Ken Bentsen, Jr.

Ken Bentsen, Jr. DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Ken Bentsen, Jr.DEMDemocrat American politician
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Kenneth Edward Bentsen Jr. (born June 3, 1959) is an American lobbyist and former politician from Texas, serving four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. He is the nephew of former senator and secretary of the treasury, Lloyd Bentsen.

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Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education6 - 6 of 4
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts
1982
American University
Master in Public Administration
1985
Cardigan Mountain School
Deerfield Academy
1977
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Representative
US House of Representatives
1994 - 2002
Chair
Harris County Democratic Party
1990 - 1994
Member
United States House of Representatives
1995 - Current
Senior Vice President
Investment Banker
1987 - 1995
Associate Staff
Committee on Appropriations, United States House of Representatives
1985 - 1987
Legislative Assistant
United States Representative Ronald D. Coleman
1983 - 1987
Other Experience1 - 3 of 3
Chair
Impac
2000
Member
Small Business Committee
1995 - 1996
Experience
Regional Whip
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