Partnership|charter member, Corona Community Hospital Corporate 200 Club|Silver Eagles (March AFB Support Group)|co-chair, Corona Airport Advisory Commission|Generic Drug Equity Caucus|co-chair, Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine|co-chair, Manufactured Housing Caucus|Defense Study Group|Hellenic Caucus|Fire Caucus|National Guard & Reserve Caucus|Human Rights Caucus|Baltic Caucus|Travel and Tourism Caucus|Coalition for Autism Research and Education|Diabetes Caucus|Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus|Zero Capital Gains Tax Caucus|Medical Technology Caucus|Law Enforcement Caucus|Correctional Officers Caucus|Western Caucus|Sportsman's Caucus|Native American Caucus|Coastal Caucus|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|Science and Technology|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|MARY BONO, Republican, of Palm Springs, CA|born in Cleveland, OH, October 24, 1961|daughter of Clay Whitaker, retired physician and surgeon, and Karen, retired chemist|Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History, University of Southern California, 1984|Woman of the Year, 1993, San Gorgonio Chapter of the Girl Scouts of America for her assistance to victims of a tragic Girl Scout bus crash in Palm Springs|board member: Palm Springs International Film Festival|first lady of Palm Springs and active in a wide range of community charities and service organizations|leadership role in support of the D.A.R.E. program, Olive Crest Home for Abused Children, Tiempos de Los Ninos|certified personal fitness instructor in martial arts (Karate, Tae Kwan Do)|accomplished gymnast with Gymnastics Olympica|appointed chair, Congressional Salton Sea Task Force|married Sonny Bono, 1986|two children: Chesare Elan and Chianna Maria|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected by special election on April 7, 1998 to the 105th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband Rep. Sonny Bono|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|DANA ROHRABACHER, Republican, of Huntington Beach, CA|born in Coronado, CA, June 21, 1947|education: graduated Palos Verdes High School, CA, 1965|attended Los Angeles Harbor College, Wilmington, CA, 1965-67|B.A., Long Beach State College, CA, 1969|M.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1975|writer/journalist|speechwriter and special assistant to the President, The White House, Washington, D.C., 1981-88|assistant press secretary, Reagan/Bush Committee, 1980|reporter, City News Service/Radio News West, and editorial writer, Orange County Register, 1972-80|committees: Foreign Affairs|Science and Technology|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|LORETTA SANCHEZ, Democrat, of Anaheim, CA|born in Lynwood, CA, January 7, 1960|education: graduate of Chapman University|M.B.A., American University|specializes in assisting public agencies with finance matters|member, Blue Dog Coalition|Law Enforcement Caucus|Congressional Women's Caucus|committees: Armed Services|Homeland Security|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|JOHN CAMPBELL, Republican, of Irvine, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, July 19, 1955|education: B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, CA|M.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA|professional: certified public accountant|member of the California state senate|married: Catherine|children: two sons|committees: Budget|Financial Services|elected to the 109th Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Christopher Cox and reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT|DARRELL E. ISSA, Republican, of Vista, CA|born in Cleveland, OH, November 1, 1953|education: Siena Heights College|military service: U.S. Army|attended college on an ROTC scholarship|professional: Businessman|founder and CEO of Directed Electronics, Inc.|past Chairman, Consumer Electronics Association|Board of Directors, Electronics Industry Association|public service: Co-Chairman of the campaign to pass the California Civil Rights Initiative (Proposition 209)|Chairman of the Volunteer Committee for the 1996 Republican National Convention|Chairman of the San Diego County Lincoln Club|candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1998|architect of 2003 California recall campaign of former Governor Gray Davis|married: Kathy|children: William|committees: Judiciary|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 41]]
110b|5|CA||rep|FIFTIETH DISTRICT|BRIAN P. BILBRAY, Republican, of San Diego, CA|born in Coronado, CA, January 28, 1951|education: graduated Mar Vista High School|attended South Western College|professional: tax consultant|city council|Imperial Beach, CA|1976-78|mayor, Imperial Beach, CA, 1978-85|San Diego County Board of Supervisors, 1985-95|married: Karen|five children|committees: Oversight and Government Reform|Science and Technology|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 104th Congress and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-2001)|unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the 107th Congress|elected by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Randall ``Duke'' Cunningham and reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT|BOB FILNER, Democrat, of San Diego, CA|born in Pittsburgh, PA, September 4, 1942|education: B.A., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1963|M.A., University of Delaware, 1969|Ph.D., Cornell University, 1973|professor, San Diego State University, 1970-92|San Diego Board of Education, 1979-83 (president, 1982)|San Diego City Council, 1987-92 (deputy mayor, 1990)|member: Sierra Club, NAACP, Navy League, Gray Panthers, Economic Conversion Council, Common Cause, ACLU, ADL, NWPC, MAPA|married: Jane Merrill Filner, 1985|children: Erin and Adam|committees: chair, Veterans' Affairs|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT|DUNCAN HUNTER, Republican, of Alpine, CA|born in Riverside, CA, May 31, 1948|education: graduated, Rubidoux High School, 1966|J.D., Western State University, 1976|first lieutenant, U.S. Army Airborne, 1969-71|professional: trial lawyer|admitted to the California bar, 1976|commenced practice in San Diego|member: Baptist Church, Navy League|married: the former Lynne Layh, 1973|children: Duncan Duane and Robert Samuel|committees: Armed Services|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|5|CA||rep|FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT|SUSAN A. DAVIS, Democrat, of San Diego, CA|born in Cambridge, MA, April 13, 1944|education: B.S., University of California at Berkeley|M.A., University of North Carolina|public service: served three terms in the California State Assembly|served nine years on the San Diego City School Board|former President of the League of Women Voters of San Diego|awards: California School Boards Association Legislator of the Year|League of Middle Schools Legislator of the Year|family: married to Steve|children: Jeffrey and Benjamin|grandson: Henry|granddaughter: Jane|committees: Armed Services|Education and Labor|House Administration|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|6|CO||senator||WAYNE ALLARD, Republican, of Loveland, CO|born in Fort Collins, CO, December 2, 1943|education: graduated, Fort Collins High School, 1963|preveterinary studies, Colorado State University, 1964|Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, 1968|received veterinarian license in Colorado|Chief Health Officer, Loveland, CO, 1970-78|Larimer County Board of Health, 1978-82|Colorado State Senate, 1982-90|chair, Health and Human Services Committee and majority caucus|member: American Veterinary Medical Association, National Federation of Independent Business, Chamber of Commerce, Loveland Rotary, American Animal Hospital Association, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Companion Animal|married: the former Joan Elizabeth Malcolm|children: Christi and Cheryl|Deputy Majority Whip|in February 2001, appointed by Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott to serve on the High Tech Task Force and the National Security Working Group|chairman, Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, and the Veterinary Caucus|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Appropriations|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Budget|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|6|CO||senator||KEN SALAZAR, Democrat, of Denver, CO|born in Alamosa, CO, March 2, 1955|education: B.A., Colorado College, Political Science, 1977|J.D., University of Michigan School of Law, 1981|professional: attorney|Sherman & Howard (law firm), 1981-86|Parcel, Mauro, Hultin & Spaanstra (law firm), 1994-98|public service: chief legal counsel to Colorado Governor Roy Romer, 1986-90|executive director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources, 1990-94|Colorado Attorney General, 1999-2004|married: Hope|children: Melinda and Andrea|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Select Committee on Ethics|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004.
110b|6|CO||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DIANA DeGETTE, Democrat, of Denver, CO|born in Tachikowa, Japan, July 29, 1957|education: B.A., political science, magna cum laude, The Colorado College, 1979|J.D., New York University School of Law, 1982 (Root Tilden Scholar)|professional: attorney with McDermott, Hansen, and Reilly|Colorado Deputy State Public Defender, Appellate Division, 1982-84|Colorado House of Representatives, 1992-96|board of directors, Planned Parenthood,[[Page 45]]Rocky Mountain Chapter|member and formerly on board of governors, Colorado Bar Association|member, Colorado Women's Bar Association|past memberships: board of trustees, The Colorado College|Denver Women's Commission|board of directors, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association|former editor, Trial Talk magazine|listed in 1994-96 edition of Who's Who in America|chief deputy whip|committees: vice chair, Energy and Commerce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|6|CO||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MARK UDALL, Democrat, of Boulder, CO|born in Tucson, AR, July 18, 1950|son of Morris ``Mo'' Udall, U.S. Representative, 1961-91, and candidate for President of the United States, 1976|education: B.A., Williams College, 1972|professional: course director, educator, and executive director, Outward Bound, 1985-95|Colorado State House of Representatives, District 13, 1997-98|married: Maggie Fox|two children|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|Science and Technology|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|6|CO||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JOHN T. SALAZAR, Democrat, of Manassas, CO|born in Alamosa, CO, July 21, 1953|education: B.S., Adams State College, Alamosa, CO, 1981|graduated from the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Forum, 1992|professional: served in the U.S. Army, 1973-76|farmer|rancher|business owner|public service: Governor's Economic Development Advisory Board|the state Agricultural Commission|board of directors of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District|board of directors of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Forum|Colorado Agricultural Commission, 1999-2002|Colorado State House of Representatives, 2003-04|married: Mary Lou Salazar|children: Jesus, Esteban, and Miguel|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 46]]
110b|6|CO||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE, Republican, of Fort Morgan, CO|born, January 27, 1949|raised in Weld County, CO|education: graduated, Eaton High School, and Colorado State University|professional: school teacher|businesswoman (agricultural business)|public service: Fort Morgan School Board|State House of Representatives, and State Senate|elected State Senate Republican Caucus Chairman|religion: First Assembly of God Church|married: Steve Musgrave|four children|committees: Agriculture|Small Business|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|6|CO||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DOUG LAMBORN, Republican, of Colorado Springs, CO|born in Leavenworth, KS, May 24, 1954|education: B.S., University of Kansas Lawrence, 1978|J.D., University of Kansas Lawrence, 1985|lawyer, private practice (business and real estate)|Colorado State House of Representatives 1995-98|Colorado State Senate, 1998-2006|married: Jeanie|five children|committees: Natural Resources|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|6|CO||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|THOMAS G. TANCREDO, Republican, of Littleton, CO|born in North Denver, CO, December 20, 1945|education: graduated, Holy Family High School, 1964|B.A., University of North Colorado, 1968|elected to the Colorado State Legislature in 1976, and served until 1982|appointed, Secretary of Education's Regional Representative, served from 1982 to 1992, during the Reagan and Bush administrations|in 1993, accepted presidency of the Independence Institute, a public policy research organization in Golden, CO|Christian|married: Jackie|children: Ray and Randy|committees: Foreign Affairs|Natural Resources|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|6|CO||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ED PERLMUTTER, Democrat, of Golden, CO|born in Denver, CO, May 1, 1953|education: B.A., University of Colorado, 1975|J.D., University of Colorado, 1978|professional: served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Colorado Bar Association|served on the Board of Trustees and Judicial Performance Commission for the First Judicial District|Trustee, Midwest Research Institute, the primary operator of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory|board member, National Jewish Medical and Research Center|elected to two four-year terms to represent central Jefferson County as a Colorado State Senator, 1995-2003|served on numerous committees in the State Senate, including Water, Finance, Judiciary, Child Welfare, Telecommunication, Transportation, Legal Services, and Oil and Gas|also served as chair of the Public Policy and Planning Committee, chair of the Bi-Partisan Renewable Energy Caucus, and President Pro Tem (2001-02 session)|married: Deana|three children|committees: Financial Services|Homeland Security|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|7|CT||senator||CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, Democrat, of East Haddam, CT|born in Willimantic, CT, May 27, 1944|son of Thomas J. and Grace Murphy Dodd|education: graduated, Georgetown Preparatory School, 1962|B.A., English Literature, Providence College, 1966|J.D., University of Louisville School of Law, 1972|admitted to Connecticut bar, 1973|served in U.S. Army Reserves, 1969-75|Peace Corps volunteer, Dominican Republic, 1966-68|married to Jackie Clegg|one child, Grace|founded the Senate Children's Caucus|House committees: served on the Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, and Science and Technology Committee|appointed to the Select Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf and the Select Committee on Assassinations|appointed to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to the 95th and 96th Congresses|committees: chair, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Foreign Relations|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|7|CT||senator||JOSEPH I. LIEBERMAN, Independent Democrat, of New Haven, CT|born in Stamford, CT, February 24, 1942|education: attended Stamford public schools|B.A., Yale University, 1964|law degree, Yale Law School, 1967|Connecticut State Senate, 1970-80|majority leader, 1974-80|honorary degrees: Yeshiva University, University of Hartford|Connecticut's 21st attorney general, 1983|reelected in 1986|author of ``The Power-Broker'' (Houghton Mifflin Company, 1966), a biography of late Democratic Party chairman John M. Bailey|``The Scorpion and the Tarantula'' (Houghton Mifflin Company, 1970), a study of early efforts to control nuclear proliferation|``The Legacy'' (Spoonwood Press, 1981), a history of Connecticut politics from 1930-80|``Child Support in America'' (Yale University Press, 1986)|``In Praise of Public Life'' (Simon and Schuster, 2000)|and ``An Amazing Adventure'' (Simon and Schuster, 2003)|married: Hadassah Lieberman|children: Matthew, Rebecca, Ethan, and Hana|member, Democratic Leadership Council|Democratic candidate for Vice President, 2000|committees: chair, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Armed Services|Environment and Public Works|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected on November 8, 1988, to the U.S. Senate|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|7|CT||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN B. LARSON, Democrat, of East Hartford, CT|born in Hartford, July 22, 1948|education: Mayberry Elementary School, East Hartford, CT|East Hartford High School|B.A., Central Connecticut State University|Senior Fellow, Yale University, Bush Center for Child Development and Social Policy|professional: high school teacher, 1972-77|insurance broker, 1978-98|president, Larson and Lyork|public service: Connecticut State Senate, 12 years,[[Page 50]]President Pro Tempore, 8 years|married: Leslie Larson|children: Carolyn, Laura, and Raymond|committees: Ways and Means|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|7|CT||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOE COURTNEY, Democrat, of Vernon, CT|born in Hartford, CT, April 6, 1953|education: B.A., Tufts University, 1971-75|University of Connecticut Law School, 1975-78|public service: Connecticut State Representative, 1987-94|Vernon Town Attorney, 2003-06|professional: attorney, Courtney, Boyan, and Foran, LLC, 1978-2006|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Audrey Courtney|children: Robert and Elizabeth|committees: Armed Services|Education and Labor|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|7|CT||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ROSA L. DeLAURO, Democrat, of New Haven, CT|born in New Haven, March 2, 1943|education: graduated, Laurelton Hall High School|attended London School of Economics, Queen Mary College, London, 1962-63|B.A., cum laude, history and political science, Marymount College, NY, 1964|M.A., international politics, Columbia University, NY, 1966|professional: executive assistant to Mayor Frank Logue, city of New Haven, 1976-77|executive assistant/development administrator, city of New Haven, 1977-78|chief of staff, Senator Christopher Dodd, 1980-87|executive director, Countdown '87, 1987-88|executive director, Emily's List, 1989-90|married: Stanley Greenberg|children: Anna, Kathryn, and Jonathan|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|7|CT||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER SHAYS, Republican, of Bridgeport, CT|born in Stamford, CT, October 18, 1945|education: graduated, Darien High School, Darien, CT, 1964|B.A., Principia College, Elsah, IL, 1968|M.B.A., New York University Graduate School of Business, 1974|M.P.A., New York University Graduate School of Public Administration, 1978|member, Peace Corps, Fiji Islands, 1968-70|professional: business consultant|college instructor, realtor|executive aide, Trumbull First Selectman, 1971-72|Connecticut House of Representatives, 1974-87|married: Betsi Shays, 1968|children: Jeramy|committees: Financial Services|Homeland Security|Oversight and Government Reform|elected by special election, August 18, 1987, to the 100th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Stewart B. McKinney|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|7|CT||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER S. MURPHY, Democrat, of Cheshire, CT|born August 3, 1973|grew up in Connecticut|graduated with honors, double major in history and political science, Williams College, MA|graduated, University of Connecticut Law School, Hartford, CT, 2002|former member, Southington Planning and Zoning Commission|served for eight years in the Connecticut General Assembly|in 2005, succeeding in passing Connecticut's landmark stem cell investment act|committees: Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|8|DE||senator||JOSEPH R. BIDEN, Jr., Democrat, of Wilmington, DE|born in Scranton, PA, November 20, 1942|education: St. Helena's School, Wilmington, DE|Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE|A.B., history and political science, University of Delaware|J.D., Syracuse University College of Law|married: Jill Tracy Biden|children: Joseph R. Biden III, Robert Hunter Biden, and Ashley Blazer Biden|admitted to the bar, December 1968, Wilmington, DE|engaged in private practice until 1972|served on New Castle County Council, 1970-72|committees: chair, Foreign Relations|Judiciary|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|8|DE||senator||THOMAS R. CARPER, Democrat, of Wilmington, DE|born in Beckley, WV, January 23, 1947|education: B.A., Ohio State University, 1968|M.B.A., University of Delaware, 1975|military service: U.S. Navy, served during Vietnam War|public service: Delaware State Treasurer, 1977-83|U.S. House of Representatives, 1983-93|Governor of Delaware, 1993-2001|organizations: National Governors' Association|Democratic Leadership Council|religion: Presbyterian|family: married to the former Martha Ann Stacy|children: Ben and Christopher|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Environment and Public Works|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|8|DE||rep|AT LARGE|MICHAEL N. CASTLE, Republican, of Wilmington, DE|born in Wilmington, July 2, 1939|education: graduate of Tower Hill School, 1957|B.S. in economics, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, 1961|J.D., Georgetown University Law School, 1964|professional: attorney|admitted to the District of Columbia and Delaware bars, 1964|commenced practice in Wilmington|Delaware House of Representatives, 1966-67|Delaware Senate, 1968-76|Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, 1981-85|Governor, 1985-92|awarded honorary degrees: Wesley College, 1986|Widener College, 1986|Delaware State University, 1986|Hamilton College, 1991|Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, 1992|active in the National Governors Association, serving three years as chairman of the Human Resources Committee|co-vice chairman for NGA's Task Force on Health Care with President Clinton|past president of the Council of State Governments|past chairman of the Southern Governors Association|chaired the Republican Governors[[Page 54]]Association, 1988|American Diabetes Association's C. Everett Koop Award for Health Promotion and Awareness, 1992|member: Delaware Bar Association, American Bar Association|former member: National Governors Association, Republican Governors Association, National Assessment Governing Board, Council of State Governors, Southern Governors Association|honorary board of directors, Delaware Greenways|task forces: co-chairman, Congressional Task Force to the National Campaign to Reduce Teen Pregnancy|House Tobacco Task Force|co-chair, House Diabetes Caucus|co-chair, Biomedical Research Caucus|co-chair, Passenger Rail Caucus|co-chair, Community College Caucus|married: Jane DiSabatino, 1992|committees: Education and Labor|Financial Services|elected to the 103rd Congress on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|9|DC||rep|DELEGATE|ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, Democrat, of Washington, DC|born in Washington, DC, June 13, 1937|education: graduated, Dunbar High School, 1955|B.A., Antioch College, 1960|M.A., Yale Graduate School, 1963|J.D., Yale Law School, 1964|honorary degrees: Cedar Crest College, 1969|Bard College, 1971|Princeton University, 1973|Marymount College, 1974|City College of New York, 1975|Georgetown University, 1977|New York University, 1978|Howard University, 1978|Brown University, 1978|Wilberforce University, 1978|Wayne State University, 1980|Gallaudet College, 1980|Denison University, 1980|Syracuse University, 1981|Yeshiva University, 1981|Lawrence University, 1981|Emanuel College, 1981|Spelman College, 1982|University of Massachusetts, 1983|Smith College, 1983|Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1983|Tufts University, 1984|Bowdoin College, 1985|Antioch College, 1985|Haverford College, 1986|Lesley College, 1986|New Haven University, 1986|University of San Diego, 1986|Sojourner-Douglas College, 1987|Salem State College, 1987|Rutgers University, 1988|St. Joseph's College, 1988|University of Lowell, 1988|Colgate University, 1989|Drury College, 1989|Florida International University, 1989|St. Lawrence University, 1989|University of Wisconsin, 1989|University of Hartford, 1990|Ohio Wesleyan University, 1990|Wake Forest University, 1990|Fisk University, 1991|Tougalvo University, 1992|University of Southern Connecticut, 1992|professional: professor of law, Georgetown University, 1982-90|past / present member: chair, New York Commission on Human Rights, 1970-76|chair, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1977-81|Community Foundation of Greater Washington, board|Yale Corporation, 1982-88|trustee, Rockefeller Foundation, 1982-90|executive assistant to the mayor of New York City (concurrent appointment)|law clerk, Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Federal District Court, 3rd Circuit|attorney, admitted to practice by examination in the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania and in the U.S. Supreme Court|Council on Foreign Relations|Overseas Development Council|U.S. Committee to Monitor the Helsinki accords|Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia|boards of Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Social Change and Environmental Law Institute|Workplace Health Fund|honors awards: Harper Fel[[Page 292]]low, Yale Law School, 1976, (for ``a person . . . who has made a distinguished contribution to the public life of the nation . . .'')|Yale Law School Association Citation of Merit Medal to the Outstanding Alumnus of the Law School, 1980|Chancellor's Distinguished Lecturer, University of California Law School (Boalt Hall), Berkeley, 1981|Visiting Fellow, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, spring 1984|Visiting Phi Beta Kappa Scholar, 1985|Distinguished Public Service Award, Center for National Policy, 1985|Ralph E. Shikes Bicentennial Fellow, Harvard Law School, 1987|One Hundred Most Important Women (Ladies Home Journal, 1988)|One Hundred Most Powerful Women in Washington (The Washingtonian magazine, September 1989)|divorced|two children: John and Katherine|committees: Homeland Security|Oversight and Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||senator||BILL NELSON, Democrat, of Orlando, FL, born in Miami, FL, September 29, 1942|education: Melbourne High School, 1960|B.A., Yale University, 1965|J.D. University of Virginia School of Law, 1968|professional: attorney|admitted to the Florida Bar, 1968|captain, U.S. Army Reserve, 1965-71|active duty, 1968-70|public service: Florida State House of Representatives, 1973-79|U.S. House of Representatives, 1979-91|Florida Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, and State Fire Marshal, 1995-2001|Astronaut: payload specialist on the space shuttle Columbia, January, 1986|married: the former Grace Cavert|children: Bill Jr. and Nan Ellen|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Foreign Relations|Select Committee on Intelligence|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|10|FL||senator||MELQUIADES ``MEL'' R. MARTINEZ, Republican, of Orlando, FL|born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, October 23, 1946|immigrated to the United States in 1962|lived with foster families until reunited with his family in Orlando, FL, in 1966|education: B.A., Florida State University, 1969|J.D., Florida State University School of Law, 1973|professional: admitted to Florida Bar, 1973|U.S. District Court for Middle District of FL, 1973|U.S. Supreme Court, 1979|U.S. District Court for Southern District of FL, 1986|attorney and partner, Martinez, Dalton, Dellecker and Wilson, Orlando, FL, 1973-85 and Martinez, Dalton, Dellecker, Wilson and King, 1985-98|Florida co-chair, Presidential campaigns of Robert J. Dole, 1996 and George W. Bush, 2000|delegate to Republican National Convention, 2000|Orange County Chairman|secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2001-04|married: Kitty|children: Lauren Shea, John, Andrew|committees: Armed Services|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Energy and Natural Resources|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004.
110b|10|FL||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JEFF MILLER, Republican, of Chumuckla, FL|born in St. Petersburg, FL, June 27, 1959|education: B.S., University of Florida, 1984|professional: real estate broker|public service: Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Agriculture, 1984-88|Environmental Land Management Study Commission, 1992|Santa Rosa County Planning Board Vice Chairman, 1996-98|elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1998|reelected in 2000|served as House Majority Whip: organizations: Kiwanis Club of Milton|Florida Historical Society|Santa Rosa County United Way|Milton Pregnancy Resource Center Advisory Board|Gulf Coast Council of Boy Scouts|Florida FFA Foundation|religion: Methodist|married: Vicki Griswold|children: Scott and Clint|committees: Armed Services|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on October 16, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|ALLEN BOYD, Democrat, of Monticello, FL|born in Valdosta, GA, June 6, 1945|education: graduated, Jefferson County High School, Monticello, 1963|B.S., Florida State University, 1969|professional: partner and general manager, F.A. Boyd and Sons, Inc., family farm corporation|first lieutenant, U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, Vietnam, 1969-71, receiving the CIB and other decorations|Florida House of Representatives, 1989-96|elected majority whip|chaired Governmental Operations Committee (1992-94) and House Democratic Conservative Caucus (Blue Dogs)|member: Peanut Producers Association|Farm Bureau|Cattlemen's Association|local historical association|Chamber of Commerce|and Kiwanis|board member, National Cotton Council|member, First United Methodist Church|married: the former Stephannie Ann Roush, 1970|children: Fred Allen Boyd III (d), Suzanne, John, and David|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|CORRINE BROWN, Democrat, of Jacksonville, FL|born in Jacksonville, November 11, 1946|education: B.S., Florida A&M University, 1969|master's degree, Florida A&M University, 1971|education specialist degree, University of Florida|honorary doctor of law, Edward Waters College|faculty member: Florida Community College in Jacksonville|University of Florida|and Edward Waters College|served in the Florida House of Representatives for 10 years|first woman elected chairperson of the Duval County Legislative Delegation|served as a consultant to the Governor's Committee on Aging|member: Congressional Black Caucus|Women's Caucus|and Progressive Caucus|one child: Shantrel|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|ANDER CRENSHAW, Republican, of Jacksonville, FL|born in Jacksonville, September 1, 1944|education: B.A., University of Georgia, 1966|J.D., University of Florida, 1969|professional: investment banker|religion: Episcopal|public service: former member of the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida State Senate|served as President of the Florida State Senate|married: Kitty|children: Sarah and Alex|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|GINNY BROWN-WAITE, Republican, of Brooksville, FL|born in Albany, NY, October 5, 1943|education: B.S., State University of New York, 1976|Russell Sage College, 1984|Labor Studies Program Certification, Cornell University|professional: served as a Legislative Director in the New York State Senate for almost 18 years|public service: Hernando County, FL, Commissioner|Florida State Senate, 1992-2002|served as Senate Majority Whip, and President Pro Tempore|recipient of numerous awards for community service|married: Harvey|children: three daughters|committees: Financial Services|Homeland Security|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|CLIFF STEARNS, Republican, of Ocala, FL|born in Washington, DC, April 16, 1941|education: graduated, Woodrow Wilson High, Washington, DC, 1959|B.S., electrical engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1963|Air Force ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate|graduate work, University of California, Los Angeles, 1965|served, U.S. Air Force (captain), 1963-67|businessman|past president: Silver Springs Kiwanis|member: Marion County/Ocala Energy Task Force, Tourist Development Council, Ocala Board of Realtors, American Hotel/Motel Association in Florida, American Hotel/Motel Association of the United States, Grace Presbyterian Church|board of directors, Boys Club of Ocala|trustee: Munroe Regional Hospital|married: the former Joan Moore|children: Douglas, Bundy, and Scott|committees: Energy and Commerce|Veterans' Affairs|elected November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JOHN L. MICA, Republican, of Winter Park, FL|born in Binghamton, NY, January 27, 1943|education: graduated, Miami-Edison High School, Miami, FL|B.A., University of Florida, 1967|professional: president, MK Development|managing general partner, Cellular Communications|former government affairs consultant, Mica, Dudinsky and Associates|executive director, Local Government Study Commissions, Palm Beach County, 1970-72|executive director, Orange County Local Government Study Commission, 1972-74|Florida State House of Representatives, 1976-80|administrative assistant, U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins, 1980-85|Florida State Good Government Award, 1973|one of five Florida Jaycees Outstanding Young Men of America, 1978|member: Kiwanis, U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, Tiger Bay Club, co-chairman, Speaker's Task Force for a Drug Free America, Florida Blue Key|U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission|brother of former Congressman Daniel A. Mica|married: the former Patricia Szymanek, 1972|children: D'Anne Leigh and John Clark|committees: Oversight and Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|RIC KELLER, Republican, of Orlando, FL|born in Johnson City, TN, September 5, 1964|education: Boone High School, 1982|B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1986|J.D., Vanderbilt University, 1992|professional: attorney|partner in the law firm of Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell|community service: Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Orlando/Orange County COMPACT Program|co-author of two amendments to Florida's Constitution (the Everglades Polluter Pays amendment, and the Everglades Trust Fund amendment)|religion: United Methodist|remarried|children: Nick, Christy and Kaylee|committees: Education and Labor|Judiciary|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Republican, of Palm Harbor, FL|born in Gainesville, FL, February 8, 1963|raised in Tarpon Springs, FL|education: B.A., University of Florida, 1986|J.D., Stetson University, 1989|son of former Representative Michael Bilirakis (1983-2006)|volunteered on his father's congressional campaigns|interned for President Ronald Reagan and the National Republican Congressional Committee|worked for former Representative Don Sundquist (R-TN)|ran the Bilirakis Law Group, specializing in wills, trusts, and estate planning, Holiday, FL|taught government classes, St. Petersburg College|member of the Florida House of Representatives, 1998-2006|chaired several prominent panels in the State House, including Crime Prevention, Public Safety Appropriations, and the Economic Development, Trade, and Banking Committee|married: Eva|children: Michael, Teddy, Manuel, and Nicholas|Senior Republican Freshman Whip|committees: Homeland Security|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|10|FL||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|C.W. BILL YOUNG, Republican, of Indian Shores, FL|born in Harmarville, PA, December 16, 1930|elected Florida's only Republican State Senator in 1960|reelected 1964, 1966, 1967 (special election), and 1968, serving as minority leader from 1963 to 1970|national committeeman, Florida Young Republicans, 1957-59|state chairman, Florida Young Republicans, 1959-61|member, Florida Constitution Revision Commission, 1965-67|dean of the Florida Republican delegation|the senior Republican in the House|married: Beverly|children: three sons|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 92nd Congress, November 3, 1970|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|KATHY CASTOR, Democrat, of Tampa, FL|born in Miami, FL, August 20, 1966|education: B.A., Political Science, Emory University, 1988|J.D., Florida State University, 1991|professional: Assistant General Counsel, State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, 1991-94|attorney, Icard Merrill, 1994-95|partner, Broad and Cassel, 1995-2000|ran for Florida State Senate, 2000|Hillsborough County Commissioner, 2002-06|religion: member of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church|married: William Lewis|children: two|committees: Armed Services|Rules|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|10|FL||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|ADAM H. PUTNAM, Republican, of Bartow, FL|born in Bartow, FL, July 31, 1974|education: Bartow High School|University of Florida, B.S., Food and Resource Economics|professional: farmer|rancher|awards: Outstanding Male Graduate of the University of Florida|Who's Who in American Politics|organizations: Florida 4-H Foundation|Sheriff's Youth Villa Board of Associates|Chamber of Commerce|Polk County Farm Bureau|married: Melissa|public service: Florida House of Representatives, 1996-2000|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|VERN BUCHANAN, Republican, of Longboat Key, FL|born in Detroit, MI, May 8, 1951|education: B.B.A., Business Administration, Cleary University|M.B.A., University of Detroit|honorary degree: Doctorate of Science in Business Administration, Cleary University|professional: founder and chairman, Buchanan Enterprises|founder and chairman, Buchanan Automotive Group, 1992|operations include Sarasota Ford and 18 auto franchises in the southeastern United States|experience in real estate including home building and property development and management|awards: One of America's Ten Outstanding Young Men, U.S. Jaycees|Entrepreneur of the Year, Inc Magazine and Arthur Young|Entrepreneur of the Year, Harvard Business School, Club of Detroit|One of Michigan's Five Outstanding Young Men, Michigan Jaycees|President's Award, Ford Motor Company|Certified Retailer Award, J.D. Power and Associates|Outstanding Citizen Award, United Negro College Fund|Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Award, National Society of Fund Raising Executives|Freedom Award for Business and Industry, NAACP|The American Jewish Committee Civic Achievement Award|Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame Award|married: Sandy Buchanan|children: James and Matt|committees: Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|10|FL||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|CONNIE MACK, Republican, of Fort Myers, FL|born in Fort Myers, August 12, 1967|education: B.S., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1993|professional: marketing executive|member, Florida state House of Representatives, 2000-03|son of U.S. Senator Connie Mack III, step-great-grandson of Senator Tom Connally, great-grandson of Senator Morris Sheppard, and great-great-grandson of Congressman John Levi Sheppard|children: Addison and Connie|committees: Budget|Foreign Affairs|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|DAVE WELDON, Republican, of India Lantic, FL|born in Long Island, NY, August 31, 1953|education: graduated Farmingdale High School, Farmingdale, NY, 1971|B.S., biochemistry, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1978|M.D., State University of New York, Buffalo, 1981|U.S. Army Major, 1981-87|physician, internal medicine|member: American College of Physicians, Florida Medical Association, Brevard County Medical Society, Retired Officers Association, Good Samaritan Club, Brevard Veterans Council, Vietnam Veterans of Brevard, American Legion|founder, Space Coast Family Forum|married: Nancy Weldon, 1979|children: Katherine and David|committees: Appropriations|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|TIM MAHONEY, Democrat, of Venus, FL|born in Aurora, IL, August 16, 1956|education: B.A. in Computer Science and Business, West Virginia University|M.B.A., George Washington University|professional: Chairman, COO, and co-founder of vFinance, Inc.|founder and President of the Center for Innovative Entrepreneurship|rancher|member: Florida Cattleman's Association|Blue Dog Coalition|New Democrat Coalition|member, Venus United Methodist Church|married: Terry|child: Bailey|committees: Agriculture|Financial Services|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|10|FL||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|KENDRICK B. MEEK, Democrat, of Miami, FL|born in Miami, September 6, 1966|education: B.S., Florida A&M University, 1989|organizations: NAACP|100 Black Men of[[Page 64]]America, Inc.|Greater Miami Service Corps|Omega Psi Phi Fraternity|awards: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Outstanding Service Award|Ebony Magazine's 50 Leaders of Tomorrow|Adams-Powell Civil Rights Award|public service: Florida House of Representatives, 1994-98|Florida State Senate, 1998-2002|married: Leslie Dixon|children: Lauren and Kendrick B., Jr.|son of former Florida U.S. Representative Carrie P. Meek|committees: Armed Services|Ways and Means|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Republican, of Miami, FL|born in Havana, Cuba, July 15, 1952|education: B.A., English, Florida International University|M.S., educational leadership, Florida International University|Ed.D, University of Miami, 2004|certified Florida school teacher|founder and former owner, Eastern Academy|elected to Florida House of Representatives, 1982|elected to Florida State Senate, 1986|former president, Bilingual Private School Association|regular contributor to leading Spanish-language newspaper|during House tenure, married then-State Representative Dexter Lehtinen|children: Amanda Michelle and Patricia Marie|committees: Foreign Affairs|elected on August 29, 1989 to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|ROBERT WEXLER, Democrat, of Boca Raton, FL|born in Queens, NY, January 2, 1961|education: graduate of Hollywood Hills High School|University of Florida, 1982|George Washington University Law School, 1985|admitted to the Florida bar in 1985|attorney|Florida State Senator, 1990-96|member: Palm Beach Planning and Zoning Commission, 1989-90, Palm Beach County Democratic Executive Committee, 1989-92, Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Committee, 1990-91, Florida Bar Association, South Palm Beach County Jewish Federation, Palm Beach County Anti-Defamation League|married to the former Laurie Cohen|three children|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 65]]
110b|10|FL||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Democrat, of Weston, FL|born in Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, September 27, 1966|education: B.A., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1988|M.A., University of Florida, FL, 1990|professional: Public Policy Curriculum Specialist, Nova Southeastern University|Adjunct Instructor, Political Science, Broward Community College|aide to United States Representative Peter Deutsch, 1989-92|member, Florida State House of Representatives, 1992-2000|member, Florida State Senate, 2000-04|organizations: Board of Trustees, Westside Regional Medical Center|Outstanding Freshman Legislator, Florida Women's Political Caucus|Secretary|Board of Directors, American Jewish Congress|Member, Broward National Organization for Women|Board of Directors, National Safety Council, South Florida Chapter|religion: Jewish|married: Steve|children: Rebecca, Jake, Shelby|Senior Democratic Whip|committees: Appropriations|Judiciary|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART, Republican, of Miami, FL|born in Havana, Cuba, August 13, 1954|education: graduated, American School of Madrid, Spain, 1972|B.A., New College of the University of South Florida, Sarasota, 1976|J.D., Case Western Reserve University Law School, 1979|professional: attorney|admitted to the Florida bar, 1979|partner, Fowler, White, Burnett, Hurley, Banick and Strickroot, P.A., Miami|Florida State House, 1986-89|Florida State Senate, 1989-92|founding member, Miami-Westchester Lions Club|member, Organization for Retarded Citizens|married the former Cristina Fernandez, 1976|two children: Lincoln Gabriel and Daniel|Assistant Republican Whip|Congressional Human Rights Caucus|committees: Rules|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 66]]
110b|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|RON KLEIN, Democrat, of Boca Raton, FL|born in Cleveland, OH, July 7, 1957|education: graduated, Cleveland Heights High School, 1975|B.A., The Ohio State University, 1979|J.D., Case Western Reserve University Law School, 1982|professional: attorney|admitted to the Florida State Bar, 1986|former partner, Sachs, Sax & Klein, P.A.|elected to the Florida House of Representatives, District 90, 1992|reelected, 1994|elected to the Florida Senate, District 30, 1996|reelected in 2000, 2004|married to the former Dori Dragin, 1982|children: Brian and Lauren|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|ALCEE L. HASTINGS, Democrat, of Miramar, FL|born in Altamonte Springs, FL, September 5, 1936|education: graduated, Crooms Academy, Sanford, FL, 1954|B.A., Fisk University, Nashville, TN, 1958|Howard University, Washington, DC|J.D., Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, 1963|attorney|admitted to the Florida bar, 1963|circuit judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida|member: African Methodist Episcopal Church, NAACP, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Family Christian Association, ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, National Organization for Women, Planned Parenthood, Women and Children First, Inc., Sierra Club, Cousteau Society, Broward County Democratic Executive Committee, Dade County Democratic Executive Committee, Lauderhill Democratic Club, Hollywood Hills Democratic Club, Pembroke Pines Democratic Club, Urban League, National Bar Associa[[Page 67]]tion, Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association, T.J. Reddick Bar Association, National Conference of Black Lawyers, Simon Wiesenthal Center, The Furtivist Society|Progressive Black Police Officers Club, International Black Firefighters Association|chairman, Helsinki Commission|three children: Alcee Lamar II, Chelsea, and Leigh|committees: Rules|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|TOM FEENEY, Republican, of Oviedo, FL|born in Abington, PA, May 21, 1958|education: B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1980|J.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1983|professional: attorney|business interests: Real Estate|religion: Presbyterian|organizations: Cornerstone, Inc., Distribution Center Board of Directors|City of Light Business Leadership Council|Mosley's High-Tech Tutoring Board of Directors|East Orange, Southwest Volusia, Sanford, and Oviedo Chambers of Commerce|James Madison Institute Board of Directors|OIA Kidsway, Inc., Board of Directors|Orange and Seminole County Republican Executive Committees|The Empowerment Network|American Legislative Exchange Council National Education Task Force|public service: Florida House of Representatives, 1990-94, and 1996-2002|Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, 1994|Florida Speaker of the House of Representatives, 2000-02|family: married to Ellen Stewart|children: Tommy and Sean|committees: Financial Services|Judiciary|Science and Technology|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|MARIO DIAZ-BALART, Republican, of Miami, FL|born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, September 25, 1961|education: University of South Florida|professional: President, Gordon Diaz-Balart and Partners (public relations and marketing business)|religion: Catholic|public service: Ad[[Page 68]]ministrative Assistant to the Mayor of Miami, 1985-88|Florida House of Representatives, 1988-92, and 2000-02|Florida State Senate, 1992-2000|committees: Budget|Science and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|11|GA||senator||SAXBY CHAMBLISS, Republican, of Moultrie, GA|born in Warrenton, NC, November 10, 1943|education: graduated, C.E. Byrd High School, Shreveport, LA, 1962|B.A., University of Georgia, 1966|J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law, 1968|professional: served on the state bar of Georgia's Disciplinary Review Panel, 1969|member: Moultrie-Colquitt County Economic Development Authority|Colquitt County Economic Development Corporation|married: the former Julianne Frohbert, 1966|children: Lia Chambliss Baker, and C. Saxby (Bo), Jr.|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Armed Services|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on Printing|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002.
