Thomas Massie

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Thomas Massie born?January 13, 1971
2. Where was Thomas Massie born?Kentucky
3. What is the education?Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
4. What is the political affiliation?Republican Party
5. Who is Thomas Massie?Thomas Massie is a U.S. Representative from Kentucky and a smart engineer who likes to keep government small and efficient.
6. What did Thomas Massie study at MIT?He studied engineering at MIT, learning how to solve problems and make things work better.

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