Thomas R. Carper

Thomas Richard "Tom" Carper (born January 23, 1947) is an American politician from Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. He is a member of the Democratic Party, served as U. S. Representative from Delaware, Governor of Delaware, and is the incumbent junior U.S. Senator from Delaware.

Governor of Delaware

In 1992 he was elected Governor of Delaware and served two terms from January 19, 1993 until January 3, 2001, when he resigned to take his seat in the U.S. Senate. As Governor, Carper led an ongoing effort to cut taxes by reducing income tax rates, eliminating the marriage penalty and estate tax, cutting the public utility tax, and eliminating the gross receipts tax for many small businesses. His administration improved the state's credit rating from among the worst in the nation to a respectable "AAA" rating. In educational programs he continued a nationally recognized standards-based education program, raising standards, testing students, pushing through a teacher accountability bill. Other programs included a fully funded Head Start program and creation of a prescription drug benefit for seniors. {{ref|AAP3}} {{ref|JAG2}}

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1992 - Governor of Delaware - 1993 - 2001 - U.S. Senate - Head Start

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