110b|11|GA||senator||JOHNNY ISAKSON, Republican, of Marietta GA|born in Fulton County, GA, December 28, 1944|education: University of Georgia|professional: real estate executive|president, Northside Realty|public service: Georgia State House of Representatives, 1976-90|Georgia State Senate, 1992-96|appointed chairman of the Georgia Board of Election, 1996|awards: Republican National Committee ``Best Legislator in America,'' 1989|organizations: chairman of the board, Georgian Club|trustee, Kennesaw State University|board of directors, Metro Atlanta and Georgia Chambers of Commerce|past president, Cobb Chamber of Commerce|executive committee, National Association of Realtors|president, Realty Alliance|advisory board, Federal National Mortgage Association|married: Dianne|children: John, Kevin, and Julie|religion: Methodist|election to the 106th Congress on February 23, 1999, by special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: Environment and Public Works|Foreign Relations|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004.
110b|11|GA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JACK KINGSTON, Republican, of Savannah, GA|born in Bryan, TX, April, 24, 1955|education: Michigan State University, 1973-74|University of Georgia, 1974-78|insurance salesman|vice president, Palmer and Cay/Carswell|Georgia State Legislature, 1984-92|[[Page 70]]member: Savannah Health Mission, Isle of Hope Community Association, Christ Church|married: Elizabeth Morris Kingston, 1979|children: Betsy, John, Ann, and Jim|committees: Appropriations|vice-chair, Republican Conference|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|11|GA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|SANFORD D. BISHOP, Jr., Democrat, of Albany, GA|born in Mobile, AL, February 4, 1947|education: attended Mobile County public schools|B.A., Morehouse College, 1968|J.D., Emory University, 1971|professional: attorney|admitted to the Georgia and Alabama bars|Georgia House of Representatives, 1977-91|Georgia Senate, 1991-93|former member: Executive Board, Boy Scouts of America|YMCA|Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity|Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity|32nd Degree Mason, Shriner|member: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Albany, GA|married: Vivian Creighton Bishop|child: Aeysha Reese|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|11|GA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|LYNN A. WESTMORELAND, Republican, of Sharpsburg, GA|born in Atlanta, GA, April 2, 1950|education: graduated from Therrell High School, Atlanta, GA|attended Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 1969-71|member of the Georgia State University, 1993-2004|professional: real estate developer|public service: Minority Leader, Georgia State House, 2000-04|Representative, Georgia State House, 1992-2004|religion: Baptist|organizations: Fayette Board of Realtors|Fayette County Safe Kids Council|Georgia Homebuilders|National Board of Realtors|National Rifle Association|married: Joan|children: Heather, Marcy, and Trae|committees: Oversight and Government Reform|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|11|GA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, Jr., Democrat, of Lithonia, GA|born in Washington, DC, October 2, 1954|B.A., Clark College (Clark Atlanta University), Atlanta, GA, 1976|J.D., Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, 1979|professional: partner, Johnson & Johnson Law Group LLC, 1980-2007|judge, Magistrate Court, 1989-2001|associate, Dekalb County Commissioner, 2001-06|married: Mereda, 1979|two children: Randi and Alex|committees: Armed Services|Judiciary|Small Business|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|11|GA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JOHN LEWIS, Democrat, of Atlanta, GA|born in Pike County, AL, February 21, 1940|education: graduated Pike County Training School, Brundidge, AL, 1957|B.A., American Baptist Theological Seminary, Nashville, TN, 1961|B.A., Fisk University, Nashville, TN, 1963|civil rights leader|Atlanta City Council, 1982-86|member: Martin Luther King Center for Social Change, African American Institute, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial|married the former Lillian Miles in 1968|one child, John Miles Lewis|committees: Ways and Means|appointed senior chief deputy Democratic whip for the 109th Congress|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|11|GA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|TOM PRICE, Republican, of Roswell, GA|born in Lansing, MI, October 8, 1954|education: B.A., University of Michigan, 1976|M.D., University of Michigan, 1979|professional: physician|member of the Georgia state senate, 1997-2004|member: Cobb Chamber of Commerce|Civil Air Patrol|Advisory Board, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education|religion: Presbyterian|married: Elizabeth|one child, Robert|committees: Education and Labor|Financial Services|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|11|GA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JOHN LINDER, Republican, of Duluth, GA|born in Deer River, MN, September 9, 1942|education: graduate, Deer River High School, 1957|B.S., 1963, and D.D.S., University of Minnesota, 1967|captain, U.S. Air Force, 1967-69|former dentist|president, Linder Financial Cor[[Page 73]]poration|Georgia State Representative, 1975-80, 1983-90|member: Georgia GOP, Rotary Club, American Legion|married: Lynne Peterson Linder, 1963|children: Matt and Kristine|committees: Ways and Means|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|11|GA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JIM MARSHALL, Democrat, of Macon, GA|born in Ithaca, NY, March 31, 1948|education: graduated high school, Mobile, AL, 1966|graduated, Princeton University, 1972 (National Merit Scholarship)|graduated, Boston University Law School, 1977|military service: U.S. Army|infantry combat in Vietnam|served as an Airborne-Ranger reconnaissance platoon sergeant|decorated for heroism|received Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars|professional: joined the Mercer University Law School faculty in 1979|public service: participates in numerous community service activities|elected Mayor of Macon, GA, 1995|married: Camille|children: Mary and Robert|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Financial Services|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|11|GA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|NATHAN DEAL, Republican, of Clermont, GA|born in Millen, GA, August 25, 1942|education: graduated, Washington County High School, Sandersville, 1960|B.A., Mercer University, Macon, GA, 1964|J.D., Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, GA, 1966|admitted to the Georgia bar, 1966|captain, U.S. Army, 1966-68|Georgia State Senate, 1981-92|president pro tempore, 1991-92|married: the former Emilie Sandra Dunagan, 1966|children: Jason, Mary Emily, Carrie, and Katie|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|11|GA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|PAUL C. BROUN, Republican, of Fulton, GA|born in Clarke County, GA, May 14, 1946|education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 1967|M.D., Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, 1971|professional: physician|served, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, 1964-67|member: Rotary Club|Athens-Clarke County Chamber of Commerce|Prince Avenue Baptist Church|religion: Southern Baptist|married: Nancy ``Niki'' Bronson Broun|children: Carly, Collins, Lucy|grandchildren: Lucile, Tillman|committees: Homeland Security|Science and Technology|elected by special election to the 110th Congress on July 17, 2007.
110b|11|GA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|PHIL GINGREY, Republican, of Marietta, GA|born in Augusta, GA, July 10, 1942|education: B.S., Georgia Tech, 1965|M.D., Medical College of Georgia, 1969|professional: Physician|set up a pro-life OB-GYN practice|organizations: Cobb County Medical Society|Medical Association of Georgia|American Medical Association|Georgia OB-GYN Society|public service: Marietta School Board, 1993-97|Georgia State Senate, 1999-2002|House Policy Committee|married: Billie Ayers|children: Billy, Gannon, Phyllis, and Laura|committees: Armed Services|Science and Technology|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|11|GA||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|JOHN BARROW, Democrat, of Athens, GA|born in Athens, October 31, 1955|education: graduated from Clarke Central High School, Athens-Clarke County, GA, 1973|B.A., University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 1976|J.D., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1979|professional: law clerk for Judge, Savannah, GA|law clerk for Judge, Fiftieth Circuit Court of Appeals|founding member, Wilburn, Lewis, Barrow and Stotz, PC.|county commissioner|lawyer, private practice|Athens-Clarke, GA, city-county commissioner, 1990-2004|volunteer, Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation|volunteer, Parkview Playschool|charter member, Second Consolidated City-County Government|religion: Baptist|children: James and Ruth|committees: Agriculture|Energy and Commerce|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|11|GA||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|DAVID SCOTT, Democrat, of Atlanta, GA|born in Aynor, SC, June 27, 1945|education: Florida A&M University, graduated with honors, 1967|M.B.A., graduated with honors, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance, 1969|professional: businessman|owner and CEO, Dayn-Mark Advertising|public service: Georgia House of Representatives, 1974-82|Georgia State Senate, 1983-2002|married: Alfredia Aaron, 1969|children: Dayna and Marcye|committees: Agriculture|Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|12|GU||rep|DELEGATE|MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO, Democrat, of Tamuning, Guam, born on, May 31, 1933|education: Associate Degree in Music, St. Catherine's College, St. Paul, MN, 1953|professional: First Lady of Guam, 1975-78, and 1983-86|Guam Senator, 1981-82, and 1987-94 (five terms)|Lt. Governor of Guam, 1995-2002 (two terms)|National Committee Chair for the National Democratic Party, 1964-2004|family: Ricardo J. Bordallo (deceased)|daughter, Deborah|granddaughter, Nicole|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|13|HI||senator||DANIEL K. INOUYE, Democrat, of Honolulu, HI|born in Honolulu, September 7, 1924|education: A.B., government and economics, University of Hawaii, 1950|J.D., George Washington University Law School, 1952|majority leader, Territorial House of Representatives, 1954-58|Territorial Senate, 1958-59|enlisted as private, 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team, 1943|second lieutenant, battlefield commission, 1944|served in France and Italy|retired captain, U.S. Army|religion: Methodist|married: the former Margaret Shinobu Awamura of Honolulu|one son: Daniel Ken Inouye, Jr.|committees: chair, Commerce, Science and Transportation|Appropriations|Indian Affairs|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on Printing|Senate Democratic Steering and Coordination|elected on July 28, 1959, to the 86th Congress|reelected to the 87th Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1962|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|13|HI||senator||DANIEL K. AKAKA, Democrat, of Honolulu, HI|born in Honolulu, September 11, 1924|education: graduated, Kamehameha High School, 1942|University of Hawaii, 1948-66, bachelor of education, professional certificate, master of education|served in the U.S. Army, 1945-47|teacher, 1953-60|vice principal, 1960|principal, 1963-71|program specialist, 1968-71|director, 1971-74|director and special assistant in human resources, 1975-76|board of directors, Hanahauoli School|Act 4 Educational Advisory Commission|Library Advisory Council|Na Hookama O Pauahi Scholarship Committee, Kamehameha Schools|commissioner, Manpower and Full Employment Commission|member and Minister of Music, Kawaiahao Church|married: the former Mary Mildred Chong (deceased, 2006)|children: Millannie, Daniel, Jr., Gerard, Alan, and Nicholas|committees: chair, Veterans' Affairs|Armed Services|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Energy and Natural Resources|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Indian Affairs|elected to the 95th Congress in November, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress|appointed to the U.S. Senate in April, 1990, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Spark Matsunaga|elected to complete the unexpired term in November, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|13|HI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|NEIL ABERCROMBIE, Democrat, of Honolulu, HI|born in Buffalo, NY, June 26, 1938|education: graduated from Williamsville High School, Williamsville, NY|B.A., Union College, 1959|Ph.D., University of Hawaii, 1974|professional: candidate for election to the U.S. Senate,[[Page 77]]1970|Hawaii House of Representatives, 1974-78|Hawaii State Senate, 1978-86|Honolulu City Council, 1988-90|married: Nancie Caraway|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on September 20, 1986, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cecil Heftel|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|13|HI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MAZIE K. HIRONO, Democrat, of Hawaii|born in Fukushima, Japan, November 3, 1947|naturalized U.S. citizen in 1959|education: Kaimuki High School, 1966|Phi Beta Kappa, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1970|Georgetown University Law Center, 1978|Deputy Attorney General, Anti-Trust Division, State of Hawaii, 1978-80|Shim, Tam, Kirimitsu, Kitamura and Chang (law firm), 1984-88|State Representative, Hawaii State Legislature, 1980-94|Lt. Governor, State of Hawaii, 1994-2002|candidate for Governor, State of Hawaii, 2002|married to Leighton Kim Oshima|committees: Education and Labor|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|14|ID||senator||LARRY E. CRAIG, Republican, of Payette, ID|born in Council, ID, July 20, 1945|education: attended Midvale public schools|graduated, University of Idaho|student body president, University of Idaho, 1968-69|USANG, 1970-72|graduate work in economics and the politics of developing nations, George Washington University, 1970|Idaho State president and national vice president, Future Farmers of America, 1966-67|Idaho State Senate (three terms)|chairman, Senate Commerce and Labor Committee|member: National Foundation for Defense Analysis|Idaho State Republican Executive Committee, 1976-78|president, Young Republican League of Idaho, 1976-77|chairman, Republican Central Committee, Washington County, 1971-72|board of directors, National Rifle Association|policy chairman, Republican Study Committee, 1990|farmer-rancher, Midvale area, for 10 years|married to the former Suzanne Thompson|three children: Mike, Shae, and Jay|Senate co-chairman, Congressional Coalition on Adoption|co-founder and co-chair, Senate Private Property Rights Caucus|co-chairman, Congressional Leaders United for a Balanced Budget (CLUBB)|committees: Appropriations|Energy and Natural Resources|Environment and Public Works|Veterans' Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the 97th Congress on November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|14|ID||senator||MIKE CRAPO, Republican, of Idaho Falls, ID|born in Idaho Falls, May 20, 1951|education: graduated, Idaho Falls High School, 1969|B.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1973|J.D., Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1977|professional: attorney|admitted to the California bar, 1977|admitted to the Idaho bar, 1979|law clerk, Hon. James M. Carter, Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, San Diego, CA, 1977-78|associate attorney, Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher, San Diego, 1978-79|attorney, Holden, Kidwell, Hahn and Crapo, 1979-92|partner, 1983-92|Idaho State Senate, 1984-92, assistant majority leader, 1987-89, president pro tempore, 1989-92|member: American Bar Association, Boy Scouts of America, Idaho Falls Rotary Club, 1984-88|married: the former Susan Diane Hasleton, 1974|children: Michelle, Brian, Stephanie, Lara, and Paul|co-chair, Western Water Caucus|co-chair, Sportsman Caucus|co-chair, COPD Caucus|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Budget|Finance|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|14|ID||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|BILL SALI, Republican, of Kuna, ID|born in Portsmouth, OH, February 17, 1954|education: Boise State University, 1981|University of Idaho law school, 1984|professional: attorney, professional musician, a farmer and a Caterpillar machinery salesman|member of the Idaho State House of Representatives, 1990-2006|committees: Natural Resources|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|14|ID||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MICHAEL K. SIMPSON, Republican, of Blackfoot, ID|born in Burley, ID, September 8, 1950|education: graduated, Blackfoot High School, 1968|Utah State University, 1972|Washington University School of Dental Medicine, 1977|professional: dentist, private practice|Blackfoot, ID, City Council, 1981-85|Idaho State Legislature, 1985-98|Idaho Speaker of the House 1992-98|married: Kathy Simpson|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||senator||RICHARD DURBIN, Democrat, of Springfield, IL|born in East St. Louis, IL, November 21, 1944|son of William and Ann Durbin|education: graduated, Assumption High School, East St. Louis|B.S., foreign service and economics, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1966|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1969|professional: attorney, admitted to the Illinois bar in 1969|began practice in Springfield|legal counsel to Lieutenant Governor Paul Simon, 1969-72|legal counsel to Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee, 1972-82|parliamentarian, Illinois Senate, 1969-82|president, New Members Democratic Caucus, 98th Congress|associate professor of medical humanities, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine|married: the former Loretta Schaefer, 1967|children: Christine, Paul, and Jennifer|committees: Appropriations|Judiciary|Rules and Administration|appointed as Assistant Democratic Leader in 2001|elected to the 98th Congress, November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|15|IL||senator||BARACK OBAMA, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Hawaii, August 4, 1961|education: B.A., Political Science, Columbia University, 1983|J.D., Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, 1991|professional: attorney|civil rights lawyer|University of Chicago Law School lecturer in constitutional law|public service: Illinois State Senator, 1997-2004|organizations: chair, Chicago Annenberg Challenge|Cook County Bar Association|Community Law Project|Joyce Foundation|Center for Neighborhood Technology|religion: Church of Christ|married: Michelle|children: Malia and Sasha|committees: Foreign Relations|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004.
110b|15|IL||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|BOBBY L. RUSH, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Albany, GA|November 23, 1946|education: attended Marshall High School, Marshall, IL|B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, 1974|M.A., University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 1994|M.A., McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL, 1998|professional: United States Army, 1963-68|insurance agent|alderman, Chicago, Illinois, city council, 1983-93|deputy chairman, Illinois Democratic Party, 1990|unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Chicago, IL, 1999|minister|married: Carolyn|five children|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected on Novmeber 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 82]]
110b|15|IL||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JESSE L. JACKSON, Jr., Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Greenville, SC, March 11, 1965|education: B.S. in business management, magna cum laude, North Carolina A&T State University, 1987|M.A., Chicago Theological Seminary, 1989|J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1993|member, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus|elected Secretary of the Democratic National Committee's Black Caucus|national field director, National Rainbow Coalition, 1993-95|member, Rainbow/Push Action Network|married: Sandi|two children|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 104th Congress (special election)|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|DANIEL W. LIPINSKI, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Chicago, July 15, 1966|son of former Congressman William Lipinski, 1983-2004|education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude, Northwestern University, 1988|M.S., Engineering-Economic Systems, Stanford University, 1989|Ph.D., Political Science, Duke University, 1998|professional: aide to United States Representative George Sangmeister, 1993-94|aide to United States Representative Jerry Costello, 1995-96|aide to United States Representative Rod Blagojevich, 1999-2000|professor, James Madison University Washington Program, Washington, DC, 2000|professor, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN, 2000-01|professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 2001-04|married: Judy|committees: Science and Technology|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.[[Page 83]]
110b|15|IL||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|LUIS V. GUTIERREZ, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Chicago, December 10, 1953|education: B.A., Northeastern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill., 1974|professional: teacher|social worker, llinois|state department of children and family services|administrative assistant, Chicago, Ill., mayor's office subcommittee on infrastructure, 1984-85|co-founder, West Town-26th Ward Independent Political Organization, 1985|alderman, Chicago, Ill., city council, 1986-93, president pro tem, 1989-92|Democratic National Committee, 1984|married: Soraida Arocho|children: Omaira and Jessica|committees: Financial Services|Judiciary|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|RAHM EMANUEL, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Chicago, November 29, 1959|education: B.A., liberal arts, Sarah Lawrence College, 1981|M.A., speech and communication, Northwestern University, 1985|professional: Illinois Public Action (consumer rights organization)|managing director, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein (global investment bank)|Democratic Party activities: worked on Paul Simon's successful U.S. Senate campaign, 1984|national campaign director, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, 1988|senior advisor and chief fundraiser for Richard M. Daley's successful Mayoral campaign, 1989|Assistant to the President under President Bill Clinton, 1993-2000|married: Amy|children: Zachariah, Ilana, and Leah|chair, Democratic Caucus|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 108th Congress on November 8, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|PETER J. ROSKAM, Republican, of Wheaton, IL|born in Hinsdale, IL, September 13, 1961|education: B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, 1983|J.D., Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL, 1989|professional: lawyer, private practice|staff, United States Representative Tom DeLay of Texas, 1985-86|United States Representative Henry Hyde of Illinois, 1986-87|teacher|businessman|member, Illinois house of representatives, 1993-99|member, Illinois senate, 2000-06|married: Elizabeth|children: four|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|15|IL||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|DANNY K. DAVIS, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Parkdale, AR, September 6, 1941|education: B.A., Arkansas A.M. & N. College, 1961|M.A., Chicago State University|Ph.D., Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH|educator and health planner-administrator|board of directors, National Housing Partnership|Cook County Board of Commissioners, 1990-96|former alderman of the Chicago City Council's 29th ward, receiving the Independent Voters of Illinois ``Best Alderman Award'' for 1980-81, 1981-82, and 1989-90|co-chair, Clinton-Gore-Braun '92|founder and past president, Westside Association for Community Action|past president, National Association of Community Health Centers|1987 recipient of the Leon M. Despres Award|married to Vera G. Davis|two sons: Jonathan and Stacey|committees: Education and Labor|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|MELISSA L. BEAN, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Chicago, January 22, 1962|education: graduated, Maine East High School, Park Ridge, IL, 1980|A.A., Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL, 1982|B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, 2002|professional: president, sales|Resources Incorporated, 1995-present|vice president, sales, Dataflex Corporation, 1994-95|area manager, UDS/Motorola, 1989-91|branch manager, MTI Systems Incorporated/Arrow Electronics, 1985-89|district sales manager, DJC Corporation 1982-85|Palatine Chamber of Commerce|Barrington area Professional Women|National Association of Women Business Owners|president of Deer Lake Homeowners Association|boards of Barrington Children's Choir and the Lines Elementary parent-teacher organization|religion: Serbian Orthodox|married: Alan|children: Victoria, Michelle|committees: Financial Services|Small Business|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Democrat, of Evanston, IL|born in Chicago, IL, May 26, 1944|education: B.A., University of Illinois, 1965|consumer advocate|program director, Illinois Public Action|executive director, Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens, 1985-90|State Representative, 18th District, Illinois General Assembly, 1991-99|served on Labor and Commerce, Human Service Appropriations, Health Care, and Electric Deregulation Committees|religion: Jewish|married: Robert Creamer|children: Ian, Mary, and Lauren|committees: Energy and Commerce|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|MARK STEVEN KIRK, Republican, of Highland Park, IL|born in Champaign, IL, September 15, 1959|education: New Trier East High School, Winnetka, IL, 1977|B.A., Cornell University, 1981|J.D., Georgetown University, 1992|professional: attorney|military service: Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve|Administrative Assistant to Rep. John Porter (R-IL), 1984-90|World Bank, served as an International Finance Corp. officer|Dept. of State, served as Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Inter-American Affairs|Baker & McKenzie (law firm)|served as Counsel on the House Committee on International Relations|married: Kimberly Vertolli|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|JERRY WELLER, Republican, of Morris, IL|born in Streator, IL, July 7, 1957|education: graduated, Dwight High School, 1975|B.A., agriculture, University of Illinois, 1979|aide to Congressman Tom Corcoran, 1980-81|aide to John R. Block (U.S. Secretary of Agriculture), 1981-85|former State Representative, 1988-94|National Republican Legislative Association Legislator of the Year|listed in the 1990 Almanac of Illinois Politics|committees: Ways and Means|assistant minority whip|House Republican Steering Committee|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|JERRY F. COSTELLO, Democrat, of Belleville, IL|born in East St. Louis, IL, September 25, 1949|education: graduated, Assumption High, East St. Louis, IL, 1968|A.A.,[[Page 87]]Belleville Area College, IL, 1970|B.A., Maryville College of the Sacred Heart, St. Louis, MO, 1973|professional: county bailiff, Illinois 20th judicial circuit|deputy sheriff, St. Clair County, IL|director of court services and probation, Illinois 20th judicial district|chief investigator, Illinois state attorney's office, St. Clair County, IL|elected board chair, St. Clair County, IL, 1980-88|married: the former Georgia Jean Cockrum, 1968|children: Jerry II, Gina Keen, and John|committees: Science and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 100th Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Charles Melvin Price|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|JUDY BIGGERT, Republican, of Hinsdale, IL|born in Chicago, IL, August 15, 1937|education: graduated from New Trier High School, 1955|B.A., Stanford University, 1959|J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 1963|professional: attorney, 1975-99|Illinois House of Representatives (81st District), 1993-98|Assistant House Republican Leader, 1995-99|has served on numerous local civic and community organizations and groups|religion: Episcopalian|married: Rody P. Biggert|children: Courtney, Alison, Rody, and Adrienne|committees: Education and Labor|Financial Services|Science and Technology|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|J. DENNIS HASTERT, Republican, of Yorkville, IL|born in Aurora, IL, January 2, 1942|education: graduated, Oswego High School, 1960|B.A., Wheaton College, IL, 1964|M.S., Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 1967|teacher/coach, Yorkville High School|partner, family restaurant business|member, Illinois General Assembly House of Representatives, 1980-86|Republican spokesman for the Appropriations II Committee|chair, Joint Committee on Public[[Page 88]]Utility Regulation|member, Legislative Audit Commission|named one of Illinois' 20 top legislators in 1985 by Chicago Sun-Times|member, Yorkville Lions Club|board of directors, Aurora Family Support Center|married the former Jean Kahl in 1973|two children: Joshua and Ethan|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected Speaker of the House for the 106th-109th Congresses|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON, Republican, of Sidney, IL|born in Champaign, IL, July 23, 1946|education: B.A., University of Illinois, Phi Beta Kappa|J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, graduated with high honors|professional: attorney|public service: Urbana, IL, City Council, 1971-75|Illinois House of Representatives, 1976-2000|Deputy Majority Leader|Champaign County, IL, Republican Party Chair, 1990-96|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|DONALD A. MANZULLO, Republican, of Egan, IL|born in Rockford, IL, March 24, 1944|education: B.A., American University, Washington, DC, 1987|J.D., Marquette University Law[[Page 89]]School, Milwaukee, WI, 1970|admitted to Illinois bar, 1970|president, Ogle County Bar Association, 1971, 1973|advisor, Oregon Ambulance Corporation|founder, Oregon Youth, Inc.|member: State of Illinois and City of Oregon chambers of commerce|Friends of Severson Dells|Natural Land Institute|Ogle County Historic Society|Northern Illinois Alliance for the Arts|Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association|Ogle County Pilots Association|Kiwanis International|Illinois Farm Bureau|Ogle County Farm Bureau|National Federation of Independent Business|Citizens Against Government Waste|married: Freda Teslik, 1982|children: Niel, Noel, and Katherine|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|PHILIP G. ``PHIL'' HARE, Democrat, of Rock Island, IL|born in Galesburg, IL, February 21, 1949|education: graduated, Alleman High School, 1969|attended Blackhawk College, Moline, IL|tailor of men's suits for 13 years at Seaford Clothing Factory|served as union leader and as president of UNITE HERE, Local 617|served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years|District Director for Illinois Representative Lane Evans, 1982-2006|married: Beckie|children: Lou and Amy|committees: Education and Labor|Veterans' Affairs|assistant whip|elected on November 7, 2006 to the 110th Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|RAY LaHOOD, Republican, of Peoria, IL|born in Peoria, December 6, 1945|education: graduate of Spalding High School|Canton Junior College, Canton, IL|B.S. in education and sociology, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 1971|honorary degrees: Doctorate in Political Science, Lincoln College|Doctorate in Public Service, Eureka College|Doctorate in Humane Letters, Tri-State University|Doctorate in Public Service, MacMurray College|professional: junior high school teacher|director of Rock Island County Youth Services Bureau|chief planner for Bi-State Metropolitan Planning Commission|administrative assistant to Congressman Tom Railsback and chief of staff for Congressman Bob Michel|member, Illinois House of Representatives, 1982|awards: named Ray A. Neumann Tri-County Citizen of the Year by the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Peoria, 2001|received Peoria Notre Dame High School's Distinguished Alumnus Award, 1999|Eillis Island Medal of Honor|the Chamber of Commerce's Spirit of Enterprise Award|the Friend of Agriculture Award|the Guardian of Small Business Award|the Guardian of Medicare Award|the Tax Fighter Award|the Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award|member, Holy Family Church|married: Kathy Dunk LaHood, 1967|children: Darin (wife, Kristin)|Amy (husband, Kevin)|Sam|Sara (husband, Brian)|grandchildren: Ella, McKay, Henry, Luke, Oliver, Theodore|committees: Appropriations|elected on November 8, 1994, to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|15|IL||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|JOHN SHIMKUS, Republican, of Collinsville, IL|born in Collinsville, February 21, 1958|education: graduated from Collinsville High School|B.S., West Point Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1980|teaching certificate, Christ College, Irvine, CA, 1990|M.B.A., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 1997|U.S. Army Reserves, 1980-85|government and history teacher, Metro East Lutheran High School, Edwardsville, IL|Collinsville township trustee, 1989|Madison county treasurer, 1990-96|married: the former Karen Muth, 1987|children: David, Daniel, and Joshua|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|16|IN||senator||RICHARD G. LUGAR, Republican, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Indianapolis, April 4, 1932|education: graduated, Shortridge High School, 1950|B.A., Denison University, Granville, OH|Rhodes Scholar, B.A., M.A., Pembroke College, Oxford, England, 1956|served in the U.S. Navy, 1957-60|businessman|treasurer, Lugar Stock Farms, Inc., a livestock and grain operation|vice president and treasurer, Thomas L. Green and Co., manufacturers of food production machinery, 1960-67|member, Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners, 1964-67|mayor of Indianapolis, 1968-75|member, advisory board, U.S. Conference of Mayors, 1969-75|National League of Cities, advisory council, 1972-75, president, 1971|Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, 1969-75, vice chairman, 1971-75|board of trustees, Denison University and the University at Indianapolis|advisory board, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis|visiting professor of political science, director of public affairs, Indiana Central University|31 honorary doctorates|recipient of Fiorello LaGuardia Award, 1975|GOP National Convention Keynote Speaker, 1972|SFRC chairman, 1985-86|NRSC chairman, 1983-84|member, St. Luke's Methodist Church|married the former Charlene Smeltzer, 1956|four children|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Foreign Relations|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|16|IN||senator||EVAN BAYH, Democrat, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Shirkieville, IN, December 26, 1955|education: graduated St. Albans School, Washington, DC, 1974|B.A. with honors in business economics, Indiana University, 1978|J.D., University of Virginia Law School, 1982|professional: admitted to the District of Columbia and Indiana bars, 1984|law clerk for the Southern District of Indiana court, 1982-83|attorney with Hogan and Hartson, Washington, 1983-84|attorney for Bayh, Tabbert and Capehart, Washington, 1985|attorney for Bingham Summers, Welsh and Spilman, Indianapolis, 1986|elected as Secretary of State of Indiana, 1986-89|elected Governor of Indiana, 1988|reelected, 1992|chairman, Democratic Governors' Association, 1994|chairman, National Education Goals Panel, 1995|chairman, Education Commission of the States, 1995|Above and Beyond Award, Indiana Black Expo, 1995|Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award Women Executives in State Government, 1996|keynote speaker, National Democratic Convention, 1996|member of the executive committee on the National Governors' Association, 1996|Red Poling Chair, business economics at Indiana University, 1997|chairman, Democratic Leadership Council|married: Susan Breshears, April 13, 1985|twin sons, Birch Evans IV, and Nicholas Harrison|committees: Armed Services|Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Special Committee on Aging|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|16|IN||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|PETER J. VISCLOSKY, Democrat, of Merrillville, IN|born in Gary, IN, August 13, 1949|education: graduated, Andrean High School, Merrillville, 1967|B.S., accounting, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, 1970|J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, IN, 1973|LL.M., international and comparative law, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, 1982|professional: attorney|admitted to the Indiana state bar, 1974, the District of Columbia bar, 1978, and the U.S. Supreme Court bar, 1980|associate staff, U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations, 1977-80, Committee on the Budget, 1980-82|practicing attorney, Merrillville law firm, 1983-84|two children: John Daniel and Timothy Patrick|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|16|IN||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOE DONNELLY, Democrat, of Granger, IN|born in Massapequa, NY, September 29, 1955|education: B.A., major: government, the University of Notre Dame, 1977|J.D., the University of Notre Dame, 1981|member: Law Firm of Nemeth, Feeny and Masters, in South Bend, IN|small business owner in Mishawaka|served on Indiana State Election Board, 1988-89|member of the Mishawaka Marian High School Board, 1997-2001, served as president|2000-01|married to Jill|children: Molly and Joseph Jr.|committees: Agriculture|Financial Services|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|16|IN||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|MARK E. SOUDER, Republican, of Fort Wayne, IN|born in Grabill, IN, July 18, 1950|education: graduated from Leo High School, 1968|B.S., Indiana University, Fort Wayne, 1972|M.B.A., University of Notre Dame Graduate School of Business, 1974|professional: partner, Historic Souder's of Grabill|majority owner of Souder's General Store|vice president, Our Country Home, fixture manufacturing business|attends Emmanuel Community Church|served as economic development liaison for then-Representative Dan Coats (IN-4th District)|appointed Republican staff director of the House Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families, 1984|legislative director and deputy chief of staff for former Senator Coats|member: Grabill Chamber of Commerce|former head of Congressional Action Committee of Ft. Wayne Chamber of Commerce|married: the former Diane Zimmer, 1974|children: Brooke, Nathan, and Zachary|committees: Education and Labor|Homeland Security|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|16|IN||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|STEVE BUYER, Republican, of Monticello, IN|born in Rensselaer, IN, November 26, 1958|education: graduated, North White High School, 1976|B.S., business administration, The Citadel, 1980|J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, 1984|admitted to the Virginia and Indiana bars|professional: U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps, 1984-87|assigned Deputy to the Attorney General of Indiana, 1987-88|family law practice, 1988-92|U.S. Army Reserves, 1980-present (major)|legal counsel, 22nd Theatre Army in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm|married: to the former Joni Lynn Geyer|children: Colleen and Ryan|co-chair, National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus|committees: Energy and Commerce|Veterans' Affairs|Assistant Whip|elected to the 103rd Congress, November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|16|IN||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DAN BURTON, Republican, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Indianapolis, June 21, 1938|education: graduated, Shortridge High School, 1956|Indiana University, 1956-57|Cincinnati Bible Seminary, 1958-60|served in the U.S. Army, 1957-58|U.S. Army Reserves, 1958-64|businessman, insurance and real estate firm owner since 1968|served, Indiana House of Representatives, 1967-68 and 1977-80|Indiana State Senate, 1969-70 and 1981-82|president: Volunteers of America, Indiana Christian Benevolent Association, Committee for Constitutional Government, and Family Support Center|member, Jaycees|33rd degree Mason, Scottish rite division|married the former Barbara Jean Logan, 1959 (deceased, 2002)|three children: Kelly, Danielle Lee, and Danny Lee II|remarried: Dr. Samia Tawii, 2006|committees: Foreign Affairs|Oversight and Government Reform|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|16|IN||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|MIKE PENCE, Republican, of Columbus, IN|born in Columbus, June 7, 1959|education: Hanover College, 1981|J.D., Indiana University School of Law, 1986|professional: former Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2nd District in 1988 and 1990|President, Indiana Policy Review Foundation, 1991-93|radio broadcaster: the Mike Pence Show, syndicated statewide in Indiana|married: Karen|children: Michael, Charlotte, and Audrey|committees: Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|16|IN||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JULIA CARSON, Democrat, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Louisville, KY, July 8, 1938|education: graduated, Crispus Attucks High School, Indianapolis, IN, 1955|attended: Martin University, Indianapolis, IN|Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis|professional: manager and businesswoman|Indiana House of Representatives, 1972-76|Indiana State Senate, 1976-90|as Indianapolis center township trustee, 1990-96, she targeted fraud and waste to eliminate the city's $20-million debt|twice named Woman of the Year by the Indianapolis Star|children: two|committees: Financial Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected on November 5, 1996, to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|16|IN||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|BRAD ELLSWORTH, Democrat, of Evansville, IN|born in Jasper, IN, September 11, 1958|graduated from William Henry Harrison High School, Evansville, IN, 1979|bachelor's degree in Sociology, Indiana State University-Evansville, 1981|M.B.A. in Criminology, Indiana State University, 1993|sheriff, Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department, 1999-2006|married the former Beth Wannamueller|one daughter: Andrea|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Small Business|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|16|IN||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|BARON P. HILL, Democrat, of Seymour, IN|born in Seymour, June 23, 1953|education: graduated, Seymour High School|B.A. in history, Furman University, Greenville, SC, 1975|professional: ran an insurance and real estate business in Seymour|Indiana House of Representatives, 1982-90|Executive Director to the Indiana Student Assistance Commission, 1992|financial analyst with Merrill Lynch|named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, 2000|participated in the Elks Club, American Red Cross, and Seymour Chamber of Commerce|former president, Seymour Jaycees|former Communications Co-Chair, Blue Dog Coalition|former member, New Democrat Coalition|named Chief Deputy Whip, 108th Congress|member: First United Methodist Church, Seymour, IN|married: Betty Schepman Hill|children: Jennifer, Cara and Elizabeth|committees: Energy and Commerce|Science and Technology|elected to the 106th Congress in November, 1998|reelected to the 107th and 108th Congresses|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|17|IA||senator||CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Republican, of Cedar Falls, IA|born in New Hartford, IA, September 17, 1933|education: graduated, New Hartford Community High School, 1951|B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1955|M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1956|doctoral studies, University of Iowa, 1957-58|professional: farmer|member: Iowa State Legislature, 1959-74|Farm Bureau|State and County Historical Society|Masons|Baptist Church|and International Association of Machinists, 1962-71|co-chair, International Narcotics Control Caucus|married: the former Barbara Ann Speicher, 1954|children: Lee, Wendy, Robin Lynn, Michele Marie|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Budget|Finance|Judiciary|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to the 95th and 96th Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|17|IA||senator||TOM HARKIN, Democrat, of Cumming, IA|born in Cumming, November 19, 1939|education: graduated, Dowling Catholic High School, Des Moines, IA|B.S., Iowa State University, Ames, 1962|U.S. Navy, 1962-67|military service: LCDR, U.S. Naval Reserves|LL.B., Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1972|admitted to the bar, Des Moines, IA, 1972|married: the former Ruth Raduenz, 1968|children: Amy and Jenny|committees: chair, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the 94th Congress on November 5, 1974|reelected to four succeeding Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|17|IA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|BRUCE L. BRALEY, Democrat, of Waterloo, IA|born in Grinnell, IA, October 30, 1957|education: B.A., Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 1980|J.D., University of Iowa Law School, Iowa City, IA, 1983|professional: attorney, Dulton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, 1983-2006|married: Carolyn|children: Lisa, David and Paul|committees: Oversight and Government Reform|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|17|IA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|DAVID LOEBSACK, Democrat, of Mt. Vernon, IA|born in Sioux City, IA, December 23, 1952|education: graduated, East High School, 1970|B.A., Iowa State University, 1974|M.A., Iowa State University, 1976|PhD., Political Science, University of California, Davis, 1985|professional: professor, Political Science, Cornell College, 1982-2006|married: Teresa Loebsack|four children|committees: Armed Services|Education and Labor|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|17|IA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|LEONARD L. BOSWELL, Democrat, of Des Moines, IA|born in Harrison County, MO, January 10, 1934|education: graduated, Lamoni High School, 1952|B.A., Graceland College, Lamoni, IA, 1969|military service: lieutenant colonel, U.S. Army, 1956-76|awards: two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars, Soldier's Medal|Iowa State Senate, 1984-96|Iowa State Senate President, 1992-96|lay minister, RLDS Church|member: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans of Foreign Wars, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Graceland College Board of Trustees|Farmer's Co-op Grain and Seed Board of Directors, 1979-93 (president for 13 years)|The Coalition (Blue Dogs)|co-chair and member emeritus, Mississippi River Caucus|co-chair, Methamphetamine Caucus|married Darlene (Dody) Votava Boswell, 1955|three children: Cindy, Diana and Joe|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|17|IA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|TOM LATHAM, Republican, of Alexander, IA|born in Hampton, IA, July 14, 1948|education: attended Alexander Community School|graduated Cal (Latimer) Community College, 1966|attended Wartburg College, 1966-67|Iowa State University, 1976-70|agriculture business major|professional: marketing representative, independent insurance agent, bank teller and bookkeeper|member and past president, Nazareth Lutheran Church|past chairman, Franklin County Extension Council|secretary, Republican Party of Iowa|5th District representative, Republican State Central Committee|co-chairman, Franklin County Republican Central Committee|Iowa delegation whip|member: 1992 Republican National Convention, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Soybean Association, American Seed Trade Association, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Seed Association, Agribusiness Association of Iowa, I.S.U. Extension Citizens Advisory Council|married: Mary Katherine (Kathy), 1975|children: Justin, Jennifer, and Jill|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|17|IA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|STEVE KING, Republican, of Odebolt, IA|born in Storm Lake, IA, May 28, 1949|education: graduated, Denison Community High School|attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO, 1967-70|professional: agri-businessman|owner and operator of King Construction Company|public service: Iowa State Senate, 1996-2002|religion: Catholic|family: married to Marilyn|children: David, Michael, and Jeff|committees: Agriculture|Judiciary|[[Page 101]]Small Business|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|18|KS||senator||SAM BROWNBACK, Republican, of Topeka, KS|born in Garrett, KS, September 12, 1956|education: graduated from Prairie View High School, 1974|B.S., with honors, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1978|J.D., University of Kansas, Lawrence, 1982|professional: Kansas Bar|attorney, broadcaster, teacher|U.S. House of Representatives, 1994-96|State Secretary of Agriculture, 1986-93|White House Fellow, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, 1990-91|member: Topeka Fellowship Council, Kansas Bar Association, Kansas State University and Kansas University alumni associations|married: the former Mary Stauffer, 1982|children: Abby, Andy, Liz, Mark and Jenna|committees: Appropriations|Judiciary|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996, to fill the remainder of the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Bob Dole|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|18|KS||senator||PAT ROBERTS, Republican, of Dodge City, KS|born in Topeka, KS, April 20, 1936|education: graduated, Holton High School, Holton, KS, 1954|B.S., journalism, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1958|professional: captain, U.S. Marine Corps, 1958-62|editor and reporter, Arizona newspapers, 1962-67|aide to Senator Frank Carlson, 1967-68|aide to Representative Keith Sebelius, 1969-80|U.S. House of Representatives, 1980-96|founding member: bipartisan Caucus on Unfunded Mandates, House Rural Health Care Coalition|shepherded the 1996 Freedom to Farm Act through the House and Senate|awards: honorary American Farmer, Future Farmers of America|1993 Wheat Man of the Year, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers|Golden Carrot Award, Public Voice|Golden Bulldog Award, Watchdogs of the Treasury|numerous Guardian of Small Business awards, National Federation of Independent Business|1995 Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal, Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship|2001 U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award|married: the former Franki Fann, 1969|children: David, Ashleigh, and Anne-Wesley|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Finance|Health Education, Labor, and Pensions|Select Committee on Ethics|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|18|KS||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JERRY MORAN, Republican, of Hays, KS|born in Great Bend, KS, May 29, 1954|education: B.S., economics, 1976, and J.D., 1981, University of Kansas|M.B.A. candidate, Fort Hays State University|partner, Jeter and Moran, Attorneys at Law, Hays, KS|former bank officer and university instructor|represented 37th District in Kansas Senate, 1989-97, serving as vice president in 1993-95 and majority leader in 1995-97|Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Kansas, 1982-85|Deputy Attorney, Rooks County, 1987-95|governor, board of governors, University of Kansas School of Law, 1990 (vice president, 1993-94|president, 1994-95)|member: board of directors, Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1996-97|Hays Chamber of Commerce|Northwest Kansas and Ellis County bar associations|Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity|Rotary Club|Lions International|board of trustees, Fort Hays State University Endowment Association|founding co-chair, Congressional Rural Caucus|co-chair, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission|married: Robba Moran|children: Kelsey and Alex|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|18|KS||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|NANCY E. BOYDA, Democrat, of Topeka, KS|born in Clayton, MO, August 2, 1955|education: B.A., education and chemistry, William Jewell College, Liberty, MO, 1977|professional: analytical chemist and field inspector, Environmental Protection Agency|held management positions in several pharmaceutical companies, including Marion Laboratories|married: Steve Boyda|children: Leah Thrutchley, Ben Thrutchley, Steve Boyda, Brian Boyda, Andre Boyda, Renee Boyda, Jamie Boyda|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|18|KS||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|DENNIS MOORE, Democrat, of Lenexa, KS|born in Anthony, KS, November 8, 1945|education: Jefferson Elementary School, and Charles Curtis Intermediate School, Wichita, KS|B.A., University of Kansas, 1967|J.D., Washburn University of Law, 1970|professional: attorney|admitted to Kansas Bar, 1970, first practiced in Topeka, KS|Assistant Attorney General of Kansas, 1971-73|Johnson County District Attorney, 1977-89|Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees, 1993-99|member, American Legion|married: Stephene Moore|seven children: Todd, Scott, Andrew, Felicia Barge, Valerie Swearingen, Nathan Hansen, and Adam Hansen|military: U.S. Army, 2nd Lieutenant, 1970|U.S. Army Reserves, Captain, 1970-73|committees: Budget|Financial Services|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|18|KS||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|TODD TIAHRT, Republican, of Goddard, KS|born in Vermillion, SD, June 15, 1951|education: attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology|B.A., Evangel College, Springfield, MO, 1975|M.B.A., Southwest Missouri State, 1989|professional: proposal manager, The Boeing Company|married: the former Vicki Holland, 1976|children: Jessica, John, and Luke|committees: Appropriations|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|19|KY||senator||MITCH McCONNELL, Republican, of Louisville, KY|born in Colbert County, AL, February 20, 1942|education: graduated Manual High School, Louisville, 1960, president of the student body|B.A. with honors, University of Louisville, 1964, president of the student council, president of the student body of the College of Arts and Sciences|J.D., University of Kentucky Law School, 1967, president of student bar association, outstanding oral advocate|professional: attorney, admitted to the Kentucky bar, 1967|chief legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Marlow Cook, 1968-70|Deputy Assistant U.S. Attorney General, 1974-75|Judge/Executive of Jefferson County, KY, 1978-84|chairman, National Republican Senatorial Committee, 1997-2000|chairman, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, 1999-2001|Senate Majority Whip, 2002-06|Senate Republican Leader, 2007-present|married to Elaine Chao on February 6, 1993|children: Elly, Claire and Porter|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Rules and Administration|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|19|KY||senator||JIM BUNNING, Republican, of Southgate, KY|born in Southgate, October 23, 1931|education: graduated, St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, OH, 1949|B.S., Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, 1953|professional: baseball player, Hall of Fame|investment broker and agent|president, Jim Bunning Agency, Inc.|member of Kentucky State Senate (minority floor leader), 1979-83|member: Ft. Thomas City Council, 1977-79|appointed member, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Regional Council of Governments, Cincinnati, OH|National Committeeman, Republican National Committee, 1983-92|appointed member, President's National Advisory Board on International Education Programs, 1984-88|member: board of directors of Kentucky Special Olympics, Ft. Thomas (KY) Lions Club, Brighton Street Center Community Action Group|married: the former Mary Catherine Theis, 1952|children: Barbara, Jim, Joan, Cathy, Bill, Bridgett, Mark, David and Amy|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|19|KY||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ED WHITFIELD, Republican, of Hopkinsville, KY|born in Hopkinsville, May 25, 1943|education: graduated, Madisonville High School, Madisonville, KY|B.S., University of Kentucky, Lexington, 1965|J.D., University of Kentucky, 1969|attended American University's Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC|military service: first lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserves, 1967-73|professional: attorney, private practice, 1970-79|vice president, CSX Corporation, 1979-90|admitted to bar: Kentucky, 1970, and Florida, 1993|began practice in 1970 in Hopkinsville, KY|member, Kentucky House, 1973, one term|married: Constance Harriman Whitfield|children: Kate|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|19|KY||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|RON LEWIS, Republican, of Cecilia, KY|born in South Shore, KY, September 14, 1946|education: graduated, McKell High School, 1964|B.A., University of Kentucky, 1969|M.A., higher education, Morehead State University, 1981|U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School, 1972|laborer, Morehead State, Armco Steel Corporation|Kentucky Highway Department, Eastern State Hospital|sales for Ashland Oil|teacher, Watterson College, 1980|minister, White Mills Baptist Church|member, Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce|past president, Hardin and Larue County jail ministry|member, Serverus Valley Ministerial Association|honored for his voting record by League of Private Property Rights, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, National Federation of Independent Business|married: the former Kayi Gambill, 1966|children: Ronald Brent and Allison Faye|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|19|KY||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JOHN A. YARMUTH, Democrat, of Louisville, KY|born in Louisville, November 4, 1947|education: graduated, Atherton High School, Louisville, 1965|graduated, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1969|professional: Legislative Aide for Kentucky Senator Marlow Cook 1971-74|publisher, Louisville Today Magazine, 1976-82|Associate Vice President of University Relations at the University of Louisville, 1983-86|Vice President of a local healthcare firm 1986-90|founder, editor and writer LEO Newsweekly, 1990-2005|Television host and commentator, 2003-05|awards: 2007 Spirit of Enterprise Award|Louisville Alzheimer's Association Person of the Year|World Dainty Champion|16 Metro Louisville Journalism Awards for editorial and column writing|married: Cathy Yarmuth, 1981|child: Aaron|committees: Education and Labor|Oversight and Reform|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|19|KY||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|GEOFF DAVIS, Republican, of Hebron, KY|born October 26, 1958|education: attended public schools, West Pittsburgh, PA|B.S., U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1981|professional: U.S. Army, 1976-87|Assault Helicopter Flight Commander, 82nd Airborne Division|Army Ranger and Senior Parachutist|manufacturing consultant|founder, Republic Consulting, formerly known as Capstone, Incorporated, 1992-present|organizations: 82nd Airborne Association|American Legion volunteer chaplain|National Rifle Association|Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce|married: Pat|six children|committees: Armed Services|Financial Services|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|19|KY||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|HAROLD ROGERS, Republican, of Somerset, KY|born in Barrier, KY, December 31, 1937|education: graduated, Wayne County High School, 1955|attended Western Kentucky University, 1956-57|A.B., University of Kentucky, 1962|LL.B., University of Kentucky Law School, 1964|professional: lawyer, admitted to the Kentucky State bar, 1964|commenced practice in Somerset|member, North Carolina and Kentucky National Guard, 1957-64|associate, Smith and Blackburn, 1964-67|private practice, 1967-69|Commonwealth Attorney, Pulaski and Rockcastle Counties, KY, 1969-80|delegate, Republican National Convention, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988|Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, KY, 1979|past president, Kentucky Commonwealth Attorneys Association|member and past president, Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and Pulaski County Industrial Foundation|founder, Southern Kentucky Economic Development Council, 1986|member, Chowder and Marching Society, 1981-present|married the former Shirley McDowell, 1957|three children: Anthony, Allison, and John Marshall|committees: Appropriations|member, Republican Steering Committee|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|19|KY||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|BEN CHANDLER, Democrat, of Woodford County, KY|born in Versailles, KY, September 12, 1959|education: B.A., History, University of Kentucky|J.D., University of Kentucky[[Page 110]]College of Law|public service: elected Kentucky State Auditor, 1991|elected Kentucky Attorney General, 1995|reelected in 1999|Democratic nominee for Governor, 2003|religion: member of Pisgah Presbyterian Church|family: married to Jennifer|children: Lucie, Albert IV, and Branham|committees: Appropriations|Science and Technology|elected to the 108th Congress, by special election, on February 17, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|20|LA||senator||MARY L. LANDRIEU, Democrat, of New Orleans, LA|born in Alexandria, VA, November 23, 1955|education: B.A., Louisiana State University, 1977|real estate broker, specializing in townhouse development|represented New Orleans House District 90 in Louisiana Legislature, 1979-87|State Treasurer, 1987-95|vice chair, Louisiana Council on Child Abuse|member, Business and Professional Women|majority council member, Emily's List|past national president, Women's Legislative Network|past vice president, Women Executives in State Government|delegate to every Democratic National Convention since 1980|married: E. Frank Snellings|children: Connor, and Mary Shannon|committees: Appropriations|Energy and Natural Resources|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|20|LA||senator||DAVID VITTER, Republican, of Metairie, LA|born in Metairie, May 3, 1961|education: Harvard University|Oxford University Rhodes Scholar|Tulane University School of Law|professional: attorney|adjunct law professor, Tulane and Loyola Universities|religion: Catholic|public service: Louisiana House of Representatives, 1992-99|U.S. House of Representatives, 1999-2005|awards: Alliance for Good Government ``Legislator of the Year''|Victims and Citizens Against Crime ``Outstanding Legislator'' and ``Lifetime Achievement Award''|married: Wendy Baldwin Vitter|children: Sophie, Lise, Airey, and Jack|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Environment and Public Works|Foreign Relations|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004.
