biography
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Foley, Thomas (Stephen)
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| male
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| lived:
| (1929– )
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| biography:
| US representative, born in Spokane, Washington, USA. A lawyer in Spokane, he was aged 35 when he defeated the Republican incumbent and entered congress in 1965. A Democratic reformer, he became chairman of the Agriculture Committee (1974), party whip (1980), and majority leader (1986). Although a skilled party strategist, he did not always tow the Democratic party line, and his preference for consensus cost him support on key bills. He served as Speaker of the House (1989–95). |
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