Family: Husband Bill Clinton, former President of the United States; daughter Chelsea

Qualifications: Education: Graduated: Wellesley College (1969); Law Degree from Yale (1973) - Major: J.D.

Career: Attorney with Rose Law Firm (1979-1993), first lady of Arkansas (1979-1981, 1983-1992), first lady of the United States (1993-2001) U.S. Junior Senator from New York sworn in Jan. 3, 2001

Government committees: Committee on Budget (2001-2002), Committee on Armed Services (2003-present), Committee on Environment and Public Works (2001-present), Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (2001-present), Special Committee on Aging, Commissioner of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (2001-present)

Elected offices and years held: U.S. Senate, 2001-present

Candidate’s Web site: hillaryclinton.com

Economy:

Clinton’s plan focuses on strengthening the middle class by lowering taxes for middle class families, providing affordable health care, making college affordable, working on retirement security plans, attempting to balance the budget and creating high-wage jobs, as well as strengthening unions.

Iraq War:

Clinton proposes a three-step plan to end the war and pull American troops out of Iraq. The first step would include a phased disengagement from the county; the second step includes sending aid to Iraq and nominating a United Nations representative to broker piece between the political factions in Iraq. Finally, the third step focuses on stabilizing Iraq’s political situation.