Ben Cardin
American lawyer and U.S. Senator
Born
October 5th, 1943
81 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Senator from Maryland since 2007, after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987 to 2007. Played a role in various legislative initiatives and was instrumental in the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Known for work on issues such as tax reform, healthcare, and foreign relations. Held positions on several Senate committees, including the Finance Committee and the Small Business Committee.
Served as U.S. Senator from Maryland
Contributed to the passage of the Affordable Care Act
Served in the U.S. House of Representatives
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