Biography and Political Views
Hart is an Italian-American, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She graduated from North Allegheny High School. While at Washington and Jefferson College, she earned a degree in business and German, intending to pursue a career in international business. While there, she and some friends founded the college's College Republicans club. After an internship with a local judge, she decided to attend law school.
She entered the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. After graduation and being admitted to the bar, Hart joined a major Pittsburgh law firm. She specialized in real estate law.
Hart has served on the Washington & Jefferson College Board of Trustees.
She is Roman Catholic and holds pro-life views. She is opposed to federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. In January 2006 she addressed a pro-life rally in Washington, D.C., urging young pro-lifers to enter public service.
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