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Operation Focus

Operation Focus CAPE and its member organizations are working to encourage the private school community across the country to communicate with key members of Congress about legislative issues of concern to religious and independent schools. The program is called “Operation Focus” because it focuses on specific lawmakers and enlists the help of specific constituents within their states or districts. Lawmakers Operation Focus identifies key legislators who fill leadership posts in the House or Senate, or who serve on the following committees significant for education:

• Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (House and Senate)

• Education and Labor Committee (House) • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) (Senate) • Ways and Means Committee (House)

Constituents Operation Focus seeks to enlist the help of influential persons who can communicate with lawmakers about the legislative priorities of the private school community. Such persons might include education and religious leaders; community and business leaders; contributors to political campaigns; board members, administrators, parents, and teachers in schools within the particular state or Congressional district. About This Document The biographical sketches of lawmakers in this document are intended to provide private school leaders with background information that may be helpful in identifying persons well suited to contact legislators. The sketches should also give the identified contacts valuable information to help them connect with the legislator in question. Sketches are organized by state and, within state, by alphabetical order of the legislator’s last name, with senators listed first. Links to the section for each state are provided as follows: Alabama Alaska California Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois

Indiana Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi

Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Pennsylvania

Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming

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The following abbreviations are used in this document: C&F – Children and Families ECE&S – Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education HELP – Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions LHE – Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Rnk Mem – Ranking Member Additional Resources CAPE has compiled a companion document that identifies the private schools located within the Congressional districts of members of the House who are the focus of Operation Focus. (Lists of private schools in the states of targeted senators are readily available from various sources.) The companion document should be helpful in rallying school communities to contact legislators in support of issues of particular concern to religious and independent schools. CAPE’s Legislative Action Center (LAC) provides complete contact information and additional background data for every member of Congress. The database includes up-to-date addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers for Washington and district offices; names of key staffers, including the legislative assistant for education; and other valuable information. The LAC also allows constituents to contact the legislator via e-mail.


Targeted Legislators by State Alabama Sen. Richard C. Shelby (R AL) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: Tuscaloosa AL Education: University of Alabama, 1957, A.B.; University of Alabama School of Law, 1963, LL.B., Phi Alpha Delta Profession: Admitted to AL Bar, 1961; Practicing attorney, Tuscaloosa, AL Other Government Service: Law clerk, Supreme Court of AL, 1961-62; Tuscaloosa, AL Prosecutor, 1963-71; U.S. Magistrate, Northern District of AL, 1966-70; Special Asst. Attorney General of AL, 1968-70. Member, AL Senate, 1971-78 Memberships: AL Law Institute; AL Code Revision Committee, 1971-75; American, AL and Tuscaloosa County Bar Associations; American Judicature Society; Exchange Club; Tuscaloosa County Mental Health Association, past president Family: Married to Annette Nevin; two children Religion: Presbyterian


Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R AK) Key Committees: HELP -- Subcommittee on C&F Home: Anchorage AK Education: Willamette University (OR), 1975-77; Georgetown University (DC), 1980, B.A. in economics; Willamette University College of Law (OR), 1985, J.D. Advisory Boards: Citizens’ Advisory Board to Joint Committee on Military Bases in AK, 1998 Board of Trustees: Boys and Girls Clubs; Catholic Social Services Memberships: AK and Anchorage, AK Bar Associations; AK Federation of Republican Women; Alaskans for Drug-Free Youth; Anchorage, AK Equal Rights Commission, 1997-98; Anchorage Republican Women's Club; Arctic Power; Council of State Governments, West Executive Committee; Government Hill Elementary PTA, president; Mayor's Task Force on the Homeless, 1990-91; Midnight Sun Republican Women's Club; National Council of State Legislatures; National Order of Women Legislators; YWCA Family: Married to Verne Martell; two children Religion: Roman Catholic


California Rep. Susan Davis (D CA-53) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: San Diego CA Education: University of California, Berkeley, 1965, B.A. in sociology; University of North Carolina, 1968, M.A. in social work Profession: Producer, public television, 1977-83; Exec. Director, Aaron Price Fellowship Program, 1992-94 Awards: Friend of the National Parks Award, Natl. Parks Conservation Association, 2003; Lane Evans Veteran Entrepreneur Public Service Award, The Veterans Corp. (non-profit), 2007; Lifetime Achievement Award, San Diego, CA Domestic Violence Council, 2001; Military Affairs Advisory Council Award, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2006 Memberships: CA Elected Women's Association for Education and Research, president, 1997-98; League of Women Voters of San Diego, president Family: Married to Steve Davis; two children Religion: Jewish Rep. Mike Honda (D CA-15) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: San Jose CA Education: San Jose State University (CA), 1969, B.S. in biological sciences, 1970, B.A. in Spanish, 1973, M.A. in education Profession: Peace Corps volunteer, El Salvador, 1965-67; Science teacher, Sunnyvale, CA; Principal, San Jose, CA; Educational researcher, Urban-Rural School Development Program, Stanford University (CA) Other Government Service: Member, San Jose, CA Planning Commission, 1971; San Jose Unified School Board, 1981-90; Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, 1990-96; Member, CA House of Representatives, 1997-2000 Political Highlights: Deputy Chair, Democratic Natl. Committee, 2003-present Awards: High-Tech Legislator of the Year, American Electronics Association, 2000; Human Rights Award, Human Agenda, San Jose, CA, 2004; Outstanding Leadership Award, The Sikh Coalition, 2002; Outstanding New Member Award, Committee for Education Funding, 2002 Memberships: San Jose, CA Gang Task Force Family: Widower; two children Religion: Protestant Rep. Howard P. Buck McKeon (R CA-25) Key Committees: Ed-Labor (Rnk Mem) Home: Santa Clarita CA Education: Brigham Young University (UT), 1985, B.S. Profession: Chair and Founding Director, Valencia Natl. Bank, 1987-92; Co-Owner, Howard and Phil's Western Wear, Inc. Other Government Service: Trustee and President, William S. Hart Union High School


District, Santa Clarita, CA, 1979-87; Delegate, White House Conference on Aging, 2004; Santa Clarita, CA Mayor and Council member, 1987-92 Awards: Advocacy of Independent Higher Education Award, Natl. Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2002; Newsmaker of the Year, Santa Clarita Press Club, 1996; Robert J. Collier Award, Natl. Aeronautic Association, 2001; Silver Spur Award for Outstanding Community Service, College of the Canyons Foundation, 2000 Board of Directors: Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Valencia, CA, chair, 1983-87; Canyon County Chamber of Commerce, 1988-92 Memberships: CA Republican Central Committee, 1988-92; Leukemia Society Celebrity Program, honorary chair, 1990; Santa Clarita Valley Small Business Development Center, 1990-92; Boy Scouts of America, District Committee; Red Cross 12/10/07Community Support Campaign, honorary chair, 1992 Family: Married to Patricia Kunz; six children Religion: Mormon Rep. George Miller (D CA-7) Key Committees: Ed-Labor (Chair) Home: Martinez CA Education: Diablo Valley College (CA); San Francisco State College (CA), 1968, B.A. in American problems; University of California at Davis School of Law, 1972, J.D. Profession: Admitted to CA Bar, 1972. Practicing attorney, 1974-75 Other Government Service: Legislative Aide to Sen. George Moscone, Majority Leader, CA Senate, 1969-74 Publications: Giving Children A Chance: The Case for More Effective National Policies, Center for National Policy Press, 1989 Awards: Cleveland Amory Capitol Courage Award, Fund for Animals, 2002; Excellence in Public Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1984; Farmworker Justice Award, Farmworker Justice Fund, Inc., 2003; North American Government Leadership Award, SEMI (global semiconductor industry association), 2007; William Steiger Memorial Award, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 2002 Memberships: Alumni Association, University of California at Davis School of Law; Contra Costa County Democratic Committee; Martinez Democratic Club, past president Family: Married to Cynthia Caccavo; two children Religion: Roman Catholic Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D CA-8) Key Position: House Speaker Home: San Francisco CA Education: Trinity College (DC), 1962, A.B. in political science Profession: Public affairs and communications consultant, Ogilvy and Mather Other Government Service: Intern, office of U.S. Sen. Daniel B. Brewster (D MD), 1963 Political Highlights: Co-Chair, Democratic Natl. Convention, 2004; Vice Chair, Democratic Natl. Convention, 1996; Co-Chair, Democratic Natl. Committee Platform


Committee, 1992; Chair, CA Democratic Party, 1981-83; Northern CA Democratic Party chair, 1977-81; Chair, Democratic Natl. Convention Host Committee, 1984; Democratic Natl. Committeewoman from CA, 1976-96 Awards: Alan Cranston Peace Award, Global Security Institute, 2003; CA Nathan Hale Award, Dept. of CA, Reserve Officers Association, 2004; Cesar E. Chavez Legacy Award, Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, 2003; Congressional Leadership Award, Minority Business RoundTable, 2006; Congressional Service Award, InterAction (American Council for Voluntary International Action), 1999; Distinguished Citizen Award, Commonwealth Club of CA, 2002; Distinguished Community Health Champion Award, Natl. Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., 2005; Environmental Leadership Award, Bluewater Network, 2004; Excellence in Leadership Award, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, 2007; John F. Foran Legislative Award, Metropolitan Oakland, CA Transportation Commission, 2006; Leadership Award, Asian Real Estate Association of America, 2007; Millard E. Tydings Award, Center for American Politics and Citizenship, University of Maryland, 2003; Natl. Legislative Award, League of United Latin American Citizens, 2004; Public Service Award, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 1997; Special Achievement Award for Public Service, Natl. Italian American Foundation, 2007; TechNet Founders Circle Award, 2005; Women's Global Leadership Award, Centre for Development and Population Activities, 2002 Board of Directors: L.S.B. Leakey Foundation; San Francisco, CA Library Commission Family: Married to Paul F. Pelosi; five children Religion: Roman Catholic


Connecticut Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D CT) Key Committees: HELP -- Subcommittee on C&F (Chair) Home: East Haddam CT Education: Providence College (RI), 1966, B.A. in English literature; University of Louisville School of Law (KY), 1972, J.D. Military Service: U.S. Army Reserve service, 1969-75 Profession: Peace Corps volunteer, Dominican Republic, 1966-68. Admitted to CT Bar, 1973; Attorney, Suisman, Shapiro, Wool and Brennan, New London, CT, 1973-74 Publications: Letters From Nuremberg: A Father's Account of His Days as a Nuremberg Prosecutor (with Lary Bloom), Random House, 2007 Awards: Congressional Recognition Award, Intl. Association of Fire Fighters, 2001; Dale E. Kildee Civitas Award, Center for Civic Education, 2002; Dr. Nathan Davis Award, American Medical Association; Excellence in Public Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1987; Gerald Solomon Legislator of the Year Award, Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, 2002; High Tech Legislator of the Year, Information Technology Industry Council, 2000; Hubert H. Humphrey Public Service Award, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota; National Family Week Award, Alliance for Children and Families, 2002 Memberships: Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S. Family: Married to Jackie Marie Clegg; two children Religion: Roman Catholic Note: Sen. Dodd announced January 11, 2007 that he was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro (D CT-3) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: New Haven CT Education: Marymount College (NY), 1964, B.A. in history and political science, cum laude; London School of Economics, 1962-63; Columbia University (NY), 1966, M.A. in international politics Profession: Training associate, Community Progress, Inc., New Haven, CT, 1967-69; International relations instructor, Albertus Magnus College (CT), 1967-68; Admin. Asst., Asst. Director and Director, Natl. Urban Fellows, 1969-75; Executive Director, Countdown '87, EMILY's List Other Government Service: Executive Asst. to Mayor Frank Logue, New Haven, CT, 1976-77; Executive Asst. to New Haven Development Administration, 1978-79; Administrative Asst. to U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D CT), 1981-87 Political Highlights: New Haven, CT Coord., Carter-Mondale Presidential Campaign, 1976; Campaign Manager, Frank Logue for Mayor (New Haven, CT), 1978; Christopher J. Dodd for U.S. Senate (CT), 1979-80; CT Director, Mondale-Ferraro Presidential Campaign, 1984; Regional Director, Dukakis-Bentsen Presidential Campaign, 1988 Awards: Augustus and Charles Storrs Award, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut, 2001; Distinguished Service Award, Boys and Girls Village, Inc., Milford, CT, 2003; Health Care Advocate of the Year, Psoriasis Cure


Now, 2005; Public Policy Star Award, Natl. Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs, 2003; Richard Manware Humanitarian Award, Coordinating Council for Children in Crisis; Walter Reuther Award, United Auto Workers Region 9A, 2005 Memberships: Democratic Women for Progress; Greater New Haven, CT Arts Council, President; Natl. Italian-American Foundation Family: Married to Stanley Greenberg; three children Religion: Roman Catholic


