Ted Kaufman
American politician and former senator
Born
March 15th, 1939
86 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a United States Senator from Delaware from 2009 to 2010. Appointed to fill the vacancy left by Joe Biden after Biden became Vice President. Prior to the Senate, held the position of chief of staff to Biden for over 19 years. Actively participated in various committees during the Senate term, focusing on issues such as financial regulation and technology. After leaving the Senate, involved in educational initiatives and served on various boards.
Served as United States Senator from Delaware
Chief of staff to Joe Biden for 19 years
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