Ken Kramer
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Ken Kramer | |
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Chief Justice of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims | |
In office October 6, 2000 – September 14, 2004 | |
Appointed by | George H.W. Bush |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Bill Armstrong |
Succeeded by | Joel Hefley |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
In office 1972–1978 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois | February 19, 1942
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of Illinois Harvard Law School |
Occupation | Attorney |
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Years of service | 1967–1970 |
For the stand-up comedian and Seinfeld character inspiration, see Kenny Kramer.
Kenneth Bentley "Ken" Kramer (born February 19, 1942) is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Colorado.
Born February 19, 1942, in Chicago, Kramer grew up in the city's suburb of Skokie, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois, and after earning his degree, entered Harvard University, from which he received his Juris Doctor. In 1966, he was admitted to the bar, and by 1970, he had risen to the position of assistant district attorney for the state's Fourth Judicial District.
In 1972, Kramer was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives and served for three terms until 1978. That year, he was elected to represent the state's 5th congressional district, filling the vacancy left by U.S. Senator-elect William Armstrong. Kramer held the seat for eight years. In 1986, he retired to run for the United States Senate, but lost the election to Democrat Tim Wirth.
Since retiring, Kramer has held several positions. He was an Assistant Secretary to the Army, dealing with financial management. He was nominated by President George H.W. Bush and appointed as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in 1989. He was chief judge for the court until he retired in 2004.[1]
External links
- United States Congress. "Ken Kramer (id: K000322)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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