Tom DeLay
American lawyer and politician
Born
April 8th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A prominent American lawyer and politician, served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas’s 22nd district. Held the position of House Majority Leader from 2003 to 2005 and played a key role in the Republican party's legislative agenda during the early 2000s. Engaged in significant political campaigns and faced legal challenges related to campaign finance laws. Resigned from Congress in 2006 amid controversy.
Served as House Majority Leader from 2003 to 2005
Represented Texas's 22nd congressional district
Led legislative initiatives in the early 2000s
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