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Also Known As John Dennis Hastert • Denny Hastert
Born January 2, 1942 (age 83) • Aurora • Illinois
Title / Office Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1999-2007), United States • House of Representatives (1987-2007), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party

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