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Republican VP pick Ryan: from young gun to top gun

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In tapping Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan to be his vice presidential running-mate, Mitt Romney has chosen an ambitious, self-described "young gun" who has staked his entire career on a single issue -- slashing the federal budget. Ryan, 42, has spent most of his adult life in Congress, with little business or executive experience to speak of. He steadily built his credibility as a Washington insider, starting as an intern on Capitol Hill and then becoming an aide to a Republican senator from Wisconsin. ... read more..

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Factbox: Paul Ryan, author of controversial plan to cut spending

(Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said on Saturday that he has selected Congressman Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate. Below are some facts about Ryan. - Ryan, 42, a rising star among the populist Tea Party movement and fiscal conservatives who dominate the Republican Party, has served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives since first being elected in 1998. - Ryan attracted attention when, as chairman of the powerful House Budget Committee, offered a controversial plan in January 2010 to reform the tax code and eliminate the federal deficit. ... read more..

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Factbox: Quotes from Republican contenders Romney, Ryan

(Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Saturday announced Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan will be his vice presidential running mate at an event in Norfolk, Virginia. Here are excerpts from Romney's and Ryan's speeches: -- Romney: There are a lot of people in the other party who might disagree with Paul Ryan, but I don't know of anybody who doesn't respect his character and judgment. -- Romney: A faithful Catholic, Paul believes in the faith and dignity of every human life. -- Romney: With energy and vision, Paul has become an intellectual leader of the Republican party. ... read more..

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