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OOD's- Ryan & Biden- Wed Oct 10

OOD's- Ryan & Biden- Wed Oct 10

What specifically has been Paul Ryan's job history- what political offices & for how long?

What district does he represent?

What would be he considered his most significant achievements or stances in politics?

What specifically has been Joe Biden's job history- what political offices & how long?

What state has he represented?

What would be he considered his most significant achievements or stances in politics?

Student's Response...

Paul Ryan was a speechwriter before he was elected to the House of Representatives. Ryan is now the chairman of the House Budget Committee and the represents Wisconsin's first congressional district. Ryan's most famous stance is his stance on privatizing Medicare. Joe Biden was elected to the Senate in 1972 representing his home state of Delaware.He was re-elected six times until he resigned in 2009, then becoming Vice President of the United States. His most famous achievement was his violence against women act.
- Savannah


Paul Ryan is a graduate of Miami University and has worked as an aide to legislators and as a speechwriter before winning the election to the U.S House in 1998.  He is currently the chairman of the House Budget Committee.  Paul Ryan repesents the state of Wisconsin.  As the chairman, he works to bring fiscal discipline and accountability to the federal government. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, Social Security, health care and trade laws.  Joe Biden became an attorney in 1969, and was elected to a city council in 1970.  He was first elected int othe senate in 1972 and has been re-elected six times.  Biden was also a long-time member and former chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee.  Joe Biden has represented the state of Delaware in the Senate.  Biden has served as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and led creation of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act and Violence Against Women Act.
- Riley

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