Matt Salmon

American politician and congressional leader

Matt Salmon - American politician and congressional leader
Born

January 21st, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Arizona from 1995 to 2001 and again from 2013 to 2015. Worked on various legislative efforts, including education reform and fiscal responsibility. Took office as the Governor of the state of Arizona from 1993 to 1994. Involved in local and state politics before and after congressional service.

Served two non-consecutive terms in Congress

Chaired the House Subcommittee on the Internet

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