Dan Rostenkowski

Daniel David Rostenkowski was an American politician and convicted felon, most known for his 36 year tenure as a U.S. representative, from 1959 to 1995. He became one of the most powerful legislators in Congress, especially in matters of taxation. He was imprisoned in 1996. A Democrat and son of a Chicago alderman, Rostenkowski was for many years Democratic Committeeman of Chicago's 32nd Ward, retaining this position while also serving in Congress.