Paul Kanjorski

Paul Kanjorski is the Democratic Congressional Representative for the 11th district in Pennsylvania. Starting his career in politics in 1984, Kanjorski is now the Democratic At-Large Whip. He is also a member of the House Government Reform Committee, which was in the news (in 2008) for conducting hearings on steroid use in Major League Baseball.

Fast Facts:

1. Born: April 2, 1937 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
2. Assumed Office: January 3, 1985
3. Political Party: Democrat
4. Spouse: Nancy Kanjorski
5. Alma Mater: Temple University
6. Previous Profession: Attorney

Positions

Paul Kanjorski has made considerable effort in attempting to stimulate the economic development of the district he represents. He has supported the $250 million federal funding of the Wyoming Valley Levee raising project, and the $48 million renovation of the VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania.

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