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Birthday: 07/18/1950

Religion: United Brethren in Christ

Website: http://souder.house.gov

SOUDER, Mark Edward, a Representative from Indiana; born in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Ind., July 18, 1950; graduated from Leo High School, Leo, Ind., 1968; B.S., Indiana University, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1972; M.B.A., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., 1974; aide for United States Representative Dan Coats of Indiana, 1983-1984; minority staff director, House Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families, 1985-1988; aide for United States Representatives Dan Coats of Indiana, 1988-1989; aide for United States Senator Dan Coats of Indiana, 1989-1993; business owner; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-present).