Biography
A Representative from Connecticut. Born in Quincy, Norfolk County, Mass. , September 17, 1948. Graduated, St. Sebastian High School, Needham, Mass. B. A. , Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. , 1972. J. D. , Boston University School of Law, Mass. , 1980. Lawyer, private practice. VISTA Volunteer, 1969-1970. Attorney. Member of the Connecticut state senate, 1986-1995. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth Congress and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2003). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Eighth Congress in 2002.