/ Source: National Journal
- Senate Web site
- Born: July 29, 1936, Salisbury, N.C.
- Family: married (Robert)
- Education: Duke University, B.A., 1958; Harvard University, M.A., 1960, J.D. 1965
- Professional Career: Deputy assistant, U.S. Consumer Affairs, 1969-73; Federal Trade Commission, 1973-79; public liaison, President Ronald Reagan, 1981-83; secretary of transportation, 1983-87; secretary of labor, 1989-90; president, American Red Cross, 1991-95, 1997-99.
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: None