110b|20|LA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|BOBBY JINDAL, Republican, of Baton Rouge, LA|born in Baton Rouge, June 10, 1971|education: B.S., Brown University, with honors, 1991|M. Litt, Oxford University, 1994|professional: secretary, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, 1996-98|appointed executive director of the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, 1998|president, University of Louisiana system, 1999|appointed Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Department of Health and Human Services by President George W. Bush on March 7,[[Page 112]]2001|consultant for McKinsey & Company|religion: Catholic|married: the former Supriya Jolly|children: Selia Elizabeth, Shaan Robert and Slade Ryan|committees: Homeland Security|Natural Resources|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|20|LA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|WILLIAM J. JEFFERSON, Democrat, of New Orleans, LA|born in Lake Providence, LA, March 14, 1947|education: graduated, G.W. Griffin High School, Lake Providence, LA, 1965|B.A., Political Science and English, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, 1969|J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1972|LL.M., Georgetown University, 1996|professional: admitted to the bar, New Orleans, LA, 1972|attorney, Jefferson, Bryan, Jupiter, Lewis and Blanson, New Orleans, LA|first lieutenant, U.S. Army, J.A.G. Corps, 1975|member, board of trustees, Greater St. Stephen's Baptist Church|Urban League of Greater New Orleans|Southern University Foundation Board|Louisiana State Senate, March, 1980 to January, 1991|family: married: the former Andrea Green in 1970|children: Jamila, Jalila, Jelani, Nailah, and Akilah|elected to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|20|LA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|CHARLIE MELANCON, Democrat, of Lafayette, LA|born in Napoleonville, LA, October 3, 1947|education: B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, 1971|professional: businessman|chairman, Louisiana State University Agricultural Development Council|member, Louisiana State House of Representatives, 1987-93|awards: named Outstanding Legislator by the Louisiana Municipal Association|received the Distinguished Service Award from the Louisiana Restaurant Association|member: UL-Lafayette Alumni Association|Ducks Unlimited|Kappa Sigma Alumni Association|married: Peachy|children: Charles Joseph, Claire|committees: Energy and Commerce|Science and Technology|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|20|LA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JIM McCRERY, Republican, of Shreveport, LA|born in Shreveport, September 18, 1949|education: graduated Leesville High, Louisiana, 1967|B.A., Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, 1971|J.D., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1975|attorney|admitted to the Louisiana bar in 1975 and commenced practice in Leesville, LA|Jackson, Smith, and Ford (Leesville), 1975-78|assistant city attorney, Shreveport, 1979-80|district manager, U.S. Representative Buddy Roemer, 1981-82|legislative director, U.S. Representative Buddy Roemer, 1982-84|board of directors, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, 1986-87|chairman, Regulatory Affairs Committee, Louisiana Forestry Association, 1987|regional manager for Government Affairs, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, 1984-88|committees: Ways and Means|elected by special election to the 100th Congress, April 16, 1988, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Charles E. (Buddy) Roemer|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|20|LA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|RODNEY ALEXANDER, Republican, of Quitman, LA|born in Bienville, LA, December 5, 1946|education: attended Louisiana Tech University|professional: businessman, with a background in the insurance and construction industries|organizations: member, Louisiana Farm Bureau and the National Rifle Association|public service: Jackson Parish Police Jury, 1970-85|served as President during the last seven years of his tenure|Louisiana House of Representatives, 1987-2002|religion: Baptist|married: Nancy|three children|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the 108th Congress on December 7, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|20|LA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|RICHARD H. BAKER, Republican, of Baton Rouge, LA|born in New Orleans, LA, May 22, 1948|education: graduated, University High School|Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge|professional: real estate broker|Louisiana House of Representatives, 1972-86|chairman, Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works, 1980-86|member: Southern Legislative Conference, ALEC, Central Area Homebuilders, East Baton Rouge Airport Commission, Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 Central Region Planning Commission|married: the former Kay Carpenter in 1969|children: Brandon and Julie|committees: Financial Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|20|LA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, Jr., Republican, of Lafayette, LA|born in New Orleans, LA, February 21, 1956|education: graduated Cathedral Carmel High School, Lafayette, LA|B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, 1978|M.D., Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 1982|professional: surgeon|public service: served on the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency Tissue Advisory Board|board of directors for the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 2001|Chamber of Commerce as Vice President for Government Affairs, 2002|president of the Lafayette Parish Medical Society|chaired the American Heart Association's Gala|Healthcare Division of the UL-Lafayette Centennial Fundraiser, which provided $75 million of university endowed chairs, professorships and scholarships|member of Leadership Lafayette Class IIIXX, 2002|member, Lafayette Parish Republican Executive Committee, 1996-2001|vice-chairman of the Bush/Cheney Victory 2000 Campaign for Lafayette Parish|board of directors for Lafayette General Medical Center|married: the former Bridget Edwards|children: Erik and Ashley|committees: Agriculture|Education and Labor|Transportation and Infrastructure|Republican Policy Committee|elected to the 109th Congress on December 4, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.[[Page 115]]
110b|21|ME||senator||OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, Republican, of Auburn, ME|born in Augusta, ME, February 21, 1947|education: graduated from Edward Little High School, Auburn, ME, 1965|B.A., University of Maine, Orono, 1969|member, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Lewiston-Auburn|active member of civic and community organizations|elected to the Maine House of Representatives, 1973, to the seat vacated by the death of her first husband, the late Peter Snowe|reelected for a full two-year term in 1974|elected to the Maine Senate, 1976|chaired the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Institutional Services|elected to the 96th Congress on November 7, 1978--the youngest Republican woman, and first Greek-American woman elected|reelected to the 97th through 103rd Congresses|past member: House Budget Committee|House Foreign Affairs Committee|leading member of the former House Select Committee on Aging, ranking Republican on its Subcommittee on Human Services|married to former Maine Governor John R. McKernan, Jr.|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Finance|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|21|ME||senator||SUSAN M. COLLINS, Republican, of Bangor, ME|born in Caribou, ME, December 7, 1952|education: graduated, Caribou High School, 1971|B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY|Outstanding Alumni Award, St. Lawrence University, 1992|staff director, Senate Subcommittee on the Oversight of Government Management, 1981-87|for 12 years, principal advisor on business issues to former Senator William S. Cohen|Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation for Maine Governor John R. McKernan, Jr., 1987|New England administrator, Small Business Administration, 1992-93|appointed Deputy Treasurer of Massachusetts, 1993|executive director, Husson College Center for Family Business, 1994-96|committees: Armed Services|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|21|ME||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|THOMAS H. ALLEN, Democrat, of Portland, ME|born in Portland, April 16, 1945|education: graduated, Deering High School, Portland|Bowdoin College, Phi Beta Kappa|Oxford University, Rhodes scholar|J.D., Harvard University|Bowdin College Board of Trustees|board of directors of Shalom House and the United Way of Greater Portland|president, Portland Stage Company|Executive and Legislative Policy committees|Maine Municipal Association|chair, Governor's Task Force on Foster Care|Portland City Council and Mayor|married: Diana Allen|children: Gwen and Kate|committees: Budget|Energy and Commerce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|21|ME||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Democrat, of East Millinocket, ME|born on January 18, 1955|grew up in Medway, ME|education: graduate, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government|professional: mill worker|community service: actively involved in a variety of local, regional, and statewide civic and economic development organizations|public service: Maine House of Representatives, 1980-94|Maine State Senate, 1994-2002|religion: Catholic|committees: Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|22|MD||senator||BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore, July 20, 1936|education: B.A., Mount St. Agnes College, 1958|M.S.W., University of Maryland School of Social Work, 1965|former social worker for Catholic Charities and city of Baltimore|served as an adjunct professor, Department of Sociology, Loyola College|elected to the Baltimore City Council, 1971|Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1974, winning 43 percent of vote|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November, 1976|first woman appointed to the Energy and Commerce Committee|also served on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee|became the first woman representing the Democratic Party to be elected to a Senate seat not previously held by her husband, and the first Democratic woman ever to serve in both houses of Congress|Secretary, Democratic Conference|first woman to be elected to a leadership post|committees: Appropriations|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|22|MD||senator||BENJAMIN L. CARDIN, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore, October 5, 1943|education: graduated, City College High School, 1961|B.A., cum laude, University of Pittsburgh, 1964|L.L.B., 1st in class, University of Maryland School of Law, 1967|professional: attorney in the law firm of Rosen and Esterson, 1967-78|elected to Maryland House of Delegates in November 1966, serving from 1967-86|Speaker of the House of Delegates, 1979-86, the youngest Speaker at the time|elected to U.S. House of Representatives in November 1986, representing the 3rd Congressional District in Maryland, serving from 1987-2006|Senior Democratic Whip, 2003-06|Assistant Democrat Whip, 1987-2003|Commissioner, Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), 1997-2006|Ranking Member, CSCE, 2003-06|co-chairman, CSCE, 2007|Vice President, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly|member: Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund, 1985-89|Trustee, St. Mary's College, 1988-99|Lifetime Member, NAACP, since 1990|Board of Visitors, University of Maryland Law School, 1991-2007|married: Myrna Edelman of Baltimore, 1964|two children, two grandchildren|committees: Budget|Environment and Public Works|Foreign Relations|Judiciary|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
110b|22|MD||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|WAYNE T. GILCHREST, Republican, of Kennedyville, MD|born in Rahway, NJ, April 15, 1946|education: graduated from Rahway High School, 1964|attended Wesley College, Dover,[[Page 120]]DE|B.A. in History, Delaware State College, Dover, 1973|graduate studies, Loyola University, Baltimore, MD, 1984-present|military service: served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1964-68|awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Citation, and others|professional: government and history teacher, Kent County High School, 1973-present|member: Kent County Teachers Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Order of the Purple Heart|religion: Kennedyville Methodist Church|married: the former Barbara Rawley|children: Kevin, Joel, and Katie|committees: Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|22|MD||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER, Democrat, of Cockeysville, MD|born in Baltimore, MD, January 31, 1946|education: Baltimore City College|University of Maryland, College Park|J.D., University of Baltimore Law School, 1970|professional: attorney|partner, Ruppersberger, Clark, and Mister (law firm)|public service: Baltimore County Assistant State's Attorney|Baltimore County Council|Baltimore County Executive, 1994-2002|married: the former Kay Murphy|children: Cory and Jill|committees: Appropriations|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|22|MD||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JOHN P. SARBANES, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore, May 22, 1962|education: A.B., cum laude, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton[[Page 121]]University, 1984|Fulbright Scholar, Greece, 1985|J.D., Harvard University School of Law, 1988|professional: law clerk to Judge J. Frederick Motz, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 1988-89|admitted to Maryland Bar, 1988|member: American Bar Association|Maryland State Bar Association|attorney, Venable, LLP, 1989-2006 (chair, health care practice)|founding member, Board of Trustees, Dunbar Project, 1990-94|Board of Directors, Public Justice Center, 1991-2006 (president, 1994-97)|Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies, 1991-present (past chair, membership committee)|Special Assistant to State Superintendent of Schools, State Department of Education, 1998-2005|awards: Unsung Hero Award, Maryland Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2006|Arthur W. Machen, Jr., Award, Maryland Legal Services Corp., 2006|married to Dina Sarbanes|three children|committees: Education and Labor|Natural Resources|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|22|MD||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN, Democrat, of Largo, MD|born in Philadelphia, PA, September 10, 1951|education: graduated DuVal High School, Lanham, 1969|B.S., University of Pittsburgh, PA, 1973|attended Howard University Graduate School of Political Science, 1974|J.D., Georgetown University Law School, Washington, DC, 1977|professional: attorney|admitted to the Maryland bar, 1979|Maryland House of Delegates, 1983-86|Maryland State Senate, 1987-92|executive director, Prince George's County Consumer Protection Commission, 1979-82|member: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity|J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association|board of directors, Consumer Credit Counseling Service|Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation|Ploughman and Fisherman|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 103rd Congress, November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|22|MD||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|STENY H. HOYER, Democrat, of Mechanicsville, MD|born in New York, NY, June 14, 1939|education: graduated Suitland High School|B.S., University of Maryland, 1963|J.D.,[[Page 122]]Georgetown University Law Center, 1966|Honorary Doctor of Public Service, University of Maryland, 1988|admitted to the Maryland Bar Association, 1966|professional: practicing attorney, 1966-90|Maryland State Senate, 1967-79|vice chairman, Prince George's County, MD, Senate delegation, 1967-69|chairman, Prince George's County, MD, Senate delegation, 1969-75|president, Maryland State Senate, 1975-79|member, State Board for Higher Education, 1978-81|married: Judith Pickett, deceased, February 6, 1997|children: Susan, Stefany, and Anne|Democratic Steering Committee|House Majority Leader, 110th Congress|elected to the 97th Congress on May 19, 1981, by special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|22|MD||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|ROSCOE G. BARTLETT, Republican, of Frederick, MD|born in Moreland, KY, June 3, 1926|education: B.A., Columbia Union College, 1947|M.A., 1948, and Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1952|still an active farmer, prior to his election to Congress, he had retired after owning and operating a small business for ten years|awarded 20 patents for inventions during his scientific career as a professor and research engineer|held positions at Loma Linda University, the Navy's School of Aviation Medicine, John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, and at IBM|married to Ellen|10 children|committees: Armed Services|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|22|MD||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore, January 18, 1951|education: graduated, Baltimore City College High School, 1969|B.S., political science, Phi Beta Kappa, Howard University, Washington, DC, 1973|J.D., University of Maryland Law School, 1976|professional: attorney|admitted to the Maryland bar in 1976|delegate, Maryland State Legislature, 1982-96|chairman, Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, 1984|speaker pro[[Page 123]]tempore, Maryland General Assembly, 1995-96|vice chairman, Constitutional and Administrative Law Committee|vice chairman, Economic Matters Committee|president, sophomore class, student government treasurer and student government president at Howard University|member: Governor's Commission on Black Males|New Psalmist Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD|active in civic affairs, and recipient of numerous community awards|co-chair of the House AIDS Working Group|Task Force on Health Care Reform|one child: Jennifer|committees: Armed Services|Oversight and Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 104th Congress by special election in April, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|22|MD||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|CHRIS VAN HOLLEN, Democrat, of Kensington, MD|born in Karachi, Pakistan, January 10, 1959|education: B.A., Swarthmore College, 1982|Masters in Public Policy, Harvard University, 1985|J.D., Georgetown University, 1990|professional: attorney|legislative assistant to former Maryland U.S. Senator Charles McC. Mathias, Jr.|staff member, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations|senior legislative advisor to former Maryland Governor William Donald Schaefer|public service: elected, Maryland House of Delegates, 1990|elected, Maryland State Senate, 1994|married: Katherine|children: Anna, Nicholas, and Alexander|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|23|MA||senator||EDWARD M. KENNEDY, Democrat, of Barnstable, MA|born in Boston, MA, February 22, 1932|son of Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy|education: graduated, Milton Academy, 1950|A.B., Harvard College, 1956|professional: International Law School, The Hague, the Netherlands, 1958|LL.B., University of Virginia Law School, 1959|enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private and served in France and Germany, 1951-53|married: Victoria Reggie Kennedy|children: Kara, Edward M., Jr., Patrick J., Curran, and Caroline|committees: chair, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Armed Services|Judiciary|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 1962, to fill the unexpired term of his brother John F. Kennedy|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|23|MA||senator||JOHN F. KERRY, Democrat, of Boston, MA|born in Denver, CO, December 11, 1943|education: graduated, St. Paul's School, Concord, NH, 1962|B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1966|J.D., Boston College Law School, Boston, MA, 1976|served, U.S. Navy, discharged with rank of lieutenant|decorations: Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat ``V'', three Purple Hearts, various theatre campaign decorations|attorney, admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1976|appointed first assistant district attorney, Middlesex County, 1977|elected lieutenant governor, Massachusetts, 1982|married: Teresa Heinz|committees: chair, Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Finance|Foreign Relations|appointed to Democratic Leadership for 104th and 105th Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|23|MA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN W. OLVER, Democrat, of Amherst, MA|born in Honesdale, PA, September 3, 1936|education: B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1955|M.A., Tufts University, 1956|taught for two years at Franklin Technical Institute, Boston, MA|Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1961|professional: chemistry professor, University of Massachusetts-Amherst|Massachusetts House, 1968-72|Massachusetts Senate, 1972-91|became first Democrat since the Spanish-American War to represent the First Congressional District, 1991|elected by special election on June 4, 1991, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Silvio Conte|married: Rose Olver|children: Martha|committees: Appropriations|elected on June 4, 1991, by special election, to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 125]]
110b|23|MA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|RICHARD E. NEAL, Democrat, of Springfield, MA|born in Springfield, February 14, 1949|education: graduated, Springfield Technical High School, 1968|B.A., American International College, Springfield, 1972|M.A., University of Hartford Barney School of Business and Public Administration, CT, 1976|instructor and lecturer|assistant to mayor of Springfield, 1973-78|Springfield City Council, 1978-84|mayor, city of Springfield, 1983-89|member: Massachusetts Mayors Association|Adult Education Council|American International College Alumni Association|Boys Club Alumni Association|Emily Bill Athletic Association|Cancer Crusade|John Boyle O'Reilly Club|United States Conference of Mayors|Valley Press Club|Solid Waste Advisory Committee for the State of Massachusetts|Committee on Leadership and Government|Mass Jobs Council|trustee: Springfield Libraries and Museums Association, Springfield Red Cross, Springfield YMCA|married: Maureen|four children: Rory Christopher, Brendan Conway, Maura Katherine, and Sean Richard|committees: Ways and Means|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|23|MA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JAMES P. McGOVERN, Democrat, of Worcester, MA|born in Worcester, November 20, 1959|education: B.A., M.P.A., American University|legislative director and senior aide to Congressman Joe Moakley (D-South Boston)|led the 1989 investigation into the murders of six Jesuit priests and two lay women in El Salvador|managed George McGovern's (D-SD) 1984 presidential campaign in Massachusetts and delivered his nomination speech at the Democratic[[Page 126]]National Convention|board of directors, Jesuit International Volunteers|former volunteer, Mt. Carmel House, an emergency shelter for battered and abused women|married: Lisa Murray McGovern|committees: Budget|Rules|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|23|MA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|BARNEY FRANK, Democrat, of Newton, MA|born in Bayonne, NJ, March 31, 1940|education: graduated, Bayonne High School, 1957|B.A., Harvard College, 1962|graduate student in political science, Harvard University, 1962-67|teaching fellow in government, Harvard College, 1963-66|J.D., Harvard University, 1977|admitted to the Massachusetts bar, 1979|executive assistant to Mayor Kevin White of Boston, 1968-71|administrative assistant to U.S. Congressman Michael F. Harrington, 1971-72|member, Massachusetts Legislature, 1973-80|Senior Whip|co-chair, Democratic Parliamentary Group|committees: chair, Financial Services|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|23|MA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JOHN F. TIERNEY, Democrat, of Salem, MA|born in Salem, September 18, 1951|education: graduated, Salem High School|B.A., political science, Salem State College, 1973|J.D., Suffolk University, 1976|professional: attorney, admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1976|sole practitioner, 1976-80|partner, Tierney, Kalis and Lucas, 1981-96|member: Salem Chamber of Commerce, 1976-96 (president, 1995)|trustee, Salem State College, 1992-97|married: Patrice M., 1997|committees: Education and Labor|Oversight and Government Reform|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|23|MA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|EDWARD J. MARKEY, Democrat, of Malden, MA|born in Malden, July 11, 1946|graduated from Malden Catholic High School, Malden, MA, 1964|B.A., Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, 1968|J.D., Boston College Law School, Chestnut Hill, MA, 1972|professional: lawyer, private practice|member, Massachusetts State house of representatives, 1973-76|military: United States Army Reserve, 1968-73|married: Dr. Susan Blumenthal|committees: chair, Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|Energy and Commerce|Homeland Security|Natural Resources|elected to the 94th Congress, November 2, 1976, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Torbert H. Macdonald|at the same time elected to the 95th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|23|MA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Democrat, of Somerville, MA|born in Somerville, January 9, 1952|education: graduated, Somerville High School, 1969|B.A., Dartmouth College, 1973|J.D., Boston College Law School, 1977|professional: admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, 1977|Alderman in Somerville, MA, 1977-79|Alderman-at-Large, 1985-89|elected Mayor for five terms, 1990 to January, 1999, when he resigned to be sworn in as a U.S. Representative|Democratic Regional Whip|married: Barbara Teebagy of Somerville, MA, in 1974|children: Michael and Joseph|committees: Financial Services|House Administration|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|23|MA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Democrat, of South Boston, MA|born in South Boston, March 31, 1955|education: South Boston High School, 1973|B.S., Wentworth Institute of Technology|J.D., Boston College Law School|Master in Public Administration, JFK School of Government, Harvard University|professional: attorney|former President of Ironworkers Local #7|organizations: South Boston Boys and Girls Club|Boston Children's Museum|Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club|Chinatown Trust Fund|South Boston Harbor Academy Charter School|Friends for Children|public service: elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1994, and the State Senate in 1996|family: married to Margaret|one child: Victoria|committees: Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on October 16, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|23|MA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT, Democrat, of Quincy, MA|born in Boston, MA, July 18, 1941|education: B.A., political science, Middlebury College, VT|M.A., J.D., Boston College Law School, 1967|U.S. Coast Guard Reserves, 1963-71|professional: admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1967 and began practice in Boston|assistant majority leader, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1973-75|Norfolk County District Attorney, 1975-96|president, Massachusetts District Attorneys Association, 1985|member, Council of Young American Political Leaders fact-finding mission to Poland, 1979|named citizen of the Year by South Shore Coalition for Human Rights, 1983|delegate, Human Rights Project fact-finding mission to Cuba, 1988|member, Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith fact-finding mission to Israel, 1990|chairman, Development Committee, South Shore Association for Retarded Citizens|Democratic State Committeeman, Norfolk District|advisory board member, Jane Doe Safety Fund|honoree of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center for contribution to preventing sexual assault, 1993|New England Region honoree, Anti-Defamation League, 1994|Massachusetts Bar Association Public Service Award, 1994|member, Board of Directors, RYKA Rose Foundation|co-chair, Coast Guard Caucus|Older Americans Caucus|Democratic Task Force on Crime|Law Enforcement Caucus|Congressional Human Rights Caucus|Democratic Steering Committee|two daughters: Kirsten and Kara|committees: Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|Standards of Official Conduct|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||senator||CARL LEVIN, Democrat, of Detroit, MI|born in Detroit, June 28, 1934|education: graduated, Central High School, Detroit, 1952|Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA, 1956|Harvard Law School, Boston, MA, 1959|admitted to the Michigan bar in 1959|professional: lawyer|Grossman, Hyman and Grossman, Detroit, 1959-64|assistant attorney general and general counsel for Michigan Civil Rights Commission, 1964-67|chief appellate defender for city of Detroit, 1968-69|counsel, Schlussel, Lifton, Simon, Rands and Kaufman, 1971-73|counsel, Jaffe, Snider, Raitt, Garratt and Heuer, 1978-79|member, City Council of Detroit, 1969-77 (president, 1974-77)|member: Congregation T'Chiyah|American, Michigan and Detroit bar associations|former instructor at Wayne State University and the University of Detroit|married: the former Barbara Halpern, 1961|children: Kate, Laura, and Erica|committees: chair, Armed Services|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|24|MI||senator||DEBBIE STABENOW, Democrat, of Lansing, MI|born in Gladwin, MI, April 29, 1950|education: Clare High School|B.A., Michigan State University, 1972|M.S.W., Michigan State University, 1975|public service: Ingham County, MI, Commissioner, 1975-78, chairperson for two years|Michigan State House of Representatives, 1979-90|Michigan State Senate, 1991-94|religion: Methodist|married to Thomas Athans|children: Todd and Michelle|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Budget|Finance|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996 and 1998|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|24|MI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|BART STUPAK, Democrat, of Menominee, MI|born in Milwaukee, WI, February 29, 1952|education: graduated, Gladstone High School, Gladstone, MI, 1970|B.S., Saginaw Valley State[[Page 131]]College, 1977|J.D., Thomas Cooley Law School, 1981|professional: attorney|admitted to the Michigan bar, 1981|Michigan State House of Representatives, 1989-90|member: Elks Club|State Employees Retirement Association|Sons of the American Legion|Wildlife Unlimited|National Rifle Association|Knights of Columbus|national committeeman, Boy Scouts of America|married: the former Laurie Ann Olsen|children: Ken and Bart, Jr. (deceased)|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|PETER HOEKSTRA, Republican, of Holland, MI|born in Groningen, the Netherlands, October 30, 1953|education: graduated, Holland Christian High School|B.A., Hope College, Holland, 1975|M.B.A., University of Michigan, 1977|professional: vice president for product management, Herman Miller, Inc.|married: the former Diane Johnson|children: Erin, Allison, and Bryan|committees: Education and Labor|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|VERNON J. EHLERS, Republican, of Grand Rapids, MI|born in Pipestone, MN, February 6, 1934|educated at home by his parents|attended Calvin College|undergraduate degree in[[Page 132]]physics and Ph.D. in nuclear physics, University of California at Berkeley|taught and did research at Berkeley for 6 years|returned to Calvin College|taught physics and became chairman, Physics Department|served on various boards and commissions|member, Michigan House and Senate|first research physicist in Congress|while on Science Committee in 1997-98, was selected to rewrite the nation's science policy|introduced National Science Education Acts aimed at reforming K-12 science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education|as mem-ber of House Administration Committee, guided the program to revamp the House com-puter system, connect it to the Internet, and allow all citizens to access House documents|member and former elder, Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI|married: the former Johanna Meulink|four adult children: Heidi, Brian, Marla, and Todd|three grandchildren|one great-grandchild|committees: Education and Labor|House Administration|Science and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 103rd Congress, by special election, on December 7, 1993|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|DAVE CAMP, Republican, of Midland, MI|born in Midland, July 9, 1953|education: graduated, H.H. Dow High School, Midland, 1971|B.A., magna cum laude, Albion College, Albion, MI, 1975|J.D., University of San Diego, 1978|attorney|member: State Bar of Michigan|State Bar of California|District of Columbia bar, U.S. Supreme Court|U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and Southern District of California|Midland County Bar Association|law practice, Midland, 1979-91|Special Assistant Attorney General, 1980-84|administrative assistant to Congressman Bill Schuette, Michigan's 10th Congressional District, 1985-87|State Representative, Michigan's 102nd district, 1989-91|chairman, Corrections Day Advisory Group|deputy minority whip|Executive Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee|Rural Health Care Coalition|1998 Adoption Hall of Fame Inductee|American Farm Bureau Federation 1998 Golden Plow award recipient|married: attorney Nancy Keil of Midland, 1994|three children|committees: Ways and Means|elected to Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DALE E. KILDEE, Democrat, of Flint, MI|born in Flint, September 16, 1929|education: graduated, St. Mary High School, 1947|B.A., Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, 1952|M.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1961|graduate studies in history and political science, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, under Rotary Foundation Fellowship|professional: teacher, University of Detroit High School, 1954-56|Flint Central High School, 1956-64|served as State Representative, 1965-74|State Senator, 1975-77|member: Optimists, Urban League, Knights of Columbus, Phi Delta Kappa national honorary fraternity, American Federation of Teachers|life member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People|married: the former Gayle Heyn, 1965|children: David, Laura, and Paul|six grandchildren|committees: Education and Labor|Natural Resources|elected to the 95th Congress, November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|FRED UPTON, Republican, of St. Joseph, MI|born in St. Joseph, April 23, 1953|education: graduated, Shattuck School, Fairbault, MN, 1971|B.A., journalism, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1975|professional: field manager, Dave Stockman Campaign, 1976|staff member, Congressman Dave Stockman, 1976-80|legislative assistant, Office of Management and Budget, 1981-83|deputy director of Legislative Affairs, 1983-84|director of Legislative Affairs, 1984-85|member: First Congregational Church, Emil Verbin Society|married: the former Amey Rulon-Miller|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|TIMOTHY ``TIM'' L. WALBERG, Republican, of Tipton, MI|born in Chicago, Illinois, April 12, 1951|education: attended Thornton Fractional North High School|attended Western Illinois University, Moody Bible Institute|B.S., Taylor University in Fort Wayne, IN (formerly Fort Wayne Bible College)|M.A., Wheaton College Graduate School|served as a pastor for almost 10 years|served in the Michigan State House of Representatives, 1983-99|served as president, Warren Reuther Center for Education and Community Impact|worked as a division manager for the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, before retiring in January 2006|married to Sue|three children: Caleb, Matthew, and Heidi|committees: Agriculture|Education and Labor|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|24|MI||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|MIKE ROGERS, Republican, of Brighton, MI|born in Livingston County, MI, June 2, 1963|education: B.S., Adrian College|also attended the University of Michigan as an Army ROTC member|military service: U.S. Army, 1st Lieutenant, served in a rapid deployment unit as a Company Commander|professional: FBI Special Agent, assigned to public corruption and organized crime units|businessman|co-founder of E.B.I. Builders, Inc.|organizations: American Heart Association|Women's Resource Center|Brighton Rotary Club|Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI|religion: Methodist|married: Diane|children: Erin and Jonathan|committees: Energy and Commerce|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|JOE KNOLLENBERG, Republican, of Bloomfield Hills, MI|born in Mattoon, IL, November 28, 1933|education: B.S., Eastern Illinois University|professional: operated family insurance agency|past vice chairman, Troy Chamber of Commerce|past member, Birmingham Cable TV Community Advisory Board|past president and board member, St. Bede's Parish Council|past president, Evergreen School PTA|past president, Bloomfield Glens Homeowners Association|past president, Cranbrook Homeowners Association|past coordinator, Southfield Ad Hoc Park and Recreational Development Committee|past member, Southfield Mayor's Wage and Salary Committee|elected to the Freshman Class Leadership, liaison to the National Republican Congressional Committee|married to the former Sandra Moco|two sons, Martin and Stephen|committees: Appropriations|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|CANDICE S. MILLER, Republican, of Harrison Township, MI|born in St. Clair Shores, MI, May 7, 1954|education: attended Macomb Community College and Northwood University|public service: Harrison Township Board of Trustees, 1979|Harrison Township Supervisor, 1980-92|Macomb County Treasurer, 1992-94|Michigan Secretary of State, 1994-2002|professional: worked in a family-owned marina business before she became involved in public service|religion: Presbyterian|married: Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Donald Miller|children: Wendy|committees: Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|THADDEUS G. McCOTTER, Republican, of Livonia, MI|born in Detroit, MI, August 22, 1965|education: B.A., University of Detroit, 1987|J.D., University of Detroit Law School, 1990|professional: attorney|public service: elected to the Schoolcraft Community College Trustees, 1989|elected to the Wayne County Commission, 1992|elected to the Michigan State Senate, 1998|awards: Michigan Jaycees Outstanding Michigander, 2001|Police Officers Association of Michigan Legislator of the Year, 2002|religion: Catholic|married: Rita|children: George, Timothy, and Emilia|committees: Budget|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|SANDER M. LEVIN, Democrat, of Royal Oak, MI|born in Detroit, MI, September 6, 1931|education: graduated, Central High School, Detroit, 1949|B.A., University of Chicago, 1952|M.A., Columbia University, New York, NY, 1954|LL.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1957|professional: attorney, admitted to the Michigan bar in 1958 and commenced practice in Detroit, MI|member: Oakland Board of Supervisors, 1961-64|Michigan Senate, 1965-70|Democratic floor leader in State Senate|served on the Advisory Committee on the Education of Handicapped Children in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1965-68|chairman, Michigan Democratic Party, 1968-69|Democratic candidate for governor, 1970 and 1974|fellow, Kennedy School of Government, Institute of Politics, Harvard University, 1975|assistant administrator, Agency for International Development, 1977-81|married: the former Victoria Schlafer, 1957|children: Jennifer, Andrew, Madeleine, and Matthew|committees: Ways and Means|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK, Democrat, of Detroit, MI|born in Detroit, June 25, 1945|education: attended Ferris State University|graduate, Western Michigan University, 1972|M.S.,[[Page 137]]Education Administration, University of Michigan, 1977|teacher|served in Michigan House of Representatives, 1979-96|member, Detroit Substance Abuse Advisory Council|former chair, Michigan Legislative Black Caucus|participated in first-of-its-kind African Trade Mission|delegate, U.N. International Women's Conference|led Michigan Department of Agriculture delegation to the International Agriculture Show, Nairobi, Kenya|awards: Anthony Wayne Award for leadership, Wayne State University|Burton-Abercrombie Award, 13th Congressional District|Distinguished Legislator Award, University of Michigan|named Woman of the Year by Gentlemen of Wall Street, Inc.|listed in Who's Who in Black America and Who's Who in American Politics|Women of Achievement and Courage Award|U.S. Air Force Academy Board|chair, Congressional Black Caucus|two children: Kwame and Ayanna|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|JOHN CONYERS, Jr., Democrat, of Detroit, MI|born in Detroit, May 16, 1929|son of John and Lucille Conyers|education: B.A., Wayne State University, 1957|LL.B., Wayne State Law School, June 1958|served as officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, one year in Korea|awarded combat and merit citations|engaged in many civil rights and labor activities|legislative assistant to Congressman John D. Dingell, December 1958 to May 1961|appointed Referee for the Workmen's Compensation Department, State of Michigan, by Governor John B. Swainson in October 1961|former vice chairman of Americans for Democratic Action|vice chairman of the National Advisory Council of the ACLU|member: Kappa Alpha Psi|Wolverine Bar|NAACP|Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.|organizations: Congressional Black Caucus|Congressional Urban Caucus|Progressive Caucus|married: Monica Conyers|children: John III, and Carl|committees: chair, Judiciary|elected to the 89th Congress on November 3, 1964|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|24|MI||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|JOHN D. DINGELL, Democrat, of Dearborn, MI|born in Colorado Springs, CO, July 8, 1926|education: B.S., Georgetown University, 1949|J.D., Georgetown University Law School, 1952|professional: World War II veteran|assistant Wayne County prosecutor, 1953-55|member: Migratory Bird Conservation Commission|married: the former Deborah Insley|committees: chair, Energy and Commerce|elected to the 84th Congress in a special election to fill[[Page 138]]the vacant seat of his late father, the Honorable John D. Dingell, December 13, 1955|reelected to the 85th and each succeeding Congress.
