/ Source: National Journal
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- Born: May 31, 1948, Riverside, Calif.
- Family: married (Lynne)
- Education: University of Montana; University of California; B.S.L. and J.D. Western State University, 1976
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1976-80
- Military Career: Army, 1969-71 (Vietnam)
- Previous Elective Office: None