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ANDREWS, Michael Allen

(1944—)


ANDREWS, Michael Allen, a Representative from Texas; born in Houston, Harris County, Tex., February 7, 1944; graduated from Arlington Heights High School, Fort Worth, Tex., 1962; B.A., University of Texas, Austin, 1967; J.D., Southern Methodist University, School of Law, Dallas, Tex., 1970; admitted to the Texas bar, 1971; lawyer, private practice; law clerk for United States district court judge for the Southern District of Texas, 1971-1972; assistant district attorney, Harris County, Tex., 1972-1976; private practice of law, 1976-1983; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-eighth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1983-January 3, 1995); was not a candidate for reelection in 1994, but was an unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the United States Senate.


”Cooper to stay in House; Andrews may vie for Senate seat.” Medicine & Health , 4 January 1993, 3.

Glover, Keith and Colette Gergely. “Grandy, Andrews departing; both seek higher office. (House members Fred Grandy and Michael A. Andrews).” Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report , 18 December 1993, 3470.

Kosterlitz, Julie. “How the debate may shape a Senate race. (reform of health care).” National Journal , 11 December 1993, 2947.

”Mr. Andrews goes to Congress. (freshman congressman Mike Andrews).” Newsweek , 10 January 1983, 20.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present

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