110b|25|MN||senator||NORM COLEMAN, Republican, of St. Paul, MN|born in Brooklyn, NY, August 17, 1949|education: B.A., Hofstra University|J.D., University of Iowa|professional: attorney|public service: served for 17 years in the Minnesota Attorney General's office, holding the positions of Chief Prosecutor and Solicitor General of Minnesota|Mayor of St. Paul, MN, 1993-2001|Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota, 1998|married: Laurie|children: Jacob and Sarah|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Foreign Relations|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002.
110b|25|MN||senator||AMY KLOBUCHAR, Democrat, of Minneapolis, MN|born in Plymouth, MN, May 25, 1960|education: B.A., magna cum laude, Yale University, 1982|J.D., magna cum laude, University of Chicago Law School, 1985|professional: Attorney at law firm Dorsey & Whitney, 1985-93, Partner in 1993|Partner at law firm Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett, 1993-98|religion: Congregationalist|public service: City of Minneapolis prosecutor, 1988|elected Hennepin County Attorney, 1998, reelected, 2002|married: John|child: Abigail|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Environment and Public Works|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
110b|25|MN||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|TIMOTHY J. WALZ, Democrat, of Mankato, MN|born in West Point, NE, April 6, 1964|education: B.S., Chadron State College, Chadron, NE|M.S., St. Mary's University, Winona, MN|professional: high school teacher|military: Command Sergeant Major, Minnesota's 1st / 34th Division of the Army National Guard, 1981-2005|awards: 2002 Minnesota Ethics in Education award winner, 2003 Mankato Teacher of the Year, and the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence|married: Gwen Whipple Walz, 1994|children: Hope and Gus|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|25|MN||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOHN KLINE, Republican, of Lakeville, MN|born in Allentown, PA, September 6, 1947|education: B.A., Rice University, 1969|M.P.A., Shippensburg University, 1988|military service: U.S. Marine Corps, 1969-94|retired at the rank of Colonel|organizations: Boy Scouts of America|Marine Corps League|Veterans of Foreign Wars|Marine Corps Association|American Legion|Retired Officers Association|past president, Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Minnesota|religion: Methodist|family: married to Vicky|children: Kathy and Dan|committees: Armed Services|Education and Labor|Standards of Official Conduct|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|25|MN||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JIM RAMSTAD, Republican, of Minnetonka, MN|born in Jamestown, ND, May 6, 1946|education: B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, University of Minnesota, 1968|J.D. with honors, George[[Page 141]]Washington University, 1973|military service: first lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserve, 1968-74|elected to the Minnesota Senate, 1980|reelected 1982, 1986|assistant minority leader|attorney|adjunct professor|awards: Representative of the Year, National Association of Police Organizations, 1997, 2000|Legislator of the Year, National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselors, 1998|Legislator of the Year, National Mental Health Association, 1999|Legislator of the Year, Arc Minnesota, 2003|Betty Ford National Leadership Award, National Association for Children of Alcoholics, 2003|Legislator of the Year, National Association for the Mentally Ill of Minnesota, 2004|Unsung Hero of America's Veterans, American Legion, 2004|Congressional Partner of the Year, United Way, 2004|Justice for All Disability Rights Award, American Association of People with Disabilities, 2006|Representative of the Year, National MS Society, 2006|Lifetime Achievement Award, Johnson Institute, 2006|Fulbright Distinguished Public Service award|co-chair, Medical Technology Caucus|co-chair, Law Enforcement Caucus|co-chair, Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|25|MN||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|BETTY McCOLLUM, Democrat-Farmer-Labor, of St. Paul, MN|born in Minneapolis, MN, July 12, 1954|education: A.A., Inver Hills Community College|B.S., College of St. Catherine|professional: teacher and sales manager|single|children: Sean and Katie|public service: North St. Paul City Council, 1986-92|Minnesota House of Representatives, 1992-2000|organizations: Girl Scouts of America|VFW Ladies' Auxiliary|and American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary|awards: Friend of the National Parks Award, National Parks Conservation Association, 2005|Friend of College Access Award, National Association for College Admission Counseling, 2006|Congressional Leadership Award, InterAction, 2006|Congressional Arts Leadership Award, Americans for the Arts, 2007|founder, Congressional Global Health Caucus|appointments: National Council on the Arts|committees: Appropriations|Oversight and Government Reform|Senior Democratic Whip|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|25|MN||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|KEITH ELLISON, Democrat-Farmer-Labor, of Minneapolis, MN|born in Detroit, MI, August 4, 1963|education: University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, 1981|Wayne State University, 1987|University of Minnesota Law School, 1990|professional: The Law Office of Lindquist & Vennum, 1990-93|Executive Director of the nonprofit Legal Rights Center in Minneapolis, 1993-98|Hassan & Reed Ltd., 1998-2001|Ellison Law Offices, 2003-06|served in Minnesota State Legislature District 58B, January 2003-December 2006|married: Kim|children: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Elijah, Amirah|committees: Financial Services|Judiciary|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|25|MN||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|MICHELE BACHMANN, Republican, of Stillwater, MN|born in Waterloo, IA, April 6, 1956|education: B.A., Winona State University, Winona, MN, 1978|J.D., Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK|Post Doctorate in Tax Law at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA|professional: federal tax litigation attorney|served six years in the Minnesota State Senate|organizations: New Heights Charter School|married: Marcus|children: Lucas, Harrison, Elisa, Caroline, and Sophia|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|25|MN||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|COLLIN C. PETERSON, Democrat, of Detroit Lakes, MN|born in Fargo, ND, June 29, 1944|education: graduated from Glyndon (MN) High School, 1962|B.A. in business administration and accounting, Moorhead State University, 1966|U.S. Army National Guard, 1963-69|CPA, owner and partner|Minnesota State Senator, 1976-86|member: AOPA, Safari Club,[[Page 143]]Ducks Unlimited, American Legion, Sea Plane Pilots Association, Pheasants Forever, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Cormorant Lakes Sportsmen Club|three children: Sean, Jason, and Elliott|committees: chair, Agriculture|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|25|MN||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Democrat, of Chisholm, MN|born in Chisholm, September 10, 1934|education: graduated, Chisholm High School, 1952|B.A., summa cum laude, French and political science, College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, 1956|M.A., European area studies, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium, 1957|Laval University, Canada|Georgetown University, former teacher of English, French, and Creole|served as administrative assistant to the late Congressman John A. Blatnik, 1963-74|administrator of the House Public Works Committee, 1971-74|co-chair, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus|Democratic Study Group|Great Lakes Task Force|National Water Alliance|Northeast Midwest Congressional Coalition|Steel Caucus|chairman, Conference of Great Lakes Congressmen|married: Jean Kurth, 1993|children: Thomas Edward, Katherine Noelle, Anne-Therese, Monica Rose, Charlie, and Lindy|committees: chair, Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|26|MS||senator||THAD COCHRAN, Republican, of Jackson, MS|born in Pontotoc, MS, December 7, 1937|education: B.A., University of Mississippi, 1959|J.D., University of Mississippi Law School, 1965|received a Rotary Foundation Fellowship and studied international law and jurisprudence at Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland, 1963-64|military service: served in U.S. Navy, 1959-61|professional: admitted to Mississippi bar in 1965|board of directors, Jackson Rotary Club, 1970-71|Outstanding Young Man of the Year Award, Junior Chamber of Commerce in Mississippi, 1971|president, young lawyers section of Mississippi State bar, 1972-73|married: the former Rose Clayton of New Albany, MS, 1964|two children and three grandchildren|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Rules and Administration|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to 94th and 95th Congresses|chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, 1990-96|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 7, 1978, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1979|subsequently appointed by the governor, December 27, 1978, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator James O. Eastland|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|26|MS||senator||TRENT LOTT, Republican, of Pascagoula, MS|born in Grenada, MS, October 9, 1941|son of Chester P. and Iona (Watson) Lott|education: B.P.A., 1963, J.D., 1967, University of Mississippi|served as field representative for the University of Mississippi, 1963-65|acting Law Alumni Secretary of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, 1966-67|practiced law in Pascagoula in 1967 with Bryan and Gordon law firm|administrative assistant to Congressman William M. Colmer, 1968-72|member: Sigma Nu social fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, Jackson County Bar Association, American Bar Association, the Masons, First Baptist Church of Pascagoula|married Patricia E. Thompson of Pascagoula, 1964|two children: Chester T., Jr. and Tyler Elizabeth|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Finance|Rules and Administration|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Congress|Republican Whip, 1995-96|Senate Republican Leader, 1996-2003|committees: Republican Whip|Commerce, Science and Transportation|Finance|Rules and Administration|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|26|MS||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROGER F. WICKER, Republican, of Tupelo, MS|born in Pontotoc, MS, July 5, 1951|education: graduated, Pontotoc High School|University of Mississippi: B.A., 1973, J.D., 1975|[[Page 146]]president, Associated Student Body, 1972-73|Mississippi Law Journal, 1973-75|Air Force ROTC|U.S. Air Force, 1976-80|lieutenant colonel, U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1980-2004|U.S. House of Representatives Rules Committee staff for Representative Trent Lott, 1980-82|private law practice, 1982-94|Lee County Public Defender, 1984-87|Tupelo City Judge pro tempore, 1986-87|Mississippi State Senate, 1988-94, chairman: Elections Committee (1992), Public Health and Welfare Committee (1993-94)|member: Lions Club|University of Mississippi Hall of Fame|Sigma Nu Fraternity Hall of Fame|Omicron Delta Kappa|Phi Delta Phi|religion: Southern Baptist, deacon, adult choir, First Baptist Church, Tupelo, MS|married: Gayle Long Wicker|children: Margaret, Caroline and McDaniel|committees: Appropriations|Republican Policy Committee|Deputy Republican Whip|elected to the 104th Congress, November 8, 1994|president, Republican freshman class, 1995|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|26|MS||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Democrat, of Bolton, MS|born in Bolton, January 28, 1948|education: graduated, Hinds County Agriculture High School|B.A., Tougaloo College, 1968|M.S., Jackson State University, 1972|professional: teacher|Bolton Board of Aldermen, 1969-73|mayor of Bolton, 1973-79|Hinds County Board of Supervisors, 1980-93|Congressional Black Caucus|Sunbelt Caucus|Rural Caucus|Progressive Caucus|Housing Assistance Council|NAACP 100 Black Men of Jackson, MS|Southern Regional Council|Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity|married to the former London Johnson, Ph.D.|one daughter: BendaLonne|committees: chair, Homeland Security|elected to the 103rd Congress in a special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|26|MS||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|CHARLES W. ``CHIP'' PICKERING, Jr., Republican, of Laurel, MS|born in Laurel, August 10, 1963|education: B.A., Business Administration, University of Mississippi, 1986|M.B.A., Baylor University|professional: farmer|legislative aide to Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, 1992-96|Bush administration appointee, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1989-91|Southern Baptist missionary to Budapest, Hungary, 1986-87|Congressional Wireless Caucus|married: the former Leisha Jane Prather|children: Will, Ross, Jackson, Asher, and Harper|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|26|MS||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|GENE TAYLOR, Democrat, of Bay St. Louis, MS|born in New Orleans, LA, September 17, 1953|education: graduated from De LaSalle High School, New Orleans, LA, 1971|B.A., Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1974|graduate studies in business and economics, University of Southern Mississippi, August 1978-April 1980|U.S. Coast Guard Reserves, 1971-84, first class petty officer, search and rescue boat skipper|sales representative, Stone Container Corporation, 1977-89|city councilman, Bay St. Louis, 1981-83|State Senator, 1983-89|member: American Legion|Rotary|Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast|married the former Margaret Gordon, 1978|children: Sarah, Emily, Gary|committees: Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 101st Congress, by special election, on October 17, 1989, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Larkin Smith|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|27|MO||senator||CHRISTOPHER S. ``KIT'' BOND, Republican, of Mexico, MO|born in St. Louis, MO, March 6, 1939|education: B.A., cum laude, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University, 1960|J.D., valedictorian, University of Virginia, 1963|held a clerkship with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1964|practiced law in Washington, DC, and returned to Missouri, 1967|assistant attorney general of Missouri, 1969|state auditor, 1970|Governor of Missouri, 1973-77, 1981-85|married: the former Linda Holwick|children: Samuel Reid Bond|committees: Appropriations|Environment and Public Works|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|27|MO||senator||CLAIRE McCASKILL, Democrat of Kirkwood, MO|born in Rolla, MO, July 25, 1953|raised in Lebanon, MO and Columbia, MO|education: B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1975|J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, 1978|professional: clerk with the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District in Kansas City, 1978|assistant prosecutor, Jackson County prosecutor's office, 1979-83|Missouri state representative, 1983-88|practiced law in Kansas City, MO, 1983-92|Jackson County Prosecutor, 1993-99|Missouri state auditor, 1999-2006|member: St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church in St. Louis|married: Joseph Shephard, 2002|together, they have seven children: Benjamin, Carl, Marilyn, Michael, Austin, Maddie, Lily|appointed deputy whip for the majority, 2007|committees: Armed Services|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Indian Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate of the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|27|MO||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|WM. LACY CLAY, Democrat, of St. Louis, MO|born in St. Louis, July 27, 1956|education: Springbrook High School, Silver Spring, MD, 1974|B.S., University of Maryland, 1983,[[Page 150]]with a degree in government and politics, and a certificate in paralegal studies|public service: Missouri House of Representatives, 1983-91|Missouri State Senate, 1991-2000|nonprofit organizations: St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation|Mary Ryder Homes|William L. Clay Scholarship and Research Fund|married: Ivie Lewellen Clay|children: Carol, and William III|committees: Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|27|MO||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|W. TODD AKIN, Republican, of St. Louis, MO|born in New York, NY, July 5, 1947|education: B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1971|military service: Officer, U.S. Army Engineers|professional: engineer and businessman|IBM|Laclede Steel|taught International Marketing, undergraduate level|public service: appointed to the Bicentennial Commission of the U.S. Constitution, 1987|Missouri House of Representatives, 1988-2000|organizations: Boy Scouts of America|Missouri Right to Life|Mission Gate Prison Ministry|family: married to Lulli|children: Wynn, Perry, Micah, Ezra, Hannah and Abigail|committees: Armed Services|Science and Technology|Small Business|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|27|MO||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|RUSS CARNAHAN, Democrat, of St. Louis, MO|born in Columbia, MO, July 10, 1958|education: B.S., Public Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1979|J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, 1983|professional: Missouri State Representative, 2001-04|BJC Healthcare, 1995-2004|private law practice|organizations: United Way of Greater St. Louis|Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association|FOCUS Leadership St. Louis, Class of 1997-98|State Historical Society of Missouri|Landmarks Association of St. Louis|Compton Heights Neighborhood Association|Missouri Bar Association|Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis|Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout recipient|Friends of Tower Grove Park, Missouri Botanical Gardens and DeMenil Mansion|awards: St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce and Growth Association Lewis and Clark Statesman Award|St. Louis Business Journal 2002 Legislative[[Page 151]]Award and the Missouri Bar 2002 Legislative Award|married: Debra Carnahan|children: Austin and Andrew|committees: Foreign Affairs|Science and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|27|MO||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|IKE SKELTON, Democrat, of Lexington, MO|born in Lexington, December 20, 1931|education: graduated, Lexington High School, 1949|attended Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington|A.B., 1953, LL.B., 1956, University of Missouri|attended University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 1953|professional: lawyer|admitted to the Missouri bar in 1956 and commenced practice in Lexington|prosecuting attorney, Lafayette County, 1957-60|special assistant attorney general, 1961-63|elected, State Senate, 1970|reelected, 1974|member: Phi Beta Kappa honor society, Missouri Bar Association, Lions, Elks, Masons, Boy Scouts, First Christian Church|married the former Susan B. Anding, 1961|three children: Ike, James, and Page|committees: chair, Armed Services|elected to the 95th Congress on November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|27|MO||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|EMANUEL CLEAVER II, Democrat, of Kansas City, MO|born in Waxahachie, TX, October 27, 1944|education: MDiv, Saint Paul School of Theology, MO, 1974|B.S., Prairie View A&M University, TX, 1972|professional: Senior Pastor, St. James United Methodist Church|[[Page 152]]City Councilman, Kansas City, MO, 5th District, 1979-91|founder, Harmony in a World of Difference, 1991|founder, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Kansas City Chapter|Mayor of Kansas City, MO, 1991-99|member, President-elect Bill Clinton's Transitional Team, 1992|host, Under the Clock, KCUR radio, 1999-2004|married: Dianne|four children|three grandchildren|committees: Financial Services|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|27|MO||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|SAM GRAVES, Republican, of Tarkio, MO|born in Fairfax, MO, November 7, 1963|education: B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1986|professional: farmer|organizations: Missouri Farm Bureau|Northwest Missouri State University Agriculture Advisory Committee|University Extension Council|Rotary Club|awards: Associated Industries Voice of Missouri Business Award|Tom Henderson Award|Tarkio Community Betterment Award|Missouri Physical Therapy Association Award|Outstanding Young Farmer Award, 1997|Hero of the Taxpayer Award|NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award|public service: elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, 1992|and the Missouri State Senate, 1994|religion: Baptist|married: Lesley|children: Megan, Emily, and Sam III|committees: Agriculture|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|27|MO||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ROY BLUNT, Republican, of Branson, MO|born in Niangua, MO, January 10, 1950|education: B.A. in history, Southwest Baptist University, 1970|M.A. in history, Missouri State University (then Southwest Missouri State University), 1972|professional: president of Southwest Baptist University, 1993-96|author|two-term Missouri Secretary of State|clerk and chief election officer, Greene County, MO|past chair: Missouri Housing Development Commission, Gov[[Page 153]]ernor's Council on Literacy|past co-chairman, Missouri Opportunity 2000 Commission|past member, Project Democracy Commission for Voter Participation in the United States|board member, American Council of Young Political Leaders|served as first chairman of the Missouri Prison Fellowship|named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans, 1986|member, the Travel-Tourism Caucus|married to Abigail Blunt|children: Matt, Governor of the state of Missouri and Naval reserve officer|Amy, a lawyer in the Kansas City area|Andy, an attorney in Jefferson City|and Charlie, who lives at home with his parents|committees: Republican Leadership Steering Committee|Republican Whip|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|27|MO||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JO ANN EMERSON, Republican, of Cape Girardeau, MO|born in Washington, DC, September 16, 1950|education: B.A., political science, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, 1972|Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, American Insurance Association|director, State Relations and Grassroots Programs, National Restaurant Association|deputy communications director, National Republican Congressional Committee|member: board of directors, Bread for the World|co-chair, board of directors, Congressional Hunger Caucus|PEO Women's Service Group, Cape Girardeau, MO|Copper Dome Society, Southeast Missouri State University|advisory committee, Children's Inn, National Institutes of Health|advisory board, Arneson Institute for Practical Politics and Public Affairs, Ohio Weslyan University|married: Ron Gladney, 2000|children: Victoria and Katharine|six stepchildren: Elizabeth, Abigail, Victoria, Stephanie, Alison, Jessica, and Sam|committees: Appropriations|elected on November 5, 1996, by special election, to the 104th Congress: reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|27|MO||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|KENNY C. HULSHOF, Republican, of Columbia, MO|born in Sikeston, MO, May 22, 1958|education: graduated from Thomas W. Kelly High School, Benton, MO|agriculture economics degree, University of Missouri School of Agriculture, 1980|J.D., University of Mississippi Law School, 1983|attorney, admitted to Missouri and Mississippi bars in 1983|Assistant Public Defender, 32nd judicial circuit, 1983-86|Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Cape Girardeau, MO, 1986-89|Assistant Attorney General, State of Missouri, 1989-96|member: Newman Center Catholic Church, Boone County Farm Bureau, FarmHouse Foundation, Ducks Unlimited|married: Renee Howell Hulshof, 1994|committees: Ways and Means|House Republican Policy Committee|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|28|MT||senator||MAX BAUCUS, Democrat, of Helena, MT|born in Helena, December 11, 1941|education: graduated, Helena High School, 1959|B.A. in economics, Stanford University, 1964|LL.B., Stanford University Law School, 1967|attorney, Civil Aeronautics Board, 1967-71|attorney, George and Baucus law firm, Missoula, MT|married to the former Wanda Minge|one child, Zeno|member, Montana and District of Columbia bar associations|served in Montana House of Representatives, 1973-74|committees: chair, Finance|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Environment and Public Works|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to the 95th Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 7, 1978, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1979|subsequently appointed on December 15, 1978, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Paul Hatfield|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|28|MT||senator||JON TESTER, Democrat, of Big Sandy, MT|born in Havre, MT, August 21, 1956|education: graduated, Big Sandy High School, 1974|B.S. in Music, University of Great Falls, 1978|professional: farmer, T-Bone Farms, Big Sandy, 1978-present|teacher, Big Sandy School District, 1978-80|member, Big Sandy Soil Conservation Service Committee, 1980-83|chairman, Big Sandy School Board of Trustees, 1983-92|Past Master, Treasure Lodge #95 of the Masons|member, Chouteau County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee, 1990-95|member, Organic Crop Improvement Association, 1996-97|served in Montana Senate, 1999-2007|Montana Senate Democratic Whip, 2001-03|Montana Senate Democratic Leader, 2003-05|Montana Senate President, 2005-07|married: the former Sharla Bitz|two children: Christine and Shon|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Energy and Natural Resources|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Indian Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
110b|28|MT||rep|AT LARGE|DENNIS R. REHBERG, Republican, of Billings, MT|born in Billings, October 5, 1955|education: B.A., Washington State University, 1977|professional: rancher|manages the Rehberg Ranch|public service: interned in the Montana State Senate, 1977-79|legislative assistant to Rep. Ron Marlenee (R-MT), 1979-82|elected to the Montana House of Representatives, 1984|appointed Lt. Governor of Montana in 1991|elected Lt. Governor in 1992|chairman, Drought Advisory Committee|Worker's Compensation Task Force|and the Montana Rural Development Council|Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, 1996|married: Janice|children: A.J., Katie, and Elsie|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|29|NE||senator||CHUCK HAGEL, Republican, of Omaha, NE|born in North Platte, NE, October 4, 1946|education: graduated, St. Bonaventure High School, Columbus, NE, 1964|Brown Institute for Radio and Television, Minneapolis, MN|University of Nebraska, Omaha|military service: served with U.S. Army in Vietnam, 1968, receiving two Purple Hearts, other decorations|professional: president, McCarthy and Company, Omaha, NE|president and CEO, Private Sector Council (PSC), Washington, DC|deputy director and CEO, Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations (G-7 Summit), 1990|president and CEO, World USO|cofounder, director, and executive vice president, VANGUARD Cellular Systems, Inc.|cofounder and chairman of VANGUARD subsidiary, Communications Corporation International, Ltd.|president, Collins, Hagel and Clarke, Inc.|former deputy administrator, Veterans' Administration|former administrative assistant to Congressman John Y. McCollister (R-NE)|former newscaster and talk show host, Omaha radio stations KBON and KLNG|member: American Legion|Veterans of Foreign Wars|Disabled American Veterans|Military Order of the Purple Heart|Business-Government Relations Council, Washington, DC|Council for Excellence in Government|University of Nebraska Chancellors Club|board of directors, Omaha Chamber of Commerce|board of trustees: Bellevue University, Hastings College, Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross|chairman: Building Campaign, Great Plains Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America|10th Anniversary Vietnam Veterans' Memorial|board of directors and national advisory committee, Friends of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial|board of directors, Arlington National Cemetery Historical Society|chairman of the board, No Greater Love, Inc.|awards: first-ever World USO Leadership Award|International Men of Achievement|Outstanding Young Men of America|Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Nebraska, Omaha, 1988|Freedom Foundation (Omaha Chapter) 1993 Recognition Award|married: the former Lilibet Ziller, 1985|children: Allyn and Ziller|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Foreign Relations|Rules and Administration|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|29|NE||senator||E. BENJAMIN NELSON, Democrat, of Omaha, NE|born in McCook, NE, May 17, 1941|education: received a bachelor's degree in 1963, a master's degree in 1965, and a law degree in 1970, University of Nebraska at Lincoln|professional: attorney|Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance|President and CEO of the Central National Insurance Group|Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners|Kennedy, Holland, DeLacy, and Svoboda (law firm)|Governor of Nebraska, 1991-99|awards: Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award|George W. Norris Award|National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Award|family: married to Diane|four children|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Armed Services|Rules and Administration|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|29|NE||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JEFF FORTENBERRY, Republican, of Lincoln, NE|born in Baton Rouge, LA, December 27, 1960|education: B.A., Louisiana State University, 1978|M.P.P., Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1986|M. Div., Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio, 1996|professional: Lincoln City Council, 1997-2001|publishing executive|worked as economist|managed a public relations firm|congressional aide for the Senate Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations|family: married to Celeste Gregory|children: five|committees: Agriculture|Foreign Affairs|Small Business|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|29|NE||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|LEE TERRY, Republican, of Omaha, NE|born in Omaha, January 29, 1962|education: B.A., University of Nebraska, 1984|J.D., Creighton Law School, 1987|attorney|elected to the Omaha, NE, City Council, 1990-98|served as vice president and president, and on the audit, legislative, and cable television committees|religion: Methodist|married: Robyn|children: Nolan, Ryan, and Jack|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|29|NE||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ADRIAN SMITH, Republican, of Gering, NE|born in Scotts Bluff, NE, December 19, 1970|education: graduated from Gering High School, Gering, NE, 1989|attended Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA|1989-90|B.S., University of Nebraska, 1993|professional: business owner|teacher|Gering, NE, city council, 1994-98|member of the Nebraska state legislature, 1999-2007|committees: Agriculture|Budget|Science and Technology|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|30|NV||senator||HARRY REID, Democrat, of Searchlight, NV|born in Searchlight, December 2, 1939|education: graduated, Basic High School, Henderson, NV, 1957|associate degree in science, Southern Utah State College, 1959|B.S., Utah State University, Phi Kappa Phi, 1961|J.D., George Washington School of Law, Washington, DC, 1964|admitted to the Nevada State bar in 1963, a year before graduating from law school|while attending law school, worked as a U.S. Capitol police officer|city attorney, Henderson, 1964-66|member and chairman, South Nevada Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, 1967-69|elected: Nevada State Assembly, 1969-70|Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada, 1970-74|served, executive committee, National Conference of Lieutenant Governors|chairman, Nevada Gaming Commission, 1977-81|member: Nevada State, Clark County and American bar associations|married the former Landra Gould in 1959|five children: Lana, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key|committees: Rules and Administration|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982, and reelected to the 99th Congress|Assistant Democratic Leader, 1998-2004|elected Democratic leader for the 109th Congress, and Majority leader for the 110th Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|30|NV||senator||JOHN ENSIGN, Republican, of Las Vegas, NV|born in Roseville, CA, March 25, 1958|education: E.W. Clark High School, Las Vegas, NV, 1976|B.S., University of Nevada at Las Vegas, 1976-79|Oregon State University, 1981|Colorado State University, 1985|professional: veterinarian|organizations: Las Vegas Southwest Rotary|Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce|Sigma Chi (fraternal organization)|Meadows Christian Fellowship|married: Darlene Ensign, 1987|children: Trevor, Siena, and Michael|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994|reelected in 1996|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|30|NV||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|SHELLEY BERKLEY, Democrat, of Las Vegas, NV|born in New York, NY, January 20, 1951|education: graduate of Clark County, NV, public school system|B.A., University of Nevada at Las Vegas, 1972|J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 1976|professional:[[Page 161]]attorney|Nevada State Assembly, 1982-84|former deputy director, Nevada State Commerce Department|hotel executive|vice-chair, Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents, 1990-98|has served on numerous civic, business, and professional organizations|married: Larry Lehrner|children: Max Berkley and Sam Berkley|committees: Veterans' Affairs|Ways and Means|elected to the 106h Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|30|NV||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|DEAN HELLER, Republican, of Carson City, NV|born in Castro Valley, CA, May 10, 1960|education: B.B.A., specializing in finance and securities analysis, University of Southern California, 1985|institutional stockbroker and broker / trader on the Pacific Stock Exchange|Chief Deputy State Treasurer, Public Funds Representative|Nevada State Assemblyman, 1990-94|Secretary of State, 1994-2002|Founding Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the Western Nevada Community College Foundation|Advisory Board Member for Nevada's Foster Grandparent program|married: Lynne Heller|children: Hilary, Harris, Drew and Emmy|committees: Education and labor|Natural Resources|Small Business|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|30|NV||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JON C. PORTER, Republican, of Boulder City, NV|born in Fort Dodge, IA, May 16, 1955|education: attended Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, IA|professional: insurance business|worked with the Farmers Insurance Group|public service: former Mayor (1987-91), and City Councilman (1983-93), in Boulder City|elected to the Nevada State Senate, 1994|awards: Nevada League of Cities' Elected Official of the Year|Clark County School District's Crystal Apple Award|religion: Catholic|married: Laurie|children: J. Chris and Nicole|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 162]]
110b|31|NH||senator||JUDD GREGG, Republican, of Rye, NH|born in Nashua, NH, February 14, 1947|education: graduated Phillips Exeter Academy, 1965|A.B., Columbia University, New York City, 1969|J.D., 1972, and LL.M., 1975, Boston University|professional: attorney|admitted to the New Hampshire bar, 1972|commenced practice in Nashua, NH|practiced law, 1975-80|member, Governor's Executive Council, 1978-80|elected Governor of New Hampshire, 1988-92|married to the former Kathleen MacLellan, 1973|three children: Molly, Sarah, and Joshua|committees: Appropriations|ranking member, Budget|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980, and reelected to the 98th-100th Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|31|NH||senator||JOHN E. SUNUNU, Republican, of Waterville Valley, NH|born in Boston, MA, September 10, 1964|education: graduated, Salem High School, Salem, NH, 1982|B.S., mechanical engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986|M.S., mechanical engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1987|M.B.A., Harvard University Business School, Boston, MA, 1991|professional: Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations, Teletrol Systems, Inc.|married to Catherine Halloran Sununu, 1988|three children: John Hayes, Grace, and Charlotte|committees: Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Foreign Relations|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002.
110b|31|NH||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|CAROL SHEA-PORTER, Democrat, of Rochester, NH|born in New York City, NY|December, 1952|education: graduated from Oyster River High School, Durham, NH, 1971|B.A., University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, 1975|M.P.A., University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, 1979|professional: social worker|professor|married: Gene|two children|committees: Armed Services|Education and Labor|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|31|NH||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|PAUL W. HODES, Democrat, of Concord, NH|born in New York City, NY, on March 21, 1951|education: B.A., Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 1972|J.D., Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, 1978|professional: assistant attorney general of New Hampshire, 1979-82|special prosecutor for the state of New Hampshire, 1992|lawyer, private practice|professional entertainer|married: Peggo Horstmann Hodes|children: Max and Ariana|committees: Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|unsuccessful candidate for election to 109th Congress in 2004|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|32|NJ||senator||FRANK LAUTENBERG, Democrat, of Cliffside Park, NJ|born in Paterson, NJ, January 23, 1924|education: Nutley High School, Nutley, NJ, 1941|B.S., Economics, Columbia University School of Business, New York, NY, 1949|professional: U.S. Army Signal Corps, 1942-46|data processing firm founder, and CEO, 1952-82|commissioner, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, 1978-82|commissioner, New Jersey Economic Development Authority|member: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council|Advisory Council of the Graduate School of Business, Columbia University|appointed by the Governor on December 27, 1982, to complete the unexpired term of Senator Nicholas F. Brady|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1982|reelected in 1988 and 1994|not a candidate for reelection in 2000|replaced Senator Robert Torricelli as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in October 2002|four children: Ellen, Nan, Lisa and Joshua|committees: Appropriations|Budget|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Environment and Public Works|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002.