Delaware Rep. Michael N. Castle (R DE-0) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S (Rnk Mem) Home: Wilmington DE Education: Hamilton College (NY), 1961, B.S. in economics; Georgetown University School of Law (DC), 1964, J.D. Profession: Admitted to DE Bar, 1964; DC Bar, 1964. Associate and Partner, Connolly, Bove and Lodge, Wilmington, DE, 1964-75; Partner, Schnee and Castle, 1975-80 Other Government Service: Deputy Attorney General for DE, 1965-66; Member, DE General Assembly, 1966-67; DE Senate, 1968-76; DE Lt. Governor, 1981-84 Awards: Annual Achievement Award, DE Psychiatric Society, 1996; C. Everett Koop Award for Health Promotion and Awareness, American Diabetes Association, 1992; Legislator of the Year Award, Biotechnology Industry Organization, 2005; Public Leadership in the Arts Award, Americans for the Arts-U.S. Conference of Mayors, 1999 Board of Directors: Boys Club of Wilmington; DE Greenways Memberships: Alpha Delta Pi; DE and American Bar Associations; Natl. Council of State Governments; Republican Governor's Association, 1988; Southern Governors' Association, 1989; Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 1998 Race for the Cure, honorary co-chair Family: Married to Jane DiSabatino Religion: Roman Catholi


Florida Rep. Ric Keller (R FL-8) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: Orlando FL Education: East Tennessee State University, 1986, B.S. in speech communications, summa cum laude, Academic Excellence Award; Vanderbilt University School of Law (TN), 1992, J.D. Profession: Admitted to FL and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Bar in 1992. Attorney, Rumberger, Kirk and Caldwell, Orlando, FL Awards: Admirals Circle for Recreational Boating Industry Award, Natl. Marine Manufacturers Association, 2004; Champion of Free Trade Award, FL Chamber of Commerce, 2003 Board of Directors: Orlando/Orange County COMPACT (mentoring program for at-risk high school students), Chair Memberships: FL and Orange County, FL Bar Associations Family: Two children Religion: Methodist Rep. Kendrick B. Meek (D FL-17) Key Committees: Ways & Means Home: Miami FL Education: Florida A and M University, 1989, B.S. in criminal justice, College Young Democrats, co-founder, 1986, Omega Psi Phi Profession: Capt., FL Highway Patrol; Development Rep., Wackenhut Corp., Palm Beach Gardens, FL Other Government Service: Member, FL House of Representatives, 1995-99; FL Senate, 1999-2002 Political Highlights: Member, 2008 Nominating Calendar Commission, Democratic Natl. Committee; FL President, College Young Democrats, 1987-88 Awards: Adams-Powell Civil Rights Award, Miami-Dade Branch, NAACP, 1996; Arthur S. Flemming Fellow, Center for Policy Alternatives, 1995; Aspen-Rodel Fellow in Public Leadership, The Aspen Institute, 2005; 50 Leaders of Tomorrow, Ebony magazine, 1995; Gwen Sawyer Cherry Memorial Award, FL Conference of NAACP Branches, 1997; IMPACT Miami Award, 1996; L. Clayton Nance Award, FL Public Defender Association, 2003; Legislative Achievement Honor, FL Division of Emergency Management, 1996; Outstanding Service Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 1990; Presidential Visionary Award, Miami-Dade Branch, NAACP, 2007; Quality Floridian, FL League of Cities, 1996; Stellar Community Service Award, South FL Association of Black Journalists, 1996; Up and Comers Finalist, Price Waterhouse, 1996 Founder: MAD DADS (Men Against Drugs, Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder) Board of Directors: Greater Miami Service Corp.; Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency; South FL Food Recovery Program Memberships: FL Coalition to Reduce Class Size; Metropolitan Dade County Urban Revitalization Task Force; NAACP; 100 Black Men


Family: Married to Leslie Dixon; two children Religion: Baptist Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D FL-20) Key Committees: Appropriations Home: Weston FL Education: University of Florida, 1988, B.A. in political science, Omicron Delta Kappa, Student Senate President; 1990, M.A. in political science, President, Graduate Student Council Profession: Adjunct instructor in political science, Broward Community College (FL); Curriculum specialist (public policy), Nova Southeastern University (FL) Other Government Service: Admin. Asst., Gainesville, FL City Commission, 1986-88; Staff Asst. to NY State Assemblyman Patrick G. Halpin (D), 1987; Legis. Aide to FL State Rep. Peter Deutsch (D), 1989-92; Member, FL House of Representatives, 1992-2000, Democratic Leader pro tempore, 1998-99; Member, FL Senate, 2000-05; Member, FL Supreme Court Gender Bias Study Implementation Commission, 1992-96 Political Highlights: FL Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Co-Chair, 2002-04; V.P., Broward County Young Democrats, 1991-92, Secy. 1990-91 Awards: Aspen-Rodel Fellow in Public Leadership, The Aspen Institute, 2005; Distinguished Service Award, FL Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges, 1995; Friend of Education Award, Broward Florida Teaching Profession-National Education Association, 1994; Legislative Contributions Award, FL Commission on the Status of Women, 1994; Legislative Service Award, FL Association of Women Lawyers, 1993; Maternal Child Health Award, FL Perinatal Association, 1996; Metro Dade Office of Victims Services Award, 1994; Outstanding Freshman Legislator, FL Women’s Political Caucus, 1993; Outstanding Legislator of the Year, FL Federation of Business and Professional Women, 1994; Quality Floridian Award, FL League of Cities, 1994; Rosemary Barkett Award, Academy of FL Trial Lawyers, 1995; Trailblazer of the Year, Broward County Young Democrats, 1993; Woman of Vision, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel, 1996; Woman of the Year, Americans for Israel and Torah, 1994 Advisory Boards: Southern Regional Education Board Legislative Advisory Council, 1995-2004 Board of Directors: American Jewish Congress, Southeast Region; FL Distance Learning Network, 1995-97; Natl. Jewish Democratic Council, Southeastern Director; Natl. Safety Council, South FL Chapter; Planned Parenthood of Broward and South Palm Beach Counties; Westside Regional Medical Center, Plantation, FL Memberships: American Jewish Committee; Classrooms First Task Force, 1993; Environmental Coalition of Broward County; Governor's Commission on Education, 1996-98; Hadassah; Jewish Federation of Greater Ft. Lauderdale Young Leadership Council, Secy., 1989-90; Miramar-Pembroke Pines, FL Chamber of Commerce; Natl. Council of Jewish Women; Natl. Women's Political Caucus, Gwen Cherry Chapter; Weston, FL Chamber of Commerce Family: Married to Steven C. Schultz; three children Religion: Jewish


Rep. Dave Weldon (R FL-15) Key Committees: Appropriations Home: Indialantic FL Education: State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1978, B.S. in biochemistry, Phi Beta Kappa; State University of New York, Buffalo School of Medicine, 1981, M.D., Army Health Professions Scholarship, Alpha Omega Alpha Military Service: Entered active duty, U.S. Army in 1981; Internship and residency in internal medicine, Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, and Winn Army Community Hospital, Ft. Stewart, GA; released as MAJ in 1987; U.S. Army Reserve service, 1987-92 Profession: Member, Melbourne, FL Internal Medicine Associates; Physician, VA Outpatient Clinic, Viera, FL (volunteer) Publications: Moongate, (with William Proctor), Thomas Nelson, 2002 Co-founder: Space Coast Family Forum, Melbourne, FL, president 1988-91 Awards: Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award, Natl. Association of Manufacturers, 2003 Memberships: American Legion Post 163; Brevard County, FL Medical Society; Brevard Veterans Council; FL Medical Association; Good Samaritan Club, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL; We-Care Program Family: Married to Nancy Sourbeck; two children Religion: Christian


Georgia Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D GA-2) Key Committees: Appropriations House Since: Jan. 3, 1993 Born: Feb. 4, 1947 in Mobile, AL Home: Albany GA Education: Morehouse College (GA), 1968, B.A. in political science; Emory University (GA), 1971, J.D., Phi Delta Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi Military Service: Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet, U.S. Army, 1969-71 Profession: Practicing Attorney, Bishop and Buckner, P.C., Columbus, GA, 1972-96 Other Government Service: Member, GA House of Representatives, 1977-91; GA Senate, 1991-93 Political Highlights: Delegate, Democratic Natl. Conventions, 1980-88 Awards: Black Georgian of the Year, 1983; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America; Friend of the Children Award, Child Advocacy Coalition; Legislative Service Award, GA Municipal Association, 1984, 1986; Man of the Year Award, Men's Progressive Club, Columbus, GA, 1977; Outstanding Legislator Award, GA Natl. Organization for Women, 1983-84; Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: Boy Scouts of America; Chattahoochee Council; YMCA Memberships: American, GA and AL Bar Associations; Masons, 32nd degree; Shrine Family: Married to Vivian Creighton; one child Religion: Baptist


Hawaii Rep. Mazie K. Hirono (D HI-2) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: Honolulu HI Education: University of Hawaii, 1970, B.A. in psychology, Phi Beta Kappa; Georgetown University Law Center (DC), 1978, J.D. Profession: Attorney, Shim, Tam, Kirimitsu and Naito, Honolulu, HI, 1984-88 Other Government Service: Asst. to HI Rep. Anson Chong, 1973-74; Asst. Researcher for HI House Speaker James H. Wakatsuki, 1975; Deputy HI Attorney General, Antitrust Division, 1978-80; Member, HI House of Representatives, 1980-94; HI Lieutenant Governor, 1994-2002 Political Highlights: Candidate for election for Governor of HI, 2002; Deputy Chair, Democratic Natl. Committee, 1997 Board of Directors: Blood Bank of HI; Moiliili Community Center, Honolulu, HI, 1984-present; Natl. Asian Pacific American Bar Association; Nuuanu YMCA, Honolulu, HI, 1982-2004 Memberships: HI Bar Association; Natl. Commission on Teaching and Americas Future, HI Policy Group, chair Family: Married to Leighton Oshima; one child Religion: Buddhist


Illinois Sen. Barack Obama (D IL) Key Committees: HELP -- Subcommittee on C&F Home: Chicago IL Education: Occidental College (CA); Columbia University (NY), 1983, B.A. in political science; Harvard University School of Law (MA), 1991, J.D., magna cum laude; President, Harvard Law Review, Black Law Students Association, Executive Board Profession: Writer and financial analyst, Business International Corp., 1984-85; Director, Developing Communities Project, Chicago, IL, 1985-88; Director, IL Project Vote!, 1992; Associate, Davis, Miner, Barnhill and Galland, PC, Chicago, IL, 1993-96, Of Counsel, 1996-2004; Senior lecturer in constitutional law, University of Chicago School of Law, 1993-2004 Other Government Service: Member, IL Senate, 1997-2005 Political Highlights: Candidate for nomination to U.S. House of Representatives (IL First District), 2000 Publications: Barack Obama in His Own Words (edited by Lisa Rogak), Carroll and Graf, 2007; Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance, Times Books, 1995; The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream, Crown, 2006 Awards: Best Freshman Legislator Award, Independent Voters of IL-Independent Precinct Organizations, 1997; Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album for Dreams From My Father, The Recording Academy, 2006; Chairman's Award, NAACP, 2005; Congressional Leadership Award, Natl. Urban League, 2006; 40 Under 40 Award, Crain's Chicago Business, 1993; Harold Blake Walker Award, Christopher House, Chicago, IL, 2005; Legal Eagle Award for litigation, 1995; Legislative Award, Associated Fire Fighters of IL, 2004; Lifetime Achievement Award, Detroit MI Chapter, NAACP, 2005; Monarch Award for Outstanding Public Service, 1994; Outstanding Legislator Award, Campaign for Better Health Care-IL Primary Health Care Association, 1998 Board of Directors: Center for Neighborhood Technology; Chicago Annenberg Challenge, chair; Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law; Woods Fund of Chicago; Joyce Foundation, Chicago, IL; Lugenia Burns Hope Center, Chicago, IL Memberships: Cook County, IL Bar Association; Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago, Visiting Committee Family: Married to Michelle; two children Religion: Church of Christ Note: Sen. Obama announced February 10, 2007 that he was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D IL-5) Key Committees: Ways & Means Home: Chicago IL Education: Sarah Lawrence College (NY), 1981, B.A. in liberal arts; Northwestern University (IL), 1985, M.A. in speech and communications Profession: IL Public Action Council, 1981-83; Managing Director, Dresdener


