Don Nickles
American politician and businessman
Born
December 6th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a Republican member of the United States Senate from Oklahoma from 1981 to 2005. Played a key role in the Senate Appropriations Committee and was involved in various legislative efforts during tenure. Contributed to policies focused on tax reform and budget management. Held positions that influenced economic legislation and government spending.
Served as Senate Majority Whip from 1996 to 2001
Played a significant role in the 1997 Balanced Budget Act
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