Ron Wyden
United States Senator and lawmaker
Born
May 3rd, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in 1949, an American politician served as a U.S. Senator from Oregon since 1996. Prior to this, served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1996. In the Senate, focused on issues such as healthcare, tax reform, and digital privacy. Took a prominent role in various committees and was part of significant legislative efforts. Advocated for technology innovation and consumer protection, influencing lawmaking in areas related to the digital economy.
Advocated for digital privacy regulations
Served as Chair of the Senate Finance Committee
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