Kleinwort Wasserstein, 1999-2002 Other Government Service: Assistant to the President, Deputy Director of Communications and Director of Political Affairs 1993-95, and Director of Special Projects and Sr. Adviser for Policy and Strategy 1995-98 to President William J. Clinton (D) Political Highlights: Finance Director, campaign of David L. Robinson (D) for U.S. House of Representatives (IL 20th District), 1980; Sr. Adviser and Chief Fundraiser, campaigns of U.S. Rep. Paul Simon (D) for U.S. Senate, 1984, and Richard M. Daley (D) for Mayor of Chicago, 1988-89; National Campaign Director, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, 1987-88; National Finance Director, Clinton-Gore Campaign, 1991-92; Co-Director, Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1993; Finance Chair, Democratic National Committee Publications: The Plan: Big Ideas for America, (with Bruce Reed), Public Affairs, 2006 Awards: Alumni Achievement Citation, Sarah Lawrence College, 2001 Board of Directors: Chicago, IL Housing Authority, Vice Chair; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (Freddie Mac) Family: Married to Amy Rule; three children Religion: Jewish Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D IL-2) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: Chicago IL Education: North Carolina A&T State University, 1987, B.S. in business management; Chicago Theological Seminary, 1990, M.A. in theology; University of Illinois College of Law, 1993, J.D. Profession: President, Keep Hope Alive Political Action Committee; Vice President at Large, Operation PUSH; National Field Director, National Rainbow Coalition Publications: Legal Lynching: Racism, Injustice and the Death Penalty (with Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.), Marlowe, 1996; It's About The Money!–The Fourth Movement of the Freedom Symphony: How to Build Wealth, Get Access to Capital, and Achieve Your Financial Dreams (with Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and Mary Gotschall), Times Books, 1999; A More Perfect Union: Advancing New American Rights, Welcome Rain, 2001 Awards: Congressional Service Award, InterAction, 2005 Memberships: Democratic National Committee Family: Married to Sandi Jackson; two children Religion: Baptist


Indiana Rep. Mark Souder (R IN-3) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: Fort Wayne IN Education: Indiana University, Fort Wayne, 1972, B.S. in business administration, student body president; University of Notre Dame (IN), 1974, M.B.A. Profession: Trainee, Crossroads Furniture Co., 1974; Marketing manager, Gabberts Furniture and Studio, Minneapolis, MN, 1974-76; Marketing Manager and Exec. V.P., Souder's Furniture and Studio, Grabill, IN, 1976-80, president 1981-84 Other Government Service: Economic Development Liaison to U.S. Rep. Dan Coats (R IN) and Staff Director, House Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families, 1983-89; Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Sen. Dan Coats, 1989-94 Co-founder: Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Alumni Association Memberships: Allen County, IN Historical Society; Fort Wayne, IN and Grabill, IN Chambers of Commerce; Indiana University-Fort Wayne Alumni Association, director, past president; Midwest Home Furnishings Association, director 1976-84, and former exec. v.p., treasurer; Notre Dame University Alumni Association Family: Married to Diane Zimmer; three children Religion: Evangelical Christian Rep. Peter J. Visclosky (D IN-1) Key Committees: Appropriations Home: Merrillville IN Education: Indiana University, 1967-70, B.S. in accounting; University of Notre Dame School of Law (IN), 1970-73, J.D.; Georgetown University (DC), 1982, LL.M. in intl. and comparative law Profession: Admitted to IN Bar, 1974; DC Bar, 1978; U.S. Supreme Court, 1980. Practicing attorney, Merrillville, IN, 1983-84 Other Government Service: Law Associate, Adam Benjamin, Jr., 1973-77; aide to U.S. Rep. Adam Benjamin, Jr. (D IN) on House Appropriations Committee, 1977-80 and Budget Committee, 1980-82 Political Highlights: Coordinator for campaign of Adam Benjamin, Jr. for U.S. House of Representatives (IN 1st District), 1976 Awards: Great Blue Heron Award, Natl. Audubon Society-Dunes Calumet Audubon Society of Northwest IN, 2000; USWA Wellstone Award, United Steelworkers of America, 2003 Family: Married to Anne Marie O'Keefe; two children Religion: Roman Catholic


Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin (D IA) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE (Chair); HELP Home: Cumming IA Education: Iowa State University, 1962, B.S. in government and economics; Catholic University of America (DC), 1972, LL.B. Military Service: Entered active duty, U.S. Navy in 1962; released in 1967; LCDR, U.S. Naval Reserve, 1968-74 Profession: Admitted to IA Bar, 1972. Attorney, Polk County Legal Aid Society, 1973-74 Other Government Service: Staff Aide to U.S. Rep. Neal Smith (D IA), 1969-70 Political Highlights: Candidate for Democratic presidential nomination, 1992; Candidate for election to U.S. House of Representatives (IA 5th District), 1972 Publications: Five Minutes to Midnight: Why the Nuclear Threat Is Growing Faster Than Ever (with C. E. Thomas), Carol Publishing Group, 1990 Awards: Capital Award, Natl. Council of La Raza, 2006; Capitol Dome Award, American Cancer Society, 2003; Chronicles of Courage Award, VSA Arts, 2002; Distinguished Community Health Champion, Natl. Association of Community Health Centers, 2005; Excellence in Public Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1991; Fred Rogers Integrity Award, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, 2005; Friend of Seniors Award, Natl. Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, 2002; MLA Award for Distinguished Public Service, Medical Library Association, 1995; Morris K. Udall Award for Public Service, Parkinson’s Action Network, 2002; President's Award, Natl. Corn Growers Association, 2001; Richard and Barbara Hansen Leadership Award and Distinguished Lectureship, University of Iowa College of Public Health, 2001; Special Recognition Award, American Heart Association, 2003; William Steiger Memorial Award, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1996 Memberships: American Legion Post 562, Cumming, IA Family: Married to Ruth Raduenz; two children Religion: Roman Catholic


Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell (R KY) Key Committees: Appropriations Home: Louisville KY Education: University of Louisville (KY), 1964, B.A. (with honors); University of Kentucky Law School, 1967, J.D. Profession: Admitted to KY Bar, 1967. Practicing attorney, Louisville, KY, 1970-74 Other Government Service: Chief Legislative Asst. to U.S. Sen. Marlow Cook (R KY); Deputy Asst. Attorney General for Legislative Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Justice, 1974-75; Judge-Executive, Jefferson County, KY, 1977-84 Founder: KY Task Force on Exploited and Missing Children, 1982 Awards: Defender of Freedom Award, James Madison Center for Free Speech, 2002; Distinguished Service Award, American Farm Bureau, 2002; Freedom Award, Natl. Council of the Union of Burma, 1999; Golden Plow Award, American Farm Bureau Federation, 1996; Kentucky Warbler Migratory Songbird Conservation Award, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources, 2002; Lawrence-Grever Award, University of Louisville Student Government Association, 1985; Outstanding Young Man, Jefferson County (KY), 1974, and KY, 1977; Sam Rainsy Party Freedom Award, 2002 Advisory Boards: National Institute of Justice, 1980-84 Memberships: KY Association of County Judges-Executives, president, 1982; National Child Tragedies Coalition, co-chair Family: Married to Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao; three children Religion: Baptist Rep. John Yarmuth (D KY-3) Key Committees: Ed-Labor Home: Louisville KY Education: Yale University (CT), 1969, B.A. in American studies; Georgetown University Law Center (DC), 1971-72 Profession: Stockbroker, Stein Brothers and Boyce, 1969-71; Founder and Publisher, Louisville Today magazine, 1976-82; Asst. V.P. for University Relations, University of Louisville, 1983-86; V.P. for Public Relations and Marketing, Caretenders HealthCorp, 1986-90; Founder and Publisher, Louisville Eccentric Observer newsweekly, 1990-2003; Co-Host and Commentator, “Yarmuth and Ziegler” 2003, and “Hot Button” 2004-05, both on WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY Other Government Service: Legis. Aide to U. S. Senator Marlow Cook (R KY), 1971-75 Political Highlights: Candidate (R) for election to Louisville, KY Board of Aldermen, 1975, and for election to Jefferson County, KY Board of Commissioners, 1981 Founder: Center for KY Progress, Louisville, KY, president Awards: J.M. Atherton High School Hall of Fame, Louisville, KY, 2002; Person of the Year, Louisville, KY Chapter, Alzheimer's Association, 2004 Board of Directors: Jewish Community Center of Louisville; KY Golf Association; Louisville Forum; Planned Parenthood; Society of Professional Journalists


Family: Married to Catherine; one child Religion: Jewish


Louisiana Sen. Mary L. Landrieu (D LA) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: Baton Rouge LA Education: Louisiana State University, 1977, B.A. in sociology Profession: Real estate broker; townhouse developer Other Government Service: Member, LA House of Representatives, 1980-88; LA Treasurer, 1988-96 Political Highlights: Candidate for nomination for Governor of LA, 1995; Co-Chair, Democratic Natl. Convention Rules Committee, 2000; Delegate to Democratic Natl. Conventions, 1980-2000 Publications: Nine and Counting: The Women of the Senate, (with Catherine Whitney), William Morrow, 2000 Awards: Achievement Award, YouthAIDS, 2005; Arthur T. Marix Award, Military Officers Association of America, 2005; Congressional Award, Small Business Council of America, 2001; Esquire, “Register of Outstanding Americans Under 40,” 1984; Minuteman of the Year Award, Reserve Officers Association, 2006; National Congressional Award, Natl. Recreation and Park Association, 1999; Public Policy Leadership Award, Immune Deficiency Foundation, 2003; Rose Award, Delta Gamma, 2004; U.S. News and World Report, “Rising Stars in American Politics,” 1986; Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1998; Woman of Distinction (one of five), Louisiana State University, 2001 Advisory Boards: Natl. Council of Negro Women, New Orleans, LA chapter Memberships: Business and Professional Women; Delta Gamma Alumnae Association; EMILY's List, Majority Council; Federation of Democratic Women; League of Women Voters; LA Council on Child Abuse, vice chair; LA State Bond Commission, chair; Natl. Conference of State Legislators Women's Legislative Network, former natl. president; Women Executives in State Government, v.p. Family: Married to E. Frank Snellings; two children Religion: Roman Catholic Rep. Jim McCrery (R LA-4) Key Committees: Ways & Means (Rnk Mem) Home: Shreveport LA Education: Louisiana Tech University, 1971, B.A. in English and history; Louisiana State University, 1975, J.D. Profession: Admitted to LA Bar, 1975. Attorney, Jackson, Smith and Ford, Leesville, LA, 1975-78; Regional Manager for Governmental Affairs, Georgia-Pacific Corp., 1984-88 Other Government Service: Shreveport, LA Asst. City Attorney, 1979-80; District Manager, 1981-82 and Legislative Director, 1982-84 for U.S. Rep. Buddy Roemer (R LA) Political Highlights: Candidate for Leesville, LA Council, 1978 Awards: Citizen of the Year, LA Chapter, March of Dimes, 2001; Distinguished Service to Ambulance Industry Award, American Ambulance Association, 2002; Eagle Award,


Natl. Association of State Work Force Agencies, 2000; Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award, 60 Plus Association; Guardian of Small Business Award, Natl. Federation of Independent Business; R. Richards Rolapp Award, American Horse Council; Small Investor Empowerment Award, Natl. Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, 2005; Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: LA Association of Business and Industry, Chair, Liability Task Force, 1986 Memberships: LA Forestry Association, Chair, Regulatory Affairs Committee, 1986 Family: Married to Johnette Hawkins; two children Religion: Methodist


Maryland Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D MD-5) Key Position: House Majority Leader Home: Mechanicsville MD Education: University of Maryland, 1963, B.S. in political science, Outstanding Male Graduate; Georgetown University Law Center (DC), 1966, J.D., Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Delta Theta Phi Profession: Admitted to MD Bar, 1966. Practicing attorney with Haislip and Yewell, 1966-69; Hoyer, Fannon and Johnson, 1969-81 Other Government Service: Intern, office of U.S. Sen. Daniel B. Brewster (D MD), 1963; Member, MD Senate, 1966-78, President of Senate, 1975-78; Member, MD Board for Higher Education, 1978-81 Political Highlights: Candidate for nomination for Lt. Governor of MD, 1978; Parliamentarian, Democratic Natl. Convention, 2000, 2004 Awards: Champion of Pediatric Research, Children’s Natl. Medical Center, 1995; Excellence in Immunization Award, Natl. Partnership for Immunization, 2001; Excellence in Public Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1991; Freedom Award, Natl. Association of Secretaries of State, 2003; Jack Niles Medal of Honor, Public Employees Roundtable, 1999; Leadership Award, Natl. Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, 2005; Outstanding Young Man, MD Jaycees, 1975; Public Service Award, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, 1997; State Official of the Year, MD Municipal League, 1971; Washingtonian of the Year, Washingtonian magazine, 1988 Board of Trustees: St. Mary's College of Maryland Board of Directors: Baltimore, MD Museum of Art Memberships: Baltimore, MD Council of Foreign Relations; Professional Advisory Council and Prince George's County Mental Health Association; Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, co-chair Family: Widower; three children Religion: Baptist Rep. John P. Sarbanes (D MD-3) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: Baltimore MD Education: Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University (NJ), 1984, B.A., cum laude; Fulbright Scholar, 1984-85; Harvard University School of Law (MA), 1988, J.D. Profession: Admitted to MD Bar, 1988; DC Bar. President, Public Justice Center (non-profit), Baltimore, MD, 1994-97; Partner, Venable LLP, Chair, Health Care Practice, Baltimore, MD Other Government Service: Clerk, Judge J. Frederick Motz, U. S. District Court, District of MD, 1988-89; Special Asst. to MD State School Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick Political Highlights: Harvard Law School Democrats, co-chair; Princeton University Democrats, president


