Larry Craig
Larry Edwin Craig (born July 20, 1945) is an American politician. He is a former Republican politician from the U.S. state of Idaho. He served 18 years in the U.S. Senate (1991–2009), preceded by 10 years in the U.S. House, representing Idaho's first district (1981–91).[2]
Larry Craig | |
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| United States Senator from Idaho | |
| In office January 3, 1991 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Jim McClure |
| Succeeded by | Jim Risch |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district | |
| In office January 5, 1981 – January 3, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Symms |
| Succeeded by | Larry LaRocco |
| Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | John Breaux |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Smith |
| Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Arlen Specter |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Akaka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Larry Edwin Craig July 20, 1945 Council, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Suzanne Thompson |
| Residence | Eagle, Idaho[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho, George Washington University |
| Occupation | Rancher |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1970–1972 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | Idaho National Guard |
References
- "Larry Craig (Rep)". The Washington Times. The Washington Times, LLC. October 5, 2007. Archived from the original on December 28, 2008. Retrieved October 24, 2008.
- "CRAIG, Larry Edwin – Biographical Information". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Library of Congress. Retrieved September 1, 2007.
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