| Analecta Politica And other things that go bump in the night! |
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| "Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first." President Ronald Reagan |
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| Copyright � 1999-2007 "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" Kenneth Howell, All Rights Reserved. |
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| Chief Justice John G. Roberts Marital Status: Married (Jane) Prev. Occupation: Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (appointed 2003) Nominated by President George W. Bush Education: BA Harvard Col., 1976; JD Harvard Law School, 1979 Birthdate: 01/27/1955 Birthplace: Buffalo, NY Religion: Roman Catholic |
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| Associate Justice John Stevens Marital Status: Married (Maryan) Prev. Occupation: Attorney, Lecturer, Judge Prev. Political Exp.: United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1970-75; Nominated by President Ford, 1975 Education: AB Univ. of Chicago, 1941; JD Northwestern Univ., 1947 Military: USN, 1942-45 Birthdate: 04/20/1920 Birthplace: Chicago, IL Religion: Protestant |
| Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Marital Status: Married (Martha-Ann Bomgardner) Prev. Occupation: Attorney, Judge Prev. Political Exp.: US Court of Appeals Judge for the Third Circuit, 1990-2006 Nominated by President George W. Bush Education: AB Princeton University, 1972; JD Yale University, 1975 Military: USAR, 1972-80 Birthdate: 04/01/1950 Birthplace: Trenton, NJ Religion: Catholic |
| President George W. Bush Web Site: www.whitehouse.gov 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, US 20500 Phone: (202) 456-1414 Fax: (202) 456-2461 Party: Republican Residence: Midland, TX Marital Status: Married (Laura) Prev. Occupation: Businessman, Pro Baseball Team Owner Prev. Political Exp.: TX Governor, 1994-2000 Education: BS Yale Univ., 1968; MBA Harvard Univ., 1975 Military: TXANG, 1968-73 Birthdate: 07/06/1946 Birthplace: New Haven, CT Religion: Methodist |
| Vice President Richard Cheney Web Site: www.whitehouse.gov/vicepresident Washington Office: Eisenhower Executive Office Bldg. Washington, US 20501 Phone: (202) 456-9000 Party: Republican Residence: Casper, WY Marital Status: Married (Lynne) Prev. Occupation: Public Official, Businessman Prev. Political Exp.: White House Chief of Staff, 1975-76; US House, 1979-89; Secretary of Defense, 1989-93 Education: BA Univ. of WY, 1965; MA Univ. of WY, 1966 Birthdate: 01/30/1941 Birthplace: Lincoln, NE Religion: Methodist |
| Rep. John A. Boehner (R-OH 8th) House Minority Leader. 9th-term Republican from Ohio. Web Site: johnboehner.house.gov Washington Office: 1011 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-3508 Phone: (202) 225-6205 Fax: (202) 225-0704 Main District Office: 7969 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., Ste. B West Chester, OH 45069 Phone: (513) 779-5400 Fax: (513) 779-5315 Party: Republican Residence: West Chester Marital Status: Married (Debbie) Prev. Occupation: Businessman Prev. Political Exp.: OH House, 1985-91 Education: BS Xavier University, 1977 Military: USN, 1968 Birthdate: 11/17/1949 Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH Religion: Catholic Other Information Term: 9th First Elected: 1990 Percentage in Last Election: 64% Major Opponent: Morton Meier |
| Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD 5th) House Majority Leader. 14th-term Democrat from Maryland. Web Site: hoyer.house.gov Washington Office: 1705 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-2005 Phone: (202) 225-4131 Fax: (202) 225-4300 Main District Office: 6500 Cherrywood Ln., #310 Greenbelt, MD 20770 Phone: (301) 474-0119 Fax: (301) 474-4697 Party: Democrat Residence: Mechanicsville Marital Status: Widowed Prev. Occupation: Attorney Prev. Political Exp.: MD Senate, 1967-79 Education: BS University of Maryland, 1963; JD Georgetown University, 1966 Birthdate: 06/14/1939 Birthplace: New York, NY Religion: Baptist Other Information Term: 14th First Elected: May 19, 1981 Percentage in Last Election: 83% Major Opponent: Steve Warner |
| Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA 8th) Speaker. 9th-term Democrat from California. Web Site: www.house.gov/pelosi Washington Office: 2371 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-0508 Phone: (202) 225-4965 Fax: (202) 225-8259 Main District Office: 450 Golden Gate Ave., Burton Fed. Bldg. San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 556-4862 Fax: (415) 861-1670 Party: Democrat Residence: San Francisco Marital Status: Married (Paul) Prev. Occupation: Public Relations Consultant Prev. Political Exp.: no prior elected office Education: BA Trinity College (DC), 1962 Birthdate: 03/26/1940 Birthplace: Baltimore, MD Religion: Catholic Term: 9th First Elected: June 2, 1987 Percentage in Last Election: 80% Major Opponent: G. Michael German |
| Senator Harry Reid (D-SD) Senate Majority Leader. 4th-term Democrat from Nevada. Web Site: reid.senate.gov Washington Office: 528 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-2803 Phone: (202) 224-3542 Fax: (202) 224-7327 Main District Office: 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 8016 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 388-5020 Fax: (702) 388-5030 Party: Democrat Residence: Searchlight Marital Status: Married (Landra) Prev. Occupation: Attorney Prev. Political Exp.: NV Lt. Governor, 1970-74; NV Gaming Commissioner, 1977-81; US House, 1983-87 Education: BS Utah State University, 1961; JD Washington University, 1964 Birthdate: 12/02/1939 Birthplace: Searchlight, NV Religion: Mormon Term: 4th First Elected: 1986 Percentage in Last Election: 61% Major Opponent: Richard Ziser |
| Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) Senate President Pro Tem 9th-term Democrat from West Virginia Web Site: byrd.senate.gov Washington Office: 311 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-4801 Phone: (202) 224-3954 Fax: (202) 228-0002 Main District Office: 300 Virginia St., #2630 Charleston, WV 25301 Phone: (304) 342-5855 Fax: (304) 343-7144 Party: Democrat Residence: Sophia Marital Status: Widowed Prev. Occupation: Attorney Prev. Political Exp.: WV House, 1947-50; WV Senate, 1951-52; US House, 1953-58 Education: BA Marshall University, 1994; JD American University, 1963 Birthdate: 11/20/1917 Birthplace: North Wilkesboro, NC Religion: Baptist Other Information Term: 9th First Elected: 1958 Percentage in Last Election: 64% Major Opponent: John Raese |
| Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) Senate Minority Leader. 4th-term Republican from Kentucky. Web Site: mcconnell.senate.gov Washington Office: 361A Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-1702 Phone: (202) 224-2541 Fax: (202) 224-2499 Main District Office: 601 W. Broadway, #630 Louisville, KY 40202 Phone: (502) 582-6304 Fax: (502) 582-5326 Party: Republican Residence: Louisville Marital Status: Married (Elaine Chao) Prev. Occupation: Public Official Prev. Political Exp.: Jefferson Co. Judge-Executive, 1978-85 Education: BA University of Louisville, 1964; JD University of Kentucky, 1967 Birthdate: 02/20/1942 Birthplace: Sheffield, AL Religion: Baptist Other Information Term: 4th First Elected: 1984 Percentage in Last Election: 64% Major Opponent: Lois Weinberg |
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| Judicial Branch of Government The Supreme Court of the United States www.supremecourtus.gov - 1 First St., NE - Washington, US 20543 - Phone: (202) 479-3211 |
| Associate Justice Antonin Scalia Marital Status: Married (Maureen) Prev. Occupation: Professor, Attorney Prev. Political Exp.: U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 1982-86; Nominated by President Reagan, 1986 Education: AB Georgetown University and University of Fribourg (Switzerland), 1957; LLB Harvard Univ., 1960 Birthdate: 03/11/1936 Birthplace: Trenton, NJ Religion: Catholic |
| Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy Marital Status: Married (Mary) Prev. Occupation: Attorney, Professor Prev. Political Exp.: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1975-88; Nominated by President Reagan, 1988 Education: BA Stanford Univ., 1958; LLB Harvard Univ., 1961 Military: CAANG, 1961 Birthdate: 07/23/1936 Birthplace: Sacramento, CA Religion: Catholic |
