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Paul Simon

Paul Frederic Simon is an American singer-songwriter. He is one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, with a career spanning six decades. Wikipedia*

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Paul Simon has 830 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1982 House Proceeding as a Democratic Representative for Illinois's 24th district. The year with the most videos was 1995 with 114 videos. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 1985 with an average of 7,098 views per program. Most appearances with Dick Gephardt (26), Michael S. Dukakis (24), Jesse Jackson (24). Most common tags: Democratic Party, Gore, Campaigns.

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Previously

U.S. Senator, D-IL January 3, 1985 - January 3, 1997 Videos: 807 U.S. Senate Candidate,
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c. March 17, 1984 - c. January 21, 1985 Videos: 3 U.S. Representative, D-IL 22nd January 3, 1983 - January 3, 1985 Videos: 8 U.S. Representative, D-IL 24th January 3, 1975 - January 3, 1983 Videos: 1

Recent Appearances

  • Former Senator Paul Simon Funeral

    Former Senator Paul Simon Funeral

    Numerous dignitaries, family and friends spoke at Senator Paul Simon’s funeral, praising his life, his political ethics, and …

  • Author Interview

    Author Interview

    Former Illinois Senator, Paul Simon, talked about his books: "Healing America: Values and Vision for the 21st Century", and …

  • Work Environment on Capitol Hill

    Work Environment on Capitol Hill

    Former senators spoke about the daily operation of the U.S. Senate and the political atmosphere in the body. Among the topics…

  • Religion, Politics and the Death Penalty

    Religion, Politics and the Death Penalty

    As part of a conference hosted by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life at the University of Chicago Divinity School, pan…

  • Nomination and Confirmation Process

    Nomination and Confirmation Process

    Witnesses testified about the confirmation process and whether judicial nominees needed to affirmatively demonstrate they mer…

  • Education Issues

    Education Issues

    Following a meeting with President bush about education, current and former legislators spoke to reporters about education re…

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