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 September 2, 1931 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]
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Simpson (second from left) in a Cabinet Room meeting with President Ronald Reagan, Bob Michel and Bob Dole, 1985
Simpson fishing in Wyoming with President George H. W. Bush (center) and Senator Craig Thomas (left)
Simpson and Erskine Bowles meet with President Obama in 2010.
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
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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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