Jerry Moran

American politician and lawyer

Jerry Moran - Leaders & Politicians born May 29th, 1954
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Served as a U.S. Senator from Kansas since 2011. Participated in various Senate committees including Appropriations and Veterans' Affairs. Held the position of U.S. Representative for Kansas's 1st congressional district from 1997 to 2011. Advocated for agriculture, veterans' issues, and rural development during tenure in Congress. Graduated from the University of Kansas and Washburn University School of Law.

Served as U.S. Senator from Kansas

Served as U.S. Representative from 1997 to 2011

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