Awards: Arthur W. Machen, Jr., Award, MD Legal Services Corp., 2006; Unsung Hero Award, MD Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2006 Board of Directors: Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies (non-profit), Baltimore, MD; Public Justice Center, Baltimore, MD Memberships: American and MD Bar Associations Family: Married to Dina Caplan; three children Religion: Greek Orthodox Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D MD-8) Key Committees: Ways & Means Home: Kensington MD Education: Swarthmore College (PA), 1982, B.A. in philosophy; John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (MA), 1985, M.P.P.; Georgetown University School of Law (DC), 1990, J.D. Profession: Admitted to MD Bar, 1990. Attorney, Arent, Fox, Kintner, Plotkin and Kahn, Washington, DC, 1991-2002 Other Government Service: Intern, Office of Program Analysis and Evaluation, U.S. Dept. of Defense, U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Program Office; Defense and Arms Control Adviser to U.S. Sen. Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. (R MD), 1985-87; Professional staff member, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, 1987-89; Sr. Legis. Adviser for Federal Affairs to Gov. William Donald Schaefer (D MD), 1989-91; Member, MD House of Delegates, 1991-95, MD Senate, 1995-2002 Awards: Award for Outstanding Advocacy on Behalf of People with HIV-AIDS in Maryland, MD AIDS Legislative Committee, 2001; Conservation Legacy Award, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Sierra Club, MD League of Conservation Voters, Audubon Naturalist Society, 1000 Friends of MD, Clean Water Action, MD Public Interest Research Group, and MD Citizens' Campaign for the Environment, 2002; Distinguished Community Health Superhero Award, Natl. Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., 2005; Environmental Leadership Award, MD League of Conservation Voters, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000; Legislative Legacy Award, The Arc of MD, 2002; Legislator Sponsor Award, MD Children's Action Network, 2002; Outstanding Legislator Award, Advocates for Children, Youth and Family, 2000, and MD Center for Community Development, 2001; Outstanding New Member Award, Committee for Education Funding, 2003; Public Policy Leadership Award, Public Policy Committee of MD, American Cancer Society, 2002 Memberships: American, MD and Montgomery County, MD Bar Associations; The Atlantic Council; Kensington, MD Citizens Association Family: Married to Katherine Wilkens; three children Religion: Episcopalian


Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D MA) Key Committees: HELP Home: Boston MA Education: Harvard University (MA), 1956, A.B. in government; International Law School, The Hague, 1958; University of Virginia School of Law, 1959, LL.B. Military Service: Entered active duty as Pvt, U.S. Army in 1951; released in 1953 after service in France and Germany with Military Police Profession: Admitted to MA Bar, 1959. Attorney; President, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Other Government Service: Asst. District Attorney, Suffolk County, MA, 1961-62 Political Highlights: Candidate for Democratic presidential nomination, 1980; Honorary Chair, Democratic Natl. Convention, 2004 Publications: A People of Compassion: The Concerns of Edward Kennedy (edited by Thomas P. Collins and Louis M. Savary), Regina Press, 1972; America Back on Track, Viking, 2006; Decisions for a Decade: Policies and Programs for the 1970s, Doubleday, 1968; In Critical Condition: The Crisis in America's Health Care, Simon and Schuster, 1972; My Senator and Me: A Dog's Eye View of Washington, D.C., Scholastic Inc., 2006; Our Day and Generation: The Words of Edward M. Kennedy, Simon and Schuster, 1979; Words Jack Loved, 1977 Awards: Bipartisan Hero Award, Natl. Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, 2001; Champion Award, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 2005; Excellence in Public Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1993; George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service, Bush Presidential Library Foundation, 2003; Hubert H. Humphrey Award, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; John Adams Public Service Award, Quincy, MA Partnership, 2005; Lifetime Achievement Award, Natl. Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2001; Lincoln Award, IL Council Against Handgun Violence, 2005; MLA Award for Distinguished Public Service, Medical Library Association, 1994; Natl. Public Service Award, American Heart Association, 2003; Oates-Shrum Leadership Award, Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Institute, 2004; Outstanding Young Man (one of ten) by U.S. Jaycees, 1967; Public Leadership in the Arts Award, Americans for the Arts-U.S. Conference of Mayors, 1999; Public Service Award, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, 1998; Scopus Award for Outstanding Public Service, American Friends of Hebrew University; Solidarity Award, Natl. Conference on Soviet Jewry; Song of the Whale Award, Intl. Fund for Animal Welfare, 2005; USWA Wellstone Award, United Steelworkers of America, 2006 Board of Directors: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Boston, MA; John F. Kennedy Library; John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Museum of Science, Boston, MA; Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation Family: Married to Victoria Anne Reggie; five children Religion: Roman Catholic


Michigan Rep. Vernon J. Ehlers (R MI-3) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: Grand Rapids MI Education: Calvin College (MI), 1952-56; University of California at Berkeley, 1956, A.B. in physics, 1960, Ph.D. in physics; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1961-62; Natl. Science Foundation Faculty Fellow, Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, University of Colorado, 1971-72; Fellow, Calvin College Center for Christian Scholarship, 1977-78 Profession: Teaching Asst., 1956-57, Research Asst., 1957-60, Physics Dept. Lecturer in Physics then Research Physicist, 1960-66, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University of California at Berkeley; Professor of Physics, 1966-83, Calvin College Other Government Service: Science Adviser to U.S. Rep. Gerald R. Ford (R MI); Kent County (MI) Commissioner, 1975-83; Member, MI House of Representatives, 1983-85; MI Senate, 1985-93 Publications: And He Had Compassion on Them: The Christian and World Hunger, 1978; For My Neighbor's Good: World Hunger and Structural Change, 1979; Earthkeeping: Christian Stewardship of Natural Resources, 1980; Earthkeeping in the '90s: Stewardship of Creation, 1991; numerous articles in scientific journals Awards: Distinguished Service Award, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 1986; Leadership Award, Natl. Marine Sanctuary Foundation, 2005; Legislative Leadership Award, Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education, 2004; MI Environmental Legislator of the Year, MI Environmental Defense, 1990; Outstanding Citizen Award, Lake County Riverside Property Association, 1992; Outstanding Public Servant Award, MI Paralyzed Veterans of America, 1988; Outstanding Public Service, MI Public Health Association, 1991; Presidential Award, MI Recreation and Park Association, 1989 Memberships: American Physician Society; American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Scientific Affiliation, Fellow; MI Association of Environmental Professionals; Phi Beta Kappa; Sigma Xi Family: Married to Johanna Meulink; four children Religion: Christian Reformed Church Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R MI-2) Key Committees: Appropriations; Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: Holland MI Education: Hope College (MI), 1975, B.A. in political science; University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, 1977, M.B.A. Profession: Furniture executive with Herman Miller, Inc. as Project Manager, Director of Product Management, Director of Dealer Marketing, V.P. for Dealer Marketing, 1988-89 and V.P. for Product Management, 1989-93 Awards: Ambassador C. Howard Wilkins Award, Netherland-America Foundation, 2006; Deficit Hawk Award, Concord Coalition, 1996; Distinguished Alumni Award, Hope College Alumni Association, 2001; Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform, 2004; Navigator Award, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, 2005; Public


Policy Award, Volunteer Center Natl. Network Council, 2003; Public Service Award, Friends of Libraries U.S.A. and American Libraries Association, 2003 Family: Married to Diane M. Johnson; three children Religion: Christian Reformed Church Rep. Dale E. Kildee (D MI-5) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S (Chair) Home: Flint MI Education: Sacred Heart Seminary (MI), 1952, B.A.; University of Detroit (MI), 1954-55; University of Michigan, 1962, M.A. in history; University of Peshawar, Pakistan, Rotary Fellow, 1958-59, Phi Delta Kappa Profession: Teacher, University of Detroit High School, 1954-56; Flint Central High School, 1956-64 Other Government Service: Member, MI House of Representatives, 1965-74; MI Senate, 1975-77 Awards: Civitas Award, 1999 and Lifetime Achievement Award, 2002, Center for Civic Education; Distinguished Service Award, MI Education Association, 1993; Excellence in Public Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1988; Friend of CACFP Award, Child and Adult Care Food Program, 2002; Friend of the National Parks Award, Natl. Parks Conservation Association, 2005; NAICU Award for Advocacy of Independent Higher Education, Natl. Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2003 Memberships: Optimists; Knights of Columbus; Urban League; American Federation of Teachers Family: Married to Gayle Heyn; three children Religion: Roman Catholic


Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum (D MN-4) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: St. Paul MN Education: Inver Hills Community College (MN), 1980, A.A.; College of St. Catherine (MN), 1986, B.S. in education Profession: High School social science teacher; Retail sales and management Other Government Service: Member, North St. Paul, MN Council, 1987-92; MN House of Representatives, 1993-2000, assistant majority leader, 1993 Awards: Certificate of Honor, NETWORK Natl. Catholic Social Justice Organization, 2005; Friend of College Access, Natl. Association for College Admission Counseling, 2006; Friend of the National Parks, Natl. Parks Conservation Association, 2005; Global Leaders Award, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 2002 Memberships: Girl Scouts of U.S.A.; Mississippi Parkway Commission; Natl. Conference of State Legislatures, vice chair; North St. Paul, MN American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; North St. Paul, MN Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary; Northeast Suburban Transit, chair; Physicians Assistant Advisory Council; Ramsey County, MN Crisis Nursery Family: Two children Religion: Roman Catholic


Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran (R MS) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: Jackson MS Education: University of Mississippi, 1959, B.A. in psychology, Student Body vice president, Pi Kappa Alpha; Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland Rotary Fellow, 1963-64; University of Mississippi School of Law, 1965, J.D., Frederick Hamel Memorial Award, Member, Editorial Board and Article Editor, Mississippi Law Journal, Omicron Delta Kappa; U.S. Navy School of Justice (RI) Military Service: Entered active duty, U.S. Navy in 1959; released in 1961 after service on USS Macon, Boston, MA, and on staff of the Commandant, Eighth U.S. Naval District, New Orleans, LA; U.S. Naval Reserve service as LT Profession: Admitted to MS Bar, 1965. Attorney, Watkins and Eager, Jackson, MS, 1965-72 Political Highlights: Member, Finance Committee and Legal Counsel, campaign of Ellis Bodron for U.S. House of Representatives, 1968; Executive Director, Mississippi Citizens for Nixon-Agnew, 1968; Hinds County, MS Chair, campaign of Brad Dye for MS Treasurer, 1971 Awards: Congressional Champion for Real and Lasting Change, Save the Children, 2007; Congressional Leadership Award, Airports Council Intl.-North America, 2004; Conservation Achievement Award, Natl. Wildlife Federation; Conservationist of the Year, Ducks Unlimited, 1994, and North American Waterfowl Federation, 1996; Honored Cooperator, Natl. Cooperative Business Association, 2003; Lifetime Achievement Award, The Nature Conservancy; Outstanding Young Man (one of three), MS Jaycees, 1971 Board of Directors: Andrew Jackson Council, Boy Scouts of America; Jackson, MS Rotary, 1970-71; Mississippi Opera, Inc. Board of Regents: Smithsonian Institution (DC) Memberships: American Field Service, MS Chapter, charter president; Heart Fund and United Givers Fund, lawyers' chair; Jackson, MS Men's Y Club, president; Jackson, MS Junior Bar Legal Services program, chair; MS Bar Young Lawyers Section, president, 1972-73; Mississippi Law Institute (continuing legal education program), chair Family: Married to Rose Clayton; two children Religion: Baptist