| Associate Justice David Souter Marital Status: Single Prev. Occupation: Attorney, Judge, Public Off. Prev. Political Exp.: NH Atty. Gen., 1976-78; NH Superior Court, 1978-1983; NH Supreme Court, 1983-90; U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, 1990; Nominated by President Bush, 1990 Education: AB Harvard Univ., 1961; AB Magdalen College, Oxford, 1963; LLB Harvard Univ., 1966; MA Magdalen College, Oxford, 1989 Birthdate: 09/17/1939 Birthplace: Melrose, MA Religion: Episcopal |
| Associate Justice Clarence Thomas Marital Status: Married (Virginia) Prev. Occupation: Attorney, Public Official Prev. Political Exp.: Chairman of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1982-90; U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 1990-93; Nominated by President Bush, 1991 Education: AB Holy Cross College, 1971; JD Yale Univ., 1974 Birthdate: 06/23/1948 Birthplace: Pin Point, GA Religion: Catholic |
| Associate Justice Ruth Ginsburg Marital Status: Married (Martin) Prev. Occupation: Professor, Judge Prev. Political Exp.: United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 1980-93; Nominated by President Clinton, 1993 Education: BA Cornell Univ., 1954; LLB Columbia Univ., 1959 Birthdate: 03/15/1933 Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Religion: Jewish |
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| Associate Justice Stephen Breyer Marital Status: Married (Joanna) Prev. Occupation: Professor, Judge Prev. Political Exp.: Chief Counsel, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, 1979-80; U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 1980-94; Nominated by President Clinton, 1994 Education: AB Stanford Univ., 1959; BA Oxford Univ., 1961; LLB Harvard Univ., 1964 Birthdate: 08/15/1938 Birthplace: San Francisco, CA Religion: Jewish |
| Legislative Branch of Government Senate Leadership |
| Executive Branch of Government The President and Vice-President |
| Legislative Branch of Government House of Representatives Leadership |
| Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) 1st-term Rep from North Carolina. Web Site: burr.senate.gov Washington Office: 217 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-3306 Phone: (202) 224-3154 Fax: (202) 228-2981 Main District Office: 2000 West First St., Ste. 508 Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Phone: (800) 685-8916 Fax: (336) 725-4493 Party: Republican Residence: Winston-Salem Marital Status: Married (Brooke) Prev. Occupation: Businessman Prev. Political Exp.: US House, 1994-2004 Education: BA Wake Forest University, 1978 Birthdate: 11/30/1955 Birthplace: Charlottesville, VA Religion: Methodist Term: 1st First Elected: 2004 Percentage in Last Election: 52% Major Opponent: Erskine Bowles |
| Senator Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) 1st-term Rep from North Carolina. Web Site: dole.senate.gov Washington Office: 120 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-3301 Phone: (202) 224-6342 Fax: (202) 224-1100 Main District Office: 310 New Bern Ave., Ste. 122 Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: (919) 856-4630 Fax: (919) 856-4053 Party: Republican Residence: Salisbury Marital Status: Married (Robert) Prev. Occupation: Public Official Prev. Political Exp.: US Secy. of Transportation, 1983-87; US Secy. of Labor, 1989-90; American Red Cross President, 1991-2000 Education: BA Duke University, 1958; MA Harvard University, 1960; JD Harvard University, 1965 Birthdate: 07/29/1936 Birthplace: Salisbury, NC Religion: Methodist Term: 1st First Elected: 2002 Percentage in Last Election: 54% Major Opponent: Erskine Bowles |
