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- 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
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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.
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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 Questions
What episode of SpongeBob SquarePants featured Pantera as a musical guest, where can I find It? 2 AnswersThe SpongeBob episode featuring Pantera is called "Pre-Hibernation Week" (Season 2, Episode 13).Here's a YouTube video I found (not whole episode, poor quality)... read more
What is your favorite Bob Dylan cover song? 13 AnswersLol, it is a Tie between "Just Like a Woman" (Richie Havens, Mixed Bag, 1967) or "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" (Guns N' Roses, Use Your Illusion II, 1991) and ... read more
Interpreting Bob Dylans Precious Angel 4 AnswersThe singer in this song is Solomon and he is singing this to the Queen of Sheba. We learn only a little about her from the Bible, but it is what happens to th... read more
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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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To Sen. Bob Corker: The country needs you to support the Senate health reform bill http://bit.ly/r2eoE #hc09 #TN #37190
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Sen. Bob Corker*s response to Senate HC vote http://www.wrcbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11552158
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Corker, No! (again): U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) today voted against a motion to proceed to the health care .. http://bit.ly/07sKvO6
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RT @jeanniemcbride: TN Sens Lamar Alexander & Bob Corker both voted NAY on cloture. Congrats to both! #tcot #p2//ours did 2
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RT @jeanniemcbride: Tennessee Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker both voted NAY on cloture. Congratulations to both! #tcot #p2
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