1. Leon William Paxon was born on April 29,1954 and is an American lobbyist and former member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
13 Facts About Bill Paxon
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At the age of 15, Paxon volunteered for the first congressional campaign of former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jack Kemp.
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Bill Paxon graduated from St Joseph's Collegiate Institute high school in 1972, and then from Canisius College.
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Bill Paxon was elected to the Erie County Legislature in November 1977 at the age of 23, making him the youngest member ever when elected.
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Bill Paxon was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1983 to 1988, sitting in the 185th, 186th and 187th New York State Legislatures.
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Bill Paxon was elected to the 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th and 105th United States Congresses, holding office from January 3,1989, to January 3,1999.
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Bill Paxon chaired the Republican House Leadership committee during the 105th Congress.
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In 1992, Bill Paxon was elected to chair the National Republican Congressional Committee.
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Bill Paxon explained that under no circumstance would he step down.
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Bill Paxon later considered, then rejected, a challenge to Armey's post as majority leader.
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Bill Paxon instead decided that he would not run for re-election in 1998.
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Bill Paxon has consistently been rated one of Washington's top lobbyists.
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Bill Paxon was hired by Boeing to lobby members of Congress.