William Reynolds Archer

William Reynolds Archer REPRepublican

American politician

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William Reynolds ArcherREPRepublican American politician
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William Reynolds Archer Jr. (born March 22, 1928) is an American retired lawyer and politician. Archer served two terms, from 1967 to 1971, in the Texas House of Representatives – changing from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1967 – and later represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican for 30 years, from 1971 until 2001, serving for his last six years as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.

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Education6 - 6 of 4
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor in Business Administration
1946 - 1951
St. Thomas High School
University of Texas School of Law
Rice University
1945 - 1946
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Texas House of Representatives
1967 - 1971
Experience
Uncle Johnny Mills Inc.
President
1953 - 1961
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Texas State Society of Washington
DC
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Republican Steering Committee
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Official Congressional Trade Advisor
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Policy Committee
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