Biography
Republican Congressman John McHugh has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 23rd district since 2003. He previously served as a representative for New York's 24th district from 1993 to 2003.
On June 2, 2009, President Barack Obama announced his plans to name McHugh as the next Secretary of the U.S. Army.FOX News: Obama Picks Republican to be Army Secretary
Nomination
During the announcement, President Barack Obama stated that McHugh shares his belief of a bipartisanship strategy for national security and acknowledged that his patriotism and pragmatism has earned him respect on both sides of the aisle. Obama went on to commend McHugh for his commitment to keeping America's Army the best-trained, best-equipped and best-led force the world has ever seen.FOX News: Obama Picks Republican to be Army Secretary
Experience
In his 16 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, McHugh served on the Committee on Oversignt and Government Reform, including the subcommittee of Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office and the District of Columbia. He was also a ranking member on the Committee on Armed Services, and on all subcommittees.WashingtonPost.com: John McHugh
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Birthplace
Watertown, New York
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Party
Republican
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Former profession
Insurance broker
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Alma mater
Utica College and the New York State University
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Spouse
Katherine Sullivan, divorced
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Chief of research and liaison for New York Senator H. Douglas Barclay from 1976 to 1985
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New York state Senator from 1985 to 1993
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Joined Congress on January 3, 1993
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Religion
Roman Catholic
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Voted with his Republican colleagues 85.6% of the time
