Age: 59 Residence: Arlington., VA Education: BA in Economics from College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA; MPA in Public Administration from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Occupation: Congressman. Office Sought:U.S. House -- Virginia District 8
Quarterly Campaign Finance Information
Cash on Hand: $386,110
Total Receipts: $1,286,894
Total Disbursements: $941,783
Date of Last Report: 6/30/2004
Extra-curricular activities: Member, U.S. House of Representatives, 1991-present; mayor of Alexandria, 1985-1990; vice mayor and council member, 1979-84; chairman, United Way; chairman, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission; vice president, Northern Virginia Association for Retarded Citizens, vice chairman, Mental Health, Retardation and Substance Abuse Board; vice chairman, Economic Opportunity Commission; vice president, Del Ray Civic Association; chairman, Committee on Aging.
Why should voters elect you? "I help direct billions in appropriations to the Northern Virginia economy. I fight for women's and minority rights, gun control, education funding and environmental protection."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? "Our most urgent priority is to replace the Bush administration with a Democratic president who will restore our national stature throughout the world by using our power to combat America's real enemiesignorance, poverty and disease. We must address our federal budget imbalance by suspending the tax cuts targeted to those who need them the least and put the necessary investments into education, health care, public transit and environmental protection. This administration has squandered our international goodwill, caused a $10 trillion fiscal reversal and trampled on civil rights and women's reproductive rights. Our children will pay the price for this mismanagement."
