Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Born August 26, 1945 in Charlotte; graduated from York Road High School in Charlotte (1963), received BS degree in Business Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill (1967) and law degree (JD) from Yale University Law School (1970); practiced law with a 15-member law firm from 1971-92 specializing in economic and business development; managed Harvey Gantt's campaigns for City Council, Mayor of Charlotte and U.S. Senate; served one term in the NC State Senate (1985-86).

Member of Congress - 12th District of NC (1993-Present).  Serve on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Financial Services Committee; Chairman of Financial Services Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy

Throughout the 18 years that I have represented residents of the 12th District of North Carolina, I have been a consistent advocate for accessible, affordable health care, a growing economy with good jobs, better education, decent and affordable housing, reliable transportation and justice for all our citizens.  I believe that I have done a good job and a non-partisan evaluation two years ago agreed, rating me the most effective member of North Carolina's congressional delegation.  After years of trying, we finally achieved health care reform in this term of Congress.  I supported this reform and, as a member of the Financial Services Committee, I have worked tirelessly to reform our financial services sector, to get our economy back on track and to prevent the kind of economic meltdown we experienced from ever happening again.

There's much, much more to do and voters can be assured that I will continue to work with my colleagues and people of all political persuasions to get our country back on track.