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| Representative David Price (D-NC 4th) 8th-term Dem from North Carolina. Web Site: www.house.gov/price Washington Office: 2162 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-3304 Phone: (202) 225-1784 Fax: (202) 225-2014 Main District Office: 5400 Trinity Rd., Ste. 205 Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: (919) 859-5999 Fax: (919) 859-5998 Party: Democrat Residence: Chapel Hill Marital Status: Married (Lisa) Prev. Occupation: Professor Prev. Political Exp.: US House, 1987-94 Education: BA University of North Carolina, 1961; BD Yale University, 1964; PhD Yale University, 1969 Birthdate: 08/17/1940 Birthplace: Erwin, TN Religion: Baptist First Elected: 1987-94; re-elected 1996 Percentage in Last Election: 61% Major Opponent: Tuan Nguyen |
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| North Carolina's Congressional Delegation Senators and 4th District Representative |
| Okay . . . What do you want to know about politics . . . and why do you want to know it? Uh-huh, yeah, well just remember, truth in politics often resembles the truth on resumes' . . . |
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| THE PRESIDENTIAL CABINET & CABINET-RANK OFFICIALS |
| ROBERT M. GATES Secretary Department of DEFENSE |
| CARLOS GUTIERREZ
Secretary Department of COMMERCE |
| MIKE JOHANNS
Secretary Department of AGRICULTURE |
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| MIKE LEAVITT Secretary Department of HEALTH & HUMAN SER. |
| SAM BODMAN
Secretary Department of ENERGY |
| MARGARET SPELLINGS Secretary Department of EDUCATION |
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| DIRK KEMPTHORNE Secretary Department of INTERIOR |
| ALPHONSO JACKSON
Secretary Department of HOUSING & URBAN DEV. |
| MICHAEL CHERTOFF
Secretary Department of HOMELAND SECURITY |
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| CONDOLEEZZA RICE Secretary Department of STATE |
| ELAINE CHAO
Secretary Department of LABOR |
| AL GONZALES
Attorney General Department of JUSTICE |
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| JIM NICHOLSON Secretary Department of VETERAN AFFAIRS |
| HENRY M. PAULSON JR. Secretary Department of TREASURY |
| Mary E. Peters Secretary Department of TRANSPORTATION |
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| JOHN WALTERS
Director OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY |
| ROB PORTMAN Director OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET |
| STEPHEN JOHNSON Administrator ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY |
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| STEPHEN HADLEY
Natl. Security Advisor NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR |
| JOSH BOLTEN Presidential Chief of Staff THE WHITE HOUSE |
| SUSAN SCHWAB Representative U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE |
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| FRED FIELDING Counsel THE WHITE HOUSE |
| KARL ROVE
Senior Advisor THE WHITE HOUSE |
| TONY SNOW Press Secretary THE WHITE HOUSE |
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| ALLAN HUBBARD Director NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL |
| ROBERT MUELLER
Director FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS |
| MICHAEL HAYDEN Director CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY |
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| BEN BERNAKE Chairman FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD |
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| OTHER SENIOR OFFICIALS SUB-CABINET LEVEL |
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| First Lady Laura Welch Bush Web Site: www.whitehouse.gov/firstlady Party: Republican Prev. Occupation: Public School Teacher and Librarian, Public Official Prev. Political Exp.: TX First Lady Education: BS Southern Methodist Univ., 1968; MLS Univ. of TX - Austin, 1973 Birthdate: 11/04/1946 Birthplace: Midland, TX Religion: Methodist |
| Lynne V. Cheney Web Site: www.whitehouse.gov/mrscheney Party: Republican Prev. Occupation: Author Prev. Political Exp.: Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution Education: BA, Colorado College, MA University of Colorado, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin. Birthdate: 08/14/1941 Birthplace: Casper, Wy Religion: Methodist |
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