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Martin Olav Sabo
American politician (1938–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Martin Olav Sabo (February 28, 1938 – March 13, 2016) was an American politician who served as United States Representative for Minnesota's fifth district, which includes Minneapolis; the district is one of eight congressional districts in Minnesota.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Donald M. Fraser |
Succeeded by | Keith Ellison |
Chairman of the House Budget Committee | |
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Leon Panetta |
Succeeded by | John Kasich |
46th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office 1973–1979 | |
Preceded by | Aubrey W. Dirlam |
Succeeded by | Rod Searle |
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office 1961–1978 | |
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Born | (1938-02-28)February 28, 1938 Crosby, North Dakota, U.S. |
Died | March 13, 2016(2016-03-13) (aged 78) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sylvia Ann Lee |
Residence(s) | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Alma mater | Augsburg College |
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