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John V. Tunney

American politician (1934-2018) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 83

John Varick Tunney was an American politician who served as a United States senator and representative from the state of California in the 1960s and 1970s.

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A Democrat, Tunney was known for his focus on anti-trust and environmental legislation, especially the Noise Pollution Control Act of 1972 and the anti-trust Tunney Act. Tunney also strongly supported civil rights and shepherded the 1975 expansion of the Voting Rights Act.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2018 · aged 83