John A. Svahn
American politician (born 1943)
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Commissioner of the Social Security Administration | |
In office May 6, 1981 – September 12, 1983 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | William J. Driver Herbert R. Doggette (acting) |
Succeeded by | Dorcas Hardy 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) |
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]
References
- ^ "Ronald Reagan: Nomination of John A. Svahn To Be Commissioner of Social Security". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
- ^ "Svahn of HHS Named Adviser To President". Washington Post. 1983-08-20. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
- ^ "Ronald Reagan: Appointment of John A. Svahn as Assistant to the President for Policy Development". presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2018-09-21.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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Preceded by Herbert R. Doggette Acting | Commissioner of the Social Security Administration 1981–1983 | Succeeded by Martha A. McSteen Acting |
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