110b|32|NJ||senator||ROBERT MENENDEZ, Democrat, of Hoboken, NJ|born in New York City, NY, January 1, 1954|education: graduated, Union Hill High School, 1972|B.A., St. Peter's College, Jersey City, NJ, 1976|J.D., Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ, 1979|professional: attorney|elected to the Union City Board of Education, 1974-78|admitted to the New Jersey bar, 1980|mayor of Union City, 1986-92|member: New Jersey Assembly, 1987-91|New Jersey State Senate, 1991-92|chair, New Jersey Hispanic Leadership Program|New Jersey Hispanic Elected Officials Organization|New Jersey Majors Coalition|president and co-founder, Alliance Civic Association|U.S. House of Representatives 1993-2006|vice chair, Democratic Caucus, 1998-2002|chair, Democratic Caucus, 2002-06|children: Alicia and Robert|committees: vice chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee|Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Foreign Relations|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|appointed to the U.S. Senate on January 17, 2006 by Governor Jon S. Corzine|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
110b|32|NJ||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROBERT E. ANDREWS, Democrat, of Haddon Heights, NJ|born in Camden, NJ, August 4, 1957|education: graduated, Triton High School, Runnemede, NJ, 1975|B.S., political science, Bucknell University, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Lewisburg, PA, 1979|J.D., magna cum laude, Cornell Law School, Cornell Law Review, Ithaca, NY, 1982|Camden County Freeholder, 1986-90|Camden County Freeholder Director, 1988-90|married: Camille Spinello|children: Jacquelyn and Josi|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Education and Labor|election on November 6, 1990, to the 101st Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by[[Page 166]]the resignation of James Florio|elected at the same time to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|32|NJ||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|FRANK A. LoBIONDO, Republican, of Ventnor, NJ|born in Bridgeton, NJ, May 12, 1946|education: graduated, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA, 1968|professional: operations manager, LoBiondo Brothers Motor Express, 1968-94|Cumberland County Freeholder, 1985-87|New Jersey General Assembly, 1988-94|awards and honors: honorary Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer|Board of Directors, Young Mens Christian Association|Honorary Rotarian|Taxpayer Hero award|Watchdog of the Treasury award|Super Friend of Seniors award|two-time winner of the Friend of the National Parks award|March of Dimes FDR award for community service|2001 President's award, Literacy Volunteers of America, NJ, Inc.|committees: Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|32|NJ||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JIM SAXTON, Republican, of Mt. Holly, NJ|born in Nicholson, PA, January 22, 1943|education: graduated, Lackawanna Trail High School, Factoryville, PA, 1961|B.A., Education, East Stroudsburg State College, PA, 1965|graduate courses, Elementary Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1968|professional: public school teacher, 1965-68|realtor, owner of Jim Saxton Realty Company, 1968-85|New Jersey General Assembly, 1976-82|State Senate, 1982-84|chairman, State Republican Platform Committee, 1983|former member: Chamber of Commerce|Association of the U.S. Air Force|Leadership Foundation of New Jersey|Boy Scouts of America|Rotary International|former chairman, American Cancer Committee|children: Jennifer and Martin|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 98th Congress, by special election, on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|32|NJ||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, Republican, of Robbinsville, NJ|born in Rahway, NJ, March 4, 1953|attended Worcester College, England, 1974|B.A., Trenton State College, 1975|businessman|executive director, New Jersey Right to Life Committee, Inc., 1976-78|religion: Catholic|married to the former Marie Hahn, 1976|children: Melissa Elyse, Christopher, and Michael|co-chair, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe|co-chair, Congressional Pro-Life Caucus|committees: Foreign Affairs|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|32|NJ||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|SCOTT GARRETT, Republican, of Wantage Township, NJ|born in Englewood, NJ, July 7, 1959|education: High Point Regional High School, 1977|B.A., Montclair State University,[[Page 168]]1981|J.D., Rutgers University Law School, 1984|professional: attorney|counsel attorney with law firm of Sellar Richardson|organizations: Big Brothers, Big Sisters|Sussex County Chamber of Commerce|Sussex County Board of Agriculture|New Jersey State Assemblyman, 1990-2002|family: married to Mary Ellen|children: Jennifer and Brittany|committees: Budget|Financial Services|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|32|NJ||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|FRANK PALLONE, Jr., Democrat, of Long Branch, NJ|born in Long Branch, October 30, 1951|education: B.A., Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 1973|M.A., Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, 1974|J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, 1978|member of the bar: Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey|attorney, Marine Advisory Service|assistant professor, Cook College, Rutgers University Sea Grant Extension Program|counsel, Monmouth County, NJ, Protective Services for the Elderly|instructor, Monmouth College|Long Branch City Council, 1982-88|New Jersey State Senate, 1983-88|married the former Sarah Hospodor, 1992|committees: Energy and Commerce|Natural Resources|elected to the 100th Congress, by special election, on November 8, 1988, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James J. Howard|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|32|NJ||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|MIKE FERGUSON, Republican, of Warren, NJ|born in Ridgewood, NJ, July 2, 1970|education: Delbarton School, Morristown, NJ|B.A., University of Notre Dame|M.P.P., Georgetown University|professional: educator and small businessman|Executive Director, Better Schools Foundation|Executive Director, Catholic Campaign of America|Director, Save Our Schoolchildren|President, Strategic Education Initiatives, Inc.|organizations: National Federation of Independent Business|Knights of Columbus|Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey|Sierra[[Page 169]]Club|Friendly Sons of St. Patrick|National Italian American Association|religion: Roman Catholic|family: married to Maureen|four children|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|32|NJ||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|BILL PASCRELL, Jr., Democrat, of Paterson, NJ|born in Paterson, January 25, 1937|education: B.A., journalism, and M.A., philosophy, Fordham University|veteran, U.S. Army and Army Reserves|professional: educator|elected Minority Leader Pro Tempore, New Jersey General Assembly, 1988-96|mayor of Paterson, 1990-96|named Mayor of the Year by bipartisan NJ Conference of Mayors, 1996|started Paterson's first Economic Development Corporation|married the former Elsie Marie Botto|three children: William III, Glenn, and David|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|32|NJ||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|STEVEN R. ROTHMAN, Democrat, of Fair Lawn, NJ|born in Englewood, NJ, October 14, 1952|education: graduate, Tenafly High School, 1970|B.A., Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 1974|LL.B., Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO, 1977|professional: attorney|two-term mayor of Englewood, NJ, spearheaded business growth and installed a fiscally conservative management team, transforming Englewood's bond rating from one of the worst to the best in Bergen County|Judge, Bergen County Surrogate Court, 1993-96|founding member, New Democratic Coalition|authored the Secure Our Schools Act|married to Jennifer|two children and three step children|committees: Appropriations|Science and Technology|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 170]]
110b|32|NJ||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|DONALD M. PAYNE, Democrat, of Newark, NJ|born in Newark, July 16, 1934|education: graduated, Barringer High School, Newark, 1952|B.A., Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 1957|professional: businessman|president, YMCA of the USA, 1970-73|elected to the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 1972-78|elected to the Newark Municipal Council, 1982-88|member: NAACP|Council on Foreign Relations|serves on the advisory council of the U.S. Committee for UNICEF|Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations|former chairman, Congressional Black Caucus|board of directors: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, National Endowment for Democracy|Bethlehem Baptist Church|family: widower|three children|committees: Education and Labor|Foreign Affairs|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|32|NJ||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN, Republican, of Morristown, NJ|born in New York, NY, April 29, 1946|education: graduated Hobart College, NY, 1969|attended graduate school in Connecticut|served, U.S. Army, 93rd Engineer Battalion|honorably discharged, 1971|Morris County state and federal aid coordinator and administrative assistant, 1972|member, Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 1974-83 (director, 1980)|served on: Welfare and Mental Health boards|Human Services and Private Industry councils|New Jersey General Assembly, 1983-94|chairman, Assembly Appropriations Committee, 1988-89 and 1992-94|member: American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars|named Legislator of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies, and the New Jersey Association of Retarded Citizens|honored by numerous organizations|married: Virginia Frelinghuysen|children: Louisine and Sarah|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 104th Congress in November, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 171]]
110b|32|NJ||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|RUSH D. HOLT, Democrat, of Hopewell Township, NJ|born in Weston, WV, October 15, 1948|son of the youngest person ever to be elected to the U.S. Senate|education: B.A., Carleton College, 1970|M.S. and Ph.D., physics, New York University, 1981|physicist|New York City Environmental Protection Administration, 1972-74|teaching fellow, New York University, 1974-80|Congressional Science Fellow, U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Representative Bob Edgar, 1982-83|professor, Swarthmore College, 1980-88|acting chief, Nuclear & Scientific Division, Office of Strategic Forces, U.S. Department of State, 1987-89|assistant director, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, NJ, 1989-97|Protestant|married: Margaret Lancefield|children: Michael, Dejan, and Rachel|committees: Education and Labor|Natural Resources|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|32|NJ||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|ALBIO SIRES, Democrat, of West New York, NJ|born in Bejucal, Provincia de la Habana, Cuba, January 26, 1951|education: graduated, Memorial High School|B.A., St. Peter's College, 1974|M.A., Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 1985|studied Spanish in Madrid, Spain|professional: businessman, teacher|part-owner, A.M. Title Agency, Union Township|mayor, West New York, NJ, 1995-2006|member: New Jersey House, 1999-2006|speaker, New Jersey House, 2002-2005|family: wife, Adrienne|stepdaughter, Tara Kole|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 109th Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Robert Menendez|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|33|NM||senator||PETE V. DOMENICI, Republican, of Albuquerque, NM|born in Albuquerque, May 7, 1932|education: graduate of St. Mary's High School, 1954|B.S., University of New Mexico, 1966|LL.D., Denver University, 1958|professional: admitted to New Mexico bar, 1958|elected to Albuquerque City Commission, 1966|chairman (ex officio mayor), 1967|married: Nancy Burk, 1958|children: Lisa, Peter, Nella, Clare, David, Nanette, Helen, and Paula|committees: Appropriations|Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Indian Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|33|NM||senator||JEFF BINGAMAN, Democrat, of Santa Fe, NM|born in El Paso, TX, October 3, 1943|raised in Silver City, NM|graduate of Western High (now Silver High), 1961|B.A., government, Harvard University, 1965|J.D., Stanford Law School, 1968|U.S. Army Reserves, 1968-74|Assistant New Mexico Attorney General, 1969, as counsel to the State constitutional convention|private practice, 1970-78|New Mexico Attorney General, 1979-83|member: Methodist Church|married: the former Anne Kovacovich|one son, John|committees: chair, Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Health, Labor, and Pensions|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|33|NM||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|HEATHER WILSON, Republican, of Albuquerque, NM|born in Keene, NH, December 30, 1960|George S. Emerson Elementary School, Fitzwilliam, NH|Keene High School, NH|B.S., United States Air Force Academy|Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University, England|Masters and Doctoral degrees in Philosophy (international relations)|United States Air Force, Captain, 1978-89|President, Keystone International, Inc., 1991-95|New Mexico Secretary of Children, Youth, and Families|1995-98|married: Jay R. Hone, 1991|children: Scott, Joshua, and Caitlin Hone|committees: Energy and Commerce|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 105th Congress on June 23, 1998, by special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|33|NM||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|STEVAN PEARCE, Republican, of Hobbs, NM|born in Lamesa, TX, August 24, 1947|education: B.B.A., New Mexico State University|M.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University|professional: businessman|owner, Trinity Industries|military service: U.S. Air Force pilot, 1970-76|attained the rank of Captain|awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross|public service: New Mexico House of Representatives, 1996-2000|religion: Baptist|married: Cynthia|children: Lori|committees: Financial Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|33|NM||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|TOM UDALL, Democrat, of Santa Fe, NM|born in Tucson, AZ, May 18, 1948|son of U.S. Representative (1955-61), and Secretary of the Interior (1961-69), Stewart Udall|education: McLean, VA, High School|B.A., Prescott College, 1970|Cambridge (England) University, 1975|J.D., University of New Mexico, 1977|professional: law clerk for Chief Justice Oliver Seth of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Santa Fe, NM|assistant U.S. Attorney, 1977-81|private attorney, 1981|chief counsel, New Mexico Health and Environment Department, 1983-84|New Mexico Attorney General, 1990-98|married: Jill Z. Cooper|one child|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||senator||CHARLES E. SCHUMER, Democrat, of Brooklyn and Queens, NY|born in Brooklyn, November 23, 1950|education: graduated valedictorian, Madison High School|Harvard University, magna cum laude, 1971|J.D. with honors, Harvard Law School, 1974|professional: admitted to the New York State bar in 1975|elected to the New York State Assembly, 1974|served on Judiciary, Health, Education, and Cities committees|chairman, subcommittee on City Management and Governance, 1977|chairman, Committee on Oversight and Investigation, 1979|reelected to each succeeding legislative session until December 1980|married: Iris Weinshall, 1980|children: Jessica Emily and Alison Emma|committees: chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee|chair, Joint Economic Committee|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Finance|Judiciary|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|elected to the 97th Congress on November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|34|NY||senator||HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON, Democrat, of Chappaqua, NY|born in Chicago, IL, October 26, 1947|education: B.A., Wellesley College, 1969|J.D., Yale University, 1973|professional: attorney|advised the Children's Defense Fund and the U.S. House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee|faculty, University of Arkansas Law School at Fayetteville, 1975|private legal practice|family: married to former Arkansas Governor and President William Jefferson Clinton, 1975|one daughter: Chelsea, 1980|First Lady of Arkansas, 1979-1981, and 1983-1993|First Lady of the United States, 1993-2001|author: It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us|Dear Socks, Dear Buddy: Kids' Letters to the First Pets|An Invitation to the White House|Living History|religion: Methodist|recipient of numerous awards|committees: Armed Services|Environment and Public Works|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|34|NY||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, Democrat, of Southampton, NY|born in Southampton, June 1, 1950|education: Southampton High School, 1968|A.B., in History, from Holy Cross College|M.P.A., Long Island University, 1981|professional: educator|Provost of Southampton College, 1986-2002|community service: Southampton Rotary Club Scholarship Committee|Southampton Town Board of Ethics|Eastern Long Island Coastal Conservation Alliance|Bridgehampton Childcare and Recreation Center|religion: Catholic|married: Kathryn|children: Molly and Meghan|committees: Budget|Education and Labor|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|STEVE ISRAEL, Democrat, of Huntington, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, May 30, 1958|education: B.A., George Washington University, 1982|professional: public relations and marketing executive|public service: Legislative Assistant for Rep. Richard Ottinger (D-NY), 1980-83|Suffolk County Executive for Intergovernmental Relations, 1988-91|elected to the Huntington Town Board, 1993|reelected two times|organizations: Institute on the Holocaust|Touro Law Center|Nature Conservancy|Audubon Society|awards: Child Care Council of Suffolk Leadership Award|Anti-Defamation League and Sons of Italy Purple Aster Award|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|PETER T. KING, Republican, of Seaford, NY|born in Manhattan, NY, April 5, 1944|education: B.A., St. Francis College, NY, 1965|J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School,[[Page 178]]IN, 1968|military service: served, U.S. Army Reserve National Guard, specialist 5, 1968-73|admitted to New York bar, 1968|professional: attorney|Deputy Nassau County Attorney, 1972-74, executive assistant to the Nassau County Executive, 1974-76|general counsel, Nassau Off-Track Betting Corporation, 1977|Hempstead Town Councilman, 1978-81|Nassau County Comptroller, 1981-92|member: Ancient Order of Hiberians, Long Island Committee for Soviet Jewry, Sons of Italy, Knights of Columbus, 69th Infantry Veterans Corps, American Legion|married: Rosemary Wiedl King, 1967|children: Sean and Erin|grandson, Jack|committees: Financial Services|Homeland Security|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|CAROLYN McCARTHY, Democrat, of Mineola, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, January 5, 1944|education: graduated, Mineola High School, 1962|graduated, nursing school, 1964|professonal: licensed practical nurse in ICU Section, Glen Cove Hospital|married: Dennis McCarthy, 1967|widowed on December 7, 1993, when her husband was killed and her only son, Kevin, severely wounded in the Long Island Railroad Massacre|turned personal nightmare into a crusade against violence--speaking out with other families of the Long Island tragedy, not just to the victims of the shooting but to crime victims across the country|board of directors, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence|board of directors, New York City ``Stop the Violence'' campaign|committees: Education and Labor|Financial Services|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|GARY L. ACKERMAN, Democrat, of Queens, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, November 19, 1942|education: graduate, Queens College, Flushing, NY|attended St. John's University, Jamaica, NY|professional: public school teacher|newspaper editor|businessman|New York State Senate, 1979-83|married: the former Rita Tewel|children: Lauren, Corey, and Ari|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected by special election on March 1, 1983, to the 98th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Benjamin Rosenthal|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|GREGORY W. MEEKS, Democrat, of Far Rockaway, NY|born in Harlem, NY, September 25, 1953|education: P.S. 183|Robert F. Wagner Junior High School|Julia Richman High School, New York, NY|bachelor degree, Adelphi University, 1971-75|J.D., Howard University School of Law, 1975-78|professional: lawyer, admitted to bar, 1979|Queens District Attorney's Office, 1978-83, serving as Assistant District Attorney|Judge, New York State Workers' Compensation Board|public service: New York State Assemblyman, 1992-97|organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity|Council of Black-Elected Democrats|National Bar Association|Task Force on Financial Services|active member of the Congressional Black Caucus|married: Simone-Marie Meeks, 1997|children: Aja, Ebony, and Nia-Ayana|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress on February 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JOSEPH CROWLEY, Democrat, of Elmhurst, Queens, NY|born in New York, NY, March 16, 1962|education: graduated, Power Memorial High School, 1981|B.A., Queens College, 1985|professional: elected to the New York State Assembly, 1986-98|Assembly Committees: Racing and Wagering|Banking, Consumer Affairs, and Protection|Election Law|Labor and Housing|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Kasey Nilson|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JERROLD NADLER, Democrat, of New York, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, June 13, 1947|education: graduated from Stuyvesant High School, 1965|B.A., Columbia University, 1970|J.D., Fordham University, 1978|professional: New York State Assembly, 1977-92|member: American Jewish Congress|ACLU|National Abortion Rights Action League|AIPAC|National Organization for Women|Assistant Whip|married: 1976|one child|committees: Judiciary|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 3, 1992, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Ted Weiss|at the same time elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|ANTHONY D. WEINER, Democrat, of Brooklyn, NY|born in Brooklyn, September 4, 1964|education: graduated, Brooklyn Tech High School|B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburgh, 1985|professional: served in the New York City Council, 1992-98|selected to serve as Freshman Whip, 106th Congress|committees: Energy and Commerce|Judiciary|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|EDOLPHUS TOWNS, Democrat, of Brooklyn, NY|born in Chadbourn, NC, July 21, 1934|graduated, West Side High School, Chadbourn, 1952|B.S., North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, 1956|master's degree in social work, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, 1973|U.S. Army, 1956-58|teacher, Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY, and for the New York City public school system|deputy hospital administrator, 1965-71|deputy president, Borough of Brooklyn, 1976-82|member: Kiwanis, Boy Scouts Advisory Council, Salvation Army, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity|married the former Gwendolyn Forbes in 1960|two children: Darryl and Deidra|committees: Energy and Commerce|Oversight and Government Reform|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|YVETTE D. CLARKE, Democrat, of Brooklyn, NY|born in Brooklyn, November 21, 1964|education: attended Edward R. Murrow High School|attended Oberlin College|professional: Legislative Aide to New York State Senator Velmanette Montgomery|Executive Assistant to NY Assemblywoman Barbara Clark|Staff Assistant, NY Compensation Board Chair Barbara Patton|Director of Youth Programs, Hospital League|Director of Business Development for the Bronx Empowerment Zone (BOEDC)|member of City Council of New York, 2001-06|committees: Education and Labor|Homeland Security|Small Business|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ, Democrat, of New York, NY|born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, March 28, 1953|education: B.A. in political science, University of Puerto Rico, 1974|M.A. in political science, New York University, 1976|professional: faculty member, University of Puerto Rico, 1976-81|adjunct professor, Hunter College of the City University of New York, 1981-83|special assistant to Congressman Ed Towns, 1983|member, City Council of New York, 1984-86|national director of Migration Division Office, Department of Labor and Human Resources of Puerto Rico, 1986-89|director, Department of Puerto Rican Community Affairs in the United States, 1989-92|committees: chair, Small Business|Financial Services|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|VITO FOSSELLA, Republican, of Staten Island, NY|born in Staten Island, March 9, 1965|education: Public School 39, South Beach|Intermediate School 2, Midland Beach|Monsignor Farrell High School|B.S., University of Pennsylvania Wharton School|Fordham University School of Law|professional: lawyer, admitted to New York bar, 1994|New York City Council, 1994-97|married: Mary Pat Fossella, 1990|children: Dylan, Griffin, and Rowan|organizations: Ancient Order of Hibernians|South Shore Rotary|Staten Island Bucks|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 105th Congress, by special election, on November 4, 1997|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|CAROLYN B. MALONEY, Democrat, of New York City, NY|born in Greensboro, NC, February 19, 1948|education: B.A., Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC, 1968|professional:[[Page 183]]various positions, New York City Board of Education, 1970-77|legislative aide, New York State Assembly, senior program analyst, 1977-79|executive director of advisory council, 1979-82|director of special projects, New York State Senate Office of the Minority Leader|New York City council member, 1982-93|chairperson, New York City Council Committee on Contracts|member: Council Committee on Aging, National Organization of Women, Common Cause, Sierra Club, Americans for Democratic Action, New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings, Citizens Union, Grand Central Business Improvement District, Harlem Urban Development Corporation (1982-91), Commission on Early Childhood Development Programs, Council of Senior Citizen Centers of New York City (1982-87)|married: Clifton H.W. Maloney, 1976|children: Virginia Marshall Maloney and Christina Paul Maloney|committees: Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|CHARLES B. RANGEL, Democrat-Liberal, of New York, NY|born in Harlem, NY, June 11, 1930|attended DeWitt Clinton High School|served in U.S. Army, 1948-52|awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star for Valor, U.S. and Korean presidential citations, and three battle stars while serving in combat with the Second Infantry Division in Korea|honorably discharged with rank of staff sergeant|after military duty, completed high school, 1953|graduated from New York University School of Commerce, student under the G.I. bill|1957 dean's list|graduated from St. John's University School of Law, dean's list student under a full three-year scholarship, 1960|lawyer|admitted to practice in the courts of the State of New York, U.S. Federal Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. Customs Court|appointed assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1961|legal counsel, New York City Housing and Redevelopment Board, Neighborhood Conservation Bureau|general counsel, National Advisory Commission on Selective Service, 1966|served two terms in the New York State Assembly, 1966-70|active in 369th Veterans Association|Community Education Program|and Martin Luther King, Jr., Democratic Club|married: Alma Carter|two children: Steven and Alicia|committees: chair, Ways and Means|chair, Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the 92nd Congress, November 3, 1970|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|JOSE E. SERRANO, Democrat, of Bronx, NY|born in Mayaguez, PR, October 24, 1943|education: Dodge Vocational High School, Bronx, NY|attended Lehman College, City Univer[[Page 184]]sity of New York, NY|served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps, 1964-66|employed by the Manufacturers Hanover Bank, 1961-69|Community School District 7, 1969-74|New York State Assemblyman, 1974-90|chairman, Consumer Affairs Committee, 1979-83|chairman, Education Committee, 1983-90|married to the former Mary Staucet, 1987|five children: Lisa, Jose Marco, Justine, Jonathan and Benjamin|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 101st Congress, by special election, March 28, 1990, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Robert Garcia|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|ELIOT L. ENGEL, Democrat, of Bronx, NY|born in Bronx, February 18, 1947|education: B.A., Hunter-Lehman College, 1969|M.A., City University of New York, 1973|New York Law School, 1987|professional: teacher and counselor in the New York City public school system, 1969-77|elected to the New York legislature, 1977-88|chaired the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and subcommittee on Mitchell-Lama Housing (twelve years prior to his election to Congress)|member: Congressional Human Rights Caucus|Democratic Study Group on Health|Long Island Sound Caucus|co-chairman, Albanian Issues Caucus|board member, Congressional Ad Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs|married: Patricia Ennis, 1980|children: Julia, Jonathan, and Philip|committees: Energy and Commerce|Foreign Affairs|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|NITA M. LOWEY, Democrat, of Harrison, NY|born in New York, NY, July 5, 1937|education: graduated, Bronx High School of Science, 1955|B.S., Mount Holyoke College, 1959|assistant to Secretary of State for Economic Development and Neighborhood Preservation, and deputy director, Division of Economic Opportunity, 1975-85|Assistant Secretary of State, 1985-87|member: boards of directors, Close-Up Foundation|Effective Parenting Information for Children|Windward School, Downstate (New York Region)|Westchester Jewish Conference|Westchester Opportunity Program|National Committee of the Police Corps|Women's Network of the YWCA|Legal Awareness for Women|National Women's Political Caucus of Westchester|American Jewish Committee of Westchester|married: Stephen Lowey,[[Page 185]]1961|children: Dana, Jacqueline, and Douglas|committees: Appropriations|Homeland Security|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|JOHN J. HALL, Democrat, of Dover Plains, NY|born in Baltimore, MD, July 23, 1948|a three-time National Science Foundation scholar in High School|studied physics at Notre Dame University and transferred to Loyola College|professional: musician and co-founder of the band Orleans|served one term on Ulster County Legislature|served two terms on the Saugerties School Board|married: Pamela Bingham Hall|one daughter|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND, Democrat, of Hudson, NY|born in Albany, NY, December 9, 1966|education: attended Academy of Holy Names grade school|graduated, Emma Willard High School, 1984|bachelor's degree, Dartmouth College, 1988|law degree, UCLA School of Law, 1991|professional: worked for law firm of Davis Polk|served as Special Counsel to the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Andrew Cuomo|was a partner at the law firm of Boies Schiller & Flexner|married to Jonathan|one child, Theo|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|MICHAEL R. McNULTY, Democrat, of Green Island, NY|born in Troy, Rensselaer County, NY, September 16, 1947|education: graduated St. Joseph's Institute, Barrytown, NY, 1965|attended Loyola University, Rome Center, Rome, Italy, 1967-68|B.A., Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA, 1969|attended Hill School of Insurance, New York City, 1970|professional: insurance broker|town supervisor, Green Island, NY, 1969-77|Mayor, village of Green Island, 1977-83|New York State Assembly, 1983-88|member: Albany County Democratic Executive Committee|Green Island Democratic Committee|New York State Democratic Committee|board of directors, Capital Region Technology Development Council|delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1972|married: the former Nancy Ann Lazzaro, 1971|children: Michele, Angela, Nancy, and Maria|committees: Ways and Means|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|MAURICE D. HINCHEY, Democrat, of Hurley, NY|born in New York, NY, October 27, 1938|education: graduated, Saugerties High School, 1956|B.S., State College, New Paltz, NY, 1968|M.A., State College, New Paltz, 1969|professional: Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy, 1956-59|teacher|public administrator|elected to the New York State Assembly, 1975-92|member: New York Council of State Governments|National Conference of State Legislatures|married: Allison Lee Hinchey, 2006|three children: Maurice Scott, Josef, and Michelle Rebecca|committees: Appropriations|Natural Resources|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|JOHN M. McHUGH, Republican, of Pierrepoint Manor, NY|born in Watertown, NY, September 29, 1948|education: graduated from Watertown High School, 1966|B.A., Utica College of Syracuse University|M.A., Nelson A. Rockefeller Graduate School of Public Affairs|professional: assistant to the city manager, Watertown|liaison with local governments for New York State Senator H. Douglas Barclay|New York State Senate, 1984-92|co-chair, Army Caucus|committees: Armed Services|Oversight and Government Reform|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL A. ARCURI, Democrat, of Utica, NY|born in Utica, June 11, 1959|education: graduated, Proctor High School|B.A., SUNY Albany, 1981|J.D., New York Law School, 1984|professional: private practice attorney, 1988-94|counsel, New Hartford Central School District Board of Education|elected Oneida County District Attorney, 1993|President, New York District Attorney's Association, 2003|two children|committees: Rules|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|JAMES T. WALSH, Republican, of Syracuse, NY|born in Syracuse, June 19, 1947|son of former U.S. Representative William F. Walsh|education: B.A., St. Bonaventure University, Olean, NY, 1970|professional: marketing executive|president, Syracuse Common Council|member: Syracuse Board of Estimates|board of trustees of Erie Canal Museum|advisory council of the Catholic Schools Drug-Free Schools and Communities Consortium|Valley Men's Club|South Side Businessmen's Club|Nine Mile Republican Club|Onondaga Anglers Association|Oneida Lake Association|Otisco Lake Association|married: the former Diane Elizabeth Ryan, 1974|children: James (Jed), Benjamin, and Maureen|committees: Appropriations|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|THOMAS M. REYNOLDS, Republican, of Springville, NY|born in Springville, September 3, 1950|education: attended Kent State University|professional: Erie County legislator, 1982-88|New York State Assembly, 1988-98|former director, Better Business Bureau|Cooperative Extension and Central Referral Service|married: Donna|children: four|committees: Ways and Means|chair, National Republican Congressional Committee|Deputy Republican Whip|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|BRIAN HIGGINS, Democrat, of Buffalo, NY|born in Buffalo, October 6, 1959|education: B.A., Buffalo State College, NY, 1984|M.A., Buffalo State College, 1985|M.P.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1996|professional: lecturer, Buffalo State College|member of the Buffalo Common Council, 1988-94|member of the New York state assembly, 1999-2004|married: Mary Jane Hannon|two children: John and Maeve|committees: Oversight and Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER, Democrat, of Fairport, NY|born in Harlan County, KY, August 14, 1929|education: B.S. in microbiology (1951) and M.S. in public health (1953), University of Kentucky|elected to Monroe County legislature, two terms, 1976-79|elected to New York State Assembly, two terms, 1982-86|Distinguished Public Health Legislation Award, American Public Health Association, 1998|married: Robert Slaughter|three daughters|four grandchildren|committees: chair, Rules|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT|JOHN R. ``RANDY'' KUHL, Jr., Republican, of Hammondsport, NY|born in Bath, NY, April 19, 1943|education: graduated, Hammondsport Central School|B.S., Civil Engineering, Union College|J.D., Syracuse University College of Law|professional: lawyer|member, New York Assembly, 1981-87|member, New York Senate, 1987-2004|former State Chairman of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)|former vice chairman, National Conference of State Legislatures' (NCSL) Wine Industry Task Force|Hammondsport Rotary Club|BPOE 1547|Advisory Committee of the Steuben Area Council of the Boy Souts of America|Branchport Rod and Gun Club|Executive Committee of the Steuben County Republican Committee|President of the Board of Directors of the Reginald Wood Scouting Memorial|member, Board of Directors, Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology|communicant, St. James Episcopal|family: three children|committees: Agriculture|Education and Labor|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|35|NC||senator||ELIZABETH DOLE, Republican, of Salisbury, NC|born in Salisbury, NC, July 29, 1936|education: B.A., Duke University, 1958|M.A., Harvard University, 1960|J.D., Harvard University, 1965|Phi Beta Kappa|public service: Deputy Assistant to President Nixon for Consumer Affairs, 1971-73|member, Federal Trade Commission, 1973-79|Assistant to President Reagan for Public Liaison, 1981-83|Secretary of Transportation, 1983-87, under President Reagan|Secretary of Labor, 1989-91, under President George H.W. Bush|President, American Red Cross, 1991-99|awards: National Safety Council's Distinguished Service Award|National Commission Against Drunk Driving Humanitarian Award|Women Executives in State Government Lifetime Achievement Award|North Carolina Award|National Religious Broadcasters' Board of Directors Award|League of Women Voters Leadership Award|organizations: Duke University Board of Trustees, 1974-85|Harvard University Board of Overseers, 1990-96|married to former Senator Bob Dole (R-KS)|committees: Armed Services|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002.
110b|35|NC||senator||RICHARD BURR, Republican, of Winston-Salem, NC|born in Charlottesville, VA, November 30, 1955|education: R.J. Reynolds High School, Winston-Salem, NC, 1974|B.A., Communications, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, 1978|professional: sales manager, Carswell Distributing|member: Reynolds Rotary Club|board member, Brenner Children's Hospital|public service: U.S. House of Representatives, 1995-2005|served as vice-chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee|married: Brooke Fauth, 1984|children: two sons|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Indian Affairs|Veterans' Affairs|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004.
