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Congressman Eric Cantor (b. June 6,1963) Eric Cantor is a fifth-term congressman representing the Seventh District of Virginia. He recently won re-election to Congress in November 2010. Cantor will become the new Republican Majority Leader when Congress re-convenes in January, 2011.   In December 2008, Eric was elected to serve as the Republican Whip. Eric Cantor also holds a seat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which has direct jurisdiction over taxes, trade, Social Security, Medicare, prescription drugs for seniors, health care and welfare reform. Cantor is the only Jewish member of the House Republican leadership.   He serves as Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare. The task force is composed of Members of Congress who study the threat of international terrorism on the United States and develop policy proposals and legislative recommendations regarding the fight against terrorism.   Eric Cantor is a lifelong resident of the Richmond area. He started in politics as a student at George Washington University as an intern for Congressman Tom Bliley in the congressman's Washington office and by serving as a driver on Bliley’s first re-election campaign. Cantor received his law degree from The College of William and Mary and his Master’s degree from Columbia University in New York.   While in New York, Cantor met his wife Diana. The Cantors have three children, Evan, Jenna and Michael.     Links and Resource About Eric Cantor :   Office of the Republican Whip Representative Eric Cantor--Official House Page Rep. Eric Cantor Climbs GOP Ladder; The sole Jewish member of the House Republican Caucus, Rep. Eric Cantor impresses observers with his solid conservative values and strong leadership.         Copyright © 1998-2010 Roger A. Lee and History Guy Media; Last Modified: 12.05.10 "The History Guy" is a Registered Trademark. Contact the webmaster about advetising on this site.

Latest News on the Republican Party in Congress Family Diana Marcy Fine Cantor--Wife (wed in 1989) Children Evan Cantor-Son Jenna Cantor -Daughter Michael Cantor --Son   Religion: Jewish Education: 1985: BA, George Washington University 1988: J.D., William & Mary's Marshall-Wythe School of Law 1989: MS (Real Estate Development) Columbia University   Career/Occupation: Attorney Real Estate Executive   Political Career: Party Affiliation: Republican  1992-2001: Served in the Virginia House of Delegates 2000: Elected to the House in the Virgina 7th Distirct. He succeeded his mentor, Rep. Tom Bliley. 2002: Defeated Democratic challenger Ben "Cooter" Jones 2002: Appointedchief deputy Republican whip, the highest appointed position in the Republican caucus 2004: Defeated Independent candidate Dr. Brad Blanton. 2006: Defeated Jim Nachman, the Democratic nominee, and Independent candidate Dr. Brad Blanton.   Links and Resources on Eric Cantor Office of the Republican Whip Representative Eric Cantor--Official House Page Rep. Eric Cantor Climbs GOP Ladder; The sole Jewish member of the House Republican Caucus, Rep. Eric Cantor impresses observers with his solid conservative values and strong leadership. About Us Bio of the History Guy Commentary Site Map--