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• Tim Johnson is a U.S. Senator from the state of South Dakota. On December 13, 2006, Johnson suffered a brain hemorrhage which nearly took his life. While hospitalized, speculation grew that should if he was to pass away, the South Dakota governor would appoint a Republican to take his place, returning the state to Republican Party rule. However, Johnson returned to his seat on September 5, 2007, in good health, after a ten-month absence. In 2008, Johnson won re-election to his Senate seat.

• Fast Facts:

  1. Born: December 28, 1946 in Canton, South Dakota
  2. Assumed Office: January 7, 1997
  3. Party: Democratic
  4. Spouse: Barbara Brooks
  5. Alma Mater: University of South Dakota
  6. Previous Occupation/Position Held: Private Practice Attorney
  7. Terms: 2

• Positions

  Viewed by many as a moderate Democrat, Johnson was in favor of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, a measure to reform cash assistance to the poor. He also supported a bill to repeal the ban on semiautomatic weapons. Johnson chairs both the subcommittee of financial institutions and water and power.

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