Peter DeFazio
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DeFazio was born in Needham, Massachusetts and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1971. He received a bachelor of arts degree from Tufts University in 1969 and a master of sciences degree from the University of Oregon in 1977 and worked as a gerontologist.
He worked for U.S. Rep. James H. Weaver (D-OR), from 1977 to 1982 and then served a as Lane County, Oregon commissioner (1983-1986, chairman 1985-86). He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1986; he began serving in 1987 (100th Congress). He serves on the transportation and infrastructure, and homeland security committees.
DeFazio ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator from Oregon in a special primary in 1995. He served as an Oregonian delegate to the 2000 Democratic National Convention.
DeFazio is a member of the Roman Catholic Church; his wife's name is Myrnie Daut.
External link
- Official website (http://defazio.house.gov/)
| Preceded by: James H. Weaver | U.S. Representative of Oregon's 4th Congressional District 1987- | Succeeded by: Incumbent |