Biography

Leadership: Policy Committee Chairman
Political Highlights: Ingham County Commission, 1975-78; Mich. House, 1979-91; Mich. Senate, 1991-94; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 1994; Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, 1994; U.S. House of Representatives, 1997-2001
Born: April 29, 1950; Clare, Mich.
Residence: Lansing
Religion: United Methodist
Family: Divorced; two children
Education: Michigan State U., B.A. 1972; Michigan State U., M.S.W. 1975
Elected: 2000
Committee Assignments: Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry; Budget; Environment & Public Works (Clean Air, Climate, & Nuclear Safety; Fisheries, Wildlife & Water; Transportation & Infrastructure); Finance (Health Care - Chairwoman; International Trade, Customs & Global Competitiveness; Taxation & IRS Oversight); Joint Taxation
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House Seniority: 13th ranked Senate Democrat
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Election History

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