Christopher Shays is a Republican Representative from Connecticut. He is a member of the congressional panel investigating steroid use in Major League Baseball.

1. Born: October 18, 1945 in Stamford, Connecticut
2. Assumed office: August 18, 1987
3. Party: Republican
4. Spouse: Betsi DeRaismes Shays
5. Alma mater: New York University
6. Previous position held: Member of Connecticut House of Representatives
7. Has one child
8. Is a Christian Scientist
9. Served in the Peace Corps in Fiji
10. Currently the only Republican from New England in the House

A supporter of the war in Iraq, Shays has nonetheless favored a timetable for the removal of troops from the country. He blames Major League Baseball's leadership for the league's steroid problems, and has opposed the questioning of individual players before the Congressional committee.

• Google News: Christopher Shays
• USA Today: "Some on House Panel Question Hearings" (February 13, 2008) WARNING: Pop-ups
• Boston Globe: "Steroid Hearing Play-by-Play" (February 13, 2008) WARNING: Pop-ups
• The Hill: "Shays Apologizes for Scuffle with Capitol Police Officer" (September 20, 2007)
  • "Although my focus was in trying to locate my constituents and get them to a dry location, I know I clearly could have handled the situation with the officer in a more professional and respectful way, and I regret I did not do so."
• Washington Post: "Shays Urges Iraq Withdrawal" (August 25, 2006) WARNING: Pop-ups
• U.S. News and World Reports: "One Fierce Nor'easter" (May 29, 2006)