John A. Svahn
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John A. Svahn (born May 13, 1943 in New London, Connecticut) is an American former Republican politician. He served as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration from 1981,[1] as Under Secretary of Health and Human Services from March to September 1983,[2] and as Assistant to the President for Policy Development from September 1983 in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.[3]
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John Svahn | |
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Commissioner of the Social Security Administration | |
In office May 6, 1981 ā September 12, 1983 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Herbert R. Doggette (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Martha A. McSteen (Acting) |
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Born | (1943-05-13) May 13, 1943 (age 81) New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Washington (BA) |
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