(Crossposted from Free Speech Zone where it is un-cut)
(Part 4 of a 13 part series)
VOTED NAY on Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
Current Office: U.S. Senate
Seniority: Senior Seat
First Elected: 2000
Last Elected: 11/07/2006
Next Election: 2012
Party: DemocraticBackground Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Martha Ann
2 Children: Benjamin, Christopher.
Birth Date: 01/23/1947
Birthplace: Beckley, WV
Home City: Wilmington, DE
Religion: PresbyterianEducation:
MBA, University of Delaware, 1975
BA, Economics, Ohio State University, 1968.
Professional Experience:
Captain, United States Navy/United States Naval Reserves, Vietnam, 1968-1992
Industrial Development Specialist, Delaware Division of Economic Development, 1975-1976.Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 2001-present
Deputy Minority Whip, United States Senate, 2004
Governor, State of Delaware, 1992-2000
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1992
Treasurer, State of Delaware, 1976-1982.Organizations:
Vice Chair, Board of Directors, American Legacy Foundation
American Legion
Member, Amtrak Board of Directors, 1994-1998
Chair, Executive Board, Board of Jobs for America’s Graduates
Common Cause
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Vietnam Veterans of America.Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Chair, National Governors’ Association Center for Best Practices, 2000-2001
Democratic Policy Committee
Trustee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Senate Centrist Coalition
Co-Chair, Senate New Democrat Coalition.