Dick Armey
Richard Keith "Dick" Armey (/ˈɑrmi/; born July 7, 1940) is a former U.S. Representative from Texas' 26th congressional district (1985–2003) and House Majority Leader (1995–2003). He was one of the engineers of the "Republican Revolution" of the 1990s, in which Republicans were elected to majorities of both houses of Congress for the first time in four decades. Armey was one of the chief authors of the Contract with America. Armey is also an author and former economics professor. After his congressional career, he worked as a consultant, advisor, and lobbyist.
Read more about Dick Armey: Early Life, Education and Career, U.S. House of Representatives, Iraq War, Controversies, DLA Piper, FreedomWorks, Books
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