Massachussetts Senator Ed Markey - D Senator Edward J. Markey, a consumer champion and national leader on energy, environmental protection and telecommunications policy, has a prolific legislative record on major issues across the policy spectrum and a deep commitment to improving the lives of the people of Massachusetts and our country. Whether the issue is climate change, clean energy, safeguarding privacy, nuclear non-proliferation, investor protection or preserving an open Internet that spurs competition and consumer choice, Senator Markey stands up for the priorities and values of Massachusetts. While serving for 37 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Senator Markey fought for his constituents throughout his Congressional District. When he was Dean of the Massachusetts delegation in the House, he worked to harness the energy and influence of his colleagues on behalf of the entire Commonwealth. Elected to the Senate in a special election in June 2013, Senator Markey is bringing his experience, energy and expertise to fight for all the people of Massachusetts. Senator Markey was born in Malden, Massachusetts, on July 11, 1946. He attended Boston College (B.A., 1968) and Boston College Law School (J.D., 1972). He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and was elected to the Massachusetts State House where he served two terms representing Malden and Melrose. He is married to Dr. Susan Blumenthal. Dan Pomeroy - American Geophysical Union / AAAS Science and Engineering Congressional Fellow at United States Senate American Geophysical Union / AAAS Science and Engineering Policy Congressional Fellow September 2013 – Present (8 months)Washington D.C. Metro Area Postdoctoral Fellow -National Academy of Sciences (Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board) December 2012 – August 2013 (9 months)Washington D.C. Metro Area Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellow - National Academy of Sciences August 2012 – November 2012 (4 months)Washington D.C. Metro Area Scientific Integrity Fellow -Union of Concerned Scientists July 2012 – August 2012 (2 months)Washington D.C. Metro Area Research Fellow - Brandeis University May 2005 – July 2012 (7 years 3 months) Canvassing Director and National Recruiter -Grassroots Campaigns, Inc September 2007 – November 2008 (1 year 3 months) Teaching Fellow - Brandeis University September 2005 – June 2006 (10 months) Intern - University of Massachusetts Nuclear Physics Department June 2003 – May 2005 (2 years) Worked as part of the Primakoff Experiment at Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. Assembled and tested a unique particle detector. Performed first physics measurement with the detector. Awarded the Department of Energy’s 2004 Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship. Presented research results to the Department of Energy. Mississippi Senator Thad Cochran Thad Cochran was born December 7, 1937, in Pontotoc, Mississippi. He is the son of William Holmes Cochran and Emma Grace Cochran, who were educators in Pontotoc, Tippah, and Hinds Counties. In 1955, Cochran enrolled in the school of liberal arts at the University of Mississippi. He earned a B.A. degree with a major in psychology and a minor in political science. He was elected president of his social fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, was a company commander in the Navy ROTC, student body vice president, and was selected for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, a national honorary leadership fraternity. When he graduated from Ole Miss in 1959, Cochran was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve and assigned to duty aboard the USS MACON, a heavy cruiser homeported in Boston, Massachusetts. He served on this ship for 18 months becoming the ship’s legal officer after graduating as an honor student from the U.S. Navy School of Justice in Newport, Rhode Island. He also became qualified as Officer of the Deck, in port and underway. When his ship was decommissioned in January 1961, Cochran was assigned to the staff of the Commandant of the Eighth Naval District in New Orleans, Louisiana, to complete his two-year tour of active duty in the Navy. In the fall of 1961, Cochran enrolled in the School of Law at the University of Mississippi. As a Member of Congress, Cochran also served on a Republican task force to study the energy crisis, and he contributed to the writing of a report that was published in book form by the House Republican Conference. He was appointed later to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and the Select Committee on Ethics, which wrote a new ethics code for Members of Congress. After winning re-election to the House in 1974, Cochran was elected by his colleagues to represent the Southern states on the House Republican Policy Committee. He was re-elected to the House of Representatives again in 1976. In both of his races for re-election, he received over 70 percent of the votes. In 1978, Cochran was elected to the United States Senate, becoming the first Republican in more than 100 years to win a statewide election in Mississippi. He has since been re-elected five times and is currently serving his sixth term in office. As a member of the Senate, Cochran has served as chairman of the Senate Republican Conference; chairman of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; and chairman of the Appropriations Committee. Doris Wagley – Scheduler (no photo or bio available) Senator Roger Wicker - R Roger F. Wicker has represented Mississippi in the United States Senate since December 2007. During his time in the Senate, Wicker has championed pro-growth policies to create jobs and has worked to reduce spending, limit federal overreach, and maintain a strong national defense. Wicker serves as Deputy Whip and is a member of the Armed Services Committee; the Budget Committee; the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; the Environment and Public Works Committee; and the Joint Economic Committee. As Deputy Whip, Wicker works alongside Republican Whip John Cornyn to promote a conservative agenda and build support for the legislative plan. Senator Wicker has been a strong advocate for economic development initiatives to help keep Mississippians competitive in a global marketplace. He has been honored by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) for his work on pro-growth, pro-manufacturing policies in Congress. He has been instrumental in bringing more research funding to Mississippi universities for a wide range of health-related projects to fight disease and improve quality of life. Most notably, Wicker authored the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education (MD CARE) Act of 2001, which created NIH centers of excellence to coordinate and enhance muscular dystrophy research. The Wicker Project at Children's National Medical Center is a leader in muscular dystrophy research. Prior to his service in the Senate, Wicker was elected seven times, beginning in 1994, to represent Mississippi’s First Congressional District in the House of Representatives. Before being elected to Congress, he served in the state Senate on behalf of Lee and Pontotoc counties. Senator Wicker served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and then joined the Air Force Reserve. He retired from the Reserve in 2004 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Brandon Elsner - Knauss Sea Grant Fellow with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker Knauss Sea Grant Fellow - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker January 2014 – Present (4 months)Washington D.C. Metro Area Field Research Assistant - Coastal Resources Center at the University of Rhode Island February 2013 – June 2013 (5 months)Bohol, Mindoro and Batangas Philippines Graduate Research Assistant - University of Rhode Island January 2012 – February 2013 (1 year 2 months)Kingston, Rhode Island Sustainable Fisheries Division Intern - NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service June 2012 – August 2012 (3 months)Gloucester, Massachusetts Rural Development Advisor - Peace Corps Nicaragua October 2008 – July 2010 (1 year 10 months)El Tigre, Nicaragua Pennsylvania Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz - D U.S. Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz is currently serving her fifth term representing Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District. The 13th District includes the close-knit neighborhoods of Northeast and North Philadelphia and much of the eastern portion of Montgomery County. Labeled a "rising star" by POLITICO, Schwartz is an influential figure in Congress, playing a central role in debates on the economy, health care, the federal budget, and tax policy. Congressional Quarterly describes her as "one of the Democrats' leading health care experts," and as the sole female member of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation, the Philadelphia Daily News praises her as a "local trailblazer" for women in politics. As a centrist Member of Congress, Schwartz is recognized for her commitment to finding effective, bipartisan solutions to fix our economy, improve the quality of life for Pennsylvania families and communities, and make our nation more secure. Schwartz currently serves on the Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over federal tax policy, Medicare, and Social Security. As the former Vice Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, Schwartz distinguished herself as a vocal proponent of fiscal discipline and responsible budgeting since her appointment in 2005. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget praised the Congresswoman for her fiscal responsibility and thanked her for being open to compromise and putting the nation’s fiscal interest above politics. Prior to her service in Congress, Schwartz