110b|35|NC||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|G.K. BUTTERFIELD, Democrat, of Wilson County, NC|born, April 27, 1947|education: North Carolina Central University, graduated in 1971, with degrees in Sociology and Political Science|North Carolina Central University School of Law, graduated in 1974, with a Juris Doctor degree|military service: U.S. Army, 1968-1970|served as a Personnel Specialist|discharged with the rank of Specialist E-4|professional: attorney|private practice, 1974-1988|public service: elected to the North Carolina Superior Court bench in November, 1988|appointed on February 8, 2001, by Governor Michael F. Easley to the North Carolina Supreme Court|after leaving the Supreme Court, following the 2002 election, Governor Easley appointed Justice[[Page 192]]Butterfield as a Special Superior Court Judge|served until his retirement on May 7, 2004|organizations: North Carolina Bar Association|North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers|Wilson Opportunities Industrialization Center|religion: Baptist|appointed Chief Deputy Whip, 110th Congress|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 108th Congress, by special election, on July 20, 2004|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|35|NC||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|BOB ETHERIDGE, Democrat, of Lillington, NC|born in Sampson County, NC, August 7, 1941|B.S., business administration, Campbell University, NC, 1965|graduate studies in economics, North Carolina State University, 1967|U.S. Army, 1965-67|businessman, bank director, licensed realtor|North Carolina General Assembly, 1978-88|North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1988-96|Harnett County commissioner, 1972-76, serving as chairman of the board in 1974-76|past member: National Council of Chief State School Officers|Governor's Executive Cabinet|advisory board, Mathematics / Science Education Network|Board of the North Carolina Council on Economic Education|board of trustees, North Carolina Symphony|board of trustees, University of North Carolina Center for Public Television|Harnett County Mental Health Board|North Carolina Law and Order Commission|member and past president, Occoneechee Boy Scout Council|received Lillington Jaycees Distinguished Service Award and Lillington Community Service Award|elder, Presbyterian Church|married the former Faye Cameron in 1965|three children: Brian, Catherine, and David|committees: Agriculture|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|35|NC||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|WALTER B. JONES, Republican, of Farmville, NC|born in Farmville, February 10, 1943|education: graduated Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham, VA, 1961|B.A., Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, NC, 1966|served in North Carolina National Guard|self-employed, sales|member: North Carolina House of Representatives, 1983-92|married: Joe Anne Whitehurst Jones|one child, Ashley Elizabeth Jones Scarborough|committees: Armed Services|Financial Services|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|35|NC||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|DAVID E. PRICE, Democrat, of Chapel Hill, NC|born in Erwin, TN, August 17, 1940|education: B.A., Morehead Scholar, University of North Carolina|Bachelor of Divinity, 1964, and Ph.D., political science, 1969, Yale University|professional: professor of political science and public policy, Duke University|author of four books on Congress and the American political system|served North Carolina's Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1987-94|in the 102nd Congress, wrote and pushed to passage the Scientific and Advanced Technology Bill and sponsored the Home Ownership Assistance Act|past chairman and executive director, North Carolina Democratic Party|Hubert Humphrey Public Service Award, American Political Science Association, 1990|member, North Carolina's Transit 2001 Commission|past chairman of the board and Sunday School teacher, Binkley Memorial Baptist Church|married: Lisa Price|children: Karen and Michael|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 100th-103rd Congresses|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|35|NC||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|VIRGINIA FOXX, Republican, of Banner Elk, NC|born in New York, NY, June 29, 1943|education: B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1968|M.A.C.T., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1972|Ed.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC, 1985|professional: professor, Caldwell Community College, Hudson, NC|professor, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC|Assistant Dean, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC|president, Mayland Community College, Spruce Pine, NC, 1987-94|nursery operator|deputy secretary for management, North Carolina Department of Administration|organizations: member, Watauga County board of education, 1967-88|member, North Carolina State Senate, 1994-2004|Executive Committee of North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry|Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Advisory Panel|National Advisory Council for Women's Educational Programs|Board of Directors of the NC Center for Public Research|UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Visitors|National Conference of State Legislatures' Blue Ribbon Advisory Panel on Child Care|Foscoe-Grandfather Community Center Board|family: married to Tom Foxx|one daughter|committees: Agriculture|Education and Labor|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|35|NC||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|HOWARD COBLE, Republican, of Greensboro, NC|born in Greensboro, March 18, 1931|education: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, 1949-50|A.B., history, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, 1958|J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, 1962|military service: U.S. Coast Guard as a seaman recruit, 1952|active duty, 1952-56 and 1977-78|reserve duty, 1960-82|presently holds rank of captain|last reserve duty assignment, commanding officer, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Unit, Wilmington, NC|professional: attorney|admitted to North Carolina bar, 1966|field claim representative and superintendent, auto insurance, 1961-67|elected to North Carolina House of Representives, 1969|assistant U.S. attorney, Middle District of North Carolina, 1969-73|commissioner (secretary), North Carolina Department of Revenue, 1973-77|North Carolina House of Representatives, 1979-83|practiced law with law firm of Turner, Enochs and Sparrow, Greensboro, NC, 1979-84|member: Alamance Presbyterian Church, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Lions Club, Greensboro Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina State Bar|North Carolina State co-chairman, American Legislative Exchange Council, 1983-84|committees: Judiciary|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 195]]
110b|35|NC||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|MIKE McINTYRE, Democrat, of Lumberton, NC|born in Robeson County, August 6, 1956|education: B.A., Phi Beta Kappa Morehead Scholar, 1978, and J.D., 1981, University of North Carolina|upon graduation, received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for ``unselfish interest in the welfare of his fellow man''|professional: attorney|past president, Lumberton Economic Advancement for Dowtown|formerly on board of directors of Lumberton Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and a local group home for the mentally handicapped|active in the Boy Scouts of America, and Lumberton PTA|married: the former Dee Strickland|two children|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|35|NC||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|ROBIN HAYES, Republican, of Concord, NC|born in Concord, August 14, 1945|education: B.A., history, Duke University, 1967|professional: owner and operator, Mt. Pleasant Hosiery Mill|member, North Carolina House of Representatives, 1992-96|married: Barbara Weiland, 1968|children: Winslow and Bob|appointed to the Armed Services Committee Panel on Morale, Welfare, and Recreation for the 106th Congress|appointed to Special Oversight Panel on Terrorism for the 107th Congress|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 196]]
110b|35|NC||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|SUE WILKINS MYRICK, Republican, of Charlotte, NC|born in Tiffin, OH, August 1, 1941|education: graduated Port Clinton High School, Port Clinton, OH|attended Heidelberg College|professional: former president and CEO, Myrick Advertising and Myrick Enterprises|mayor of Charlotte, NC, 1987-91|Charlotte City Council, 1983-85|active with the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors|served on former President Bush's Affordable Housing Commission|member: Charlotte Chamber of Commerce|Muscular Dystrophy Association|March of Dimes|Elks Auxiliary|PTA|Cub Scout den mother|United Methodist Church|founder, Charitable Outreach Society|married Ed Myrick, 1977|five children|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|35|NC||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|PATRICK T. McHENRY, Republican, of Cherryville, NC|born in Charlotte, NC, October 22, 1975|education: graduated Ashbrook High School, Gastonia, NC|attended North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC|B.A., Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, NC, 1999|professional: realtor|media executive|appointed special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Labor by President George W. Bush in 2001|member, North Carolina House of Representatives, 2002-04|organizations: Gaston Chamber of Commerce, Gastonia Rotary Club, the National Rifle Association, Saint Michael Church|board of directors, United Way's Success by Six Youth Program|committees: Budget|Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|35|NC||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|HEATH SHULER, Democrat, of Waynesville, NC|born in Bryson City, NC, December 31, 1971|graduated from Swain County High School|B.A., University of Tennessee, 2001|entrepreneur|married to the former Nikol Davis|two children: Navy and Island|committees: Natural Resources|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|35|NC||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|MELVIN L. WATT, Democrat, of Charlotte, NC|born in Charlotte, August 26, 1945|education: graduated, York Road High School, Charlotte, 1963|B.S., business adminisration, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1967|J.D., Yale University Law School, New Haven, CT, 1970|professional: attorney|admitted to the District of Columbia bar, 1970, admitted to the North Carolina bar, 1971|began practice with Chambers, Stein, Ferguson and Becton, 1971-92|North Carolina State Senate, 1985-86|life member, NAACP|member, Mount Olive Presbyterian Church|past president, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Johnston C. Smith University Board of Visitors|Central Piedmont Community College Foundation|North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers|North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers|Legal Aid of Southern Piedmont|NationsBank Community Development Corporation|Charlotte Chamber of Commerce|Sports Action Council|Auditorium-Coliseum-Civic Center Authority|United Way|Mint Museum|Inroads, Inc.|Family Housing Services|Public Education Forum|Dilworth Community Development Association|Cities in Schools|West Charlotte Business Incubator|Housing Authority Scholarship Board|Morehead Scholarship Selection Committee, Forsyth Region|married: the former Eulada Paysour, 1968|children: Brian and Jason|committees: Financial Services|Judiciary|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|35|NC||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|BRAD MILLER, Democrat, of Raleigh, NC|born in Fayetteville, NC, May 19, 1953|education: B.A., Political Science, University of North Carolina, 1975|Master's Degree, Political Science, London School of Economics, 1978|J.D., Columbia University Law School, 1979|professional: attorney|law clerk to Circuit Court of Appeals Judge J. Dickson Phillips, Jr., 1979-80|has practiced law in Raleigh since 1980, and has been in private practice since 1991|public service: North Carolina House of Representatives, 1992-94|North Carolina State Senate, 1996-2002|religion: Episcopal|family: married to Esther Hall|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|Science and Technology|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|36|ND||senator||KENT CONRAD, Democrat, of Bismarck, ND|born in Bismarck, March 12, 1948|education: graduated from Wheelus High School, Tripoli, Libya, 1966|attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, 1967|B.A., Stanford University, CA, 1971|M.B.A., George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1975|professional: assistant to the Tax Commissioner, Bismarck, 1974-80|director, Management Planning and Personnel, North Dakota Tax Department, March-December 1980|Tax Commissioner, State of North Dakota, 1981-86|married Lucy Calautti, February 1987|one child by former marriage: Jessamyn Abigail|committees: chair, Budget|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Finance|Indian Affairs|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|was not a candidate for a second term to Senate seat he had won in 1986|subsequently elected by special election on December 4, 1992, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Quentin Burdick, whose term would have expired on January 3, 1995|took the oath of office on December 14, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|36|ND||senator||BYRON L. DORGAN, Democrat, of Bismarck, ND|born in Dickinson, ND, May 14, 1942|education: graduated, Regent High School, 1961|B.S., University of North Dakota, 1965|M.B.A., University of Denver, 1966|professional: North Dakota State Tax Commissioner, 1969-80, the only elected state tax commissioner in the nation|received 80 percent of the vote in 1976 tax commissioner reelection bid|chairman, Multi-State Tax Commission, 1972-74|executive committee member, National Association of Tax Administrators, 1972-75|selected by the Washington Monthly as one of the outstanding state officials in the United States, 1975|chosen by one of North Dakota's leading newspapers as the individual with the greatest influence on State government, 1977|elected to Congress, 1980|elected president of Democratic freshman class during first term|reelected, 1982, with 72 percent of the vote|reelected to Congress in 1984 with 78.5 percent of the vote, setting three election records in North Dakota--largest vote ever received by a statewide candidate, largest vote by a U.S. House candidate, and largest majority by a U.S. House candidate|his 242,000 votes in 1984 were the most received anywhere in the nation by an opposed House candidate|reelected to each succeeding Congress|served on three congressional committees during first term in Congress: Agriculture, Small Business, and Veterans' Affairs|named to the Ways and Means Committee, January 1983|called the real successor to Bill Langer and the State's most exciting office holder in generations, by the 1983 Book of America|1990 New York Times editorial said, ``Mr. Dorgan sets an example for political statesmanship''|named to Select Committee on Hunger in 1985|chairman, International Task Force on Select Committee on Hunger|chairman, Democratic Policy Committee, 106th thru 109th Congresses|assistant Democratic Leader for Policy, 106th and 107th Congresses|assistant Democratic Floor Leader, 104th and 105th Congresses|assistant Democratic Floor Leader, ex officio, 106th and 107th Congresses|married: Kim Dorgan|children: Scott, Shelly (deceased), Brendon, and Haley|committees: chair, Indian Affairs|Appropriations|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Energy and Natural Resources|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|first sworn in on December 15, 1992, to fill the remainder of the term in North Dakota's open Senate seat, then sworn in January 5, 1993, for six-year term|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|36|ND||rep|AT LARGE|EARL POMEROY, Democrat-NPL, of Valley City, ND|born in Valley City, September 2, 1952|education: B.A. and J.D., University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, 1974, 1979|graduate research in legal history, University of Durham, England, 1975-76|professional: attorney|admitted to North Dakota bar, 1979|North Dakota House of Representatives, 1980-84|Insurance Commissioner of North Dakota, 1985-92|president, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 1990|children: Kathryn and Scott|committees: Agriculture|Ways and Means|elected to the 103rd Congress on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||senator||GEORGE V. VOINOVICH, Republican, of Cleveland, OH|born in Cleveland, July 15, 1936|B.A., Ohio University, 1958|J.D., College of Law, Ohio State University, 1961|Honorary Doctorate of Law, Ohio University, 1981|Honorary Doctorate of Public Administration, Findlay University, 1993|public service: Assistant Attorney General, Ohio, 1963|member, Ohio House of Representatives, 1967-71|Cuyahoga County Auditor, 1971-76|Cuyahoga County Commissioner, 1977-78|Lieutenant Governor, Ohio, 1979|Mayor, Cleveland, OH, 1979-86|65th Governor of Ohio, 1990-98|President, National League of Cities, 1985|chairman, National Governor's Association, 1997-98|Catholic|married: Janet Voinovich|three children: George, Betsy, and Peter|committees: Environment and Public Works|Foreign Relations|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|37|OH||senator||SHERROD BROWN, Democrat, of Avon Lake, OH|born in Mansfield, OH, November 9, 1952|education: B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1974|M.A., Education, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1979|M.A., Public Administration, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1981|professional: Ohio House of Representatives, 1975-83|Ohio secretary of State, 1983-91|U.S. House of Representatives, 1992-2006|member: Eagle Scouts of America|married: Connie Schultz|children: Emily, Elizabeth, Andrew and Caitlin|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 103rd Congress on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
110b|37|OH||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|STEVE CHABOT, Republican, of Cincinnati, OH|born in Cincinnati, January 22, 1953|attended LaSalle High School, Cincinnati|B.A., College of William and Mary, Williamsburg,[[Page 202]]VA, 1975|J.D., Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1978|former school teacher|private practice lawyer, 1978-94|Hamilton County commissioner, 1990-94|member, Cincinnati City Council, 1985-90|chairman, County Council's Urban Development and Law and Public Safety committees|married: Donna Chabot, 1973|children: Randy and Erica|committees: Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|Small Business|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JEAN SCHMIDT, Republican, of Miami Township|born in Cincinnati, OH, November 29th|education: B.A., University of Cincinnati, 1974|professional: Miami Township Trustee, 1989-2000|Ohio House of Representatives, 2000-04|president, Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati, 2004-05|religion: Catholic|married: Peter|children: Emilie|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress by special election on August 5, 2005|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|MICHAEL R. TURNER, Republican, of Dayton, OH|born in Dayton, January 11, 1960|education: B.A., Ohio Northern University, 1982|J.D., Case Western Reserve University Law School, 1985|M.B.A., University of Dayton, 1992|professional: attorney|president, JMD Development (real estate company)|corporate counsel, MTC International (holding company)|organizations: Ohio Bar Association|California Bar Association|public service: Mayor of Dayton, 1994-2002|married to Lori|children: Jessica and Carolyn|committees: Armed Services|Oversight and Government Reform|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JAMES D. ``JIM'' JORDAN, Republican, of Urbana, OH|born in Troy, OH, February 17, 1964|education: graduated, Graham High School, St. Paris, OH, 1982|B.S. in economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1986|M.A. in education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1991|J.D., Capital University School of Law, Columbus, OH, 2001|professional: assistant wrestling coach, The Ohio State University, 1987-95|State Representative, Ohio House of Representatives, 85th District, 1995-2001|State Senator, Ohio State Senate, 12th District, 2001-07|awards: four-time high school wrestling champion (Ohio), 1979-82|two-time NCAA Division 1 National Wrestling Champion, 1985-86|three-time All American, 1984-86|Wisconsin Badger's Hall of Fame|third place, Olympic Trials in Wrestling, 1988|Friend of the Taxpayer, Americans for the Tax Reform, 1997|Leadership in Government Award from the Ohio Roundtable and Freedom forum, 2001|awards from the United States Conservatives of Ohio: Outstanding Freshman Legislator Award, 1996|Watchdog of the Treasury, 1996, 2000, 2004|Pro-Life Legislator of the Year, 1998|Outstanding Legislator Award, 2004|activities: Grace Bible Church, West Liberty|Local and National Right to Life organizations|Champaign County Republican Executive Committee|married: Polly (Stickley) Jordan|parents: John and Shirley Jordan|children: Rachel, Benjamin, Jessie, and Issac|committees: Judiciary|Small Business|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|37|OH||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|PAUL E. GILLMOR, Republican, of Tiffin, OH|born in Tiffin, OH, February 1, 1939|education: graduated, Old Fort High School, Old Fort, OH, 1957|B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, 1961|J.D., University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, 1964|military service: served in the U.S. Air Force, captain, 1965-66|professional: attorney|admitted to the Ohio bar, 1965|commenced practice in Tiffin, OH|Ohio State Senate, 1967-88|minority leader and president, Ohio State Senate|married the former Karen Lako, 1983|five children: Linda, Julie, Paul Michael, Adam, and Connor|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 101st Congress on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|CHARLES A. WILSON, Democrat, of St. Clairsville, OH|born in Martins Ferry, OH, January 18, 1943|raised in Dillonvale, OH|education: B.A., Ohio University|degree from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science|professional: director, Wilson Furniture and Funeral Company|served in the Ohio Legislative|1997-2003, and Ohio Senate, 2004-05|family: four sons and eight grandchildren|committees: Financial Services|Science and Technology|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|37|OH||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|DAVID L. HOBSON, Republican, of Springfield, OH|born in Cincinnati, OH, October 17, 1936|education: graduated from Withrow High School, Cincinnati, 1954|B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, 1958|J.D., Ohio State College of Law, Columbus, 1963|admitted to the Kentucky bar, 1965|airman, Ohio Air National Guard, 1958-63|businessman|member: VFW Post No. 1031, Springfield Rotary, Shrine Club No. 5121, Moose No. 536, Elks No. 51|member: board of Ohio Wesleyan University|appointed to Ohio State Senate, 1982|Ohio State Senator, 1982-90|majority whip, 1986-88|president pro tempore, 1988-90|married: the former Carolyn Alexander, 1958|children: Susan Marie, Lynn Martha, Douglas Lee|six grandchildren|assistant minority whip|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 205]]
110b|37|OH||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JOHN A. BOEHNER, Republican, of West Chester, OH|born in Reading, OH, November 17, 1949|education: graduated, Moeller High School, Cincinnati, OH, 1968|B.S., Xavier University, 1977|president, Nucite Sales, Inc.|Ohio House of Representatives, 1984-90|ranking Republican member, Commerce and Labor Committee|Energy and Environment Committee|Judiciary and Criminal Justice|elected, Union Township Trustees, 1981|elected, president, Union Township Board of Trustees, 1984|member: St. John Catholic Church|Ohio Farm Bureau|Lakota Hills Homeowners Association|Knights of Columbus, Pope John XXIII|Union Chamber of Commerce|American Heart Association Board|Butler County Mental Health Association|YMCA Capital Campaign|Union Elementary School PTA|Middletown Chamber of Commerce|American Legion Post 218 of Middletown Butler County Trustees and Clerks Association|married the former Deborah Gunlack, 1973|two children: Lindsay, Tricia|committees: Republican Leader|elected to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|MARCY KAPTUR, Democrat, of Toledo, OH|born in Toledo, June 17, 1946|education: graduated, St. Ursula Academy, Toledo, 1964|B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1968|Master of Urban Planning, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1974|attended University of Manchester, England, 1974|professional: urban planner|assistant director for urban affairs, domestic policy staff, White House, 1977-79|American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners Fellow|member: National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs advisory committee|University of Michigan Urban Planning Alumni Association|NAACP Urban League|Polish Museum|Polish American Historical Association|Lucas County Democratic Party Executive Committee|Democratic Women's Campaign Association|Little Flower Parish Church|House Auto Parts Task Force|co-chair, Congressional Competitiveness Caucus|co-chair, Ukrainian and 4-H Caucuses|religion: Roman Catholic|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 206]]
110b|37|OH||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|DENNIS J. KUCINICH, Democrat, of Cleveland, OH|born in Cleveland, October 8, 1946|B.A., and M.A. in speech and communications, Case Western Reserve University, 1974|editor, professor|Cleveland City Councilman, 1969-75|Clerk of the Municipal Court, 1975-77|Mayor of Cleveland, 1977-79|Ohio Senate, 1994-96|named outstanding Ohio Senator by National Association of Social Workers for his work on health and social welfare issues|one child, Jackie|committees: Education and Labor|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, Democrat, of Cleveland, OH|born in Cleveland, September 10, 1949|B.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1971|J.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1974|Prosecutor, Cuyahoga County, OH|Judge of Common Pleas and Municipal Courts|Baptist|married: Mervyn, deceased|one son: Mervyn II|committees: chair, Standards of Official Conduct|Ways and Means|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|PATRICK J. TIBERI, Republican, of Columbus, OH|born in Columbus, October 21, 1962|education: B.A., Ohio State University, 1985|professional: real estate agent|assistant to U.S. Representative John Kasich (R-OH)|public service: served as Majority Leader, Ohio House of Representatives, 1992-2000|organizations: American Red Cross Columbus Chapter Advisory Board|Westerville Chamber of Commerce|Columbus Board of Realtors|Military Veterans and Community Service Commission|Sons of Italy|awards: Fraternal Order of Police Outstanding Legislator|Watchdog of the Treasury Award|American Red Cross Volunteer Service Award|married: Denice|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|BETTY SUTTON, Democrat, of Copley, OH|born in Barberton, OH, July 31, 1963|education: B.A., Kent State University, Kent, OH, 1985|J.D., University of Akron, Akron, OH, 1990|professional: lawyer, private practice|city council, Barberton, OH, 1991-92|member, Ohio House of Representatives, state of Ohio, 1993-2000|married: Doug Corwon|committees: Budget|Rules|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|37|OH||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE, Republican, of Concord, OH|born in Cleveland, OH, July 22, 1954|education: graduated, Cleveland Heights High School, 1972|B.A., University of Michi[[Page 208]]gan, 1976|J.D., Cleveland State University, 1979|professional: assistant public defender, Lake County, OH, Public Defender's Office, 1980-83|associated with Painesville firm of Cannon, Stern, Aveni and Krivok, 1983-86|Baker, Hackenberg and Collins, 1986-88|prosecuting attorney, Lake County, OH, 1988-94|served on the Lake County Budget Commission|executive board of the Lake County Narcotics Agency|chairman, County Task Force on Domestic Violence|trustee, Cleveland Policy Historical Society|director, Regional Forensic Laboratory|member: Lake County Association of Police Chiefs, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, and National District Attorneys Association|appointed to serve as a fellow of the American College of Prosecuting Attorneys|married: Jennifer|children: Sarah, Sam, Clare, Amy, and Emma|committees: Financial Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|DEBORAH PRYCE, Republican, of Columbus, OH|born in Warren, OH, July 29, 1951|education: B.A., cum laude, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1973|J.D., Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH, 1976|professional: attorney|admitted to the Ohio bar in 1976|administrative law judge, Ohio Department of Insurance, 1976-78|first assistant city prosecutor, senior assistant city attorney, and assistant city attorney, Columbus City Attorney's Office, 1978-85|judge, Franklin County Municipal Court, presiding judge for two terms|awards: Ohio Supreme Court Victims of Crime Award, 1986-92|YWCA Woman of the Year Award, 1995|Ohio Women's Hall of Fame Inductee, 2001|member: Ohio Supreme Court Committee on Dispute Resolution|chair, Municipal Court Subcommittee|board member, National Fund for the U.S. Botanic Garden|Board member, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts|delegate to Australia, American Council of Young Political Leaders, 1986|session member, former deacon and stewardship chair, Indianola Presbyterian Church|103rd Congress freshman class policy director|104th Congress transition team|elected Republican Conference Secretary for the 105th Congress|elected Republican Conference vice-chair, 107th Congress|elected Republican Conference chair, 108th and 109th Congresses|children: Caroline (deceased), and Mia|committees: Financial Services|National Republican Congressional Committee|Executive Committee|Deputy Whip|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|RALPH REGULA, Republican, of Navarre, OH|born in Beach City, OH, December 3, 1924|education: B.A., Mount Union College, Alliance, OH, 1948|LL.B., William McKinley School of Law, Canton, OH, 1952|military service: U.S. Navy, 1944-46|professional: attorney at law|admitted to Ohio bar and began practice in Navarre, OH, 1952|Ohio House of Representatives, 1965-66, and Ohio Senate, 1967-72|member: Ohio State Board of Education, 1960-64|Saint Timothy Episcopal Church, Massillon, OH|board of trustees, Mount Union College|honorary member, board of advisors, Walsh College|Kiwanis|Grange|trustee, Stark County Historical Society|married: Mary Ann Rogusky, 1950|children: Martha, David, and Richard|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|TIM RYAN, Democrat, of Niles, OH|born in Niles, July 16, 1973|education: B.S., Bowling Green University, 1995|J.D., Franklin Pierce Law Center, 2000|awarded a National Italian American Foundation Scholarship|professional: attorney|internship, Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office|also worked as a congressional legislative aide in Washington, DC|organizations: former president, Trumbull County Young Democrats|former chairman, Earning by Learning Program in Warren, OH|public service: Ohio State Senate, 2000-02|religion: Catholic|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|37|OH||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|ZACHARY T. SPACE, Democrat, of Dover, OH|born in Dover, OH, January 27, 1961|education: graduated from Dover High School, Dover, OH, 1979|B.A., Kenyon College, Gambier,[[Page 210]]OH, 1983|J.D., The Ohio State University, 1986|professional: lawyer, private practice|Dover, Law Director, 2000-06|married: Mary Space|children: Gina and Nicholas|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|38|OK||senator||JAMES M. INHOFE, Republican, of Tulsa, OK|born in Des Moines, IA, November 17, 1934|education: graduated Central High School, Tulsa, OK, 1953|B.A., University of Tulsa, OK, 1959|military service: served in the U.S. Army, private first class, 1957-58|professional: businessman|active pilot|president, Quaker Life Insurance Company|Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1967-69|Oklahoma State Senate, 1969-77|Mayor of Tulsa, OK, 1978-84|religion: member, First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa|married: the former Kay Kirkpatrick|children: Jim, Perry, Molly, and Katy|eleven grandchildren|committees: ranking member, Environment and Public Works|Armed Services|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994, finishing the unexpired term of Senator David Boren|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|38|OK||senator||TOM COBURN, Republican, of Muskogee, OK|born in Casper, WY, March 14, 1948|education: Central High School, Muskogee, OK, 1955|B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1970|Oklahoma University Medical School, 1983|professional: manufacturing manager, Coburn Ophthalmic Division, Coburn Optical Industries, 1970-78|family physician, 1983-present|member, American Medical Association, Oklahoma State Medical Association, East Central County Medical Society, American Academy of Family Practice|religion: First Baptist Church, ordained deacon|member, Promise Keepers|public service: U.S. House of Representatives, 1995-2001|married: Carolyn Denton Coburn, 1968|children: Callie, Katie, and Sarah|committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Homeland Security and Government Affairs|Indian Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004.
110b|38|OK||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN SULLIVAN, Republican, of Tulsa, OK|born in Tulsa, January 1, 1965|education: B.B.A., Northeastern State University, 1992|professional: fuel sales, Love's Country Stores|Real Estate, McGraw, Davison, Stewart|public service: Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1995-2002|organizations: member, St. Mary's Church|member, National Rifle Association|member, Tulsa County Republican Men's Club|U.S. House of Representatives Assistant Majority Whip|family: married to Judy|children: Thomas, Meredith, Sydney, Daniel|committees: Energy and Commerce|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on January 8, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 212]]
110b|38|OK||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|DAN BOREN, Democrat, of Muskogee, OK|born in Shawnee, OK, August 2, 1973|education: B.S., Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, 1997|M.B.A., University of Oklahoma, 2001|professional: president, Seminole State College Educational Foundation|vice-president, Robbins Energy Corporation|loan processor, Banc First Corporation|staff for United States Representative Wesley Watkins|education administrator|bank teller|aide, Oklahoma Corporation Commission|member of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives, 2002-04|organizations: Big Brothers Big Sisters Board|The Jasmine Moran Children's Museum Board|KIPP Foundation Board Member|married: Andrea|committees: Armed Services|Financial Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|38|OK||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|FRANK D. LUCAS, Republican, of Cheyenne, OK|born in Cheyenne, January 6, 1960|education: B.S., Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, 1982|professional: rancher and farmer|served in Oklahoma State House of Representatives, 1989-94|secretary, Oklahoma House Republican Caucus, 1991-94|member: Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, and Oklahoma Shorthorn Association|married: Lynda Bradshaw Lucas|children: Jessica, Ashlea, and Grant|committees: Agriculture|Financial Services|Science and Technology|elected to the 103rd Congress, by special election, in May 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 213]]
110b|38|OK||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|TOM COLE, Republican, of Moore, OK|born in Shreveport, LA, April 28, 1949|education: B.A., Grinnell College, 1971|M.A. Yale University, 1974|Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1984|Watson Fellow, 1971-72|and a Fulbright Fellow, 1977-78|professional: former college professor of history and politics|President, Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates (political consulting firm)|public service: Oklahoma State Senate, 1988-91|Oklahoma Secretary of State, 1995-99|has served as Chairman, and Executive Director, of the Oklahoma Republican Party|currenty serving as Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee|and Chief of Staff of the Republican National Committee|family: married to Ellen|one child: Mason|religion: United Methodist|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|38|OK||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|MARY FALLIN, Republican, of Oklahoma City, OK|born in Warrensburg, MO, December 9, 1954|education: attended Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK, 1973-75|B.S., Okla[[Page 214]]homa State University, Stillwater, OK, 1977|attended, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, 1979-81|professional: hotel management|member of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives, 1990-94|Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor, 1995-2007|children: Christina and Price|committees: Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|39|OR||senator||RON WYDEN, Democrat, of Portland, OR|born in Wichita, KS, May 3, 1949|education: graduated from Palo Alto High School, 1967|B.A. in political science, with distinction, Stanford University, 1971|J.D., University of Oregon Law School, 1974|professional: attorney|member, American Bar Association|former director, Oregon Legal Services for the Elderly|former public member, Oregon State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|cofounder and codirector, Oregon Gray Panthers, 1974-80|married: Nancy Bass Wyden|children: Adam David and Lilly Anne|committees: Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Special Committee on Aging|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on February 6, 1996, to fill the unexpired term of Senator Bob Packwood|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|39|OR||senator||GORDON HAROLD SMITH, Republican, of Pendleton, OR|born in Pendleton, May 25, 1952|B.A., Brigham Young University, 1976|LL.B, Southwestern University, 1979|served as law clerk to Justice H. Vernon Payne of the New Mexico Supreme Court and practiced law in Arizona|elected to State of Oregon Senate, 1993|elected Oregon Senate President, 1994|president / owner of Smith Frozen Foods, Inc., since 1981|married: Sharon Lankford Smith, 1975|three children: Brittany, Garrett, and Morgan|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Indian Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|39|OR||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DAVID WU, Democrat, of Portland, OR|born in Taiwan, April 8, 1955|moved to the United States, with his family, in October, 1961|education: B.S., Stanford University, 1977|attended, Harvard University Medical School|law degree, Yale University, 1982|professional:[[Page 216]]lawyer|co-founder of Cohen & Wu (law firm), 1988|first Chinese American member of the U.S. House of Representatives|past chair, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus|member, New Democrat Coalition|married: Michelle|two children: Matthew and Sarah|committees: Education and Labor|Foreign Affairs|Science and Technology|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|39|OR||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|GREG WALDEN, Republican, of Hood River, OR|born in The Dalles, OR, January 10, 1957|education: B.S., Journalism, University of Oregon, 1981|member: Associated Oregon Industries|Oregon Health Sciences Foundation|Hood River Rotary Club|Hood River Elk's Club|National Federation of Independent Business|Hood River Chamber of Commerce|Hood River Memorial Hospital|Columbia Bancorp|Oregon State House of Representatives, 1989-95, and Majority Leader, 1991-93|Assistant Majority Leader, Oregon State Senate, 1995-97|awards: Oregon Jaycees Outstanding Young Oregonian, 1991|National Republican Legislators Association Legislator of the Year, 1993|married: Mylene Walden|one child: Anthony David Walden|committees: Energy and Commerce|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|39|OR||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|EARL BLUMENAUER, Democrat, of Portland, OR|born in Portland, August 16, 1948|education: graduated from Centennial High School|Lewis and Clark College|J.D., Northwestern School of Law|professional: assistant to the president, Portland State University|served in Oregon State Legislature 1973-78|chaired Revenue and School Finance Committee|Multnomah County Commissioner, 1978-85|Portland City Commissioner 1986-96|served on Governor's Commission on Higher Education|National League of Cities Transportation Committee|National Civic League Board of Directors|Oregon Environmental Council|Oregon[[Page 217]]Public Broadcasting|married: Margaret Kirkpatrick|children: Jon and Anne|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on May 21, 1996, to fill the vacancy created by Representative Ron Wyden's election to the U.S. Senate|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|39|OR||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|PETER A. DeFAZIO, Democrat, of Springfield, OR|born in Needham, MA, May 27, 1947|B.A., Tufts University, 1969|M.S., University of Oregon, 1977|professional: aide to Representative Jim Weaver, 1977-82|commissioner, Lane County, 1983-86|married: Myrnie Daut|committees: Homeland Security|Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|39|OR||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DARLENE HOOLEY, Democrat, of West Linn, OR|born in Williston, ND, April 4, 1939|education: B.S., Oregon State University|professional: teacher|past member: Oregon House of Representatives, West Linn City Council, Clackamas County Board of Commissioners|children: Chad and Erin|committees: Budget|Energy and Commerce|Science and Technology|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||senator||ARLEN SPECTER, Republican, of Philadelphia, PA|born in Wichita, KS, February 12, 1930|education: graduated, Russell High School, Russell, KS, 1947|B.A., international relations, Phi Beta Kappa, University of Pennsylvania, 1951|LL.B., Yale Law School, 1956|board of editors, Law Journal|military service: served in U.S. Air Force, 1951-53, attaining rank of first lieutenant|professional: member, law firm of Dechert, Price and Rhoads before and after serving two terms as district attorney of Philadelphia, 1966-74|married: former Joan Levy, who was elected to the city council of Philadelphia in 1979|children: Shanin and Stephen|served as assistant counsel to the Warren Commission, 1964|served on Pennsylvania's State Planning Board, The White House Conference on Youth, The National Commission on Criminal Justice, and the Peace Corps National Advisory Council|committees: Appropriations|Judiciary|Veterans' Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|40|PA||senator||ROBERT P. CASEY, Jr., Democrat, of Scranton, PA|born in Scranton, April 13, 1960|education: A.B., English, College of the Holy Cross, 1982|J.D., Catholic University of America, 1988|professional: lawyer|Pennsylvania State Auditor General, 1997-2005|Pennsylvania State Treasurer, 2005-07|married: Terese|four daughters: Elyse, Caroline, Julia, and Marena|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Foreign Relations|Joint Economic Committee|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|40|PA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROBERT A. BRADY, Democrat, of Philadelphia, PA|born in Philadelphia, April 7, 1945|education: graduated from St. Thomas More High School|professional: carpenter|union official|assistant Sergeant-At-Arms, Philadelphia City Council, 1975-83|Deputy Mayor for Labor, W. Wilson Goode Administration|consultant to Pennsylvania State Senate|Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioner|board of directors, Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority|Democratic Party Executive|ward leader|chairman, Philadelphia Democratic Party|member of Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee, and Democratic National Committee|religion: Catholic|married: Debra Brady|children: Robert and Kimberly|committees: chair, House Administration|Armed Services|elected to the 105th Congress on May 21, 1998, to fill the unexpired term of Representative Tom Foglietta|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 220]]
110b|40|PA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|CHAKA FATTAH, Democrat, of Philadelphia, PA|born in Philadelphia, November 21, 1956|education: attended Overbrook High School, Community College of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School|M.A., University of Pennsylvania's Fels School of State and Local Government, 1986|Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government|State House of Representatives, 1982-88|Pennsylvania State Senate, 1988-94|created the Jobs Project|in Pennsylvania House of Representatives, sponsored 1987 Employment Opportunities Act|supported Ben Franklin Technology Center, a conduit for securing government contracts for African-American and women-owned businesses|founded Graduate Opportunities Conference|chairman of the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency|convened and led a task force, Child Development Initiative|supported measures to reform the Philadelphia Housing Authority|formed the Drug-Free Program|founded the American Cities Foundation|trustee, Lincoln University and Community College of Philadelphia|recognized for outstanding leadership in Time magazine, and in Ebony magazine as one of 50 Future Leaders|recipient, Pennsylvania Public Interest Coalition's State Legislator of the Year Award|member, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church|married: the former Renee Chenault|four children|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|PHIL ENGLISH, Republican, of Erie, PA|born in Erie, June 20, 1956|education: B.A., political science, University of Pennsylvania|professional: chief of staff, State Senator Melissa Hart|minority executive director, State Senate Finance Committee|executive director, State Senate Transportation Committee|research director, State Senate Labor and Industry Committee|City Controller, Erie, 1985|married Christiane Weschler-English, 1992|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JASON ALTMIRE, Democrat, of McCandless, PA|born in Lower Burrell, PA, March 7, 1968|B.S., Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, 1990|M.H.S.A., George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 1998|professional: Acting Vice President for Government Relations and Community Health Services for University of Pittsburg Medical Center|Director of Federal Government Relations, Federation of American Hospitals|Legislative Assistant to Congressman Pete Peterson (D-FL)|married: Kelly Altmire|two children|committees: Education and Labor|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|40|PA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JOHN E. PETERSON, Republican, of Pleasantville, PA|born in Titusville, PA, December 25, 1938|education: attended Pennsylvania State University|military service: served in U.S. Army, 1958-64|professional: past owner of supermarket|served in Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1977-84, and in Pennsylvania Senate, 1985-96|Pleasantville Borough Councilman, 1968-77|past president: Pleasantville Lions Club, Titusville Chamber of Commerce, Pleasantville PTA, and Pleasantville Borough Council|formerly served on: board of directors of Titusville Hospital|and University of Pittsburgh's Titusville and Bradford campuses|advisory board of Pennsylvania State University School of Forest Resources|and advisory committee of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health|married: Saundra J. Watson in 1966|children: Richard|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JIM GERLACH, Republican, of West Whiteland Township, PA|born in Ellwood City, PA, February 25, 1955|education: B.A., Dickinson College, 1977|J.D., Dickinson School of Law, 1980|professional: attorney|former special counsel to the regional law firm of Fox, Rothschild, O'Brien & Frankel|community service: board of directors, Brandywine Hospital and Trauma Center|board of directors, MECA (Mission for Educating Children with Autism)|Dickinson College Board of Trustees|Chester County Agricultural Development Council|West Brandywine Township Zoning Hearing Board|public service: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1991-94|Pennsylvania State Senate, 1995-2002|children: Katie, Jimmy, and Robby|committees: Financial Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JOE SESTAK, Democrat, of Edgmont, PA|born in Secane, PA, December 12, 1951|education: B.S., United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1974|Masters of Public Administration, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1980|Ph.D., Political Economy and Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1984|professional: Director for Defense Policy, National Security Council, 1994-97|Director of Deep Blue, the Navy's anti-terrorism group, United States Navy, 2001-02|Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Warfare Requirements and Programs, United States Navy, 2005|military: Commander of the USS George Washington aircraft carrier battle group in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, 2002-03|awards: Vice Admiral, United States Navy, 2005|married to Susan Leslie Clark-Sestak|father of Alexandra Megan Sestak|committees: Armed Services|Education and Labor|Small Business|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|40|PA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|PATRICK MURPHY, Democrat, of Bristol, PA|born in Philadelphia, PA, October 19, 1973|education: attended Bucks County Community College, 1991-92|B.S., psychology and human resources, King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1996|J.D., Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, PA, 1999|military service: Army, 1996-2004|Army Reserve, deployed to Bosnia, 2002, and as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, Baghdad, Iraq, 2003-04|military awards: Bronze Star|Presidential Unit citation|professional: Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic|practiced law at Cozen O'Connor|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Jenni (Safford) Murphy|one daughter, Margaret (Maggie)|committees: Armed Services|Financial Services|Small Business|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|40|PA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|BILL SHUSTER, Republican, of Hollidaysburg, PA|born in McKeesport, PA, January 10, 1961|education: Everett High School, Bedford County, PA|B.A., Dickinson College|M.B.A., American University|professional: businessman|Goodyear Tire & Rubber Corp.|Bandag, Inc.|President and General Manager, Shuster Chrysler|organizations: member, Zion Lutheran Church|National Federation of Independent Business|National Rifle Association|Y.M.C.A.|Precious Life, Inc.|Rotary Club|Director, Pennsylvania Automotive Association|Board of Trustees, Homewood Home Retirement Community|Sigma Chi Fraternity|family: married to Rebecca|two children: Ali and Garrett|committees: Natural Resources|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on May 15, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER P. CARNEY, Democrat, of Dimock, PA, born in Cedar Rapids, IA, March 2, 1959|education: B.S.S., Cornell College, 1981|M.A., University of Wyoming, 1983|Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1993|professional: Associate Professor of Political Science, Penn State University, Scranton|United States Navy Reserves|Senior Counterterrorism Advisor (Civilian)|Special Advisor on Counterterrorism to Deputy Secretary of Defense|married: Jennifer, 1987|five children: Ryne, Sean, Seth, Keeley, and Brett|committees: Homeland Security|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|40|PA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|PAUL E. KANJORSKI, Democrat, of Nanticoke, PA|born in Nanticoke, April 2, 1937|U.S. Capitol Page School, Washington, DC, 1954|attended: Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, PA|Temple University, Philadelphia, PA|Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA|served in U.S. Army, private, 1960-61|attorney, admitted to Pennsylvania State bar, 1966|began practice in Wilkes Barre, PA, November 7, 1966|married to the former Nancy Marie Hickerson|one daughter, Nancy|committees: Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|Science and Technology|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|JOHN P. MURTHA, Democrat, of Johnstown, PA|born in New Martinsville, WV, June 17, 1932|graduated, Ramsey High School, Mount Pleasant, PA|Kiskiminetas Spring School|B.A. in economics, University of Pittsburgh|graduate study at Indiana University of Pennsylvania|served in Marine Corps as an enlisted Marine commissioned as an officer|discharged as a first lieutenant|maintained active reserve officer status|volunteered for one year of active duty in Vietnam as a major|served with 1st Marines, a Marine infantry regiment, 1966-67, south of Danang|awarded Bronze Star Medal with combat ``V'', two Purple Heart medals, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and service medals|retired colonel, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves|elected to Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1969, served continuously until elected to U.S. House of Representatives|recipient of Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Medal and Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal (the commonwealth's two highest honors)|first Vietnam veteran to be elected to Congress|received 9 honorary doctorate degrees from colleges and universities|married Joyce Bell|three children: Donna Sue and twin sons, John and Patrick|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 93rd Congress, February 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ, Democrat, of Rydal, PA|born in Queens County, NY, October 3, 1948|education: graduated from the Calhoun School, New York, NY, 1966|B.A., Simmons College, Boston, MA, 1970|M.S.W., Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, 1972|professional: executive director of the Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 1977-88|Deputy Commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, 1988-90|elected to the Pennsylvania state Senate, 1991-2004|member: Pennsylvania State Board of Education|Pennsylvania Council on Higher Education|Education Commission of the States|married: Dr. David Schwartz|children: Daniel and Jordan|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL F. DOYLE, Democrat, of Forest Hills, PA|born in Swissvale, PA, August 5, 1953|graduated, Swissvale Area High School, 1971|B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1975|co-owner, Eastgate Insurance Agency, Inc., 1983|elected and served as finance and recreation chairman, Swissvale Borough Council, 1977-81|member: Leadership Pittsburgh Alumni Association, Lions Club, Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Italian Sons and Daughters of America, and Penn State Alumni Association|member: Democratic Caucus, Democratic Study Group, Pennsylvania Democratic Delegation, Congressional Steel Caucus, Travel and Tourism CMO, Ad Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs, and National Italian-American Foundation|married Susan Beth Doyle, 1975|four children: Michael, David, Kevin, and Alexandra|committees: Energy and Commerce|Standards of Official Conduct|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 104th Congress, November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|CHARLES W. DENT, Republican, of Allentown, PA, born in Allentown, May 24, 1960|education: B.A., Foreign Service and International Politics, Pennsylvania State University, 1982|M.A., Public Administration, Lehigh University, 1993|professional: Legislator Development Officer, Lehigh University, 1986-90|sales representative, P.A. Peters, Inc.|Pennsylvania State House, District 132, 1991-98|Representative, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1998-2004|religion: First Presbyterian Church|married: Pamela Jane Serfass|children: Kathryn Elizabeth, William Reed, and Charles John (Jack)|committees: Homeland Security|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|JOSEPH R. PITTS, Republican, of Kennett Square, PA|born in Lexington, KY, October 10, 1939|education: B.A., philosophy and religion, Asbury College, KY|military service: served in U.S. Air Force, 1963-69, rising from second lieutenant to captain|professional: nursery business owner and operator|math and science teacher, Great Valley High School, Malvern, PA, 1969-72|teacher, Mortonsville Elementary School, Versailles, KY|member: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1972-96, serving as chairman of Appropriations Committee, 1989-96, and of Labor Relations Committee, 1981-88|married: the former Virginia M. Pratt in 1961|children: Karen, Carol, and Daniel|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|TIM HOLDEN, Democrat, of St. Clair, PA|born in Pottsville, PA, March 5, 1957|education: attended St. Clair High School, St. Clair|Fork Union Military Academy|University of Richmond, Richmond, VA|B.A., Bloomsburg State College, 1980|professional: sheriff of Schuylkill County, PA, 1985-93|licensed insurance broker and real estate agent, John J. Holden Insurance Agency and Holden Realty Company, St. Clair|member: Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association|Fraternal Order of Police|St. Clair Fish and Game Association|Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 1533|co-chair, Correctional Officers Caucus|co-chair, House Mining Caucus|co-chair, Northeast Agriculture Caucus|Ad-Hoc Committee for Irish Affairs|Alzheimer's Caucus|Appalachian Region Commission Caucus|Arts Caucus|Autism Caucus|Blue Dog Coalition|Congressional 4-H Caucus|Congressional Beef Caucus|Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues|Congressional Cement Caucus|Congressional Hellenic Caucus|Diabetes Caucus|Firefighter's Caucus|Friends of Ireland|Home Health Care Working Group|Homeland Security Caucus|House Auto Caucus|House Baltic Caucus|House Commuter Caucus|House Nursing Caucus|Iraq Fallen Heroes Caucus|Law Enforcement Caucus|Mental Health Caucus|National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus|Rural Caucus|Rural Health Care Caucus|Special Operations Forces Caucus|Sportsmens Causus|Steel Caucus|Water Infrastructure Caucus|Wine Caucus|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|TIM MURPHY, Republican, of Upper St. Clair, PA|born in Cleveland, OH, September 11, 1952|education: B.S., Wheeling Jesuit University, 1974|M.A., Cleveland State University, 1976|Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1979|professional: Psychologist|holds two adjunct faculty positions at the University of Pittsburgh|Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health, and in the Department of Pediatrics|public service: Pennsylvania State Senate, 1996-2002|religion: Catholic|family: married to Nan Missig|children: Bevin|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|40|PA||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|TODD RUSSELL PLATTS, Republican, of York County, PA|born in York County, March 5, 1962|education: York Suburban High School, 1980|B.S. in Public Administration, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 1984|J.D., Pepperdine University School of Law, 1991|professional: Attorney|organizations: York County Transportation Coalition|Statewide Children's Health Insurance Program Advisory Council|York Metropolitan Planning Organization|public service: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1992-2000|married: Leslie|children: T.J. and Kelsey|committees: Education and Labor|Oversight and Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|41|PR||rep|RESIDENT COMMISSIONER|LUIS G. FORTUNO, Republican, of Guaynabo, PR|born in San Juan, PR, October 31, 1960|education: B.S., Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service|J.D., University of Virginia Law School|professional: attorney|public service: Secretary of Economic Development and[[Page 293]]Commerce for Puerto Rico, 1994-97|member, New Progressive Party|religion: Catholic|family: married to Luce|three children: Luis, Guillermo, and Maria|committees: Education and Labor|Foreign Affairs|Natural Resources|elected November 2, 2004, to serve a four year term in the 109th and 110th Congresses.
110b|42|RI||senator||JACK REED, Democrat, of Jamestown, RI|born in Providence, RI, November 12, 1949|graduated, La Salle Academy, Providence, RI, 1967|B.S., U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1971|M.P.P., Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1973|J.D., Harvard Law School, 1982|professional: served in the U.S. Army, 1967-79|platoon leader, company commander, battalion staff officer, 1973-77|associate professor, Department of Social Sciences, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1978-79|2nd BN (Abn) 504th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC|lawyer, admitted to the Washington, DC bar, 1983|military awards: Army commendation medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, ranger, senior parachutist, jumpmaster, expert infantryman's badge|elected to the Rhode Island State Senate, 1985-90|committees: Appropriations|Armed Services|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|42|RI||senator||SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Democrat, of Providence, RI|born in New York City, NY, October 20, 1955|education: B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1978|J.D., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1982|director, Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, 1992-94|United States Attorney, 1994-98|Attorney General, Rhode Island state, 1999-2003|committees: Budget|Environment and Public Works|Judiciary|Select Committee on Intelligence|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
110b|42|RI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|PATRICK J. KENNEDY, Democrat, of Providence, RI|born in Brighton, MA, July 14, 1967|education: graduated, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA|B.A., Providence College, Providence, RI, 1991|public service: Rhode Island State Legislature, 1988-94|member: Rhode Island Special Olympics (board of directors), Rhode Island March of Dimes, Rhode Island Lung Association, Rhode Island Mental Health Association, Rhode Island Chapter of National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse|committees: Appropriations|Natural Resources|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|42|RI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JAMES R. LANGEVIN, Democrat, of Warwick, RI|born in Providence, RI, April 22, 1964|education: B.A., Political Science / Public Administration, Rhode Island College, 1990|Masters of Public Administration, Harvard University, 1994|community service: American Red Cross|March of Dimes|Lions Club of Warwick|PARI Independent Living Center|Knights of Columbus|public service: secretary, Rhode Island Constitutional Convention, 1986|Rhode Island State Representative, 1989-95|Rhode Island Secretary of State, 1995-2000|committees: Homeland Security|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 107th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|43|SC||senator||LINDSEY GRAHAM, Republican, of Seneca, SC|born in Seneca, July 9, 1955|education: graduated, Daniel High School, Central, SC|B.A., University of South Carolina, 1977|awarded J.D., 1981|military service: joined the U.S. Air Force, 1982|Base Legal Office and Area Defense Counsel, Rhein Main Air Force Base, Germany, 1984|circuit trial counsel, U.S. Air Forces|Base Staff Judge Advocate, McEntire Air National Guard Base, SC, 1989-1994|presently a Colonel, Air Force Reserves|award: Meritorious Service Medal for Active Duty Tour in Europe|professional: established private law practice, 1988|former member, South Carolina House of Representatives|Assistant County Attorney for Oconee County, 1988-92|City Attorney for Central, SC, 1990-94|member: Walhalla Rotary|American Legion Post 120|appointed to the Judicial Arbitration Commission by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court|religion: attends Corinth Baptist Church|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Armed Services|Budget|Judiciary|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 104th Congress on November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002.
110b|43|SC||senator||JIM DeMINT, Republican, of Greenville, SC|born in Greenville, September 2, 1951|education: West Hampton High School, Greenville, SC, 1969|B.S., University of Tennessee, 1973|M.B.A., Clemson University, 1981|certified management consultant and certified quality trainer|advertising and marketing businessman|started his own company, DeMint Marketing|active in Greenville, SC, business and educational organizations|U.S. House of Representatives, 1999-2005|religion: Presbyterian|family: married to Debbie|four children|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Energy and Natural Resources|Foreign Relations|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004.
