Daniel L. Miller (born February 9, 1973) is a member of the

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, representing the 42nd district as a

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.http://www.house.state.pa.us/BMC/Bios/PDF/3663.PDF Miller grew up in Connecticut and intended to pursue a military career. He enlisted in the

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after high school but was honorably discharged after receiving a severe leg injury. Miller then enrolled in the

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program and worked with disadvantaged youths. He then furthered his studies, receiving a bachelor's degree from Western Connecticut State University, and subsequently earning a job as the director of a youth camp. Miller pursued juris doctor from the

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. Upon moving to Pennsylvania, he took a job with the Allegheny County public defender's office. He was elected to the Mt. Lebanon Commission, representing Ward 5, in 2007 and served a four-year term. At the time of his election to the Pennsylvania House, he served as an assistant solicitor in the Allegheny County law department.

Committee assignments

* Government Oversight * Rules

References

* http://www.pahouse.com/Miller/?pg=bio Living people Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 1973 births Western Connecticut State University alumni 21st-century American politicians {{Pennsylvania-PARepresentative-stub