Tom Keefe (D)

Sun., Aug. 27, 2000

Personal

Married to JoAnn Kauffman, three children. Wife enrolled member of Nez Perce tribe.

Employment

Attorney, Kauffman & Associates lobbying firm, 1994 to present. Superintendent, W He Lut Indian School, Kamiah. Aide to U.S. Sens. Warren Magnuson, 1979, and Brock Adams, D-Wash., 1991-93. Counsel to Senate Labor Committee 1989-91. Counsel to Seattle Mayor Charles Royer 1981-84

Education

Bachelor’s degree, St. Martins College, 1970. Law degree, Catholic University of America.

Political history

First run for office. Former aide to Magnuson and Adams.

Issues

Take on drug companies over pricing system and getting prescription coverage for Medicare patients. Eliminate national debt. Improve federal role in education. Dismantle Freedom to Farm Act and create safety net for farmers.

Finances

Raised $117,000 as of June 30, about $17,500 from political action committees.

Web site

www.tomkeefe.org

Quote

“I’m running to serve the public interest and speak out on behalf of people who don’t have a high-priced lobbyist operating in the halls of Congress.”

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