Meet the Chief Deputy Whips
Summary: Described as "One of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced," John Lewis has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing personal dignity and building what he calls "The Beloved Community." ...... [MORE]
Summary: Congressman Joseph Crowley was elected to the United States House of Representatives in November of 1998 to represent the Bronx and Queens based Seventh Congressional District...... [MORE]
Summary: DeGette is a fourth generation Coloradoan, educated at Denver's South High School and Colorado College...... [MORE]
Summary: A native of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Ron Kind was first elected to represent the people of western Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional district in November 1996. He currently is a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, and the Resources Committee....... [MORE]
Summary: In the 108th Congress, Ed Pastor has served 11 years in Congress and was recently re-elected to another two-year term. He represents the Fourth Congressional District of Arizona...... [MORE]
Summary: Jan Schakowsky was elected to represent Illinois' 9th Congressional District on November 3, 1998, after serving for eight years in the Illinois State Assembly...... [MORE]
Summary: He has become a national leader on budget issues, particularly because of his fight to eliminate the national debt and his advocacy for fiscal responsibility...... [MORE]
Summary: Formerly the Chair of the 39-member Congressional Black Caucus (1997-98), Rep. Waters has held the influential leadership position of Chief Deputy Whip of the Democratic Party since the 106th Congress and was recently named Co-Chair of the powerful House Democratic Steering Committee...... [MORE]