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Dan Rostenkowski

Dan RostenkowskiAKA Daniel David Rostenkowski

Born: 2-Jan-1928
Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman from Illinois, 1959-95

Military service: US Army (1946-48)

"I will fight these false charges and will prevail. I will wash away the mud that has been splattered upon my reputation. Some ask how could you have done these things? The answer is simple: I didn't do them."

Sentenced in 1996 to 17 months federal prison, for misuse of public funds. Pardoned by Bill Clinton in 2000.

Father: Joseph P. Rostenkowski (d. 1970)
Mother: Priscilla Dombrowski
Wife: La Verne Pirkins (four daughters)

    High School: St. John's Military Academy (1946)
    University: Loyola University Chicago

    US Congressman, Illinois 5th (1993-95)
    US Congressman, Illinois 8th (1959-93)
    Illinois State Senate (1955-59)
    Illinois State House of Representatives (1953-55)
    Alfalfa Club 1982
    Kiwanis Club
    Knights of Columbus
    Loyal Order of Moose
    Veterans of Foreign Wars
    Alfalfa Party candidate for US President
    Conspiracy
    Embezzlement
    Mail Fraud
    Obstruction of Justice
    Wire Fraud
    Pardoned by President Bill Clinton (22-Dec-2000)
    Polish Ancestry


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