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Currently Elected and Running Mate U.S. Senator
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies)
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This is the most important Presidential election of our life times: the next President will have a chance to change the direction of the world. I am seeking the Democratic Party�s nomination for President because I have worked with fellow Democrats and across the aisle to accomplish the goals of the American people. From the Crime Bill that put 100,000 more cops on the street to the Violence Against Women Act, from leading the way to end the war in Bosnia to the Biden plan to end the war in Iraq, I�ve tackled the most important issues of the day. My first order of business will be to end this war in Iraq. The war has hurt our standing internationally, and the billions spent in Iraq have prevented us from resolving critical issues here at home. My plan would allow our troops to come home without leaving chaos behind. At home, my number one domestic priority will be education. We must fund high quality preschool programs like Head Start and ensure every child has two years of preschool. And we must fund two years of college. Last year, 400,000 kids who qualified for college were unable to attend because they could not afford it. College cannot be a luxury. You will have the opportunity to vote and stand up for what you believe in. You know where I stand. I stand with you.
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Personal: (gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence)
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Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was born on November 20, 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Senator Biden lives in Wilmington, Delaware and commutes to Washington, DC when the Senate is in session. He is married to the former Jill Jacobs, and is the father of three children: Beau, Hunter and Ashley. The Bidens also have two daughters-in-law, Kathleen and Hallie, and four granddaughters: Naomi, Finnegan, Roberta Mabel and Natalie. Senator Biden lives in Wilmington, Delaware and commutes to Washington, DC when the Senate is in session.
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports)
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Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. 1968
University of Delaware, B.A. 1965
(Double Major: History/Political Science)
Archmere Academy 1961
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics)
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Prior to his election to the Senate, Biden practiced law in Wilmington, Delaware and served on the New Castle County Council from 1970 to 1972. Since 1991, Biden has been an adjunct professor at the Widener University School of Law, where he teaches a seminar on constitutional law.
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type)
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no response
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement)
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no response
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices)
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New Castle County (Delaware) Council 1970-1972.
He was first elected to the United States Senate in 1972 and re-elected in 1978, 1984, 1990, 1996 and 2002. He is currently serving his 6th term.
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs)
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Roman Catholic.
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements)
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As the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Biden is widely recognized as a leading expert on national security. He�s also been a leader in the effort to secure the homeland. Senator Biden�s "Kids 2000" legislation, signed into law by the President in October of 2000 establishes a public/private partnership to help provide computer centers, teachers, Internet access and technical training to young people across the nation, particularly to low-income and at-risk youth.
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