Eugene James Keogh
Encyclopedia
Eugene James Keogh was a Democratic
member of the United States House of Representatives
from New York
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. He graduated from New York University
in 1927 and from Fordham University School of Law
in 1930, and became a member of the New York State Assembly
in 1936. He was elected to Congress in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 until January 3, 1967. He served on the House Ways and Means committee
and sponsored the original legislation for the Keogh plan, a type of pension plan.
He was also a member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board from 1973 until 1976. He died in New York City
.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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Life and Career
Keogh was born in BrooklynBrooklyn
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. He graduated from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
in 1927 and from Fordham University School of Law
Fordham University School of Law
Fordham University School of Law is a part of Fordham University in the United States. The School is located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City, and is one of eight ABA-approved law schools in that city.-Overview:According to the U.S. News & World Report, 1,516 J.D. students attend...
in 1930, and became a member of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
in 1936. He was elected to Congress in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 until January 3, 1967. He served on the House Ways and Means committee
United States House Committee on Ways and Means
The Committee of Ways and Means is the chief tax-writing committee of the United States House of Representatives. Members of the Ways and Means Committee are not allowed to serve on any other House Committees unless they apply for a waiver from their party's congressional leadership...
and sponsored the original legislation for the Keogh plan, a type of pension plan.
He was also a member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board from 1973 until 1976. He died in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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