Wow! You know what? I had no idea that the two George Allens were even related! Guess that name recognition didn't hit me, and I'm a football fan! LOL
By the way the bill not to tax the internet was his bill the President signed.
Senator George Allen works tirelessly to make Virginia and America a better place to live, learn, work and raise a family.
Elected to the United States Senate in 2000, Senator Allen has set clear priorities:
Enacting a $1000 per child educational opportunity tax credit which will allow parents to more easily purchase books, computers and other needed school supplies Increasing the number of teachers in our schools Strengthening America's military Reducing the tax burden on families and small businesses
As a member of the influential Commerce, Science and
Transportation Committee, as well as the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, Senator Allen has made the creation of quality, good paying jobs in the Commonwealth his focus. Because of the tremendous high-tech presence in Northern Virginia, Senator Allen was appointed in the last Congress to serve as the Chairman of the High Tech Task Force where he looked for ways to address the downturn in the tech economy through sound public policy.
Senator Allen is also working to secure America from foreign threats. Given the global security challenges of the 21st century, Senator Allen brings his knowledge of Virginia’s defense industry and key military assets to bear as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – the Senate committee charged with the consideration of treaties and the declaration of war.
Prior to his election to the Senate, Senator Allen served as the 67th Governor of Virginia from 1994-1998. As Governor, he won wide recognition for educational improvements such as the implementation of rigorous academic standards and teacher accountability. Several other hallmarks of Senator Allen’s tenure as Governor include the overhaul of an outdated juvenile justice system, work-oriented welfare reform and the abolition of parole for felons. Senator Allen is also widely credited with bringing a record $14 billion of private sector investment along with hundreds of thousands of jobs to Virginia through the expansion and relocation of technology and manufacturing companies.
Bringing the same innovative, constructive leadership to Washington, Senator Allen was unanimously elected a member of the Senate Republican Leadership as Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2002.
Senator Allen holds a B.A. in History as well as a law degree from the University of Virginia. He and his wife, Susan, reside in Fairfax County with their three children: Tyler, Forrest, and Brooke.
Senator George Allen
Professional:
2001 – Present 51st United States Senator from Virginia
1994 – 1998 67th Governor of the Commonwealth
1991 – 1993 U.S. Representative, elected in a special election
1983 – 1991 Virginia House of Delegates
Personal:
Birth date: March 8, 1952
Family: Married, Susan
Three children, Tyler, Forrest and Brooke
Resides: Mt. Vernon, Virginia
Political Hero: Thomas Jefferson