William Philip Gramm, born July 8, 1942, is an American economist and politician who represented Texas in both chambers of the United States Congress. He began his political career as a Democrat before switching to the Republican Party in 1983, and was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1996 Republican presidential primaries against eventual nominee Bob Dole.
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RoleLegislator and economist: U.S. Representative from Texas 6th district, 1979-1985; U.S. Senator from Texas, 1985-2002. Began as a Democrat, switched to the Republican Party in 1983. 2 Nationality / JurisdictionUnited States; federal statutory law 2 BirthplaceFort Benning, Georgia, U.S. 2 Classification
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Senator Phil Gramm, lead Senate sponsor; the Act is named for him.
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William Philip Gramm (1942-07-08) July 8, 1942 (age 84) Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.
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William Philip Gramm (born July 8, 1942) is an American economist and politician who represented Texas in both chambers of Congress.
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Though he began his political career as a Democrat, Gramm switched to the Republican Party in 1983.
- In Legal System: Law of the United States, William Philip Gramm (born July 8, 1942) is an American economist and politician who represented Texas in both chambers
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