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Michael E. Capuano (D)Elected: 1998 (2nd term) Defeated Philip Hyde, R, to succeed Joseph P. Kennedy II, D, who retired. Hometown: Somerville Born: January 9, 1952; Somerville, Mass. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Barbara Teebagy Capuano; two children Education: Dartmouth College, B.A. 1973; Boston College, J.D. 1977 Career: Lawyer; Mass. legislative aide Political Highlights: Somerville alderman, 1977-79; candidate for mayor of Somerville, 1979; candidate for mayor of Somerville, 1981; Somerville alderman-at-large, 1985-89; mayor of Somerville, 1990-99; sought Democratic nomination for Mass. secretary of state, 1994; U.S. House, 1999-present Committees: Financial Services ( Capital Markets, Insurance & GSEs; Housing & Community Opportunity); Budget Address: 1232 Longworth House Office Building, Independence Ave. and S. Capitol St., S.E., Washington, DC, 20515-2108 Phone: (202) 225-5111 Fax: (202) 225-9322 E-mail: www.house.gov/writerep Web site: www.house.gov/capuano Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated: February 14, 2001). To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com 
Voting studies, participation and interest group rankings are unavailable for newly elected members. Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999) 
MASSACHUSETTS 8
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Parts of Boston and suburbs - Cambridge; Somerville
Boston and its suburbs in the 8th evoke an Olde Towne feel, from the
upper-crust echelons of Beacon Hill to the grittier sections of Somerville.
Always a hub for immigrants, locals say political rallies could be held in
half a dozen languages. While the minority and immigrant population grows,
whites are trickling into the suburbs.
The district's more than 40 colleges and universities drive much of the
economy, whether through the blue-collar service employees who work at the
schools and teaching hospitals or through the biotechnology software firms
that employ local talent. The largest public transportation project in
American history, the "Big Dig," to place the city's central highway
underground, also supplies thousands of construction jobs.
In a state dominated by Democrats, the 8th could be the safest seat.
Belmont is the only town where fewer than 49 percent of voters registered as
Democrats. Carved to provide minorities a strong voice, the district
combines the votes of well-to-do liberals and the nearly 40 percent minority
population to elect old-style Democrats in the tradition of Thomas P. "Tip"
O'Neill Jr.
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