Sam Steiger

Journalist and U.S. Congressman

Sam Steiger - Journalist and U.S. Congressman
Born

March 10th, 1929
96 years ago

Died

September 26th, 2012
13 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a journalist in the 1950s and 1960s, contributing to various publications. Transitioned to politics, representing Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1971 to 1975. Advocated for various local and national issues during tenure. Later returned to journalism, writing columns and engaging in public discourse on political matters.

Served as U.S. Congressman from Arizona

Worked as a journalist for several publications

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