James Florio
James Joseph Florio (born August 29, 1937) is a Democratic politician who served as the 49th Governor of New Jersey from 1990 to 1994, the first Italian American to hold the position (he is of half Italian ancestry). He also served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for 15 years between 1975 and 1990.
Read more about James Florio: Early Life, Politics, Governorship, 1993 Election, Post Governorship, Current Position
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