Rodney E. Slater
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This article is about the American politician. For the British musician, see Rodney Slater (musician).
Rodney Earl Slater (born February 23, 1955) is an American politician of the Democratic Party who served as the United States Secretary of Transportation under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. Prior to being appointed to the Clinton Cabinet, Slater served as the administrator of the Federal Highway Administration from 1993 to 1997.
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Rodney Slater | |
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13th United States Secretary of Transportation | |
In office February 14, 1997 – January 20, 2001 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Federico Peña |
Succeeded by | Norman Mineta |
Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration | |
In office June 3, 1993[1] – February 14, 1997 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Thomas D. Larson |
Succeeded by | Kenneth R. Wykle |
Personal details | |
Born | Rodney Earl Slater (1955-02-23) February 23, 1955 (age 69) Marianna, Arkansas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Eastern Michigan University (BA) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (JD) |
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