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Biographies of Abraham and Mineta Senator Spencer Abraham Senator Abraham, 48, was elected into office in 1994 as the first Michigan Republican elected to the Senate in 22 years. This also made him America's youngest U.S. Senator. The Senator fought for a $500-per-child tax credit during his term and was rewarded with success. Senator Abraham achieved many goals by improving the quality of Michigan roads, curbing unfunded mandates and frivolous lawsuits, improving education standards, stiffening the sentences for drug dealers and protecting Social Security. Along with his perfect attendance record, Senator Abraham introduced 16 bills that became public law. Spence Abraham obtained his BA at Michigan State University in 1974 and his JD at Harvard University in 1979. At the age of 30, Spence became one of "America's youngest and most successful Republican state chairman". He currently lives in Auburn Hills with his wife Jane, seven-year-old twins Betsy and Julie, and four-year-old son Spencer.
Norman Mineta was appointed Secretary of Commerce by President Clinton and sworn into office on July 21, 2000. His Department's responsibilities included promoting American businesses, keeping a large amount of economic statistics, conducting the census, issuing patents and trademarks, technology development, conducting oceanic research and advising President Clinton on all matters. Mineta has already achieved a distinguished career including serving as Vice President of Special Business Initiatives at Lockheed Martin Corporation, a former Member of the United States House of Representatives, Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Public Works and Transportation, and he was awarded the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Medal from George Washington University for his contributions to the field of civil rights. Linda Chavez Biography from the Center for Equal Opportunity |
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