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John Kennedy
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John Kennedy

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John Neely Kennedy is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States Senator from Louisiana since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the Louisiana State Treasurer from 2000 to 2017 and as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Educated at Vanderbilt University, the University of Virginia School of Law, and Oxford University, Kennedy began his career in private practice and as a legal counsel to Governor Buddy Roemer. Throughout his career, he has focused on fiscal policy, tax reform, and government efficiency.

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Born
November 21, 1951 · 74 years old
Birth place
Centreville, Mississippi
Education
Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia School of Law, Oxford University
Career
Attorney, Partner at Chaffe McCall, Adjunct Professor at Louisiana State University

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