Political Highlights: R.I. Department of Business Regulation director, 1992-94; U.S. attorney for R.I., 1994-98; R.I. attorney general, 1999-2003; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 2002 Born: October 20, 1955; Manhattan, N.Y. Residence: Newport Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Sandra Whitehouse; two children Education: Yale U., B.A. 1978; U. of Virginia, J.D. 1982 Elected: 2006 Committee Assignments: Budget; Environment & Public Works (Clean Air & Nuclear Safety - Ranking Member; Fisheries, Water & Wildlife; Transportation & Infrastructure); Finance (Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure; Health Care; Taxation & IRS Oversight); Judiciary (Constitution; Crime & Terrorism - Ranking Member; Intellectual Property; Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts); Joint Budget Reform Social Media:
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District Rating: Safe Democrat House Seniority: 21st ranked Senate Democrat Twitter: 358,609 followers
