JOHN W. OLVER, Democrat, of Amherst, MA        born in Honesdale, PA, September 3, 1936        education: B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1955        M.A., Tufts University, 1956        taught for two years at Franklin Technical Institute, Boston, MA        Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1961        professional: chemistry professor, University of Massachusetts-Amherst        Massachusetts House, 1968-72        Massachusetts Senate, 1972-91        became first Democrat since the Spanish-American War to represent the First Congressional District, 1991        elected by special election on June 4, 1991, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Silvio Conte        married: Rose Olver        children: Martha        committees: Appropriations        subcommittees: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies        ranking member, Transportation, Treasury, HUD, The Judiciary, District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies        elected on June 4, 1991, by special election, to the 102nd Congress        reelected to each succeeding Congress.

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1111 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC (202) 225-5335 20515................................................. Chief of Staff.--Hunter Ridgway. Press Secretary / Scheduler.--Nicole Letourneau. Legislative Director.--Abbie Meador. 463 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420................... (978) 342-8722 Office Manager.--Peggy Kane. 57 Suffolk Street, Suite 310, Holyoke, MA 01040........ (413) 532-7010 District Director.--Jon Niedzielski. 78 Center Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201................. (413) 442-0946 Office Manager.--Cindy Clark. Counties: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden (part), Hampshire (part), Middlesex (part), Worcester (part). Population (2000), 634,479.

RICHARD E. NEAL, Democrat, of Springfield, MA        born in Springfield, February 14, 1949        education: graduated, Springfield Technical High School, 1968        B.A., American International College, Springfield, 1972         M.A., University of Hartford Barney School of Business and Public Administration, CT, 1976        instructor and lecturer        assistant to mayor of Springfield, 1973-78        Springfield City Council, 1978-84        mayor, city of Springfield, 1983-89        member: Massachusetts Mayors Association        Adult Education Council        American International College Alumni Association         Boys Club Alumni Association        Emily Bill Athletic Association        Cancer Crusade        John Boyle O'Reilly Club        United States Conference of Mayors         Valley Press Club        Solid Waste Advisory Committee for the State of Massachusetts        Committee on Leadership and Government        Mass Jobs Council        trustee: Springfield Libraries and Museums Association, Springfield Red Cross, Springfield YMCA        married to Maureen        four children: Rory Christopher, Brendan Conway, Maura Katherine, and Sean Richard        committees: Budget        Ways and Means         subcommittees: Social Security        elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress        reelected to each succeeding Congress.

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2266 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC (202) 225-5601 20515................................................. Administrative Assistant.--Ann Jablon. FAX: 225-8112 Executive Assistant.--Sarah Bontempo. Press Secretary.--Bill Tranghese. Federal Building, Room 309, 1550 Main Street, (413) 785-0325 Springfield, MA 01103................................. District Manager.--James Leydon. 4 Congress Street, Milford, MA 01757................... (508) 634-8198 Office Manager.--Virginia Purcell. Counties: Hampden (part), Hampshire (part), Norfolk (part), Worcester (part). Population (2000), 634,444.

EDWARD M. KENNEDY, Democrat, of Barnstable, MA        born in Boston, MA, February 22, 1932        son of Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy        education: graduated, Milton Academy, 1950        A.B., Harvard College, 1956         professional: International Law School, The Hague, the Netherlands, 1958        LL.B., University of Virginia Law School, 1959         enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private and served in France and Germany, 1951-53        married: Victoria Reggie Kennedy        children: Kara, Edward M., Jr., Patrick J., Curran, and Caroline        committees: Armed Services         ranking member, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions        Judiciary        Joint Economic Committee        elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 1962, to fill the unexpired term of his brother John F. Kennedy        reelected to each succeeding Senate term.

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315 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC (202) 224-4543 20510................................................. Chief of Staff.--Danica Petroshius. FAX: 224-2417 Legislative Director.--Carey Parker. TDD: 224-1819 Administrative Manager.--Ngozi Pole. 2400 John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston, MA 02203 (617) 565-3170 State Administrative Director.--Barbara Souliotis.