Alan K. Simpson
Alan Kooi Simpson (born September 2, 1931) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican Party. He served from 1979 to 1997 as a United States Senator from Wyoming. His dad, Milward L. Simpson, was also a senator (1962–1967), and served as a Wyoming governor (1955–1959).
Alan K. Simpson | |
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| Chairman of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform | |
| In office February 18, 2010 – December 1, 2010 Serving with Erskine Bowles | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Senate Minority Whip | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Leader | Bob Dole |
| Preceded by | Alan Cranston |
| Succeeded by | Wendell H. Ford |
| Senate Majority Whip | |
| In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Leader | Bob Dole |
| Preceded by | Ted Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Alan Cranston |
| United States Senator from Wyoming | |
| In office January 1, 1979 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Clifford Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Mike Enzi |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 1964-1977 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alan Kooi Simpson 2 September 1931 (aged 94) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Schroll |
| Relations | Milward L. Simpson Peter K. Simpson |
| Children | William Colin Susan |
| Alma mater | Cody High School University of Wyoming |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1954-1956 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 5th Infantry & 2nd Armored Division |
In 2010, Simpson was appointed by President Obama to co-chair the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform with Democrat co-chair Erskine Bowles of North Carolina.[1]
Alan K. Simpson Media
Simpson (second from left) in a Cabinet Room meeting with President Ronald Reagan, Bob Michel and Bob Dole, 1985
- George H. W. Bush, Alan Simpson, and Craig Thomas.jpg
Simpson fishing in Wyoming with President George H. W. Bush (center) and Senator Craig Thomas (left)
- President Obama meets with Fiscal Commission co-chairs Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson.jpg
Simpson and Erskine Bowles meet with President Obama in 2010.
- CRFB Annual Conference - Dinner Discussion with Judy Woodruff, Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles.webm
Simpson in a 2011 CRFB dinner discussion with Judy Woodruff and Erskine Bowles
Simpson awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden in July 2022
References
- ↑ Weisman, Jonathan (February 17, 2010). "Bowles, Simpson to Head Debt Commission". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704804204575069871801865444.html?mod=igoogle_wsj_gadgv1&.
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