Robert Reich
American political economist
Robert Bernard Reich (/ˈraɪʃ/;[1] born June 24, 1946) is an American political economist, professor, author, and political commentator. He served in the administrations of Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter and was the United States Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997.
Robert Reich | |
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 Official portrait, 1993 | |
| 22nd United States Secretary of Labor | |
| In office January 20, 1993 – January 20, 1997 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Lynn Morley Martin |
| Succeeded by | Alexis Herman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Bernard Reich June 24, 1946 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Sam Adam |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College University College, Oxford Yale Law School |
| Website | Official website |
Reich is diagnosed with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, also known as Fairbanks disease, and stands at 4 feet 10.5 inches (1.486 m).
In January 2016, Reich announced his endorsement for Senator Bernie Sanders for President of the United States.[2]
References
change- ↑ "NLS/BPH: Other Writings, Say How? Key to Pronunciation". Loc.gov. February 16, 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ↑ "170 Economists Endorse Bernie Sanders' Plan To Reform Wall St. And Rein In Greed". PoliticUsa.com. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
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