Al Swift Congressional Papers 1885-2003 1978-1994

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Al Swift Congressional Papers 1885-2003 1978-1994

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U.S. Congressional Representative Al Swift was active from 1978 to 1994, serving on many committees. The records document important issues of the late 1970's through the mid-1990's including campaign finance reform, uniform poll closing and environmental issues relating to clean air, nuclear waste, the spotted owl, and hydroelectric power. Swift was also considered a legislative expert on telecommunication and broadcasting issues.

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Swift, Al

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Al Swift was born in Tacoma, Washington on September 12, 1935, where he graduated from Lincoln High School. Swift attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington from 1953 to 1955. He graduated from Central Washington University located in Ellensburg, Washington in 1957 with a B.A. in Journalism. While attending college, Swift began his career in broadcasting by working for local radio stations. After graduation, he joined KVOS Television and Radio in Bellingham, Washington. Swi...