Richard Shelby
American politician and U.S. Senator
Born
May 6th, 1934
91 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a United States Senator from Alabama from 1987 to 2023. Prior to that, served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1979 to 1986. Held the position of chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Participated in various legislative efforts, focusing on issues such as defense, education, and infrastructure. A member of the Republican Party, advocated for conservative policies throughout tenure. Played a significant role in the development of federal funding for state projects.
Served as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee
Represented Alabama in the U.S. Senate for 36 years
Worked on defense and infrastructure legislation
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