110b|43|SC||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|HENRY E. BROWN, Jr., Republican, of Hanahan, SC|born in Lee County, SC, December 20, 1935|education: Berkeley High School|Baptist College|and The Citadel|professional:[[Page 233]]Businessman|Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co., Inc.|helped develop the Lowcountry Investment Corp.|awards: National Republican Legislator of the Year|South Carolina Taxpayers Watchdog Award|South Carolina Association of Realtors Legislator of the Year|honorary degree, Doctor of Business Administration, The Citadel|married: Billye|three children|public service: Hanahan City Council, 1981-85|South Carolina House of Representatives, 1985-2000|committees: Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|43|SC||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOE WILSON, Republican, of Springdale, SC|born in Charleston, SC, July 31, 1947|education: graduated, Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA|University of South Carolina School of Law|professional: attorney|Kirkland, Wilson, Moore, Taylor & Thomas (law firm)|served on the staff of Senator Strom Thurmond and Congressman Floyd Spence|former Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Department of Energy|former Judge of the town of Springdale, SC|military service: U.S. Army Reserves, 1972-75|currently a Colonel in the South Carolina Army National Guard as a Staff Judge Advocate for the 218th Mechanized Infantry Brigade|organizations: Cayce-West Columbia Rotary Club|Sheriff's Department Law Enforcement Advisory Council|Reserve Officers Association|Lexington County Historical Society|Columbia Home Builders Association|County Community and Resource Development Committee|American Heart Association|Mid-Carolina Mental Health Association|Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees|Kidney Foundation|South Carolina Lung Association|Alston-Wilkes Society|Cayce-West Metro Chamber of Commerce|Columbia World Affairs Council|Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Sinclair Lodge 154|Jamil Temple|Woodmen of the World|Sons of Confederate Veterans|Military Order of the World Wars|Lexington, Greater Irmo, Chapin, Columbia, West Metro, and Batesburg-Leesville Chambers of Commerce|West Metro and Dutch Fork Women's Republican Clubs|and Executive Council of the Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America|awards: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award, 2001|Americans for Tax Reform Friend of the Taxpayer Award, 2001|public service: South Carolina State Senate, 1984-2001|family: married to Roxanne Dusenbury McCrory|four sons|committees: Armed Services|Education and Labor|Foreign Affairs|Assistant GOP Whip|member, Republican Policy Committee|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on December 18, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|43|SC||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|J. GRESHAM BARRETT, Republican, of Westminster, SC|born in Oconee County, SC, February 14, 1961|education: B.S., Business Administration, The Citadel, 1983|military service: U.S. Army, 1983-87|professional: small businessman|organizations: Westminster Rotary Club|Oconee County Boy Scouts|Westminster Chamber of Commerce|Oconee County Red Cross|public service: South Carolina House of Representatives, 1987-2002|religion: Baptist|attends Westminster Baptist Church|married to Natalie|children: Madison, Jeb, and Ross|committees: Budget|Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|Standard of Official Conduct|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|43|SC||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|BOB INGLIS, Republican, of Travelers Rest, SC|born in Savannah, GA, October 11, 1959|native of Bluffton, SC|education: May River Academy, Bluffton, SC, 1977|Duke University, Durham, NC, 1981|University of Virginia Law School, Charlottesville, VA, 1984|professional: attorney|admitted to the South Carolina Bar, 1984|Hunger, Maclean, Exley & Dunn (law firm), 1984-86|Leatherwood, Walker, Todd & Mann (law firm), 1986-92 and 1999-2004|religion: Presbyterian|member, Redeemer Presbyterian Church|married: the former Mary Anne Williams, 1982|five children|U.S. House of Representatives, 1993-98|committees: Foreign Affairs|Science and Technology|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|43|SC||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JOHN M. SPRATT, Jr., Democrat, of York, SC|born in Charlotte, NC, November 1, 1942|education: graduated, York High School, 1960|A.B., Davidson College, 1964|president of student body and Phi Beta Kappa, Davidson College|M.A., economics, Oxford University, Corpus Christi College (Marshall Scholar), 1966|LL.B., Yale Law School, 1969|admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1969|military service: active duty, U.S. Army, 1969-71, discharged as captain|member: Operations Analysis Group, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), received Meritorious Service Medal|professional: private practice of law, Spratt, McKeown and Spratt, York, SC, 1971-82|attorney, York County, 1973-82|president, Bank of Fort Mill, 1973-82|president, Spratt Insurance Agency, Inc.|president, York Chamber of Commerce|chairman, Winthrop College Board of Visitors|chairman, Divine Saviour Hospital Board|board of visitors, Davidson and Coker Colleges|president, Western York County United Fund|board of directors, Piedmont Legal Services|House of Delegates, South Carolina bar|religion: elder, First Presbyterian Church, York|married: Jane Stacy Spratt, 1968|children: Susan, Sarah, and Catherine|committees: chair, Budget|Armed Services|elected to the 98th Congress, November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|43|SC||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JAMES E. CLYBURN, Democrat, of Columbia, SC|born in Sumter, SC, July 21, 1940|education: graduated, Mather Academy, Camden, SC, 1957|B.S., South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, 1962|attended University of South Carolina Law School, Columbia, 1972-74|professional: South Carolina State Human Affairs Commissioner|assistant to the Governor for Human Resource Development|executive director, South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers, Inc.|director, Neighborhood Youth Corps and New Careers|counselor, South Carolina Employment Security Commission|member: lifetime member, NAACP|Southern Regional Council|Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.|Arabian Temple, No. 139|Nemiah Lodge No. 51 F&AM|married: the former Emily England|children: Mignon, Jennifer and Angela|elected vice chair, Democratic Caucus, 2002|chair, Democratic Caucus 2006|Majority Whip|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|44|SD||senator||TIM JOHNSON, Democrat, of Vermillion, SD, born in Canton, SD, December 28, 1946|education: B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, University of South Dakota, 1969|M.A., political science, University of South Dakota, 1970|post-graduate study in political science, Michigan State University, 1970-71|J.D., University of South Dakota, 1975|budget advisor to the Michigan State Senate Appropriations Committee, 1971-72|admitted to the South Dakota bar in 1975 and began private law practice in Vermillion|elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives, 1978|reelected, 1980|elected to the South Dakota State Senate, 1982|reelected, 1984|served on the Joint Appropriations Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee|served as Clay County Deputy State's Attorney, 1985|awards: named Outstanding Citizen of Vermillion, 1983|received South Dakota Education Association's ``Friend of Education'' Award, 1983|Billy Sutton Award for Legislative Achievement, 1984|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1988-92|member: President's Export Council, 1999|religion Lutheran|married: Barbara Brooks, 1969|children: Brooks, Brendan and Kelsey Marie|committees: chair, Select Committee on Ethics|Appropriations|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Energy and Natural Resources|Indian Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|44|SD||senator||JOHN THUNE, Republican, of Sioux Falls, SD|born in Pierre, SD, January 7, 1961|education: Jones County High School, 1979|B.S., business administration, Biola University, CA|M.B.A., University of South Dakota, 1984|professional: executive director, South Dakota Municipal League|board of directors, National League of Cities|executive director, South Dakota Republican Party, 1989-91|appointed, State Railroad Director, 1991|former congressional legislative assistant, and deputy staff director|elected, U.S. House of Representatives, 1997-2003|married: Kimberly Weems, 1984|children: Brittany and Larissa|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Armed Services|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004.
110b|44|SD||rep|AT LARGE|STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN, Democrat, of Brookings, SD|born in Groton, SD, December 3, 1970|education: graduated, Valedictorian, Groton High School|B.A. in Government, Georgetown University, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa|J.D., with honors from[[Page 238]]the Georgetown University Law Center, and was a senior editor of the law review|professional: attorney|member, South Dakota Bar|served on the faculty of Georgetown University Law Center|worked on telecommunications and energy issues for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission|organized commission meetings with Indian tribal leaders regarding utility regulation on Indian reservations|worked with U.S. District Court Judge Charles B. Kornmann|also served as a law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit|Executive Director, South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation|committees: Agriculture|Natural Resources|Veterans' Affairs|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 108th Congress by special election, on June 1, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|45|TN||senator||LAMAR ALEXANDER, Republican, of Nashville, TN|born in Maryville, TN, July 3, 1940|education: graduated with honors in Latin American history, Phi Beta Kappa, Vanderbilt University|New York University Law School|served as Law Review editor|professional: clerk to Judge John Minor Wisdom, U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans|legislative assistant to Senator Howard Baker (R-TN), 1967|executive assistant to Bryce Harlow, counselor to President Nixon, 1969|President, University of Tennessee, 1988-91|co-director, Empower America, 1994-95|helped found a company that is now the nation's largest provider of worksite day care, Bright Horizons|public service: Republican nominee for Governor of Tennessee, 1974|Governor of Tennessee, 1979-87|U.S. Secretary of Education, 1991-93|community service: chairman, Salvation Army Red Shield Family Initiative|and the Museum of Appalachia in Norris, TN|received Tennessee Conservation League Conservationist of the Year Award|family: married to Honey Alexander|four children|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002.
110b|45|TN||senator||BOB CORKER, Republican, of Chattanooga, TN|born in Orangeburg, SC, August 24, 1952|education: B.S., Industrial Management, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 1974|professional: founder of Bencor Corporation, a construction company specializing in retail properties which operated in 18 states, 1978-90|founder of the Corker Group, acquisition, development, and operation of commercial real estate, 1982-2006|honors: named to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's ``Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame,'' 2005|community service: founding chair, Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Inc., a non-profit organization that has helped over 10,000 families secure decent, fit and affordable housing, 1986-92|public service: commissioner, State of Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, 1995-96|mayor, City of Chattanooga, 2001-05|married: Elizabeth Corker, 1987|two children: Julia and Emily|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Foreign Relations|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
110b|45|TN||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DAVID DAVIS, Republican, of Johnson City, TN|born in Johnson City, November 6, 1959|raised in Limestone Cove, TN|education: Respiratory Therapy Certification, East Tennessee State University, 1979|A.A.S., Respiratory Therapy, California College, 1983|B.S., Organizational Management, Milligan College, 1991|professional: respiratory therapist|President and founder, Advanced Homecare|President and founder, Shared Health Services, Inc.|Tennessee State Legislature, 1998-2006|member: American Association for Respiratory Care|Coalition for Kids|Conservative Round Table|Farm Bureau|Johnson City Chamber of Commerce|Johnson City Rotary Club|President's Council of Milligan College|Northeast Caucus|Sportsman Legislative Caucus|Tourism Caucus|chairman, Medicare Part B, Tennessee Association for Home Care|former chairman, Unicoi County Republican Party|delegate, White House Conference on Small Business|Washington County Republican Party|awards: Home Medical Equipment Supplier of the Year|John W. Hines Award, Tennessee Association for Home Care|Respiratory Care Practitioner of the Year, 1994|Health Care Hero Award, 2004|Legislator of the Year, Tennessee Podiatric Association, 2005|member: Central Baptist Church, Johnson City|married to the former Joyce Engle, 1980|children: Matthew and Rachel|committees: Education and Labor|Homeland Security|Small Business|member, Republican House Policy Committee|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|45|TN||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Republican, of Knoxville, TN|born in Lebanon, TN, July 21, 1947|education: B.S. in journalism, University of Tennessee, 1969|J.D., National Law Center, George Washington University, 1973|served in both the Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves, retiring with the rank of captain|private law practice, Knoxville, 1973-81|appointed State Trial Judge by Governor Lamar Alexander in 1981 and elected to a full eight-year term in 1982 without opposition, receiving the highest number of votes of any candidate on the ballot that year|member: American Legion 40 and 8, Elks, Sertoma Club, Masons, Scottish Rite and Shrine|present or past board member: Red Cross, Girl's Club, YWCA, Sunshine Center for the Mentally Retarded, Beck Black Heritage Center, Knoxville Union Rescue Mission, Senior Citizens Home Aid Service|religion: active elder at Eastminster Presbyterian Church|married: the former Lynn Hawkins|children: Tara, Whitney, John J. III and Zane|committees: Natural Resources|Oversight and Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to both the 100th Congress (special election) and the 101st Congress in separate elections held on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|45|TN||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ZACH WAMP, Republican, of Chattanooga, TN|born in Fort Benning, GA, October 28, 1957|graduated, McCallie School, Chattanooga, 1976|attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of Tennessee|commercial and industrial real estate broker|named Chattanooga Business Leader of the Year|chairman, Hamilton County Republican Party|regional director, Tennessee Republican Party|awards: received Tennessee Jaycees' Outstanding Young Tennessean Award, 1996|U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award|Citizens Against Government Waste ``A'' Rating|National Taxpayers Union Friend of the Taxpayers Award|recognized by the Citizens Taxpayers Association of Hamilton County, the National Federation of Independent Business and the Concord Coalition for casting tough votes to reduce spending|member, Red Bank Baptist Church|married: Kimberly Watts Wamp, 1985|two children: Weston and Coty|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|45|TN||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|LINCOLN DAVIS, Democrat, of Pall Mall, TN|born in Pall Mall, September 13, 1943|education: Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, 1962|B.S., Agronomy, Tennessee Technological University, 1966|professional: farmer and general contractor|civic organizations: Tennessee State Jaycees|Pickett County Chamber of Commerce|Upper Cumberland Developmental District|Boy Scouts|public service: Mayor of Byrdstown, TN, 1978-82|Tennessee State Representative, 1980-84|Tennessee State Senator, 1996-2002|religion: Baptist|married: Lynda|children: Larissa, Lynn and Libby|committees: Agriculture|Financial Services|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|45|TN||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JIM COOPER, Democrat, of Nashville, TN|born in Nashville, June 19, 1954|education: B.A., history and economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1975|Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University, 1977|J.D., Harvard Law School, 1980|admitted to Tennessee bar, 1980|professional: attorney|Waller, Lansden, Dortch, and Davis (law firm), 1980-82|Managing Director, Equitable Securities, 1995-99|Adjunct Professor, Vanderbilt University Owen School of Management, 1995-2002|partner, Brentwood Capital Advisors LLC, 1999-2002|married: Martha Hays|children: Mary, Jamie, and Hayes|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, 1982-95|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|45|TN||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|BART GORDON, Democrat, of Murfreesboro, TN|born in Murfreesboro, January 24, 1949|graduated, Central High School, Murfreesboro, 1967|B.S., cum laude, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, 1971|J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, 1973|admitted to the Tennessee State bar, 1974|opened private law practice in Murfreesboro, 1974|elected to the Tennessee Democratic Party's executive committee, 1974|appointed executive director of the Tennessee Democratic Party, 1979|elected the first full-time chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, 1981|resigned chairmanship, 1983, to successfully seek congressional seat|past chairman: Rutherford County United Givers Fund and Rutherford County Cancer Crusade|board member: Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, MTSU Foundation|member, St. Mark's Methodist Church, Murfreesboro|married: Leslie Peyton Gordon|child: Peyton Margaret|committees: chair, Science and Technology|Energy and Commerce|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|45|TN||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|MARSHA BLACKBURN, Republican, of Franklin, TN|born in Laurel, MS, June 6, 1952|education: B.S., Mississippi State University, 1973|professional: retail marketing|public service: American Council of Young Political Leaders|executive director, Tennessee Film, Entertainment, and Music Commission|chairman, Governor's Prayer Breakfast|Tennessee State Senate, 1998-2002|minority whip|community service: Rotary Club|Chamber of Commerce|Arthritis Foundation|Nashville Symphony Guild Board|Tennessee Biotechnology Association|March of Dimes|American Lung Association|awards: Chi Omega Alumnae Greek Woman of the Year, 1999|Middle Tennessee 100 Most Powerful People, 1999-2002|married: Chuck|children: Mary Morgan Ketchel and Chad|committees: Energy and Commerce|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|45|TN||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JOHN S. TANNER, Democrat, of Union City, TN|born at Dyersburg Army Air Base, Halls, TN, September 22, 1944|attended elementary and high school in Union City|B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1966|J.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1968|professional: attorney|admitted to the Tennessee bar, 1968|commenced practice in Union City|served, U.S. Navy, lieutenant, 1968-72|colonel, Tennessee Army National Guard, 1974-2000|member, Elam, Glasgow, Tanner and Acree law firm until 1988|businessman|elected to Tennessee House of Representatives, 1976-88|chairman, House Committee on Commerce, 1987-88|member: Obion County Chamber of Commerce|Obion County Cancer Society|Union City Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow|Obion County Bar Association|American Legion|Masons|religion: First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Union City|married: the former Betty Ann Portis|children: Elizabeth Tanner Atkins and John Portis|three grandchildren|member: chair, delegation to NATO Parlimentary Assembly|Blue Dog Coalition|Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|committees: Foreign Affairs|Ways and Means|elected to the 101st Congress on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|45|TN||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|STEPHEN IRA ``STEVE'' COHEN, Democrat, of Memphis, TN|born in Memphis, May 24, 1949 of Dr. Morris D. Cohen and Genevieve Cohen|B.A., Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, 1971|J.D., Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law of Memphis State University (renamed University of Memphis), 1973|Legal Advisor for the Memphis Police Department, 1974-77|Delegate to and Vice President of Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977|Commissioner on the Shelby County Commission, 1978-80|Tennessee State Senator for District 30, 1982-2006|committees: Judiciary|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|46|TX||senator||KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, Republican, of Dallas, TX|born in Galveston, TX, July 22, 1943|raised in La Marque, TX|education: graduated, The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas School of Law|professional: Texas House of Representatives, 1972-76|appointed vice chair, National Transportation Safety Board, 1976|senior vice president and general counsel, RepublicBank Corporation|co-founded, Fidelity National Bank of Dallas|owned, McCraw Candies, Inc.|political and legal correspondent, KPRC-TV, Houston|member: development boards of SMU and Texas A&M schools of business|trustee, The University of Texas Law School Foundation|elected Texas State Treasurer, 1990|religion: Episcopalian|married: Ray Hutchison|committees: chair, Republican Policy Committee|Appropriations|Commerce, Science and Transportation|Rules and Administration|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate, by special election, on June 5, 1993, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Lloyd Bentsen|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|46|TX||senator||JOHN CORNYN, Republican, of San Antonio, TX|born in Houston, TX, February 2, 1952|education: graduated, Trinity University, and St. Mary's School of Law, San Antonio, TX|Masters of Law, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA|professional: attorney|Bexar County District Court Judge|Presiding Judge, Fourth Administrative Judicial Region|Texas Supreme Court, 1990-97|Texas Attorney General, 1999-2002|community service: Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Council|World Affairs Council of San Antonio|Lutheran General Hospital Board|awards: Outstanding Texas Leader Award, 2000|James Madison Award, 2001|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Judiciary|Special Committee on Aging|vice-chair, Senate Republican Conference|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002, for the term beginning January 3, 2003|appointed to the Senate on December 2, 2002, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Phil Gramm.
110b|46|TX||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|LOUIE GOHMERT, Republican, of Tyler, TX|born in Pittsburg, TX, August 18, 1953|education: B.A., Texas A&M University, 1975|J.D., Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1977|profes[[Page 246]]sional: United States Army, 1978-82|district judge, Smith County, 1992-2002|appointed by Governor Rick Perry to complete an unexpired term as Chief Justice of the 12th Court of Appeals, 2002-03|Brigade Commander of the Corps of Cadets, Texas A&M|organizations: President of the South Tyler Rotary Club|Boy Scout District Board of Directors|religion: deacon at Green Acres Baptist Church|director of Leadership Tyler|director of Centrepoint Ministries|married: Kathy|children: Katy, Caroline, Sarah|committees: Judiciary|Natural Resources|Small Business|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|TED POE, Republican, of Humble, TX|born in Temple, TX, October 13, 1948|education: B.A., Political Science, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX, 1970|J.D., University of Houston, TX, 1973|professional: United States Air Force, 1970-1976|Felony Court Judge, 1981-2004|Trainer, Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy|Chief Felony Prosecutor, District Attorney, Harris County, TX|United States Air Force Reserves Instructor, University of Houston|organizations: Board of the National Children's Alliance|Child Abuse Prevention Council|family: married to Carol|children: Kim, Kara, Kurt, and Kellee|committees: Foreign Affairs|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|SAM JOHNSON, Republican, of Dallas, TX|born in San Antonio, TX, October 11, 1930|education: B.S., business administration, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, 1951|M.A., international affairs, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1974|military service: served in Air Force, 29 years|Korea and Vietnam (POW in Vietnam, six years, ten months)|director, Air Force Fighter Weapons School|flew with Air Force Thunderbirds Precision Flying Demonstration Team|graduate of Armed Services Staff College and National War[[Page 247]]College|military awards: two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, one Bronze Star with Valor, two Purple Hearts, four Air Medals, and three Outstanding Unit awards|ended career with rank of colonel and Air Division commander|retired, 1979|professional: opened homebuilding company, 1979|served seven years in Texas House of Representatives|Smithsonian Board of Regents|U.S. / Russian Joint Commission on POW / MIA|member: Executive Board of Dedman College|Southern Methodist University|Associated Texans Against Crime|Texas State Society|elected to Texas State House of Representatives, 1984|married the former Shirley L. Melton, 1950|three children: Dr. James Robert Johnson, Shirley Virginia (Gini) Mulligan and Beverly Briney|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 102nd Congress by special election on May 18, 1991, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Steve Bartlett|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|RALPH M. HALL, Republican, of Rockwall, TX|born in Fate, TX, May 3, 1923|education: graduated, Rockwall High School, 1941|attended, Texas Christian University and the University of Texas|LL.B., Southern Methodist University, 1951|professional: lieutenant, carrier pilot (senior grade), U.S. Navy, 1942-45|lawyer|admitted to the Texas bar, 1951|practiced law in Rockwall|county judge, Rockwall County, 1950-62|former president and chief executive officer, Texas Aluminum Corporation|past general counsel, Texas Extrusion Company, Inc.|past organizer, chairman, board of directors, now chairman of board, Lakeside National Bank of Rockwall (now Lakeside Bancshares, Inc.)|past chairman, board of directors, Lakeside News, Inc.|past vice chairman, board of directors, Bank of Crowley|president, North and East Trading Company|vice president, Crowley Holding Co.|member: Texas State Senate, 1962-72|American Legion Post 117|VFW Post 6796|Rockwall Rotary Club|Rotary Clubs International|member: First Methodist Church|married: the former Mary Ellen Murphy, 1944|three sons: Hampton, Brett and Blakeley|committees: Energy and Commerce|Science and Technology|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JEB HENSARLING, Republican, of Dallas, TX|born in Stephenville, TX, May 29, 1957|education: B.A., economics, Texas A&M University, 1979|J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1982|professional: businessman|vice president, Maverick Capital, 1993-96|owner, San Jacinto Ventures, 1996-2002|vice president, Green Mountain Energy Co., 1999-2001|community service: American Cancer Society for the Dallas Metro Area|Children's Education Fund|Habitat for Humanity|religion: Christian|married: Melissa|children: Claire and Travis|committees: Budget|Financial Services|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JOE BARTON, Republican, of Ennis, TX|born in Waco, TX, September 15, 1949|education: graduated Waco High School, 1968|B.S., industrial engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, 1972|M.S., industrial administration, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1973|professional: plant manager, and assistant to the vice president, Ennis Business Forms, Inc., 1973-81|awarded White House Fellowship, 1981-82|served as aide to James B. Edwards, Secretary, Department of Energy|member, Natural Gas Decontrol Task Force in the Office of Planning, Policy and Analysis|worked with the Department of Energy task force in support of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control|natural gas decontrol and project cost control consultant, Atlantic Richfield Company|cofounder, Houston County Volunteer Ambulance Service, 1976|vice president, Houston County Industrial Development Authority, 1980|chairman, Crockett Parks and Recreation Board, 1979-80|vice president, Houston County Chamber of Commerce, 1977-80|member, Dallas Energy Forum|religion: Methodist|married: Terri, son, Jack|children: Brad, Alison and Kristin, from a previous marriage|stepchildren: Lindsay, and Cullen|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 249]]
110b|46|TX||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON, Republican, of Harris County, TX|born in Houston, TX, August 24, 1956|education: B.A., Southern Methodist University|J.D., South Texas College of Law|professional: attorney|awards: Citizens for a Sound Economy Friend of the Tax-payer Award|Texas Eagle Forum Freedom and Family Award|Houston Jaycees Outstanding Young Houstonian Award|public service: Texas House of Representatives, 1987-2000|married: Belinda Burney, 1989|child: Caroline|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|KEVIN BRADY, Republican, of The Woodlands, TX|born in Vermillion, SD, April 11, 1955|education: B.S., business, University of South Dakota|professional: served in Texas House of Representatives, 1991-96, the first Republican to capture the 15th District seat since the 1800s|chair, Council of Chambers of Greater Houston|president, East Texas Chamber Executive Association|president, South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, 1985-present|director, Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives|Rotarian|awards: Achievement Award, Texas Conservative Coalition|Outstanding Young Texan (one of five), Texas Jaycees|Ten Best Legislators for Families and Children, State Bar of Texas|Legislative Standout, Dallas Morning News|Scholars Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Service, North Harris Montgomery Community College District|Victims Rights Equalizer Award, Texans for Equal Justice Center|Support for Family Issues Award, Texas Extension Homemakers Association|religion: attends Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church|married: Cathy Brady|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 250]]
110b|46|TX||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|AL GREEN, Democrat, of Houston, TX|born in New Orleans, LA, September 1, 1947|raised in Florida|education: A&M University, 1966-71|attended Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL|J.D., Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, 1974|professional: co-founded and co-managed the law firm of Green, Wilson, Dewberry and Fitch|Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Position 2, 1977-2004|organizations: former president of the Houston NAACP|Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce|awards: Distinguished Service Award, 1978|Black Heritage Society, Outstanding Leadership Award, 1981|American Federation of Teachers, Citation for Service as a ``Courageous Defender of Due Process for Educators,'' 1983|committees: Financial Services|Homeland Security|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL T. McCAUL, Republican, of Austin, TX|born in Dallas, TX, January 14, 1962|education: B.S., Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, 1984|J.D., St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX, 1987|professional: lawyer, private practice|deputy attorney general, office of Texas state attorney general|committees: Foreign Affairs|Homeland Security|Science and Technology|Standards of Official Conduct|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, Republican, of Midland, TX|born in Borger, TX, June 11, 1948|education: B.B.A., Texas A&M-Commerce, 1970|professional: Spec 5 United States Army, 1970-72|tax manager, Price Waterhouse & Company, 1972-80|Chief Financial Officer, Keith D. Graham & Lantern Petroleum Company, 1980-81|Chief Financial Officer, Bush Exploration Company, 1982-84|Chief Financial Officer, Spectrum 7 Energy Corporation, 1984-86|Senior Vice President / Chief Financial Officer, United Bank, 1987-90|Senior Vice President, Texas Commerce Bank, 1990-92|owner, K. Conaway CPA, 1993-present|religion: Baptist|married: Suzanne|children: Brian, Erin, Kara, and Stephanie|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Budget|Assistant Minority Whip|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|KAY GRANGER, Republican, of Fort Worth, TX|born in Greenville, TX, January 18, 1943|education: B.S., magna cum laude, 1965, and Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, 1992, Texas Wesleyan University|professional: owner, Kay Granger Insurance Agency, Inc.|former public school teacher|elected Mayor of Fort Worth, 1991, serving three terms|during her tenure, Fort Worth received All-America City Award from the National Civic League|former Fort Worth Councilwoman|past chair, Fort Worth Zoning Commission|past board member: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport|North Texas Commission|Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau|U.S. Conference of Mayors Advisory Board|Business and Professional Women's Woman of the Year, 1989|three grown children: J.D., Brandon and Chelsea|first woman Republican to represent Texas in the U.S. House|committees: Appropriations|vice chair, Republican Conference|Deputy Republican Whip|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 252]]
110b|46|TX||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|MAC THORNBERRY, Republican, of Clarendon, TX|born in Clarendon, July 15, 1958|education: graduate, Clarendon High School|B.A., Texas Tech University|law degree, University of Texas|professional: rancher|attorney|admitted to the Texas bar, 1983|member: Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers|co-chair, Congressional Oil and Gas Forum|Rural Health Care Coalition|co-founder/co-chair, Defense Study Group|married: Sarah Adams, 1986|children: Will and Mary Kemp|committees: Armed Services|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|RON PAUL, Republican, of Surfside Beach, TX|born in Pittsburgh, PA, August 20, 1935|education: B.A., Gettysburg College, 1957|M.D., Duke College of Medicine, North Carolina, 1961|professional: captain, U.S. Air Force, 1963-68|obstetrician and gynecologist|represented Texas' 22nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1976-77, and 1979-85|married: the former Carol Wells, 1957|children: Ronnie, Lori, Pyeatt, Rand, Robert and Joy LeBlanc|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|RUBEN HINOJOSA, Democrat, of Mercedes, TX|born in Mercedes, August 20, 1940|education: B.B.A., 1962, and M.B.A., 1980, University of Texas|professional: president and chief financial officer, H&H Foods, Inc.|elected member, Texas State Board of Education, 1975-84|board of directors, National Livestock and Meat Board and Texas Beef Industry Council, 1989-93|past president and chair of the board of directors, Southwestern Meat Packers Association|chair and member, board of trustees, South Texas Community College, 1993-96|past public member, Texas State Bar Board of Directors|former adjunct professor, Pan American University School of Business|past director, Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce|Knapp Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees|Our Lady of Mercy Church Board of Catholic Advisors|past member, board of trustees, Mercedes Independent School District|former U.S. Jaycee Ambassador to Colombia and Ecuador|married: Martha|children: Ruben, Jr., Laura, Iliana, Kaitlin, and Karen|committees: Education and Labor|Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|SILVESTRE REYES, Democrat, of El Paso, TX|born in Canutillo, TX, November 10, 1944|education: graduated, Canutillo High School, 1964|associate degree, El Paso Community College, 1976|attended University of Texas, Austin, 1964-65, and El Paso, 1965-66|served in U.S. Army, 1966-68, Vietnam combat veteran|U.S. Border Patrol, chief patrol agent, 26\1/2\ years, retired December 1, 1995|member: Canutillo School Board, 1968-69, 21st Century Democrats, El Paso County Democrats, and Unite El Paso|married: the former Carolina Gaytan, 1968|children: Monica, Rebecca and Silvestre Reyes, Jr.|committees: chair, Intelligence|Armed Services|elected on November 5, 1996, to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 254]]
110b|46|TX||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|CHET EDWARDS, Democrat, of Waco, TX|born in Corpus Christi, TX, November 24, 1951|education: graduated Memorial High School, Houston, TX, 1970|B.A., Texas A&M University, College Station, 1974|M.B.A., Harvard Business School, Boston, MA, 1981|professional: legislative assistant to Texas Congressman Olin ``Tiger'' Teague, 1974-77|marketing representative, Trammell Crow Company, 1981-85|president, Edwards Communications, Inc.|member, Texas State Senate, 1983-90|married: the former Lea Ann Wood|children: John Thomas and Garrison Alexander|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|SHEILA JACKSON LEE, Democrat, of Houston, TX|born in Queens, NY, January 12, 1950|education: graduated, Jamaica High School|B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1972|J.D., University of Virginia Law School, 1975|professional: practicing attorney for 12 years|AKA Sorority|Houston Area Urban League|American Bar Association|staff counsel, U.S. House Select Committee on Assassinations, 1977-78|admitted to the Texas bar, 1975|city council (at large), Houston, 1990-94|Houston Municipal Judge, 1987-90|married Dr. Elwyn Cornelius Lee, 1973|two children: Erica Shelwyn and Jason Cornelius Bennett|committees: Foreign Affairs|Homeland Security|Judiciary|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|RANDY NEUGEBAUER, Republican, of Lubbock, TX|born in St. Louis, MO, December 24, 1949|education: Texas Tech University, 1972|professional: small businessman (home building industry)|organizations: West Texas Home Builders Association|Land Use and Developers Council|Texas Association of Builders|National Association of Home Builders|Campus Crusade for Christ|public service: Lubbock City Council, 1992-98|served as Mayor Pro Tempore, 1994-96|leader, coalition to create the Ports-to-Plains Trade Corridor|awards: Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award|Reese Air Force Base Friend of Reese Award|religion: Baptist|married: Dana|two children|committees: Agriculture|Financial Services|Science and Technology|elected to the 108th Congress, by special election, on June 3, 2003|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|CHARLES A. GONZALEZ, Democrat, of San Antonio, TX|born in San Antonio, May 5, 1945|son of former Representative Henry Gonzalez, who served the 20th district from 1961-99|education: Thomas A. Edison High School, 1965|B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1969|J.D., St. Mary's School of Law, 1972|professional: elementary school teacher|private attorney, 1972-82|Municipal Court Judge|County Court at Law Judge, 1983-87|District Judge, 1989-97|chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Civil Rights Task Force|committees: Energy and Commerce|House Administration|Small Business|Democratic Senior Whip|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|LAMAR S. SMITH, Republican, of San Antonio, TX|born in San Antonio, November 19, 1947|education: graduated, Texas Military Institute, San Antonio, 1965|B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1969|management intern, Small Business Administration, Washington, DC, 1969-70|business and financial writer, The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, MA, 1970-72|J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, TX, 1975|admitted to the State bar of Texas, 1975, and commenced practice in San Antonio with the firm of Maebius and Duncan, Inc.|elected chairman of the Republican Party of Bexar County, TX, 1978 and 1980|elected District 57-F State Representative, 1981|elected Precinct 3 Commissioner of Bexar County, 1982 and 1984|partner, Lamar Seeligson Ranch, Jim Wells County, TX|married: Beth Schaefer|children: Nell Seeligson and Tobin Wells|committees: Homeland Security|Judiciary|Science and Technology|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|NICK LAMPSON, Democrat, of Stafford, TX|born in Beaumont, February 14, 1945|education: graduated, South Park High School, Beaumont, TX, 1964|B.S., biology, Lamar University Beaumont, 1968|M.Ed., Lamar University, 1971|teacher|elected Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector|member: Young Men's Business League|Clean Air and Water|Sierra International|Knights of Columbus|married: the former Susan Floyd|children: Hillary and Stephanie|committees: Agriculture|Education and Labor|Science and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to the 106th-108th Congress|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ, Democrat, of San Antonio, TX|born in Piedras Negras, Mexico|education: attended San Antonio College|B.A., Political Science, St. Mary's University|M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University|professional: Harlandale Independent School District School Board|served, Texas State House of Representatives, 1987-97|taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Worden School of Social Work|caseworker, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation|faculty associate, Our Lady of the Lake University|consultant, Intercultural Development Research Association|married: Carolina Pena|children: one daughter, Xochil Daria|member: Congressional Hispanic Caucus|chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Veterans' Taskforce|U.S.-Mexico Inter-Parliamentary Group|committees: Appropriations|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress in a special election, reelected to the 106th-108th Congress|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|KENNY MARCHANT, Republican, of Coppell, TX|born in Bonham, TX, February 23, 1951|education: B.A., Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK, 1974|attended Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO, 1975-76|professional: real estate developer|member of the Carrollton, TX, city council, 1980-84|mayor of Carrollton, TX, 1984-87|member of the Texas state House of Representatives, 1987-2004|member, Advisory Board of Children's Medical Center|married: Donna|four children|committees: Education and Labor|Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|LLOYD DOGGETT, Democrat, of Austin, TX|born in Austin, October 6, 1946|education: graduated, Austin High School|B.B.A., University of Texas, Austin, 1967|J.D., University of Texas, 1970|president, University of Texas Student Body|associate editor, Texas Law Review|Outstanding Young Lawyer, Austin Association of Young Lawyers|president, Texas Consumer Association|religion: member, First United Methodist Church|admitted to the Texas State bar, 1971|Texas State Senate, 1973-85, elected at age 26|Senate author of 124 state laws and Senate sponsor of 63 House bills enacted into law|elected president pro tempore of Texas Senate|served as acting governor|named Outstanding Young Texan by Texas Jaycees|Arthur B. DeWitty Award for outstanding achievement in human rights, Austin NAACP|honored for work by Austin Rape Crisis Center, Planned Parenthood of Austin|Austin Chapter, American Institute of Architects|Austin Council on Alcoholism|Disabled American Veterans|justice on Texas Supreme Court, 1989-94|chairman, Supreme Court Task Force on Judicial Ethics, 1992-94|Outstanding Judge (Mexican-American Bar of Texas), 1993|adjunct professor, University of Texas School of Law, 1989-94|James Madison Award, Texas Freedom of Information Foundation, 1990|First Amendment Award, National Society of Professional Journalists, 1990|member: co-founder, House Information Technology Roundtable|Democratic Caucus Task Force on Education|Congressional Task Force on Tobacco and Health|Democratic Caucus Task Force on Child Care|married: Libby Belk Doggett, 1969|children: Lisa and Cathy|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Republican, of Denton County, TX|born, December 23, 1950|education: Bachelor and Masters degrees in Physiology, North Texas State University, M.D., University of Texas Medical School in Houston|Masters degree in Medical Management, University of Texas in Dallas|completed medical residency programs, Parkland Hospital in Dallas|professional: founder, Private Practice Specialty Group for Obstetrics and Gynecology|former Chief of Staff and Chief of Obstetrics, Lewisville Medical Center|organizations: former president, Denton County Medical Society|Denton County delegate, Texas Medical Association|alternate delegate, American Medical Association|married: Laura|three children|committees: Energy and Commerce|vice chair, House Republican Policy Committee|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|SOLOMON P. ORTIZ, Democrat, of Corpus Christi, TX|born in Robstown, TX, June 3, 1937|education: attended Robstown High School|attended Del Mar College, Corpus Christi|officers certificate, Institute of Applied Science, Chicago, IL, 1962|officers certificate, National Sheriffs Training Institute, Los Angeles, CA, 1977|served in U.S. Army, Sp4c. 1960-62|professional: insurance agent|Nueces County constable, 1965-68|Nueces County commissioner, 1969-76|Nueces County sheriff, 1977-82|member: Congressional Hispanic Caucus (chairman, 102nd Congress)|Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (chairman of the board, 102nd Congress)|Army Caucus|Depot Caucus|Sheriffs' Association of Texas|National Sheriffs' Association|Corpus Christi Rotary Club|American Red Cross|United Way|honors: Who's Who Among Hispanic Americans|Man of the Year, International Order of Foresters (1981)|Conservation Legislator of the Year for the Sportsman Clubs of Texas (1986)|Boss of the Year by the American Businesswomen Association (1980)|National Government Hispanic Business Advocate, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (1992)|Leadership Award, Latin American Management Association (1991)|National Security Leadership Award, American Security Council (1992)|Tree of Life Award, Jewish National Fund (1987)|Quality of Life Award (USO) 2001|children: Yvette and Solomon, Jr.