David Skaggs
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For the American baseball player, see Dave Skaggs. For the American historian, see David Curtis Skaggs Jr.
David Evans Skaggs (born February 22, 1943) is an American lawyer, politician and educator from Colorado. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 1999.
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David Skaggs | |
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Chair of the Board of Directors of the United States Office of Congressional Ethics | |
In office 2019–2021[1] | |
Preceded by | Judy Biggert (acting) |
Succeeded by | Michael D. Barnes |
In office 2007–2011 | |
Preceded by | position established |
Succeeded by | Porter J. Goss |
Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the United States Office of Congressional Ethics | |
In office 2011–2019 | |
Preceded by | Porter J. Goss |
Succeeded by | Allison R. Hayward |
Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education | |
In office January 2007 – September 2009 | |
Governor | Bill Ritter |
Preceded by | Richard F. O'Donnell |
Succeeded by | D. Rico Munn |
Member of the United States Public Interest Declassification Board | |
In office January 2005 – 2011 | |
Leader | Nancy Pelosi John Boehner |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Tim Wirth |
Succeeded by | Mark Udall |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
In office January 7, 1981 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Lee R. Jones |
Succeeded by | Dorothy Rupert |
Constituency | 47th district (1981-1983) 14th district (1983-1987) |
Personal details | |
Born | David Evans Skaggs (1943-02-22) February 22, 1943 (age 81) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Laura Locher |
Children | 3 |
Education | Wesleyan University (BA) Yale University (JD) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1968-1971 (active) 1971-1979 (reserve) |
Rank | Major |
Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
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