Chris Shays
American politician and congressional representative
Born
October 18th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district from 1987 to 2009. Represented the Republican Party and held significant roles on various committees during tenure. Played a prominent role in national security and budgetary issues, particularly post-9/11. Involved in bipartisan efforts addressing environmental and healthcare reforms.
Served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 22 years
Played a key role in post-9/11 security legislation
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