Congressman Spotlight: John Tierney

In case you didn't hear, John Tierney, our representative in the House, will be answering questions from WHS live via satellite tomorrow during C Block. If you have an ASC that block, get down there! But get to know the guy first.

Name: John F. Tierney
Education: Attended Salem Public Schools, graduated from Salem State College, and got a law degree from Suffolk University.
Age: 56, but will turn 57 tomorrow!
Committees he's in: Education and Labor; Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and Competitiveness
Legislation he's authored: The College Affordability and Accountability Act; Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act; Clean Money, Clean Elections Act
Party: Democrat
Fun Fact #1: Has yet to appear on Better Know a District. Come on, John!
Fun Fact #2: Is hunting for witches in Washington...watch out, Condi.
Fun Fact #3: Does the Wakefield Warriors signature "Chop" with a life-size Barbie doll leg.
Fun Fact #4: Hates the Insane Clown Posse and ska. Hey Glen, you actually have common ground with a Democrat! You call yourself a radical?
Fun Fact #5: Once tricked Robert Wexler and Jack Kingston into arguing with each other on AIM. It was funny.
Fun Fact #6: Hangs out with Chris Morrill.
Fun Fact #7: Convinces fellow congressmen to vote in his favor by taunting, "Do it! You won't!"
Fun Fact #8: Once turtled Barney Frank's backpack. It was funny.

Well, that was fun. Now go to his site and learn some actual facts.