John L. Mica is the U.S. Representative

United States House of Representatives

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 for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, starting January 3, 2011.
Mica was born in Binghamton, New York

Binghamton, New York

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, but grew up in Florida and was educated at Miami Edison High School

Miami Edison High School

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, Miami-Dade Community College and the University of Florida

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. He is a member of Delta Chi

Delta Chi

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 Fraternity and earned an education degree. Mica had been a businessman, serving in capacities in the real estate, telecommunications, government affairs, and consulting fields.
Mica was a member of the Florida House of Representatives

Florida House of Representatives

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 for two terms from 1976 to 1980.