Education:
JD, Harvard Law School, 1977
Graduate Studies, Harvard University, 1962-1967
BA, Government, Harvard University, 1962.

Professional Experience:
Lecturer, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, 1978-1980
Administrative Assistant, United States Congressman Michael F. Harrington, 1971-1972
Executive Assistant, Boston Mayor Kevin White, 1968-1971
Attorney.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1981-present
Representative, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1972-1980.

Organizations:

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Congressional Arts Caucus
Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus
Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues
Congressional Older Americans Caucus
Congressional Progressive Caucus
Congressional Urban Caucus
Co-Chair, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Homeland Security Task Force
Executive Committee, Democratic Study Group.

Committees:
Financial Services, Chair