Missouri Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R MO-9) Key Committees: Ways & Means Home: Columbia MO Education: University of Missouri-Columbia, 1980, B.S. in agriculture economics, President, Student Section, American Agricultural Economists Association; University of Mississippi School of Law, 1983, J.D. Profession: Admitted to MO Bar, 1983; MS Bar, 1983; MO Specialist Instructor in Criminal Law, Trial Advocacy and Ethics Other Government Service: Asst. Public Defender, Thirty-second Judicial Circuit, MO, 1983-86; Asst. Prosecuting Attorney, Cape Girardeau County, MO, 1986-89; Special Prosecutor, MO Attorney General's Office, 1989-96 Political Highlights: Candidate for election to U.S. House of Representatives (MO 9th District), 1994; Candidate for nomination for Boone County, MO Prosecutor, 1992 Awards: Distinguished Non-Alumnus Award, University of Missouri School of Law, 2001; Henry S. Geyer Public Service Award, University of Missouri-Columbia and MU Alumni Association, 2003; Lon O. Hocker Award for Trial Advocacy, MO Bar Association, 1992; National Energy Leadership Award, Natl. Biodiesel Board, 2004; Statesman of the Month, Jefferson City, MO News Tribune, 1993 Memberships: Boone County, MO Farm Bureau; Ducks Unlimited; MU Farm House Foundation Family: Married to Renee Lynn Howell; one child Religion: Roman Catholic


Montana Rep. Dennis Rehberg (R MT-0) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: Billings MT Education: Montana State University, 1974; Washington State University, 1977, B.A. in public administration and political science Profession: Teacher of gymnastics, City of Billings, MT, 1973-74; Associated with Green Giant Co., Dayton, WA, 1975-76 and Ramada Inn, Billings, 1977; Ditch digger, Lockrem Construction, Billings, 1977; Real estate sales, Billings, 1977-79; Manager, Rehberg Ranch (cattle and goats), Billings, MT, 1982-2000 Other Government Service: Legis. Aide to MT Sen. Bill Mathers (R) and MT Sen. Sonny Lockrem (R), 1977; Legis. Asst. to U.S. Rep. Ron Marlenee (R MT), 1979-82; Member, MT House of Representatives, 1985-89; State Director to U.S. Sen. Conrad Burns (R MT), 1989-91; MT Lieutenant Governor, 1991-97 Political Highlights: Candidate for election to U.S. Senate (MT), 1996; Managed reelection campaign of U.S. Rep. Ron Marlenee (R MT), 1986, and campaign of Conrad Burns (R MT) for U.S. Senate, 1988 Awards: Champion of Small Business, Small Business Survival Committee, 2001, 2002; George Falcon Golden Spike Award, Natl. Association of Railroad Passengers, 2007; Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award, 60 Plus Association, 2002; Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform, 2002; Presidential Award for Leadership, Natl. Farmers Union, 2003 Family: Married to Janice Lenhardt; three children Religion: Episcopalian


Nevada Rep. Dean Heller (R NV-2) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: Carson City NV Education: University of Southern California, 1985, B.A. in business administration Profession: Consultant, Bank of America, 1990-94; Stockbroker and Trader, Pacific Stock Exchange Other Government Service: Member, NV Assembly, 1991-95; NV Secy. of State, 1995-2006 Advisory Boards: NV Foster Grandparents Program Board of Directors: Boys and Girls Club of Western NV; Western NV Community College Foundation Memberships: Natl. Association of Secretaries of State, West Region V.P.; North America Securities Administrators Association Family: Married to Lynne Brombach; four children Religion: Mormon Sen. Harry M. Reid Key Position: Senate Majority Leader Home: Searchlight NV Education: Southern Utah State College, 1959, A.A. in science; Utah State University, 1961, B.S. in history and political science, Phi Kappa Phi; George Washington University School of Law (DC), 1964, J.D. Profession: Admitted to NV Bar, 1963. U.S. Capitol Police Officer, 1961-64 Other Government Service: City Attorney, Henderson, NV, 1964-66; Member, NV Assembly, 1969-70; NV Lt. Governor, 1971-75; Chair, NV Gaming Commission, 1977-81 Political Highlights: Assistant Minority (Democratic) Leader of the Senate, 1998-2001; Candidate for election to U.S. Senate (NV), 1974; Candidate for Las Vegas, NV Mayor, 1975 Publications: Searchlight: The Camp That Didn't Fail, University of Nevada Press, 1998 Board of Trustees: Southern NV Memorial Hospital, 1967-69 Board of Directors: American Cancer Society, Legal Aid Society; Young Men's Christian Association Awards: Ansel Adams Award, The Wilderness Society, 2004; Arthur T. Marix Award, Military Officers Association of America, 2003; Award of Merit, The Military Coalition, 2002; Distinguished Service Award, American Public Works Association, 2003; Friend of Zion Award, The Jerusalem Fund, 2000; Golden Triangle Award, Natl. Farmer's Union, 2006; Humanitarian Award, Natl. Asthma Center and Natl. Jewish Hospital, 1984; Inspirational Leadership Award, Military Order of the Purple Heart, 2003; Man of the Year, City of Hope, 1977; MLA Award for Distinguished Public Service, Medical Library Association, 2002; Natl. Landscape Conservation System Champion Award, NLCS Coalition, 2004; Natl. Legislative Award, United Latin American Citizens, 2007; Outstanding Young Man, NV Jaycees, 1970; Pick and Gavel Award, Association of American State Geologists, 2004; Public Service Award, American Foundation for


Suicide Prevention, 1999; TechNet Founders Circle Award, 2005 Memberships: American, NV and Clark County Bar Associations; American Board of Trial Advocates; National Conference of Lieutenant Governors, executive committee; NV Athletic Commission Family: Married to Landra Gould; five children Religion: Mormon


New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg (R NH) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE; HELP -- Subcommittee on C&F Home: Greenfield NH Education: Columbia University (NY), 1969, A.B.; Boston University School of Law (MA), 1972, J.D. and 1975, LL.M. Profession: Admitted to NH Bar, 1972. Attorney; Partner, Sullivan, Gregg and Horton, Nashua, NH, 1975-80 Other Government Service: Member, NH Executive Council, 1979-81 Awards: Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Meritorious Service, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 2003; Distinguished Community Health Champion Award, Natl. Association of Community Health Centers, 2004; Government Leadership on the Arts Award, NH Citizens for the Arts-NH Council on the Arts, 2003; Leadership Award, Friends of Cancer Research-Research!America, 2004; Legislative Award, Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation, 2005; Legislator of the Year Award, Congressional Fire Services Institute, 1999; Public Service Award, Center for Irish Programs, Boston College, 2003; Robert B. Kerr Award, NH Tuberculosis and Health Association, 1998; Visionary Award, Gulf of Maine Council, 1992 Memberships: American, NH and Nashua Bar Associations; Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Foundation, president; Nashua, NH Community Council, past president; Nashua Fresh Air Camp, treasurer; NH Constitutional Convention, delegate, 1974 Family: Married to Kathleen MacLellan; three children Religion: Congregationalist


New Jersey Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D NJ) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: Secaucus NJ Education: Columbia University School of Business (NY), 1949, B.S. in economics Military Service: Entered active duty, U.S. Army in 1942; released in 1946 after service as Technician 5th Grade, Army Signal Corps Telephone Lineman, Signal Corps Battalion 3185; communications specialist attached to British 21st Army group in Britain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands; Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar; American Service, Eastern Service, European African, Good Conduct and World War II Victory Medals Profession: Sales, Prudential Life Insurance Co. 1949-54; Exec. V.P., Administration 1955-69, President, 1969-75 and Chair of Board and Chief Executive Officer, 1975-82, Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Clifton, NJ Other Government Service: Commissioner, Port Authority of NY and NJ, 1978-82; Commissioner, NJ Economic Development Authority Awards: Brotherhood Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, State of NJ, 1979; Capitol Champion Award, Natl. Stonewall Democrats, 2005; Congressional American Spirit Medallion, Natl. D-Day Museum, 2004; Excellence in Public Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2000; George Falcon Golden Spike Award, Natl. Association of Railroad Passengers, 2000; Honorary National Park Ranger Award, National Park Service, 2000; James Madison Award, American Library Association, 1990; National Leadership Award, High Speed Ground Transportation Association, 2000; Public Policy Achievement Award, American Cancer Society, 2000; Rutgers Medal, Rutgers University, 2000; Scopus Award for Outstanding Public Service, American Friends of Hebrew University, 1975; Torch of Learning Award, American Friends of Hebrew University, 1975 Advisory Boards: Interfaith Hunger Appeal Board of Trustees: Tri-County Scholarship Fund Board of Directors: Jewish Community Federation of Metro NJ; Montclair, NJ Art Museum; NJ Symphony Orchestra; United Way of North Essex, NJ Memberships: Lautenberg Center for General and Tumor Immunology, Medical School of Hebrew University, Jerusalem; National United Jewish Appeal, president, 1975-77; U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council Family: Married to Bonnie S. Englebardt; four children Religion: Jewish Rep. Donald M. Payne (D NJ-10) Key Committees: Ed-Labor-- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: Newark NJ Education: Seton Hall University (NJ), 1957, B.A. in social studies; graduate studies, Springfield College (MA) Profession: High school history teacher and football coach, Newark, NJ public schools; Director, Young Men's Christian Association chapter, Newark, NJ; Community Relations Consultant, Prudential Insurance Co.; V.P., Urban Data Systems, Inc. (computer forms manufacturer); President, Young Men's Christian Associations of the USA, 1970-73;


chair, World Young Men's Christian Association Refugee and Rehabilitation Committee, 1973-81 Other Government Service: NJ Hospital Rate Setting Commission, chair; member, Essex County, NJ Board of Chosen Freeholders, 1972-78, director, 1977-78; member, Newark, NJ Council, 1982-88 Political Highlights: Candidate for nomination to U.S. House of Representatives (NJ 10th District), 1980, 1986 Awards: Africa Grand Leadership Prize Award, Celebrate Africa Foundation, 2007; Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award, Africare, 2004; Isaac Hayes Foundation Humanitarian Service Award, 2004; Leadership Award, Hudson County, NJ Urban League, 2003; Visionaries for Africa Award, Africa Society (Natl. Summit on Africa), 2004 Board of Directors: Boys and Girls Clubs of Newark; Congressional Award Foundation; Congressional Black Caucus Foundation; Discovery Channel Global Education Fund; Fighting Back Initiative (community-generated strategies against alcohol and drug abuse); Natl. Endowment for Democracy; Newark Day Center; Newark YMCA; TransAfrica; U.S. Committee for UNICEF Memberships: Council on Foreign Relations; NAACP, life member; U.N. Association Substantive Issues Committee Family: Widower; three children Religion: Baptist


New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D NM) Key Committees: Finance; HELP -- Subcommittee on C&F Home: Santa Fe NM Education: Harvard University (MA), 1965, B.A. in government; Stanford University School of Law (CA), 1968, J.D. Military Service: U.S. Army Reserve service, 1968-74 Profession: Admitted to NM Bar, 1968. Attorney, Stephenson, Campbell and Olmsted, 1971-72; Campbell and Bingaman, Santa Fe, NM, 1973-78 Other Government Service: Counsel, NM Constitutional Convention; NM Asst. Attorney General, 1969; NM Attorney General, 1979-82 Political Highlights: Worker in campaign of U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy (D NY) for Democratic presidential nomination, 1968 Awards: Capitol Dome Award, American Cancer Society, 2003; Congressional Award, Small Business Council of America, 2001; Distinguished Community Health Champion Award, Natl. Association of Community Health Centers, 2005; Distinguished Service Award, American Dietetic Association, 1997; Excellence in Public Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2004; Joseph F. Boyle Award for Distinguished Public Service, American College of Physicians, 2004; Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, Friends of the Natl. Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 2003; Public Servant Outstanding Award for Excellence, 3Com Corp. and Consortium for School Networking, 2000; Public Service Award, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2002, and American Chemical Society, 2001 Family: Married to Anne Kovacovich; one child Religion: Methodist


