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April 15, 2008

Tribune-Democrat 2008 Voters Guide: U.S. Congress

United States Congress



12th District



Democratic

John Murtha

Johnstown

Age: 75.

Experience: Incumbent, first elected 1974.

Prior political experience: State House of Representatives, 1969-74.

Other experience: Previously a small-business owner.

Military experience: Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from Pitt.



9th District



Democratic

Tony Barr

Blue Knob

Age: 39.

Prior political experience: None.

Other experience: Teacher, Everett Area School District.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from Washington University; master’s degree in education for teaching students with mental and physical disabilities from California University of Pennsylvania.



Republican

Bill Shuster

Hollidaysburg

Age: 47.

Experience: Incumbent, first elected in 2001.

Prior political experience: None.

Other experience: Previously a car dealership owner.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College; master’s degree in business administration from American University.

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