John Edward Porter

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John Edward Porter (born June 1, 1935) is a former United States Representative from Illinois. Porter was born in Evanston, Illinois, was educated in public schools, and then attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology for one year before receiving a B.S. and B.A. from Northwestern University in 1957. He then received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at the University of Michigan Law School in 1961, and was admitted to the Illinois bar that same... more
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  • Jun 1, 1935 (age 74 years)

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  • 2000
  • For wise and perceptive leadership on behalf of medical research funding and a deep commitment to strengthening the science enterprise
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