October 1, 1998

MEMORANDUM

TO:              The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee

FROM:        Dana B. Covington Sr., Nominee to Postal Rate Commission

Subject:        Answers to Committee's Biographical and Financial Information Questionnaire

A.  BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

1.       Name:        Dana Bruce "Danny" Covington, Sr.

2.       Position to which nominated:        Commissioner, Postal Rate Commission

3.       Date of nomination:         October, 1998

4.       Address:          5203 Bradwood Street

                                    Springfield, Virginia  22151

                                    (703) 914-0360

                                    (home and office)

5.       Date and place of birth:         September 30, 1955, Columbus, Mississippi

6.       Marital Status:         married to Joyce Marie Martin Covington, a U.S. Citizen

7.       Names and ages of children:         Dana, Jr.     Age 18

                                                                    Damon         Age 15

                                                                    Jovita           Age 11

8.       Education:

            S.D. Lee High School, Columbus, Mississippi  1969-1973

                    H.S. Diploma

            University of Mississippi, oxford, Mississippi  1973-1976

                    Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

            University of Mississippi, oxford, Mississippi  1976-1977

                    Master in Criminal Justice

9.       Employment Record:         Resume Attached.

10.      Government experience:         See Resume.

11.      Business Relationships:         D&J Associates, Springfield, Virginia (Partner)

12.      Memberships:        Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, 1973-present

13.      Political affiliations and activities:

           1996 U.S. Congress, Republican Candidate, Second District, Mississippi

           1997 National Republican Congressional Committee

           1989 - present    Republican National Committee

           1995 - present    Mississippi Republican Party

14.      Honors and awards:         None

15.      Published writings:         None

16.      Speeches:

                    None delivered in the last five years which I have copies or are relevant to the position to which I have been                       nominated.

17.      Selection:

(a)     Do you know why you were chosen for this nomination by the President?   I believe he feels I could make a contribution to the Postal Rate Commission.

(b)     What do you believe in your background or employment experience affirmatively qualifies you for this position?  The knowledge I have gained from working in the Executive and Legislative branches of the U.S. Government.   My past service has been customer oriented.

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