John F. Tierney
U.S. Congressperson
1951 –
Who is John F. Tierney?
John F. Tierney is an American politician who has served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts since 1997. He is a Democrat representing the state's 6th district, which includes the state's northeastern shore. Born and raised in Salem, Massachusetts, Tierney graduated from Salem State College and Suffolk University Law School. He worked in private law and served on the Salem Chamber of Commerce from 1976 to 1997. Tierney first ran for the House of Representatives in 1994 against Republican incumbent Peter G. Torkildsen, losing by a small margin, but defeated Torkildsen in the subsequent election and was sworn in as a U.S. representative in 1997.
A liberal member of Congress, Tierney has voted along with other Democratic Representatives from Massachusetts. He sits on the House Committee on Education and Labor, where his priorities include green energy and increased college access. He has co-authored several pieces of legislation, including the Green Jobs Act of 2007 and College Affordability and Accountability Act of 2008.
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- Born
- Sep 18, 1951
Salem - Also known as
- John Tierney
- Spouses
- Patrice Tierney
(1997/04 - )
- Patrice Tierney
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Suffolk University
- Salem State University
- Suffolk University Law School
- Salem High School
- Lived in
- Salem
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on July 23, 2013
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