Paul Sarbanes
Paul Spyros Sarbanes (born February 3, 1933), a Democrat, is a former United States Senator who represented the state of Maryland. Sarbanes was the longest-serving senator in Maryland history, having served from 1977 until 2007. He did not seek re-election in 2006, when he was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ben Cardin. Sarbanes was known for his low-key style, often shunning the limelight over his 30-year Senate career. In 2002 Sarbanes co-sponsored the Sarbanes–Oxley Act, which put his name in the headlines.
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