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Religion: Protestant (Congregationalist background)
Education: Williams College (BA History), University of Connecticut School of Law (JD)
Birthplace: White Plains, New York
Background: Former Connecticut state legislator and U.S. House member. Leading gun control advocate after Sandy Hook shooting in his district. Real estate and healthcare attorney. In Senate since 2013.
NRA Rating: F
Senator since 2013. Heritage Action 0% current, 6% lifetime. NRA F rated. Leading Senate voice for gun control after Sandy Hook shooting (which was in his district as House member). Conducted 15-hour filibuster for gun control. Pro-choice. Supports DREAM Act. Supports Equality Act. Raised Congregationalist.
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