Background

• B.A., Stanford University. J.D., University of Oregon School of Law
• Taught gerontology at several universities in Oregon. Founded the Oregon chapter of the Gray Panthers.
• Resides in Portland, Oregon and Washington, DC.

Professional Positions

• US Representative, Oregon's 3rd district, 1981-1996.
• US Senator, 1996 special election - present. Elected to a full term in 1998 and reelected in 2004. Serves on the Finance Committee, Intelligence Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Budget Committee, and the Special Committee on Aging.

Accomplishments

Criticism

Additional Information

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• Address:
  223 Dirksen Senate Office Building
  Washington, DC 20510-3703

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• Phone: (202) 224-5244
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Biography Links

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