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- Name: Thomas Joseph Ridge
- Born: August 26, 1945 in Munhall PA
- 1979: Married Michele Moore Stephenson
- Education: Acquired B.A. from Harvard University in 1967
- 2003-2005: Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- 2001-2003: Director, Department of Homeland Security
- 1995-2001: Governor of Pennsylvania
- 1983-1985: Representative from Pennsylvania,
- 1968-1970: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Vietnam War veteran
- Bush family friend since 1980
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Tom Ridge served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 years before his years of Governor of Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2001. After the September 11 attacks, Ridge worked as the first ever secretary of the newly organized U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
In a CNN interview on May 24, 2009, Ridge called conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh "shrill" after the radio personality made disparaging remarks about Colin Powell. Ridge stated that Limbaugh should start respecting other people's opinions instead of remaining a divisive GOP-backerCNN: Ridge takes aim at Limbaugh (May 24, 2009)
McCain's Potential Running Mate?
On the campaign trial in Pennsylvania, John McCain was asked about what he would do in his first 90 days in office. He replied: "Call Tom Ridge to Washington from whatever vacation he is taking and get him to work." This response was taken to mean that Ridge would not be campaigning with McCain in the run-up to November.-
Tom Ridge Questions
Can Tom Ridge unseat a famous senator? 1 AnswerThe last polls that came out suggest that yes, he can win. This is a Democratic blog, but it quotes two Republican polls. One shows Ridge in the lead against Sp... read more
Where can I find a TomTom female who speaks in English with a French accent? 1 AnswerThe may have, the only TomTom voices I can find are these ones and none appear to be English/French. But keep an eye on it and one could be uploaded eventually ... read more
TomTom, Magellan, or Garmin? Which GPS manufacturer has the better interface? 4 AnswersI own a TomTom One (original) and have used a Garmin. The Garmin was very confusing to me. I like the TomTom because you can modify it and there's a great u... read more
Assemblyman Tom Ammiano biography 2 AnswersTom Ammiano is an American politician and gay rights activist from San Francisco, California. Ammiano is a Democrat and a member of the California State Assemb... read more
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The 10 best ridge-top views in the Bay Area via Tom Stienstra: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/22/SPJE1ANEID.DTL
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RT @FMSGirl RT @MyLifeWithFibro: Words of wisdom from Tom Ridge... "I don't dwell on it. I draw from it." Will apply to my fibro.
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Tom Ridge on FOX saying that trials in New York will produce anxiety. He had no problem doing that the weekend b4 the 2004 election. #p2
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Former Governor, Secretary Tom Ridge to talk Nov. 18; live stream video available now http://ow.ly/CLpF
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