New York Rep. Nita M. Lowey (D NY-18) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: Harrison NY Education: Mount Holyoke College (MA), 1959, B.A. in marketing Other Government Service: Asst. to NY Secretary of State for Economic Development and Neighborhood Preservation and Deputy Director, Division of Economic Opportunity, 1975-85; NY Asst. Secretary of State, 1985-87 Awards: Congressional Leadership Award, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, 2001; Excellence in National Public Leadership Award, Natl. Assembly of Health and Human Service Organizations, 1999; Herbert Tenzer Award for Public Service, Five Towns Jewish Council (NY), 1999; Pioneer of Justice and Equality for Women and the Law Award, Women’s Association of Law Students, Pace University, 2004; Public Policy Leadership Award, American Dietetic Association, 2003; Responsible Choices Award, Planned Parenthood Federation of America; Woman of Vision Award, Westchester Region Hadassah, 2007; Women’s Health Hero (one of ten), Reader's Digest, 1999 Board of Directors: Close-Up Foundation; Effective Parenting Information for Children; Windward School, Downstate (NY Region) Memberships: American Jewish Committee of Westchester; Legal Awareness for Women; Natl. Women’s Political Caucus of Westchester; NY Association of Women Office Holders; NY Child Care Commission; Westchester Jewish Community Services; Women’s Network of the Young Women’s Christian Association Family: Married to Stephen Lowey; three children Religion: Jewish Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D NY-15) Key Committees: Ways & Means (Chair) Home: New York NY Education: New York University, 1957, B.S.; New York University School of Commerce, Dean's list, 1952 St. John's University School of Law (NY), 1960, LL.B., Dean's list, Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Alpha Delta Military Service: Entered active duty, U.S. Army in 1948; released as SSG, 2nd Infantry Division in 1952 after service in the Korean Conflict; Purple Heart, Bronze Star, U.S. and Korean Presidential Citations, three battle stars Profession: Admitted to NY State Bar, 1961; Southern District of NY and U.S. Customs Court Other Government Service: Asst. U.S. Attorney, Southern District of NY, 1961-62; Legal Counsel, New York, NY Housing and Redevelopment Board, Neighborhood Conservation Bureau; General Counsel, Natl. Advisory Commission on Selective Service, 1966. Member, NY Assembly, 1966-70 Political Highlights: Candidate for nomination for New York, NY Council President, 1969; Chair, NY State Council of Black Elected Democrats; Member, Martin Luther King Democrats; Delegate, Democratic Natl. Conventions, 1976, 1980, Democratic Mid-Term Conference, 1974 Publications: And I Haven't Had A Bad Day Since: The Memoir of Charles B. Rangel's


Journey from the Streets of Harlem to the Halls of Congress (with Leon Wynter), Scribner, 2007 Awards: Edmund S. Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award, Center for Natl. Policy, 2002; Excellence in Public Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1988; Henry F. Scheig National Public Service Award, Aid Association for Lutherans, 1987; Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award, Institute of Caribbean Studies, 1995; Outstanding Service Award, Natl. Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, 1987; Pinnacle of Achievement Award, Salvation Army of Greater NY, 2003; Severo Ochoa Award, Natl. Minority Health Month, 2003; Special Achievement Award, The New York Voice, 1998 Memberships: NAACP; Natl. Association of State Legislators; NY State Bar Association; 369th Veterans Association Family: Married to Alma Carter; two children Religion: Roman Catholi Rep. James T. Walsh (R NY-25) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE (Rnk Mem) Home: Syracuse NY Education: St. Bonaventure University (NY), 1970, B.A. in history Profession: Marketing Executive, Telecommunications; Director, Telecommunications Institute, State University of New York, Utica-Rome Other Government Service: Agricultural Extension Agent with Peace Corps, Nepal, 1970-72; Member, Syracuse, NY Common Council, 1978-88, president, 1986-88 Political Highlights: Candidate for nomination for Onondaga County, NY Executive, 1987 Awards: Bobby Sands Award, Ancient Order of Hibernians, 1998; Flax Trust Award, 1997; Legislator of the Year Award, Congressional Fire Services Institute, 2003; Willis H. Carrier Award, Center of Excellence in Environmental Systems, 2003 Board of Directors: Erie Canal Museum; Everson Museum; Vera House Memberships: Advisory Council of the Catholic Schools Drug-Free Schools and Communities Consortium; Nine Mile Republican Club; Oneida Lake Association; Onondaga Anglers' Association; Otisco Lake Association; South Side Businessmen's Club; Syracuse Board of Estimate; Valley Men's Club Family: Married to Diane E. (De De) Ryan; three children Religion: Roman Catholic


Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D OH) Key Committees: HELP Home: Lorain OH Education: Yale University (CT), 1974, B.A. in Russian studies; Ohio State University, 1979, M.A. in education and 1981, M.A. in public administration Profession: Political Science Instructor, Ohio State University, 1979-80; Faculty Associate, Mershon Center, Ohio State University, 1991-93; Sherrod Brown Elections Enterprises, Inc. Other Government Service: Member, OH House of Representatives, 1975-83; OH Secy. of State, 1983-91 Publications: Congress From the Inside: Observations from the Majority and the Minority, Kent State University Press, 1999; Myths of Free Trade: Why American Trade Policy Has Failed, New Press, 2004 Awards: Eagle Scout; Best Secy. of State in America, Midwest Voter Registration Education Project, 1984; Distinguished Public Health Legislator of the Year Award, American Public Health Association, 2002; Friend of Children and Children's Hospitals, Natl. Association of Children's Hospitals; Friend of Education Award, A.I. Root Middle School, Medina, OH; Legislator of the Year, Northern OH Breast Cancer Coalition, 2001; Outstanding Alumnus Award, Ohio State University, 1988; Paul G. Rogers Award, Association of Academic Health Centers, 2002; Public Official of the Year, OH Easter Seal Society, 1986; Special Recognition Award, Academy of Medicine of Cleveland, Northern OH Medical Association Memberships: Natl. Association of Secretaries of State, chair, Task Force on Barriers to Voting; Natl. Voter Registration Day Resolution, sponsor; Central OH Boy Scout Council; Mansfield Jaycees; Project Vote!; Columbus Literacy Council Family: Married to Connie Schultz; four children Religion: Lutheran Rep. John A. Boehner (R OH-8) Home: West Chester OH Education: Xavier University (OH), 1977, B.S. Profession: Businessman; manager, Merrell-Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1972-76; President, Nucite Sales, Inc. (plastics and packaging), 1976-90 Other Government Service: Union Township, OH Trustee, 1982-84; Member, OH House of Representatives, 1985-90 Awards: Adam Smith Federal Official Award, Business Industry Political Action Committee, 2001; AOA Health Leadership Award, American Optometric Association, 2006; Bryce Harlow Award, The Bryce Harlow Foundation, 2005; Capital Award, Natl. Council of La Raza, 2006; Congressional Award of Excellence, Career College Association, 2002; Congressional Concierge Award, American Hotel and Lodging Association, 2001; Friend of the Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau Federation, 2002;


Ground Water Protector Award, Natl. Ground Water Association, 2003 Memberships: American Heart Association; American Legion; Butler County and OH Farm Bureaus; Knights of Columbus, Pope John XXIII; Lakota Hills Homeowners Association, past president; Middletown and Union Chambers of Commerce; Union Elementary School PTA Family: Married to Deborah L. Gunlack; two children Religion: Roman Catholic Rep. Ralph Regula (R OH-16) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: Navarre OH Education: Mount Union College (OH), 1948, B.A. in business administration; William McKinley Law School (OH), 1952, LL.B. Military Service: Entered active duty, U.S. Navy in 1944; released in 1946 after service in World War II Profession: Admitted to OH Bar, 1952; School administrator, Stark County, OH Board of Education, 1948-55; Practicing attorney, Navarre, OH, 1952-73 Other Government Service: Member, OH Board of Education, 1960-64; OH House of Representatives, 1965-66; OH Senate, 1967-72 Awards: Award for Legislative Excellence, Natl. Association of Manufacturers, 2001; Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award, Natl. Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, 2003; Community Service Award, Navarre, OH Kiwanis, 1963; Congressional American Spirit Medallion, Natl. D-Day Museum, 2004; Congressional Champion of Polio Eradication, Rotary Intl., 2001; Crystal Apple Award, Affiliate Assembly of the American Association of School Librarians, 2003; Distinguished Community Health Champion Award, Natl. Association of Community Health Centers, 2002; Distinguished Legislator Award, Natl. Development and Research Institutes, Inc., 2003; Health Care Advocate of the Year, Psoriasis Cure Now, 2005; J. Sterling Morton Award, Natl. Arbor Day Foundation, 2000; Legislative Conservationist of the Year, OH League of Sportsmen, 1969; Legislator of the Year, Association of Home Appliances Manufacturers, 2001; Meritorious Service in Conservation Award, Canton, OH Audubon Society, 1965; National Educational Service Award, American Association of Community Colleges, 2002; Outstanding Young Man of the Year, Canton, OH Chamber of Commerce, 1957; Pick and Gavel Award, Association of American State Geologists, 2001; Policy Maker of the Year Award, Association of Corporate Travel Executives, 2002-03, Natl. Job Corps Association, 2002; Public Service Award, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation, 2003, Society for Neuroscience, 2002, and Friends of Libraries U.S.A., 2005; Sheldon Coleman Great Outdoors Award, American Recreation Coalition, 2000; Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2001; Thomas Jefferson Award, Food Distributors Intl., 2002; Vanguard Award, North Country Trail Association, 2001 Board of Regents: Smithsonian Institution (DC) Board of Directors: Mount Union College (OH); Stark County, OH Historical Society; Stark County, OH Wilderness Society Memberships: Grange; Kiwanis


Family: Married to Mary Ann Rogusky; three children Religion: Episcopalian Note: Rep. Regula announced October 12, 2007 that he would not be a candidate for reelection to a 19th term in 2008. Rep. Tim Ryan (D OH-17) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Home: Niles OH Education: Youngstown State University (OH), Bowling Green State University (OH), 1995, B.A. in political science; Franklin Pierce Law Center (NH), 2000, J.D. Other Government Service: Intern, Trumbull County, OH Prosecutor's Office; Legis. Asst. to U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant, Jr. (D OH), 1995-97; Member, OH Senate, 2001-2003 Political Highlights: President, Trumbull County, OH Young Democrats Awards: Accomplished Graduate Award, Bowling Green State University (OH), 2004; Friend of the National Parks Award, Natl. Parks Conservation Association, 2005; Legislative Leadership Award on Domestic Manufacturing, U.S. Business and Industry Council, 2004 Memberships: Ancient Order of Hibernians; Earning by Learning program, Warren, OH; Italian Fraternal Home; Niles, OH Men's Democratic Club Religion: Roman Catholic Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D OH-11) Key Committees: Ways & Means Home: Cleveland OH Education: Case Western Reserve University (OH), 1971, B.A. in sociology; Franklin Thomas Backus School of Law, 1974, J.D., Martin Luther King, Jr., Delta Sigma Theta Profession: Admitted to OH Bar, 1974; U.S. District Court, Northern District of OH Bar, 1975; U.S. Supreme Court Bar, 1981; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit Bar, 1981 Other Government Service: Assistant General Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Administrator, Cleveland, OH Regional Sewer District, 1974-76; Asst. Cuyahoga County, OH Criminal Prosecutor, 1976-79; Trial attorney, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1979-81; Judge, Cleveland Municipal Court, 1982-83; Judge, OH Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, 1983-91; Cuyahoga County Criminal Prosecutor, 1991-98 Political Highlights: Co-Chair, Democratic Natl. Committee, 2004; Co-Chair, Platform Committee, Democratic Natl. Convention, 2004 Awards: Althea Simmons Award, Delta Sigma Theta, 1993; Backbone Award, Greater Cleveland Voter Coalition, Cleveland AFL-CIO and NAACP Natl. Voter Fund, 2005; Career Women of Achievement Award, YWCA, 1991; Collinwood High School Hall of Fame, 1994; Congressional Leadership Award, Natl. Urban League, 2007; Democrat of the Year, OH Democratic Party, 1994; Distinguished Service Award, NAACP, Cleveland Chapter, 1997; Nettie Cronise Lutes Award, OH Bar Association; NIC Silver Medal, North-American Interfraternity Conference, Inc., 2007; Outstanding Volunteer Services in Law and Justice Award, Urban League of Greater Cleveland, 1986; Patricia Roberts Harris Award for Excellence in Government Service, Delta Sigma Theta, 2004;


Professional of the Year, Black Professional Association of Cleveland, 1995; Woman of the Year, Natl. Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., Cleveland Chapter, 1987; Woman of Vision Award, Greater Cleveland, OH Chapter, Coalition of 100 Black Women, 2004; Young Alumnus Award, Case Western Reserve University, 1984 Board of Trustees: Bethany Baptist Church; Community Re-Entry Program Board of Directors: Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center; Cleveland Public Library; Federation for Community Planning; Legal Aid Society of Cleveland; Regional Council on Alcoholism; Franklin Thomas Backus School of Law, Visiting Committee; Undergraduate Colleges, Case Western Reserve University, board of overseers Memberships: Cleveland (OH), Norman S. Minor and Natl. Bar Associations; Cuyahoga Women's Political Caucus; Cleveland Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.; Leadership Cleveland Alumna, Class of 1983-84; Natl. Council of Negro Women Family: Widow; one child Religion: Baptist


Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter (R PA) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE (Rnk Mem) Home: Philadelphia PA Education: University of Oklahoma, 1947-48; University of Pennsylvania, 1951, B.A. in international relations, Phi Beta Kappa; Yale University School of Law (CT), 1956, LL.B., board of editors, Law Journal Military Service: Entered active duty, U.S. Air Force in 1951, Office of Special Investigations; released as 1st Lt in 1953 Profession: Attorney, Dechert, Price and Rhoads, 1956-66 and 1974-81; lecturer, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1969-72; lecturer, Temple University School of Law (PA), 1972-76 Other Government Service: Asst. District Attorney, 1959-63 and District Attorney of Philadelphia, PA, 1966-74; Asst. Counsel, President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy (Warren Commission), 1964; Special Asst. Attorney General, PA Dept. of Justice, 1964-65 Political Highlights: Candidate for nomination for Governor of PA, 1978; Candidate for nomination to U.S. Senate (PA), 1976; Candidate for nomination for Philadelphia, PA Mayor, 1967 Publications: Passion for Truth: From Finding JFK's Single Bullet to Questioning Anita Hill to Impeaching Clinton (with Charles Robins), William Morrow, 2000; Police Guide to Search and Seizure, Interrogation, and Confession, Chilton Books, 1967 Awards: Congressional Award, American Society of Nephrology, 1998, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1999; Courage Award, Tracy's Kids (pediatric art therapy), 2006; Decade of the Brain Award, Society for Neuroscience; Federal Government Award, Drug Free Pennsylvania, 1999; Health Care Advocate of the Year, Psoriasis Cure Now, 2005; Lead On! Award, Natl. Organization on Disability, 2004; Legislator of the Year Award, Natl. Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, 1999; Public Policy Leadership Award, American Cancer Society, 2000; Special Recognition Award, American Heart Association, 2003; Spirit of Democracy Award, Natl. Coalition on Black Civic Participation, 2005 Memberships: American, PA and Philadelphia Bar Associations; National Commission on Criminal Justice; Peace Corps National Advisory Council; Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets in the U.S.; White House Conference on Youth Family: Married to Joan Levy; two children Religion: Jewish Rep. Todd Russell Platts (R PA-19) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: York PA Education: Shippensburg University (PA), 1984, B.S. in public administration, summa cum laude; Pepperdine University School of Law (CA), 1991, J.D., cum laude Profession: Attorney; Associate, Barley, Snyder, Senft and Cohen, LLC, York, PA Other Government Service: Information Writer, staff of Gov. Richard L. Thornburgh (R PA); Member, PA House of Representatives, 1993-2000


Political Highlights: Candidate for nomination for York County, PA Commissioner, 1995; Asst. Finance Director, PA Republican State Committee; Political Asst., campaign of Lt. Gov. William W. Scranton (R) for Governor of PA, 1986 Awards: Distinguished Federal Leadership Award, Association of Government Accountants, 2007 Memberships: Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership-Central Pennsylvania Leadership Seminar; Statewide Children's Health Insurance Program Advisory Council; York County, PA Transportation Coalition, co-chair; York Metropolitan Planning Organization, legislative chair Family: Married to Leslie; two children Religion: Episcopalian Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz (D PA-13) Key Committees: Ways & Means House Since: Jan. 3, 2005 Born: Oct. 3, 1948 in New York, NY Home: Jenkintown PA Education: Simmons College (MA), 1970, B.A.; Bryn Mawr College (PA), 1972, M.S. in social work Profession: Asst. Director, Health Services Dept., Philadelphia Health Plan (nonprofit), 1972-75; Founder-Exec. Director, Elizabeth Blackwell Health Center for Women, Philadelphia, PA, 1975-88 Other Government Service: Acting Commissioner-First Deputy Commissioner, PA Dept. of Human Services, 1988-90; Member, PA Senate, 1991-2005 Political Highlights: Candidate for nomination to U.S. Senate (PA), 2000 Awards: Courage Award, Women Legislators’ Lobby, 1995; Golda Meir Award, Natl. Jewish Democratic Coalition, 2006; J.W. Heinz Award, PA Nurses Association, 1994; Social Worker of the Year, Natl. Association of Social Workers, 1990 Board of Trustees: Arcadia University (PA); Chestnut Hill Healthcare, Wyndmoor, PA Board of Directors: American Jewish Congress; Center for Policy Alternatives, Washington, DC; Natl. Jewish Democratic Council; Philadelphia Health Management Corp. Memberships: Allens Lane Art Center, Philadelphia, PA, executive committee; Democratic Leadership Council, Legislative Advisory Council; Education Commission of the States; Governor’s Task Force on Health Care Containment, 1981-83; League of Women Voters; Mayor’s Commission on Health Care in the 80s, 1982-83; Natl. Conference of State Legislators; Natl. Organization for Women; PA Council on Higher Education; PA Historical and Museum Commission; PA New Democrat Coalition, co-chair; Task Force on Juvenile Justice, PA Citizen’s Crime Commission, 1988-89; Women’s Way, Philadelphia, PA, 1976-88 Family: Married to David Schwartz; two children Religion: Jewish


Rhode Island Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy (D RI-1) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee on LHE Born: July 14, 1967 in Brighton, MA; son of U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D MA); cousin of former U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II (D MA, 1987-99); nephew of the late U.S. Rep., Sen. and Pres. John F. Kennedy (D MA, Pres. 1961-63; Sen. 1953-60; Rep. 1947-53), and of the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy (D NY, 1965-68); great-grandson of the late U.S. Rep. John F. Fitzgerald (D MA, 1895-1901, 1919) Home: Portsmouth RI Education: Providence College (RI), 1991, B.S. in social science Other Government Service: Member, RI House of Representatives, 1988-94; Delegate to Democratic Natl. Convention, 1988 Awards: Alliance Award, American Psychiatric Association, 2003; Congressional Honors Award, Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation; Helping Move Lives Forward Reintegration Award, Eli Lilly and Co., 2003; Human Rights Award, American Jewish Congress; Order of the Infante D. Henrique Medal, Government of Portugal, 1996; Paul E. Tsongas Memorial Award, Lymphoma Research Foundation; Paul Wellstone Mental Health Award, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 2003; President's Award, American Psychoanalytic Association, 2003; Public Service Award, Society for Neuroscience, 2002 Board of Directors: RI Special Olympics Memberships: RI March of Dimes; RI Lung Association; RI Mental Health Association; RI Chapter, Natl. Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse Religion: Roman Catholic


Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander (R TN) Key Committees: Appropriations -- Subcommittee C&F (Rnk Mem); HELP Home: Nashville TN Education: Vanderbilt University (TN), 1962, B.A. in Latin American history, Phi Beta Kappa, 440-yard relay team, Editor, Vanderbilt Hustler student newspaper; New York University School of Law, 1965, J.D., Root-Tilden Scholar, Editor, New York University Law Review Profession: Admitted to TN Bar, 1965. Associate, Fowler, Rountree, Fowler and Robertson, Knoxville, TN, 1965; Partner, Dearborn and Ewing, Nashville, TN, 1970-76; President, University of Tennessee, 1988-91; Counsel, Baker, Donelson, Bearman and Caldwell, Nashville, 1993-98; Hudson Institute, Senior Fellow, 1994-95; Goodman Visiting Professor, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (MA), 2001-02 Other Government Service: Clerk to Judge John Minor Wisdom, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; Legis. Asst. to U.S. Sen Howard H. Baker (R TN), 1967-68; Exec. Asst. to Bryce Harlow, Congressional Liaison Office, The White House, 1969-70; U.S. Secretary of Education, 1991-93 Political Highlights: Manager to campaign of Winfield Dunn (R) for Governor of TN, 1970; Candidate for election for Governor of TN, 1974, and for Republican presidential nomination, 1996 Founder: Southern Republican Exchange Network, 1986; Republican Exchange Satellite Network, 1993-95 Publications: Friends, Japanese and Tennesseans: A Model of U.S.-Japan Cooperation, Harper and Row, 1986; Lamar Alexander's Little Plaid Book, Rutledge Hill Press, 1998; Six Months Off: An American Family's Australian Adventure, Morrow, 1988; Steps Along the Way: A Governor's Scrapbook, Thomas Nelson, 1986; The New Promise of American Life, ed. (with Chester E. Finn, Jr.), Hudson Institute, 1995; The Tennesseans: A People and Their Land, Thomas Nelson, 1981; We Know What to Do: A Political Maverick Talks with America, Morrow, 1995 Awards: Conservationist of the Year, TN Conservation League; Distinguished Congressional Award, Natl. League of Cities, 2003; Distinguished State Leadership Award, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, 1989; James B. Conant Award, Education Commission of the States, 1988; Krieble Freedom and Democracy Award, Free Congress Foundation, 2004; National Distinguished Service to Education Award, Burger King, 1988; Theodore Roosevelt Award, National Collegiate Athletic Association, 1993 Advisory Boards: Maryville College (TN) Board of Directors: Co-Nect professional development and school improvement services; Empower America, 1994-95 Memberships: Alexander-James Commission on Educational Assessment, chair, 1986; Education Advisory Committee, 1989-90; Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, 1990; Leadership Institute, Belmont University (TN), 1987-88; Museum of Appalachia (Norris, TN), chair; National Council on Philanthropy and Civic Renewal, 1997; National Education Advisory Committee, Coca-Cola, Chair; National Governors


Association, 1985-86, chair; Red Shield Family Initiative, Salvation Army, Nashville, TN, chair; Southern Region Education Board, chair Family: Married to Leslee Kathryn (Honey) Buhler; four children Religion: Presbyterian Rep. Zach Wamp (R TN-3) Key Committees: Appropriations Home: Chattanooga TN Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1977-78, 1979-80; University of Tennessee, 1978-79 Profession: V.P., Charter Real Estate Corp., 1989-92; commercial and industrial real estate broker, Fletcher Bright Co., 1992-94 Political Highlights: Candidate for election to U.S. House of Representatives (TN 3rd District), 1992; Regional director, TN Republican Party, 1989; Hamilton County, TN Young Republicans, president, 1987; Precinct vice chair, Gene Roberts for Mayor of Chattanooga, 1983 Awards: Chattanooga Business Leader of the Year, Chattanooga, TN Business Journal, 1993; Distinguished Service Award, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, Brainerd-East Hamilton County Branch, 1999; Energy Leadership Award, U.S. Energy Association and Johnson Controls, Inc., 2003 Board of Directors: AIM Center; American Diabetes Association; Boy Scouts of America, Cherokee Area Council; Channel 45 Public Television; Chattanooga Urban League; Chattanooga-Hamilton County Partnership for a Drug-Free Future; Citizen's Taxpayer's Association; Joe Johnson Mental Health Center; United Negro College Fund Memberships: Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, v.p.; Chattanooga Jaycees Executive Committee Family: Married to Kim Watts; two children Religion: Baptist


Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R TX) Key Committees: Appropriations – Subcommittee LHE Home: Dallas TX Education: University of Texas at Austin, 1961-64, 1992, B.A.; University of Texas Law School, 1967, J.D., Pi Beta Phi Profession: Admitted to TX Bar, 1967; U.S. Supreme Court Bar, 1977. Political and legal correspondent, KPRC-TV, Houston, TX; Professor of constitutional law, University of Texas-Dallas, 1978-79; Sr. V.P. and General Counsel, Republic Bank Corp., 1979-82; Of Counsel, Hutchison, Boyle, Brooks and Fisher, Dallas, TX, 1982-90; Former owner, McGraw Candies, Inc.; Partner, Boyd-Levinson, Ltd.; co-founder, Fidelity National Bank, Dallas, TX Other Government Service: Member, TX House of Representatives, 1973-77; Presidential appointment as Vice Chair, National Transportation Safety Board and Acting Chair, 1976-78 Political Highlights: Candidate for nomination to U.S. House of Representatives (TX 3rd District), 1982; Temporary Chair, Republican Natl. Convention, 1992 Publications: American Heroines: The Spirited Women Who Shaped Our Country, William Morrow, 2004; Nine and Counting: The Women of the Senate, (with Catherine Whitney), William Morrow, 2000 Awards: Award for Service to Military Families, Natl. Military Family Association, 2001; Border Texan of the Year, BorderFest Association and Hidalgo, TX Chamber of Commerce, 2000; Congressional Leadership Award, Women's Foreign Policy Group, 2004; Connie Mack Lifetime Achievement Award, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 2007; Cultural Leader Award, Houston, TX Youth Symphony and Ballet, 2001; Distinguished Public Service Award, Alliance for Aging Research, 2004; Excellence in Immunization Award, Natl. Partnership for Immunization, 2001; Green Key Water Resources Environment Award, Natl. Rural Water Association, 2000; HerMANA Award, MANA (natl. Latina organization), 2001; Legislative Recognition Award, League of United Latin American Citizens, 2003; Lindy Boggs Award, John C. Stennis Center for Public Service, 2002; Louise Raggio Pathfinder Award, Natl. Association of Women Business Owners, Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter, 2000; Mr. South Texas, Washington's Birthday Celebration Association, 2005; NAFTA Congressional Leadership Award, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, 2002; National Leadership Award, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, 2002; Pell Award, Natl. Corridors Initiative, Inc., 2000; Port Person of the Year, American Association of Port Authorities, 2000; Ribbon of Hope Award, Intl. Multiple Myeloma Foundation, 2002; Senior Legislative Achievement Award, The Seniors Coalition, 2000; Special Recognition Award, Association of American Medical Colleges, 2004; Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2004; W.B. and Brandon Carroll Humanitarian Award, 2004; Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service, Woodrow Wilson Intl. Center for Scholars, 2003 Advisory Boards: Boys and Girls Clubs of America; Dallas Women's Foundation Board of Directors: Cotton Bowl Athletic Association; International Women's Forum; State Fair of TX Board of Trustees: Southern Methodist University School of Business; Texas A&M


