Education:
BA, Marshall University, 1994
JD, American University, 1963.

Professional Experience:
Author
Butcher
Gas Station Attendant
Musician
Produce Salesman
Store Owner/Small Businessman
Welder/Ship Builder.

Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 1958-present
Senate Majority Leader, United States Senate, 1977-1980, 1987-1988
Senate Minority Leader, United States Senate, 1981-1986
Senate Democratic Whip, United States Senate, 1971
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1952-1958
Senator, West Virginia State Senate, 1950-1952.
Delegate, West Virginia House of Delegates, 1946-1950.

Organizations:
Sunday School Teacher.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Secretary, Senate Democratic Conference, 1967
Congressional Fire Services Caucus
Senate National Guard Caucus
Senate Rural Health Caucus
Senate Steel Caucus.

Committees:
Appropriations, Member
Armed Services, Member
Budget, Member
Rules and Administration, Member
Subcommittee on Defense, Member
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Member
Subcommittee on Energy And Water Development, Member
Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Chair
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Member
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Member