|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|HENRY CUELLAR, Democrat, of Laredo, TX|born in Laredo, September 19, 1955|education: A.A., political science, Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX, 1976|B.S., foreign service, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1978|J.D., University of Texas, 1981|M.B.A., international trade, Texas A&M University, Laredo, TX, 1982|PhD., government, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 1998|professional: lawyer, private practice|attorney, Law Office of Henry Cuellar, 1981-present|instructor, Department of Government, Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX, 1982-86|Licensed United States Customs Broker, 1983-present|adjunct professor, International Commercial Law, Texas A&M International, 1984-86|Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1986-2001|Secretary of State, State of Texas, 2001|public and civic organizations: board of directors, Kiwanis Club of Laredo, TX, 1982-83|co-founder/president, Laredo Volunteers Lawyers Program, Inc., 1982-83|board of directors, United Way, 1982-83|co-founder/treasurer, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1982-83, and advisory board member, 1984|president, board of directors, Laredo Legal Aid Society, Inc., 1982-84|president, board of directors, Laredo Young Lawyers Association, 1983-84|sustaining member, Texas Democratic Party, 1984|legal advisor, American GI, local chapter, 1986-87|International Trade Association, Laredo State University, 1988|Texas Delegate, National Democratic Convention, 1992|president, board of directors, International Good Neighbor Council|member, The College of the State Bar of Texas, 1994|Texas Lyceum, 1997|policy board of advisors, Texas Hispanic Journal of Law, University of Texas Law School, 2002|member: American Bar Association|Inter-American Bar Association|Texas Bar Association|Webb/La[[Page 260]]redo Bar Association|recipient of various awards|religion: Catholic|married: Imelda|children: Christina Alexandra and Catherine Ann|committees: Agriculture|Homeland Security|Small Business|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT|GENE GREEN, Democrat, of Houston, TX|born in Houston, October 17, 1947|education: B.A., University of Houston, 1971|admitted, Texas bar, 1977|professional: business manager|attorney|Texas State Representative, 1973-85|Texas State Senator, 1985-92|member: Houston Bar Association|Texas Bar Association|American Bar Association|Communications Workers of America|Aldine Optimist Club|Gulf Coast Conservation Association|Lindale Lions Club|Texas Historical Society|Texas State Society|co-chair, Democratic Israel Working Group|Traumatic Brain Injury Task Force|Bi-Cameral Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease|Community College Caucus|Congressional Steel Caucus|co-chair, Congressional Urban Healthcare Caucus|Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus|National Marine Sanctuary Caucus|National Wildlife Refuge Caucus|Pell Grant Caucus|Recycling Caucus|Sportsmen's Caucus|Urban Caucus|Victim's Rights Caucus|co-chair, Vision Caucus|Democratic Deputy Whip|married: Helen Albers, January 23, 1970|children: Angela and Christopher|committees: Energy and Commerce|Standards of Official Conduct|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|THIRTIETH DISTRICT|EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Democrat, of Dallas, TX|born in Waco, TX, December, 3, 1935|education: nursing diploma, St. Mary's at Notre Dame, 1955|B.S., nursing, Texas Chris[[Page 261]]tian, 1967|M.P.A, Southern Methodist, 1976|proprietor, Eddie Bernice Johnson and Associates consulting and airport concession management|Texas House of Representatives, 1972-77|Carter administration appointee, 1977-81|Texas State Senate, 1986-92|NABTP Mickey Leland Award for Excellence in Diversity, 2000|National Association of School Nurses, Inc., Legislative Award, 2000|The State of Texas Honorary Texan issued by the Governor of Texas, 2000|Links, Inc., Co-Founders Award, 2000|100 Black Men of America, Inc., Woman of the Year, 2001|National Black Caucus of State Legislators Image Award, 2001|National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. President's Award, 2001|Alpha Kappa Alpha Trailblazer, 2002|Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Community Leader, 2002|Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Woman of the Year, 2002|CBCF Outstanding Leadership, 2002|congressional caucuses: Asian-Pacific|Airpower|Army|Arts|Biomedical Research|chair (107th Congress), Congressional Black Caucus|Children's Working Group|co-chair, Task Force on International HIV / AIDS|Fire Services|Human Rights Caucus|Korean Caucus|Livable Communities Task Force|Medical Technology|Oil & Gas Educational Forum|Singapore Caucus|Study Group on Japan|Tex-21 Transportation Caucus|Urban|Womens' Caucus|Women's Issues|member: St. John Baptist Church, Dallas|children: Dawrence Kirk|committees: Science and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN R. CARTER, Republican, of Round Rock, TX|born in Houston, TX, November 6, 1941|education: Texas Tech University, 1964|University of Texas Law School, 1969|professional: attorney|private law practice|public service: appointed and elected a Texas District Court Judge, 1981-2001|awards: recipient and namesake of the Williamson County ``John R. Carter Lifetime Achievement Award''|family: married to Erika Carter|children: Gilianne, John, Theodore, and Erika Danielle|committees: Appropriations|elected to 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|46|TX||rep|THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT|PETE SESSIONS, Republican, of Dallas, TX|born, March 22, 1955|education: graduate, Southwestern University, 1978|worked for Southwestern Bell, and Bell Communications Research (formerly Bell Labs), 1978-94, rising to the position of district manager|past vice president for public policy, National Center for Policy Analysis, 1994-95|board member, East Dallas YMCA|past chairman, East Dallas Chamber of Commerce|past district chairman, White Rock Council of the Boy Scouts of America|member, East Dallas Rotary Club|chairman, Results Caucus|married: Juanita Sessions|two children, Bill and Alex|committees: Rules|elected on November 5, 1996, to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|47|UT||senator||ORRIN G. HATCH, Republican, of Salt Lake City, UT|born in Pittsburgh, PA, March 22, 1934|education: B.S., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1959|LL.B., University of Pittsburgh, 1962|practiced law in Salt Lake City, UT, and Pittsburgh, PA|senior partner, Hatch and Plumb law firm, Salt Lake City|worked his way through high school, college, and law school at the metal lathing building trade|holds ``AV'' rating in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory|member: AFL-CIO, Salt Lake County Bar Association, Utah Bar Association, American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association, Help Eliminate Litter and Pollution (HELP) Association, and numerous other professional and fraternal organizations|honorary doctorate, University of Maryland|honorary doctor of laws: Pepperdine University and Southern Utah State University|honorary national ski patroller|author of numerous national publications|member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints|married: Elaine Hansen of Newton, UT|children: Brent, Marcia, Scott, Kimberly, Alysa and Jess|committees: Finance|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Judiciary|Joint Committee on Taxation|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|47|UT||senator||ROBERT F. BENNETT, Republican, of Salt Lake City, UT|born in Salt Lake City, September 18, 1933|education: B.S., University of Utah, 1957|professional: chief executive officer of Franklin Quest, Salt Lake City|chief congressional liaison, U.S. Department of Transportation|awards: ``Entrepreneur of the Year,'' Inc. magazine, 1989|High-Tech Legislator of the Year, 2001|Emerging Congressional Leader, 2002|author, Gaining Control|member, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints|honorary doctorates: University of Utah, Utah Valley State College, Snow College, Westminster College, Salt Lake Community College|married: Joyce McKay|children: James, Julie, Robert, Wendy, Heather, and Heidi|committees: Appropriations|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Rules and Administration|Joint Economic Committee|Joint Committee on the Library|Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|47|UT||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROB BISHOP, Republican, of Brigham City, UT|born in Kaysville, UT, July 13, 1951|education: B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, University of Utah, 1974|professional:[[Page 264]]high-school teacher|public service: Utah House of Representatives, 1979-94, Speaker of the House his last two years|elected, chair, Utah Republican Party, 1997 (served two terms)|religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|family: married to Jeralynn Hansen|children: Shule, Jarom, Zenock, Maren and Jashon|committees: Armed Services|Education and Labor|Natural Resources|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|47|UT||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JIM MATHESON, Democrat, of Salt Lake City, UT|born in Salt Lake City, March 21, 1960|education: B.A., Harvard University|M.B.A., University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)|professional: energy consultant|Bonneville Pacific|Energy Strategies, Inc.|The Matheson Group|organizations: Environmental Policy Institute|Salt Lake Public Utilities Board|Scott M. Matheson Leadership Forum|religion: Mormon|married: Amy|children: Will and Harris|committees: Energy and Commerce|Science and Technology|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|47|UT||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|CHRIS CANNON, Republican, of Mapleton, UT|born in Salt Lake City, UT, October 20, 1950|education: B.S., University Studies, Brigham Young University, 1974|graduate work at Harvard School of Business, 1974-75|J.D., Brigham Young University, 1977-80|professional: admitted to the Utah bar in 1980 and began practice in Provo, UT|attorney, Robinson, Seiler and Glazier|former associate and deputy associate solicitor, Department of the Interior|cofounder, Geneva Steel, Provo|founder, president, and chairman, Cannon Industries, Salt Lake City|member, Utah Republican Party Elephant Club and Finance Committee|Utah Chairman, Lamar Alexander for President|Utah Finance Chairman, Bush-Quayle '92|married: the former Claudia Ann Fox in 1978|religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|children: Rachel, Jane, Laura, Emily, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Matthew, Katherine|committees: Judiciary|Natural Resources|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 265]]
110b|48|VT||senator||PATRICK J. LEAHY, Democrat, of Middlesex, VT|born in Montpelier, VT, March 31, 1940, son of Howard and Alba Leahy|education: graduate of St. Michael's High School, Montpelier, 1957|B.A., St. Michael's College, 1961|J.D., Georgetown University, 1964|professional: attorney, admitted to the Vermont bar, 1964|admitted to the District of Columbia bar, 1979|admitted to practice before: the Vermont Supreme Court, 1964|the Federal District Court of Vermont, 1965|the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, 1966|and the U.S. Supreme Court, 1968|State's Attorney, Chittenden County, 1966-74|vice president, National District Attorneys Association, 1971-74|married: the former Marcelle Pomerleau, 1962|children: Kevin, Alicia and Mark|first Democrat and youngest person in Vermont to be elected to the U.S. Senate|committees: chair, Judiciary|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|elected to the Senate on November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|48|VT||senator||BERNARD SANDERS, Independent, of Burlington, VT|born in Brooklyn, NY, September 8, 1941|education: graduated, Madison High School, Brooklyn|B.S., Political Science, University of Chicago, 1964|professional: carpenter|writer|college professor|Mayor of Burlington, VT, 1981-89|married: the former Jane O'Meara, 1988|children: Levi, Heather, Carina and David|committees: Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Environment and Public Works|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
110b|48|VT||rep|AT LARGE|PETER WELCH, Democrat, of Hartland, VT|born in Springfield, MA, May 2, 1947|education: Cathedral High School, Springfield, MA, 1969|B.A., magna cum laude, College of the Holy Cross, 1969|J.D., University of California at Berkley, 1973|professional: attorney, admitted to VT Bar, 1974|founding partner, Welch, Graham & Manby|served in Vermont State Senate, 1981-89, 2001-07|Minority Leader, 1983-85|President pro tempore, 1985-89, 2003-07|family: wife, Joan Smith (deceased)|five children: Beth, Mary, Bill, John and Michael|committees: Oversight and Government Reform|Rules|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|49|VI||rep|DELEGATE|DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN, Democrat, of St. Croix, VI|born in Teaneck, NJ, September 19, 1945|B.S., St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 1966|M.D., George Washington University School of Medicine, 1970|physician, family medicine|Acting Commissioner of Health, 1994-95|medical director, St. Croix Hospital, 1987-88|founding member and vice president, Virgin Islands Medical Institute|trustee, National Medical Association|past secretary and two-time past president, Virgin Islands Medical Society|founding member and trustee, Caribbean Youth Organization|member: Democratic National Committee|Virgin Islands Democratic Territorial Committee (past vice chair)|Substance Abuse Coalition|St. Dunstan's Episcopal School Board of Directors|Caribbean Studies Association|Women's Coalition of St. Croix|St. Croix Environmental Association|past chair, Christian Education Committee|Friedensthal Moravian Church|past member: Virgin Islands Board of Education|Democratic Platform Committee|cohost, Straight Up TV interview program, 1993|married: Chris Christensen|children: two daughters: Rabiah Layla and Karida Yasmeen|member: Congressional Black Caucus|Congressional Women's Caucus|committees: Homeland Security|Natural Resources|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|50|VA||senator||JOHN W. WARNER, Republican, of Alexandria, VA|born in Washington, DC, February 18, 1927|grandson of John W. and Mary Tinsley Warner of Amherst County, VA|son of the late Dr. John W. Warner and Martha Budd Warner|education: left high school in 1944 to serve in the U.S. Navy, released from active duty, third class electronics technician, July 1946|graduated Washington and Lee University (engineering), 1949|entered University of Virginia Law School, 1949|U.S. Marine Corps, second tour of active military duty as a first lieutenant, September, 1950 to May, 1952, with service in Korea, October, 1951 to May, 1952 as a ground communications officer with Marine Air Group 33, 1st Marine Air Wing|received LL.B. from University of Virginia, 1953|former owner and operator of Atoka, a cattle and crops farm, 1961-94|law clerk to E. Barrett Prettyman, late chief judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. Circuit, 1953-54|private law practice, 1954-56|assistant U.S. attorney, 1956-60|private law practice, 1960-69|trustee, Protestant Episcopal Cathedral, Mount St. Albans, 1967-72|member, board of trustees, Washington and Lee University, 1968-79|presidential appointments: Under Secretary, U.S. Navy, February 1969-April 1972|Secretary, U.S. Navy, May 1972-April 1974|Department of Defense delegate to Law of Sea Conferences, 1969-72, head of U.S. delegation for Incidents at Sea Conference, treaty signed in Moscow, May 1972|administrator, American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, April 1974-October 1976|National Security Working Group|Commission on Roles and Capabilities of U.S. Intelligence|U.S. Delegate to the 12th special session of the U.N. General Assembly devoted to disarmament, 1982|appointed in 1985 as a Senate observer to the Geneva arms control talks with the Soviet Union|committees: Armed Services|Environment and Public Works|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 1978, and took the oath of office in Richmond, VA, on January 2, 1979|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|50|VA||senator||JIM WEBB, Democrat, of Arlington County, VA|born in St. Joseph, MO, February 9, 1946|education: B.S., engineering, U.S. Naval Academy, 1968|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1975|professional: Infantry officer, U.S. Marine Corps, 1968-72 (combat service in Vietnam)|counsel, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 1977-81|Assistant Secretary of Defense, Reserve Affairs, 1984-87|Secretary of the Navy, 1987-88|broad career as a writer and journalist|literature professor, U.S. Naval Academy|Emmy-Award winning TV journalist|author, six best-selling novels, two non-fiction works, including a history of the Scots-Irish people|screenwriter and producer|business consultant|awards: Military awards: Navy Cross|Silver Star Medal|two Bronze Star Medals with combat ``V''|two Purple Heart Medals|campaign and unit citations|numerous civilian awards: Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal|Medal of Honor Society's Patriot Award|American Legion National Commander's Public Service Award|Veterans of Foreign Wars Media Service Award|Marine Corps League's Military Order of the Iron Mike Award|John H. Russell Leadership Award|Marine Corps Correspondent Association's Robert L. Denig Distinguished Service Award|married: Hong: Hong Le|children: Amy, James Robert, Sarah, Julia, and Georgia|committees: Armed Services|Foreign Relations|Veterans' Affairs|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
110b|50|VA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JO ANN DAVIS, Republican, of Yorktown, VA|born in Rowan County, NC, June 29, 1950|education: Kecoughtan High School, Hampton, VA|Hampton Roads Business College|professional: Real Estate Broker|established Davis Management Co., 1988|and Jo Ann Davis Realty, 1990|organizations: Peninsula Chamber of Commerce|Better Business Bureau|National Association of Realtors|Mothers Against Drunk Driving|York County Business Association|public service: Virginia House of Delegates, 1997-2000|married: Chuck Davis|children: Charlie and Chris|committees: Armed Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|50|VA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|THELMA D. DRAKE, Republican, of Norfolk, VA|born in Elyria, OH, November 20, 1949|education: graduated, Elyria High School|professional: realtor|Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates, 1995-2004|Concerned Citizens for Effective Government|Lee's Friends Bay View PTA|board member, East Ocean View Civic League|Northside Civic League|Bay View Civic League|Norfolk Republican Women|Housing and Community Development Board|awards: Crime Prevention Association Award|Tidewater Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence Award|Coldwell Banker's Presidents Circle, Sales and Marketing Executives Award|religion: United Church of Christ|married: Thomas E. (Ted)|children: Lynn Sorey and J. Mark Sawyers|committees: Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|50|VA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ROBERT C. ``BOBBY'' SCOTT, Democrat, of Newport News, VA|born in Washington, DC, April 30, 1947|education: graduated, Groton High School|B.A., Harvard University|J.D., Boston College Law School|professional: served in the Massachusetts National Guard|attorney|admitted to the Virginia bar|Virginia House of Representatives, 1978-83|Virginia State Senate, 1983-92|member: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity|March of Dimes Board of Directors|NAACP|Peninsula Chamber of Commerce|Peninsula Legal Aid Center Board of Directors|Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity|committees: Budget|Education and Labor|Judiciary|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|50|VA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|J. RANDY FORBES, Republican, of Chesapeake, VA|born in Chesapeake, February 17, 1952|education: B.A., Randolph-Macon College|J.D., University of Virginia School of Law|professional: attorney|religion: Baptist|public service: Virginia House of Delegates, 1990-97|Virginia State Senate, 1997-2001|Republican House Floor Leader, 1994-97|Republican Senate Floor Leader, 1998-2001|Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, 1996-2000|married: Shirley|children: Neil, Jamie, Jordan, and Justin|committees: Armed Services|Judiciary|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on June 19, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|50|VA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|VIRGIL H. GOODE, Jr., Republican, of Rocky Mount, VA|born in Richmond, VA, October 17, 1946|education: B.A., University of Richmond, 1969|J.D., University of Virginia Law School, 1973|served in Virginia Army National Guard|professional: attorney|admitted to the Virginia bar in 1973|member, Virginia State Senate, 1973-97|former member: Ruritan Chamber of Commerce|Jaycees|married: Lucy Dodson Goode, 1991|children: Catherine|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|50|VA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|BOB GOODLATTE, Republican, of Roanoke, VA|born in Holyoke, MA, September 22, 1952|education: B.A., Bates College, Lewiston, ME, 1974|J.D., Washington and Lee University, 1977|Massachusetts bar, 1977|Virginia bar, 1978|professional: began practice in Roanoke, VA, 1979|district director for Congressman M. Caldwell Butler, 1977-79|attorney, sole practitioner, 1979-81|partner, 1981-92|chairman of the sixth district Virginia Republican Committee, 1983-88|member: Civitan Club of Roanoke (president, 1989-90)|former member, Building Better Boards Advisory Council|married: Maryellen Flaherty, 1974|children: Jennifer and Robert|deputy Republican whip|committees: ranking member, Agriculture|Judiciary|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 272]]
110b|50|VA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ERIC CANTOR, Republican, of Henrico County, VA|born in Henrico County, June 6, 1963|education: Bachelor's Degree, George Washington University, 1985|Law Degree, College of William and Mary, 1988|Masters Degree, Columbia University, 1989|professional: attorney|organizations: Western Henrico Rotary|Henrico County Republican Committee|President, Virginia-Israel Foundation|Virginia Holocaust Museum Board of Trustees|Elk Hill Farm Board of Trustees|elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, 1991|appointed Chief Deputy Majority Whip, December, 2002|married: Diana|three children|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|50|VA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JAMES P. MORAN, Democrat, of Alexandria, VA|born in Buffalo, NY, May 16, 1945|education: B.A., College of Holy Cross|Bernard Baruch Graduate School of Finance--City University of New York|M.P.A., University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs|served on City Council of Alexandria, 1979-82|Vice Mayor, 1982-84|Mayor, 1985-90|founding member of the New Democrat Coalition, a group of more than 75 centrist House Democrats committed to fiscal responsibility, improvements to education, and maintaining America's economic competitiveness|co-chair of the Congressional Prevention Coalition|named as one of two ``High Technology Legislators of the Year'' by the Information Technology Industry Council|in 2000 named to the ``Legislative Hall of Fame'' by the American Electronics Association for his work on technology issues|married: LuAnn|children: James,[[Page 273]]Patrick, Mary, and Dorothy|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|50|VA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|RICK BOUCHER, Democrat, of Abingdon, VA|born in Washington County, VA, August 1, 1946|education: graduated, Abingdon High School, 1964|B.A., Roanoke College, 1968|J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1971|professional: associate, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley and McCloy, New York, NY|partner, Boucher and Boucher, Abingdon, VA|elected to the Virginia State Senate in 1975 and reelected in 1979|former chairman of the Oil and Gas Subcommittee of the Virginia Coal and Energy Commission|former member: Virginia State Crime Commission|Virginia Commission on Interstate Cooperation|Law and Justice Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures|member: board of directors, First Virginia Bank, Damascus|Abingdon United Methodist Church|Kappa Alpha order|Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity|American Bar Association|Virginia Bar Association|Association of the Bar of the City of New York|recipient of the Abingdon Jaycees Outstanding Young Businessman Award, 1975|assistant whip|committees: Energy and Commerce|Judiciary|elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|50|VA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|FRANK R. WOLF, Republican, of Vienna, VA|born in Philadelphia, PA, January 30, 1939|education: B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1961|LL.B., Georgetown University Law School, 1965|served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps (Reserves)|professional: lawyer, admitted to the Virginia State bar|legislative assistant for former U.S. Congressman Edward G. Biester, Jr., 1968-71|assistant to Secretary of the Interior Rogers C.B. Morton, 1971-74|Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of the Interior, 1974-75|[[Page 274]]member, Vienna Presbyterian Church|married: the former Carolyn Stover|children: Frank, Jr., Virginia, Anne, Brenda, and Rebecca|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|50|VA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|TOM DAVIS, Republican, of Falls Church, VA|born in Minot, ND, January 5, 1949|education: graduated, U.S. Capitol Page School|graduated, Amherst College with honors in political science|law degree, University of Virginia|attended officer candidate school|served in the U.S. Army Reserves|member: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, 1980-94, Chairman, 1992-94|vice president and general counsel of PRC, Inc., McLean, VA|past president, Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments|founding member and past president, Bailey's Crossroads Rotary Club|married Jeannemarie Devolites, 2004|three children: Carlton, Pamela, and Shelley|committees: Homeland Security|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|51|WA||senator||PATTY MURRAY, Democrat, of Seattle, WA|born in Seattle, October 11, 1950|education: B.A., Washington State University, 1972|professional: teacher|lobbyist|Shoreline Community College|citizen lobbyist for environmental and educational issues, 1983-88|parent education instructor for Crystal Springs, 1984-87|school board member, 1985-89|elected Board of Directors, Shoreline School District, 1985-89|Washington State Senate, 1988-92|Democratic Whip, 1990-92|State Senate committees: Education|Ways and Means|Commerce and Labor|Domestic Timber Processing Select Committee|Open Government Select Committee|chair, School Transportation Safety Task Force|award: Washington State Legislator of the Year, 1990|married: Rob Murray|children: Randy and Sara|committees: Appropriations|Budget|Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Rules and Administration|Veterans' Affairs|Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|51|WA||senator||MARIA CANTWELL, Democrat, of Edmonds, WA|born in Indianapolis, IN, October 13, 1958|education: B.A., Miami University, Miami, OH, 1980|professional: businesswoman|RealNetworks, Inc.|organizations: South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce|Alderwood Rotary|Mountlake Terrace Friends of the Library|public service: Washington State House of Representatives, 1987-92|U.S. House of Representatives, 1992-94|religion: Roman Catholic|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Indian Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|51|WA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JAY INSLEE, Democrat, of Bainbridge Island, WA|born in Seattle, WA, February 9, 1951|education: graduated, Ingraham High School, 1969|B.A., University of Washington, 1973|J.D., Willamette School of Law, 1976|professional: attorney, 1976-92|Washington State House of Representatives, 14th Legislative District, 1988-92|served on Appropriations|Housing|Judiciary|and Financial Institutions and Insurance Committees|attorney, 1995-96|Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1997-98|married: Trudi|three children: Jack, Connor, and Joe|committees: Energy and Commerce|Natural Resources|Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|elected to the 103rd Congress to represent the 4th District, November 3, 1992|elected to the 106th Congress to represent the 1st District on November 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|51|WA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|RICK LARSEN, Democrat, of Lake Stevens, WA|born in Arlington, WA, June 15, 1965|education: B.A., Pacific Lutheran University|M.P.A., University of Minnesota|professional: economic development official at the Port of Everett|Director of Public Affairs for a health provider association|public service: Snohomish County Council|religion: Methodist|married: Tiia Karlen|children: Robert and Per|committees: Armed Services|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|51|WA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|BRIAN BAIRD, Democrat, of Vancouver, WA|born in Chauma, NM, March 7, 1956|education: B.S., University of Utah, 1977|M.S., University of Wyoming, 1980|Ph.D., University[[Page 277]]of Wyoming, 1984|professional: licensed clinicial psychologist|practiced in Washington P & CState and Oregon|professor and former chair, Department of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University|has worked in a variety of medical environments prior to election to the U.S. Congress|elected President of the Democratic Freshman Class for the 106th Congress|committees: Budget|Science and Transportation and Infrastructure|Democratic Regional Whip|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|51|WA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|DOC HASTINGS, Republican, of Pasco, WA|born in Spokane, WA, February 7, 1941|education: graduated, Pasco High School, 1959|attended Columbia Basin College and Central Washington State University, Ellensburg, WA|military service: U.S. Army Reserves, 1963-69|professional: president, Columbia Basin Paper and Supply|board of directors, Yakima Federal Savings and Loan|member: Washington State House of Representatives, 1979-87|Republican Caucus chairman, assistant majority leader, and National Platform Committee, 1984|president: Pasco Chamber of Commerce|Pasco Downtown Development Association|Pasco Jaycees (chamber president)|chairman, Franklin County Republican Central Committee, 1974-78|delegate, Republican National Convention, 1976-84|married: Claire Hastings, 1967|children: Kirsten, Petrina and Colin|committees: Rules|Standards of Official Conduct|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|51|WA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS, Republican, of Colville, WA|born in Salem, OR, May 22, 1969|education: B.A., Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, 1990|M.B.A., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2002|professional: fruit orchard worker|member, Washington State House of Representatives, 1994-2004|minority leader, 2002-03|organizations: member, Grace Evangelical Free Church|married: Brian Rodgers|committees: Armed Services|Education and Labor|Natural Resources|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|51|WA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|NORMAN D. DICKS, Democrat, of Bremerton, WA|born in Bremerton, December 16, 1940|education: graduated, West Bremerton High School, 1959|B.A., political science, University of Washington, 1963|J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1968|admitted to Washington bar, 1968|joined the staff of Senator Warren G. Magnuson in 1968 as legislative assistant and appropriations assistant, named administrative assistant in 1973, and held that post until he resigned to campaign for Congress in February 1976|member: Democratic Caucus|Washington, DC, and Washington State Bars|Puget Sound Naval Bases Association|Navy League of the United States|married: the former Suzanne Callison, 1967|children: David and Ryan|committees: Appropriations|Homeland Security|elected to the 95th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|51|WA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JIM McDERMOTT, Democrat, of Seattle, WA|born in Chicago, IL, December 28, 1936|education: B.S., Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, 1958|M.D., University of Illinois Medical School, Chicago, 1963|residency in adult psychiatry, University of Illinois Hospitals, 1964-66|residency in child psychiatry, University of Washington Hospitals, Seattle, 1966-68|served, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, lieutenant commander, 1968-70|psychiatrist|Washington State House of Representatives, 1971-72|Washington State Senate, 1975-87|Democratic nominee for governor, 1980|regional medical officer, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Foreign Service, 1987-88|practicing psychiatrist and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry, University of Washington, Seattle, 1970-83|member: Washington State Medical Association|King County Medical Society|American Psychiatric Association|religion: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Seattle|married: Therese Hanson|grown children: Katherine and James|committees: Ways and Means|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|51|WA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|DAVID G. REICHERT, Republican, of Auburn, WA|born in Detroit Lakes, MI, August 29, 1950|education: graduated, Kent Meridian High School, Renton, WA, 1968|B.A., Concordia Lutheran College, Portland, OR, 1970|professional: U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1971-76|U.S. Air Force, 1976|police officer, King County, WA, 1972-97|sheriff, King County, WA, 1997-2004|member: president, Washington State Sheriff's Association|executive board member, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs|co-chair, Washington State Partners in Crisis|awards: recipient of the 2004 National Sheriff's Association's ``Sheriff of the Year''|two-time Medal of Valor Award Recipient from the King County sheriff's office|Washington Policy Center's Champion of Freedom Award|Families Northwest Public Policy Award|married: Julie|children: Angela, Tabitha, and Daniel|committees: Homeland Security|Science and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|51|WA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|ADAM SMITH, Democrat, of Tacoma, WA|born in Washington, DC, June 15, 1965|education: graduated, Tyee High School, 1983|graduated, Fordham University, NY, 1987|law degree, University of Washington, 1990|admitted to the Washington bar in 1991|professional: prosecutor for the city of Seattle|Washington State Senate, 1990-96|member: Kent Drinking Driver Task Force|board member, Judson Park Retirement Home|married: Sara Smith, 1993|committees: Armed Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|52|WV||senator||ROBERT C. BYRD, Democrat, of Sophia, WV|born in North Wilkesboro, NC, November 20, 1917|Baptist|married Erma Ora James|two daughters: Mrs. Mohammad (Mona Byrd) Fatemi and Mrs. Jon (Marjorie Byrd) Moore|six grandchildren: Erik, Darius and Fredrik Fatemi, and Michael (deceased), Mona and Mary Anne Moore|and six great-grandchildren|committees: chair, Appropriations|Armed Services|Budget|Rules and Administration|sworn in to the U.S. Senate on January 3, 1959|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|52|WV||senator||JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, Democrat, of Charleston, WV|born in New York City, NY, June 18, 1937|education: graduated, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH, 1954|A.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1961|honorary degrees: J.D., West Virginia University|Marshall University|Davis and Elkins College|Dickinson College|University of Alabama|University of Cincinnati|doctor of humanities, West Virginia Institute of Technology|doctor of public service, Salem College|professional service: Vista volunteer, Emmons, WV, 1964|West Virginia House of Delegates, 1966-68|elected Secretary of State of West Virginia, 1968|president, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1973-76|Governor of West Virginia, 1976-84|married: the former Sharon Percy|children: John, Valerie, Charles and Justin|committees: chair, Select Committee on Intelligence|Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Finance|Veterans' Affairs|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|52|WV||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ALAN B. MOLLOHAN, Democrat, of Fairmont, WV|born in Fairmont, May 14, 1943|son of former Congressman Robert H. Mollohan and Helen Holt Mollohan|education: graduated, Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, WV, 1962|A.B., College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, 1966|J.D., West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, 1970|professional: captain, U.S. Army Reserves, 1970-83|attorney|admitted to the West Virginia bar, 1970 (commenced practice in Fairmont)|admitted to the District of Columbia bar, 1975|religion: member, First Baptist Church, Fairmont|married: the former Barbara Whiting, 1976|children: Alan, Robert, Andrew, Karl and Mary Kathryn|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|52|WV||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, Republican, of Charleston, WV|born in Glen Dale, WV, November 26, 1953|education: B.S., Duke University|M.Ed., University of Virginia|professional: career counselor|West Virginia State College|West Virginia Board of Regents|organizations: Community Council of Kanawha Valley|YWCA|West Virginia Interagency Council for Early Intervention|Habitat for Humanity|public service: elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates, 1996|reelected in 1998|awards: Coalition for a Tobacco-Free West Virginia Legislator of the Year|religion: Presbyterian|married: to Charles L., Jr.|three children|committees: Financial Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|52|WV||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|NICK J. RAHALL II, Democrat, of Beckley, WV|born in Beckley, May 20, 1949|education: graduated, Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, 1967|A.B., Duke University, Durham, NC, 1971|graduate work, George Washington University, Washington, DC|colonel, U.S. Air Force Civil Air Patrol|president, West Virginia Society of Washington, DC|business executive|sales representative, WWNR radio station|president, Mountaineer Tour and Travel Agency, 1974|president, West Virginia Broadcasting|awards: Coal Man of the Year, Coal Industry News, 1979|Young Democrat of the Year, Young Democrats, 1980|recipient, West Virginia American Legion Distingushed Service Award, 1984|delegate, Democratic National Conventions, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984|member: Rotary|Elks|Moose|Eagles|NAACP|National Rifle Association|AF & AM|RAM|Mount Hope Commandery|Shrine Club|Benie Kedeem Temple in Charleston|Beckley Presbyterian Church|chairman and founder, Congressional Coal Group|Democratic Leadership Council|Congressional Arts Caucus|Congressional Black Caucus|Congressional Fitness Caucus|International Workers' Rights Caucus|ITS Caucus|Qatar Caucus|Congressional Rural Caucus|Congressional Steel Caucus|Congressional Textile Caucus|Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus|Congressional Truck Caucus|Wine Caucus|Automobile Task Force|Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee|Democratic Study Group|Energy and Environment Study Conference|married: the former Melinda Ross|children: Rebecca Ashley, Nick Joe III, and Suzanne Nicole|committees: chair, Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 95th Congress, November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|53|WI||senator||HERB KOHL, Democrat, of Milwaukee, WI|born in Milwaukee, February 7, 1935|education: graduated, Washington High School, Milwaukee, 1952|B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1956|M.B.A., Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, Cambridge, MA, 1958|LL.D., Cardinal Stritch College, Milwaukee, WI, 1986 (honorary)|served, U.S. Army Reserves, 1958-64|businessman|president, Herbert Kohl Investments|owner, Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team|past chairman, Milwaukee's United Way Campaign|State Chairman, Democratic Party of Wisconsin, 1975-77|honors and awards: Pen and Mike Club Wisconsin Sports Personality of the Year, 1985|Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Joe Killeen Memorial Sportsman of the Year, 1985|Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau Lamplighter Award, 1986|Wisconsin Parkinson's Association Humanitarian of the Year, 1986|Kiwanis Milwaukee Award, 1987|committees: chair, Special Committee on Aging|Appropriations|Judiciary|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|53|WI||senator||RUSSELL D. FEINGOLD, Democrat, of Middleton, WI|born in Janesville, WI, March 2, 1953|education: graduated, Craig High School, Janesville, WI, 1971|B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1975|Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University, 1977|J.D., Harvard Law School, 1979|professional: practicing attorney, Foley & Lardner and LaFollette & Sinykin, Madison, WI, 1979-85|Wisconsin State Senate, 1983-93|four children: daughters, Jessica and Ellen|stepsons, Sam Speerschneider and Ted Speerschneider|committees: Budget|Foreign Relations|Judiciary|Select Committee on Intelligence|Democratic Policy Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|53|WI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|PAUL RYAN, Republican, of Janesville, WI|born in Janesville, January 29, 1970|education: Joseph A. Craig High School|economic and political science degrees, Miami University, Ohio|professional: marketing consultant, Ryan Inc., Central (construction firm)|aide to former U.S. Senator Bob Kasten (R-WI)|advisor to former Vice Presidential candidate Jack Kemp, and U.S. Drug Czar Bill Bennett|legislative director, U.S. Senate|organizations: Janesville Bowmen,[[Page 285]]Inc.|Ducks Unlimited|married: Janna Ryan|three children: daughter, Liza|sons, Charlie and Sam|committees: ranking member, Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|53|WI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|TAMMY BALDWIN, Democrat, of Madison, WI|born in Madison, February 11, 1962|education: graduated from Madison West High School, 1980|A.B., mathematics and government, Smith College, 1984|J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 1989|professional: attorney, 1989-92|elected to the Dane County Board of Supervisors, 1986-94|elected to the State Assembly from the 78th district, 1993-99|committees: Energy and Commerce|Judiciary|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|53|WI||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|RON KIND, Democrat, of La Crosse, WI|born in La Crosse, March 16, 1963|education: B.A., Harvard University, 1985|M.A., London School of Economics, 1986|J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 1990|admitted to the Wisconsin bar, 1990|state prosecutor, La Crosse County District Attorney's Office|board of directors, La Crosse Boys and Girls Club|Coulee Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse|Wisconsin Harvard Club|Wisconsin Bar Association|La Crosse County Bar Association|married: Tawni Zappa in 1994|two sons: Jonathan and Matthew|committees: Natural Resources|Ways and Means|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|53|WI||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|GWEN MOORE, Democrat, of Milwaukee, WI|born in Racine, WI, April 18, 1951|education: graduated North Division High School, Milwaukee|B.A., Political Science, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 1978|professional: Program and Planning Analyst for the State of Wisconsin Services|housing officer, Wisconsin Housing and Development Authority|member: Wisconsin state assembly, 1989-92|Wisconsin state senate, 1993-2004|president pro tempore, 1997-98|three children|committees: Budget|Financial Services|Small Business|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to the 110th Congress.
110b|53|WI||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, Jr., Republican, of Menomonee Falls, WI|born in Chicago, IL, June 14, 1943|education: graduated, Milwaukee Country Day School, 1961|A.B., Stanford University, 1965|J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 1968|admitted to the Wisconsin bar, 1968|commenced practice in Cedarburg, WI|admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1972|professional: attorney|staff member of former U.S. Congressman J. Arthur Younger of California, 1965|elected to the Wisconsin Assembly, 1968, reelected in 1970, 1972, and 1974|elected to Wisconsin Senate in a special election, 1975, reelected in 1976 (assistant minority leader)|member: Waukesha County Republican Party|Wisconsin Bar Association|Riveredge Nature Center|Friends of Museums|American Philatelic Society|married: the former Cheryl Warren, 1977|children: Frank James III and Robert Alan|committees: ranking member, Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming|Judiciary|Science and Technology|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|53|WI||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|THOMAS E. PETRI, Republican, of Fond du Lac, WI|born in Marinette, WI, May 28, 1940|education: graduated, Lowell P. Goodrich High School, 1958|B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1962|J.D., Harvard Law School, 1965|professional: admitted to the Wisconsin state and Fond du Lac county bar associations, 1965|lawyer|law clerk to Federal Judge James Doyle, 1965|Peace Corps volunteer, 1966-67|White House aide, 1969|commenced law practice in Fond du Lac, 1970|elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1972|reelected in 1976, and served until April, 1979|married|one daughter|committees: Education and Labor|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 96th Congress, by special election, on April 3, 1979, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William A. Steiger|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|53|WI||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|DAVID R. OBEY, Democrat, of Wausau, WI|born in Okmulgee, OK, October 3, 1938|education: graduated Wausau High School, 1956|M.A. in political science, University of Wisconsin, 1960 (graduate work in Russian government and foreign policy)|elected to the Wisconsin Legislature from Marathon County's 2nd District at the age of 24|reelected three times|assistant Democratic floor leader|married: Joan Lepinski of Wausau, WI, 1962|children: Craig David and Douglas David|committees: chair, Appropriations|elected to the 91st Congress, by special election, on April 1, 1969, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Melvin R. Laird|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
110b|53|WI||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|STEVEN KAGEN, Democrat, of Appleton, WI|born in Appleton, WI, December 12, 1949|education: B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1972|M.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1976|professional: physician|married: Gayle|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
110b|54|WY||senator||MICHAEL B. ENZI, Republican, of Gillette, WY|born in Bremerton, WA, February 1, 1944|education: B.S., accounting, George Washington University, 1966|M.B.A., Denver University, 1968|professional: served in Wyoming National Guard, 1967-73|accounting manager and computer programmer, Dunbar Well Service, 1985-97|director, Black Hills Corporation, a New York Stock Exchange company, 1992-96|member, founding board of directors, First Wyoming Bank of Gillette, 1978-88|owner, with wife, of NZ Shoes|served in Wyoming House of Representatives, 1987-91, and in Wyoming State Senate, 1991-96|Mayor of Gillette, 1975-82|commissioner, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 1995-96|served on the Education Commission of the States, 1989-93|president, Wyoming Association of Municipalities, 1980-82|president, Wyoming Jaycees, 1973-74|member: Lions Club|elder, Presbyterian Church|Eagle Scout|married: Diana Buckley, 1969|children: Amy, Brad, and Emily|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Budget|ranking member, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
110b|54|WY||senator||JOHN BARRASSO, Republican, of Casper, WY|born in Reading, PA, July 21, 1952|education: B.S., Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1974|M.D., Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1978|professional: Casper Orthopaedic Associates, 1983-2007|Chief of Staff, Wyoming Medical Center, 2003-05|President, Wyoming Medical Society|President, National Association of Physician Broadcasters, 1988-89|member, Wyoming State Senate, 2002-06|children: Peter and Emma|appointed on June 22, 2007 to the 110th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Craig Thomas.
110b|54|WY||rep|AT LARGE|BARBARA CUBIN, Republican, of Casper, WY|born in Salinas, CA, November 30, 1946|education: graduated, Natrona County High School|B.S., Creighton University, 1969|professional: manager|substitute teacher|social worker|chemist|founding member of the Casper Suicide Prevention League|Casper Service League|president, Southridge Elementary School Parent / Teacher Organization|Mercer House, president and executive member|Casper Self Help[[Page 290]]Center, board member|Seton House, board member|Central Wyoming Rescue Mission, volunteer cook and server|Wyoming State Choir|Casper Civic Chorale|Cub Scout leader|Sunday School teacher at Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church|past memberships: executive committee of the Energy Council|chair, Center for Legislators Energy and Environment Research (CLEER)|National Council of State Legislatures|vice chair, Energy Committee|1994 Edison Electric Institutes' Wyoming Legislator of the Year and Toll Fellowship from the Council of State Governments, 1990|Wyoming House of Representatives committees, 1987-92: Minerals, Business and Economic Development|Revenue|Transportation|chair, Joint Interim Economic Development Subcommittee|Wyoming Senate committees, 1993-94: Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources|Revenue|Republican activities: chair, Wyoming Senate Conference, 1992-94|precinct committeewoman, 1988-94|legislative liaison and member, Natrona County Republican Women|1992 Wyoming State Convention Parliamentarian|delegate, Wyoming State Convention, 1990, 1992, and 1994|State Legislative Candidate Recruitment Committee for the Wyoming Republican Party in 1988, 1990, and 1992|married: Frederick W. (Fritz) Cubin|children: William ``Bill'' and Frederick III (Eric)|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.