Age: 45 Residence: Kensington, MD Education: BA in Physics and Philosophy from Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA; JD in Law from Georgetown University, Washington, DC; MPP in National Security Studies and Law from Harvard University, Boston, MA Occupation: Congressman Office Sought:U.S. House -- Maryland District 8
Quarterly Campaign Finance Information
Cash on Hand: $698,137
Total Receipts: $1,277,601
Total Disbursements: $583,351
Date of Last Report: 6/30/2004
Extra-curricular activities: Member, U.S. House of Representatives, 2003-present; member, Maryland Senate, 1995-2002; member, Maryland House of Delegates, 1991-94; member, Advisory Board of Governors, Partnership for Public Service; board member, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington; honorary board member, American Red Cross of the National Capital Area; former board member, Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children; youth soccer coach, MSI.
Why should voters elect you? "I will continue to work hard to effectively represent the values and priorities of the people of this district on international, national and local issues."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction? "There are a host of critical issues. Every child must have the opportunity to succeed. No Child Left Behind education initiative, Head Start and special education must be fully funded. Work to expand college access. Phase in system of universal health care, including mental health. Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Stop rollbacks on environmental protections; develop sustainable energy policy. Invest in transportation infrastructure and homeland security. Protect civil rights, including the right to choose. End reckless fiscal policy that passes debts to our children. Maintain strong defense but recognize that successful war on terrorism depends on more than military power alone."
