Education:
JD, University of South Dakota, 1975
Attended, Michigan State University, 1970-1971
MPA, University of South Dakota, 1970
BA, Political Science, University of South Dakota, 1969.

Professional Experience:
Deputy State's Attorney, Clay County, 1985
Private Practice Attorney, 1975
Budget Analyst, Michigan State Senate Appropriations Committee, 1971-1972
United States Army, 1969.

Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 1997-present
Regional Deputy Whip, United States House of Representatives, 1991-1994
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1986-1996
Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1988, 1992
Senator, South Dakota State Senate, 1983-1987
Representative, South Dakota House of Representatives, 1979-1983
Assistant Deputy Majority Whip.

Organizations:
Board of Visitors, Air Force Academy, 2006-present.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Co-Chair, Congressional Study Group on Germany
Co-Chair, Congressional Soybean Caucus
National Security Caucus
Senate Centrist Coalition
Senate New Democrat Coalition
Co-Chair, Senate Rural Health Care Caucus.

Committees:
Appropriations, Member
Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Member
Energy and Natural Resources, Member
Indian Affairs, Member
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Energy And Water Development, Member
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, Chair
Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Member
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Chair
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, Member
Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment, Member
Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Water and Power, Member