Feb 20, 2006 14:16
Born in 1958, Rick Santorum was raised in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Growing up in western Pennsylvania, the son of an Italian immigrant, Rick developed a belief system that has served him throughout his life--if you work hard and commit to a core set of values, anything is possible.
Following his graduation from high school, Rick attended Penn State University where he first became actively involved in the political process, serving as a campaign volunteer for the late Senator John Heinz. After graduating from Penn State with a degree in Political Science, he received his M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. He moved to Harrisburg, working as Administrative Assistant to State Senator Doyle Corman and later received his J.D. from the Dickinson School of Law. After receiving his law degree, Rick returned to western Pennsylvania to put his education to use.