Christopher Dodd
American politician and lawyer
Born
May 27th, 1944
80 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a United States Senator from Connecticut for 30 years, with tenure spanning from 1981 to 2011. Chaired the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Played a pivotal role in the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in response to the financial crisis of 2008. Also involved in various legislative efforts regarding healthcare and education.
Served as United States Senator from Connecticut
Chaired the Senate Banking Committee
Authored the Dodd-Frank Act
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