Contact Information

Email: 
Phone:
Fax:

Mailing address:

Biographical Information

Born: May 3, 1949
Birth Place: Wichita, Kansas
Home City: Portland, OR
Family: Wife: Laurie, 2 Children
Religion: Jewish

Educational Experience:

AB, Political Science, Stanford University, 1971;
JD, University of Oregon School of Law, 1974.

Professional Experience (Includes Military Experience):

Director, Oregon Legal Services for the Elderly; University Instructor;
Public Member, OR State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators;
Co-Founder/Co-Director, Oregon Gray Panthers, 1974-80;

Organizational Memberships:

Political Experience:

Member, United States House of Representatives, 1981-1996

Date First Elected to the Senate: January 30, 1996 (Special Election)