...held the day after scientists announced that they had mapped the entire human genetic code. Vento was a science and social studies teacher before he became a congressman 24 years ago. ''Bruce said, 'Well, that's exciting. Now we have...

...This week, Congress voted to rename a law providing aid for the homeless in his honor. Vento worked as a science and social studies teacher before winning a seat to the state House in 1970. He was first elected to Congress in 1976. For the last...