University School of Business; University of Texas Law School; University of Texas Law School Foundation Memberships: Anthony Commission on Public Finance; National State Debt Management Network, chair; TX Banking Board and TX Bond Review Board, 1991-93; TX Depository Board, former chair; TX Women's Hall of Fame, 1997; University of Texas Development Board; Women Executives in State Government, national board; Young Women's Christian Association of Dallas Family: Married to Ray Hutchison; four children Religion: Episcopalian Note: Sen. Hutchison said October 16, 2007 that she would not be a candidate for reelection to a fourth Senate term in 2012. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D TX-25) Key Committees: Ways & Means Home: Austin TX Education: University of Texas at Austin, 1967, B.B.A. in business, Student Body president; University of Texas School of Law, 1970, J.D. (with honors), Order of the Coif, Beta Gamma Sigma, Delta Theta Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa; associate editor, Texas Law Review, 1969-70 Profession: Admitted to TX Bar, 1971. Partner, Doggett, Jacks, Marston and Perlmutter, P.C., Austin, TX, 1975-88. Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law, 1989-94 Other Government Service: Member, TX Senate, 1973-85. Justice, TX Supreme Court, 1989-94 Political Highlights: Candidate for election to U.S. Senate (TX), 1984 Awards: Award of Appreciation, Sierra Club of Austin, TX, 2000; Arthur B. DeWitty Award, Austin NAACP; Best Elected Official, Austin Chronicle, 2004; First Amendment Award, Natl. Society of Professional Journalists, 1990; Friend of the National Parks, Natl. Parks Conservation Association, 1996-2002; James Madison Award, TX Freedom of Information Foundation, 1990; One of Texas' Ten Best Legislators, Texas Monthly magazine, 1979, 1981; Outstanding Judge in TX, Mexican American Bar of TX, 1993; Outstanding Young Texan, TX Jaycees, 1977; Public Interest Champion, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, 2003 Board of Directors: Austin Extend-A-Care; Consumers Union, 1976-79, 1980-81, 1986-89 Memberships: TX and Travis County Bar Associations; TX Trial Lawyers Association; Chancellors; Order of the Barristers; TX Consumer Association, president, 1972-73 Family: Married to Libby Belk; two children Religion: Methodist Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D TX-15) Key Committees: Ed-Labor -- Subcommittee on ECE&S Home: Mercedes TX Education: University of Texas, 1962, B.B.A. in business administration; University of Texas-Pan American, 1980, M.B.A. in business administration Profession: Adjunct Professor, Pan American University School of Business, 1988;


Endowed Regents Professorship in Education, University of Texas College of Education, 1984; Director, Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1983-89; President-Chief Financial Officer, H and H Foods, Mercedes, TX (family-owned business since 1947) Awards: Champion of Hispanic Success in Higher Education, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Natl. Capitol Forum, 2000; Congressional Partnership Award, Natl. Association of Development Organizations, 2000; Friend of the Border Award, Border Trade Alliance, 2001; Guardian of Education Award, Association of TX Professional Educators, 2000; Improving the Level of Education within the Hispanic Community Award, Puerto Rico's Ana G. Méndez University System, 2000; Leadership Award, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, 2001; Lifetime Achievement Award, Mercedes Area Chamber of Commerce, 2001; President's Award, Natl. Council of La Raza, 2001; Region One Education Service Center Champion for Education, 2001 Board of Directors: Board of Catholic Advisers, Our Lady of Mercy Church, 1968-70; Natl. Livestock and Meat Board, 1989-94; Southwestern Meat Packers Association, chair, 1985; State Bar of TX, 1993-95 Board of Trustees: Knapp Memorial Hospital, Weslaco, TX, 1974-83; Mercedes, TX Independent School District, 1972-74; South Texas Community College, 1993-96 Memberships: American Heart Association, Rio Grande Valley, chair, 1981; Foundation Advisory Council, University of Texas-Pan American College of Business Administration, 1992-96; Rio Grande Valley Magnet Schools Executive Committee, chair, 1982-84; Southwestern Meat Packers Association, president, 1984; Advisory Committee on Technical Education to TX Higher Education Coordinating Board, 1992; TX Board of Education, Special Populations Committee, chair, 1975-84 Family: Married to Martha Lopez; five children Religion: Roman Catholic


Utah Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R UT) Key Committees: HELP – Subcommittee C&F; Finance Home: Salt Lake City UT Education: Brigham Young University (UT), 1959, B.S. in history; University of Pittsburgh School of Law, full honors scholarship, 1962, J.D. Profession: Admitted to PA Bar, 1962; UT Bar, 1962. Practicing attorney, Rhodes and Grigsby, Pittsburgh, PA, 1962-69; Partner, Hatch and Plumb, Salt Lake City, UT Publications: The Equal Rights Amendment: Myths and Realities, Savant Press, 1983; Higher Laws: Understanding the Doctrines of Christ, Deseret Book Co., 1995; Square Peg: Confessions of a Citizen Senator, Basic Books, 2002 Awards: Campbell Award, American Society for Law Enforcement Training, 2002; Elmer P. Martin Public Service Award, Great Blacks in Wax Museum, 2003; Excellence in Public Service Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1988; Legislator of the Year, Biotechnology Industry Organization, 2003; Lifetime Achievement Award, Asian Association of UT, 1998; National Leadership Award, Coalition for Juvenile Justice, 2004; Senator of the Year, Natl. Multiple Sclerosis Society, UT Chapter, 1996; Senior Life Saver Award, RetireSafe, 2006; Small Investor Empowerment Award, Natl. Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, 2001 Board of Directors: Natl. Endowment for Democracy Memberships: AFL-CIO; American, Utah, Salt Lake City, UT and Allegheny County, PA Bar Associations; Ballet West; Natl. Ski Patroller; Help Eliminate Litter and Pollution Association Family: Married to Elaine Hansen; six children Religion: Mormon


Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor (R VA-7) Key Committees: Ways & Means Home: Richmond VA Education: George Washington University (DC), 1985, B.A. in political science; College of William and Mary School of Law (VA), 1988, J.D.; Columbia University (NY), 1989, M.S. in real estate development Profession: Attorney, Cantor and Cantor, Richmond, VA Other Government Service: Aide to VA Rep. Walter A. Stosch (R); Member, VA House of Delegates, 1992-2001 Political Highlights: Campaign worker for U.S. Rep. Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. (R VA), 1982; Member, Henrico County, VA Republican Committee Board of Trustees: Elk Hill Farm; VA Holocaust Museum Board of Directors: Jewish Community Center of Richmond Memberships: Henrico Education Foundation; Knesset Beth Israel; Lodge No. 53, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; VA-Israel Foundation; VA-Israel Partnership, former co-chair; Western Henrico Rotary Family: Married to Diana Marcy Fine; three children Religion: Jewish


Washington Sen. Patty Murray (D WA) Key Committees: Appropriations – Subcommittee LHE; HELP – Subcommittee C&F Home: Seattle WA Education: Washington State University, 1972, B.A. in recreation Profession: Citizen environmental and education lobbyist, 1983-88; Representative, WA Congressional District 1, WA Women United, 1983-85; Certified Parent Education Instructor, Shoreline Community College (WA), 1984-87 Other Government Service: Member, WA Senate, 1988-92 Political Highlights: Vice Chair, Democratic Natl. Convention platform committee, 2000 Publications: Nine and Counting: The Women of the Senate, (with Catherine Whitney), William Morrow, 2000 Awards: George Falcon Golden Spike Award, Natl. Association of Railroad Passengers, 2003; Golden Acorn Service Award, Shoreline PTA, 1986; Outstanding Award, WA Women United, 1986; Outstanding Service to Public Education Award, Citizen Educational Center of the Northwest, 1987; Person of the Year, Washington State VFW, 2004; Recognition of Service to Children Award, Shoreline PTA, 1986; WA State Legislator of the Year, 1990 Founder: WA Organization for Parent Education, 1981-85 Board of Directors: Shoreline School District, president and legislative representative, 1985-89 Memberships: Demonstration for Education Steering Committee, Seattle, 1987 Family: Married to Robert Randall Murray; two children Religion: Roman Catholic


Wisconsin Rep. Dave Obey (D WI-7) Key Committees: Appropriations – Subcommittee LHE (Chair) Home: Wausau WI Education: University of Wisconsin, 1960, B.S. in political science; 1962, M.A. in Russian government and foreign policy, Natl. Defense Education Act Scholarship Profession: Employed in father’s floor covering business; Paper mill worker; Real estate broker Other Government Service: Member, WI Assembly, 1962-69; Asst. Minority Leader, 1967-69 Publications: Raising Hell for Justice: The Washington Battles of a Heartland Progressive, University of Wisconsin Press, 2007 Awards: Advocacy of Independent Higher Education Award, Natl. Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 2001; Congressional Leadership Award, Natl. Association of Area Agencies on Aging, 2000; Distinguished Community Health Superhero Award, Natl. Association of Community Health Centers, Inc., 2005; Hubert H. Humphrey Award, American Political Science Association, 2007; Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Association of the U.S. Army, 2005; Pi Sigma Alpha Award, Natl. Capital Area Political Science Association, 1997; William Steiger Memorial Award, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1979 Memberships: Capitol Offenses Bluegrass Band; Knights of Columbus; Optimists Family: Married to Joan Lepinski; two children Religion: Roman Catholic Rep. Paul D. Ryan (R WI-1) Key Committees: Ways & Means Home: Janesville WI Education: Miami University (OH), 1991, B.A. in economics and political science Profession: Regulatory and monetary policy affairs associate, Alexis de Tocqueville Institute, Arlington, VA; Economic policy analyst, Empower America, 1993-95; Marketing consultant, Ryan Inc., Central, Janesville, WI Other Government Service: Legis. Aide to U.S. Sen. Robert W. Kasten, Jr. (R WI); Republican staff member, Senate Committee on Small Business, 1992-93; Legis. Director to U.S. Rep. Sam Brownback (R KS), 1995-97 Awards: Aspen-Rodel Fellow in Public Leadership, The Aspen Institute, 2005; Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2007; Taxpayer Hero Award, Citizens Against Government Waste, 2000; Taxpayers Friend Award, Natl. Taxpayers Union, 2000 Memberships: Ducks Unlimited; Janesville Bowmen, Inc.; Janesville YMCA Family: Married to Janna Little; two children Religion: Roman Catholic


Wyoming Sen. Michael B. Enzi (R WY) Key Committees: HELP (Rnk Mem) Home: Gillette WY Education: George Washington University (DC), 1966, B.S. in accounting; Denver University (CO), 1968, M.B.A. Military Service: WY Air National Guard, 1967-73 Profession: Owner-Operator, NZ Shoe Stores, Sheridan and Gillette, WY; Accounting Manager, Computer Programmer and Safety Trainer, Dunbar Well Service, Gillette, WY, 1985-97 Other Government Service: Mayor of Gillette, WY, 1975-82; Member, WY House of Representatives, 1986-91; WY Senate, 1991-96 Awards: Congressional Leadership Award, Food Industry Association, 2005; Leadership Award, Natl. Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, 2005; Legislator of the Year, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 2004 and Biotechnology Industry Organization, 2005; Policy Maker of the Year, Association for Career and Technical Education, 2005; Small Investor Empowerment Award, Natl. Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, 2002; TechNet Founders Circle Award, 2005; W. Stuart Symington Award, Air Force Association, 2001 Board of Directors: First WY Bank of Gillette (now Key Bank), 1978-88; Black Hills Corp., 1992-96 Memberships: Education Commission of the States, 1989-93; Energy Council Executive Committee; Lions; Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 1995-96; WY Association of Municipalities, president, 1980-82; WY Jaycees, president, 1973-74 Family: Married to Diana Buckley; three children Religion: Presbyterian

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