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Chris Cannon facts in brief

Published: Monday, June 19, 2006 4:52 p.m. MDT
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Residence: Mapleton, Utah County

Age: 55

Birthplace: Salt Lake City

Family: Married to Claudia Ann Fox Cannon, eight children

Education: Brigham Young University, 1974, bachelor's degree in university studies; BYU law degree, 1980

Political experience: U.S. congressman (1997-present), chairman of commercial and administrative law subcommittee and the Western Caucus; Utah Republican Party finance chairman

Professional highlights: Deputy associate solicitor and associate solicitor, Department of the Interior, 1983-86; helped brother Joe and others purchase Geneva Steel in 1987; venture capitalist

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