About John A. Svahn
Born 1943. John A. Svahn is an American politician.
John A. Svahn (born May 13, 1943 in New London, Connecticut) is an American former Republican politician. He served as 9th Commissioner of the Social Security Administration from 1981, as Under Secretary of Health and Human Services from March to September 1983, and as Assistant to the President for Policy Development from September 1983 in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.
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Who is John A. Svahn?
American politician (born 1943)
When was John A. Svahn born?
John A. Svahn was born on 13 May 1943 in New London.
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John A. Svahn is a politician.
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John A. Svahn is American.
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