Elizabeth Warren

U.S. Senator and former law professor

Elizabeth Warren - U.S. Senator and former law professor
Born

June 22nd, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Born in 1949, this individual served as a professor of law before entering politics. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2013, this individual focused on issues including consumer protection, economic inequality, and financial regulation. The individual was instrumental in creating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This individual also ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, emphasizing progressive policies.

Served as U.S. Senator from Massachusetts

Helped establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Ran for Democratic presidential nomination in 2020

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