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Two weeks before the attack on the USS Cole and then again two days before the attack, they saw through their analysis that a major event was going to occur in Yemen. They told the Navy not to bring the Cole into Yemen harbor. It went in and was attacked.
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Birth: | 22nd July, 1947 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Politician, Teacher |
Wayne Curtis "Curt" Weldon was born in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. He is an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 2007, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania. He attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania and earned a B.A. in Russian Studies in 1969. He wasn't active in politics until 1977, when he became the Mayor of Marcus Hook. Prior to that, he served as an educator in local Delaware County schools as well as a volunteer line officer chief for the Viscose Fire Company in Marcus Hook.
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