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Tommy George Thompson (born November 19, 1941) is an American Republican politician from Juneau County, Wisconsin. He served as the 19th United States secretary of Health and Human Services from 2001 to 2005 in the cabinet of President George W. Bush.
Jun 20, 2023 · Tarnished Treasure: Will Shipwreck Hunter Tommy Thompson's Legal Limbo Finally End? After seven years in prison, it appears Thompson will never reveal the location of his loot. Federal authorities are beginning to accept this.
Tommy Gregory Thompson is an American treasure hunter known for his leading role in the discovery of the wreck of the SS Central America on September 11, 1988.
Tommy Thompson (born November 19, 1941, Elroy, Wisconsin, U.S.) is an American politician, who served as governor of Wisconsin (1987–2001) and as U.S. secretary of health and human services (2001–05) and who sought the Republican nomination for president in 2008.
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On January 24, 2001, the United States Senate confirmed Tommy G. Thompson as the 19th Secretary of Health and Human Services. He was sworn in on February 2, 2001 and served until January 26, 2005. As the nation's leading advocate for the health and welfare of all Americans, Secretary Thompson led the department which employed more than 60,000 ...
Thompson Wins G.O.P. Senate Race in Wisconsin. Tommy G. Thompson, a former governor, defeated three fellow conservatives in a statewide primary that splintered the Tea Party vote.
Before completing his fourth term, Thompson accepted the call from President George W. Bush to become the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. His appointment was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in January 2001 and he retained his leadership position for exactly four years.
