Bobby Jindal
Politician and former Governor of Louisiana
Born
June 10th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 55th Governor of Louisiana from 2008 to 2016. Prior to this role, held positions as a U.S. Congressman and as the Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services. Implemented significant policy changes in education and healthcare during gubernatorial tenure. Ran for the Republican nomination for President in 2016, focusing on conservative fiscal policies and limited government.
Served as the 55th Governor of Louisiana
Ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016
Held office as a U.S. Congressman
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