Janet Dempsey Steiger
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Janet Steiger was an American politician. She graduated from Lawrence University
in Appleton, Wisconsin
. On August 10, 1963, she married William A. Steiger
, who was elected to the United States House of Representatives
. They had one son, William R. Steiger
, who is presently Director of the Office of Global Health Affairs at the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
, where he has been the subject of controversy for his role in the politicization of science
.
A member of the Republican Party
, she was chairman of the Postal Rate Commission from 1981 to 1989 and chairperson of the Federal Trade Commission
from August 11, 1989 to April 11, 1995.
Lawrence University
Lawrence University is a selective, private liberal arts college with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Lawrence University is known for its rigorous academic environment. Founded in 1847, the first classes were held on November 12, 1849...
in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton is a city in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 78,086 at the 2010 census...
. On August 10, 1963, she married William A. Steiger
William A. Steiger
William Albert "Bill" Steiger was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1967 until his death in 1978. He served as a Republican from Wisconsin.-Early life:Steiger was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin...
, who was elected to 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...
. They had one son, William R. Steiger
William R. Steiger
William Raymond Steiger was Special Assistant to the Secretary for International Affairs and the Director of the Office of Global Health Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services during the George W. Bush Administration, with a portfolio that included HIV/AIDS, malaria, avian...
, who is presently Director of the Office of Global Health Affairs at the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
United States Department of Health and Human Services
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is a Cabinet department of the United States government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America"...
, where he has been the subject of controversy for his role in the politicization of science
Politicization of science
The politicization of science is the manipulation of science for political gain. It occurs when government, business, or advocacy groups use legal or economic pressure to influence the findings of scientific research or the way it is disseminated, reported or interpreted. The politicization of...
.
A member of the Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, she was chairman of the Postal Rate Commission from 1981 to 1989 and chairperson of the Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act...
from August 11, 1989 to April 11, 1995.