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Alan Kooi Simpson (born September 2, 1931) is an American politician from Wyoming. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a member of the United States Senate from 1979 to 1997. Simpson was the Republican whip in the U.S. Senate from 1985 to 1995, as majority whip from 1985 to 1987 and minority whip from 1987 to 1995.
Alan Francis Simpson OBE (27 November 1929 – 8 February 2017) was an English scriptwriter, best known for the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Ray Galton.
Jul 5, 2022 · Former Wyoming U.S Sen. Alan Simpson will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom this Thursday, July 7, at the White House. This is the first medal of freedom ceremony presented by President Joe Biden. Simpson served in the U.S Senate for eighteen years, serving in Senate leadership for ten.
Apr 14, 2017 · The Anguish of Alan Simpson, Tragic Hero of Immigration Reform Flashback The folksy Republican on how tough passing a bill was 30 years ago and how much harder it is today now that his namesake...
Oct 29, 2020 · CODY, Wyo. (AP) — Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson is recovering at a Denver-area hospital after suffering a minor stroke earlier this week, his family said. Simpson, 89, was in good spirits with good vital signs at Swedish Medical Center in the Denver suburb of Englewood, his son, Colin Simpson, told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Dec 5, 2018 · WASHINGTON – Former Sen. Alan Simpson drew laughter from the gathered dignitaries Wednesday as he remembered some of the lighter moments from the time he spent over the years with his friend ...
May 28, 1990 · Senator Simpson, the minority whip, is a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Judiciary Committee, the Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Special Committee on Aging. He is...
Alan Simpson reflects on White House relations with the Senate, the 1992 campaign, North American Free Trade Agreement, healthcare reform, and his relationship with the House leadership.
Feb 8, 2017 · Alan Simpson, of the Galton and Simpson writing duo behind Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe and Son, has died at 87. Simpson died of lung disease, his manager Tessa Le Bars said.
Mar 14, 2018 · He served from 1965 to 1977 in the Wyoming House of Representatives from Park County. Then he set his sights on the U.S. Senate. From 1979 to 1997 he served as a United States Senator from Wyoming. From 1985 to 1995, Simpson was the Republican whip, Assistant Republican Leader in the Senate.
