U.S. Senators write and vote on federal laws. Each state has two senators, who serve six-year terms. Only the Senate confirms the President's nominees for judges and the cabinet, approves treaties, and holds impeachment trials.
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Boston, MA
Residence
Rye, NH
Family
Wife: Catherine (Kitty); 3 Children: John, Grace, Charlotte
Education
MBA
Harvard Graduate School of Business
1991
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1986
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1987
Political Career2
Senator
United States Senate, New Hampshire
2003-2009
Representative
United States House of Representatives
1996-2003
Professional Background3
Design Engineer
REMEC, Incorporated
1987
Manager and Operations Specialist
Pittiglio, Rabin, Todd & McGrath, Incorporated
1990-1992
Chief Financial Officer/Director of Operations
Teletrol Systems, Incorporated
1992-1996
Organizations2
Waterville Valley Ski Resort
Former Chairman
Boston Scientific
Former Director
Committees1
United States Delegation, 59th General Assembly of the United Nations
