Chris Carney | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 10th district | |
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Don Sherwood |
Succeeded by | Tom Marino |
Personal details | |
Born | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. | March 2, 1959
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jennifer Carney |
Residence(s) | Dimock Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Alma mater | Cornell College, University of Nebraska, University of Wyoming |
Occupation | Commander in the U.S. Navy, College Professor |
Awards | Defense Meritorious Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal (3) Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Naval Rifle Marksman Ribbon Naval Pistol Expert Medal |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Rank | Commander |
Unit | Noble Eagle Defense Intelligence Agency The Pentagon (advisor) |
Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom |
Christopher Paul Carney[1] (born March 2, 1959) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Carney is also an associate professor of political science at Penn State Worthington Scranton, where he has taught since 1992.