Federico Peña
U.S. Secretary of Transportation, 1993–1997 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Trinidadian footballer, see Federico Peña (footballer).
Federico Fabian Peña (born March 15, 1947) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 12th United States secretary of transportation from 1993 to 1997 and the 8th United States secretary of energy from 1997 to 1998, during the presidency of Bill Clinton. He previously served as the 41st mayor of Denver from 1983 to 1991.
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Federico Peña | |
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8th United States Secretary of Energy | |
In office March 12, 1997 – June 30, 1998 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Hazel R. O'Leary |
Succeeded by | Bill Richardson |
12th United States Secretary of Transportation | |
In office January 21, 1993 – February 14, 1997 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Andrew Card |
Succeeded by | Rodney E. Slater |
41st Mayor of Denver | |
In office July 2, 1983 – July 15, 1991 | |
Preceded by | William H. McNichols Jr. |
Succeeded by | Wellington Webb |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
In office January 10, 1979 – July 2, 1983 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Federico Fabian Peña (1947-03-15) March 15, 1947 (age 77) Laredo, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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Children | 3 |
Education | University of Texas at Austin (BA, JD) |
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