George W. Bush's Attorney General Born: 5/9/1942Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. Arguably the most controversial and conservative of all Bush appointees, Ashcroft faced harsh questioning by Democrats…
Senate Years of Service: 2005-Party: RepublicanDeMINT, James W., a Senator and a Representative from South Carolina; born in Greenville, Greenville County, S.C., September 2, 1951; graduated…
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YATES, John Barentse, a Representative from New York; born in Schenectady, N.Y., February 1, 1784; completed preparatory studies and was graduated from Union College at Schenectady in 1802;…
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