Guide Note

Republican Bob Corker is the junior United States Senator from Tennessee. In August of 2008, Corker joined the nine other members of the bipartisan Gang of 10 in proposing legislation aimed at reforming United States' energy policies. Among other stipulations, the proposed bill would allow for oil drilling off the coast of several eastern states following state approval and repeal tax breaks to major oil corporations.

Fast Facts

Born: August 24, 1952
Birth place: Orangeburg SC, Orangeburg, South Carolina
Assumed office: January 3, 2007
Party: Republican
Spouse: Elizabeth Corker
Alma mater: University of Tennessee
Previous position held: Mayor of Chattanooga, TN
Two daughters: Julia and Emily

Early Life

Corker moved to Tennessee from South Carolina when he was 11. He majored in Industrial Management at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. In the late 1970s, Corker co-founded a construction company called Bencor. His first attempt at politics was in 1994, when he lost the Senate primary to Bill Frist.

Political Career

In 2001, Corker became Mayor of Chattanooga. Five years later, he won a Senate seat by a narrow margin over his opponent. Corker is a member of five Senate committees:

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Energy and Natural Resources
Foreign Relations
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Special Committee on Aging

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Bob Corker

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United States Senate: Bob Corker
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Knoxnews.com: Corker, Gang of 10 aim for new era in energy (August 8, 2008)
Times-Gazette: Corker: Iraq Strains U.S. in Other Areas (December 6, 2007)
The Chatanoogan: Alexander, Corker Back Omnibus Spending Bill (December 19, 2007)
OnTheIssues: Bob Corker
YouTube Video: Bob Corker on CNBC 9-20-06 (Time: 7:19)

Bob Corker Recent News

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Timesnewsnet: Video Report - Corker touts ‘Gang of 10’ energy legislation (August 6, 2008)
WATE 6: Corker says Pakistan needs free and fair election (December 27, 2007)
The Chattanoogan: "Alexander, Corker Back Omnibus Spending Bill" (December 19, 2007)
Nashville Post: "Corker being considered for major GOP campaign slot" (December 19, 2007)
News Channel 9: Corker "Underwhelmed" with President Bush (November 21, 2007)

Bob Corker Background and Profiles

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Washingtonpost.com: Members of Congress/Bob Corker
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Political Background

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Senate Committee Assignments

United States Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources: Committee Members
US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee Members
US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship: Committee Members
United States Senate Special Committee on Aging: Members
US Senate Committee on Armed Services: Members

Bob Corker Blogs and Commentaries

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Daily Kos: TN-Sen: BOMBSHELL - Illegal Land Deal for GOP Candidate
Blog:Conservatives for Corker
The Blue State: TN-Sen: Corker Deserves Award For Dirtiest Campaign
Political Animals: Corker says ‘tremendous’ military progress in Iraq being made

Bob Corker Photos

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Bob Corker Videos

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Bob Corker Criticism and Controversy

Times Free Press:"Corker E-mails Missing" (2006)
CREW: Bob Corker's Blind Trust Wasn't Blind

Bob Corker Timeline

August 24, 1952: Born
1974: Graduated from University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1987: Married Elizabeth Corker
1994: Lost Senate race to Bill Frist
1995: Appointed Commissioner of Department of Finance and Administration
2001: Elected Mayor of Chattanooga
2006: Elected to the US Senate

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