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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman

I Connecticut (1989-2013) Retired, Died, March 27, 2024

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LIEBERMAN, Joseph I., a Senator from Connecticut; born in Stamford, Fairfield County, Ct., February 24, 1942; attended Stamford public schools; graduated from Yale University 1964; received law degree from Yale Law School 1967; member of Connecticut state senate 1970-1980, majority leader 1974-1980; attorney general of Connecticut 1983, 1986-1988; author; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1988; reelected as a Democrat in 1994 and 2000; reelected as an Independent Democrat in 2006 for the term ending January 3, 2013; chair, Committee on Governmental Affairs (One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003]), Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (One Hundred Tenth to One Hundred Twelfth Congresses); unsuccessful candidate for vice president on Democratic ticket with Al Gore, Jr., in 2000; unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for president, 2004; was not a candidate for reelection to the Senate in 2012.

Biographical

  • Full Name: Joseph Isadore Lieberman
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Date of Birth: Feb. 24, 1942
  • Date of Death: March 27, 2024 (age: 82)
  • Place of Birth: Stamford, Conn.
  • Religion: Jewish
  • Hometown: Stamford, Conn.
  • Place of Residence: Stamford, Conn.
  • Occupation: Attorney
Family:
Previous relationship: Elizabeth Haas psychiatric social worker Divorced, 1965

2 children: Matt, Rebecca

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

  • U.S. Senate (Jan. 3, 1989-Jan. 2, 2013) Retired, Died, March 27, 2024

    Member, U.S. Senator for Connecticut

State Legislature Offices:

Election Results

  • 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Connecticut (Class 1)
    Joseph Isadore Lieberman (Joe), 49.71%
    Independent
    Ned Lamont, 39.73%
    Democrat
    Alan Schlesinger, 9.62%
    Republican
  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Connecticut (Class 1)
    Joseph Isadore Lieberman (Joe), 63.21%
    Democrat
    Phil Giordano, 34.17%
    Republican
    William Kozak, Jr., 1.95%
    Undetermined
  • 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Connecticut (Class 1)
    Joseph Isadore Lieberman (Joe), 67.04%
    Democrat
    Jerry Labriola, 31.01%
    Republican
    Gary R. Garneau, 1.94%
    Undetermined
  • 1989 (Nov. 8, 1988 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Connecticut (Class 1)
    Joseph Isadore Lieberman (Joe), 49.76%
    Democrat
    Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr., 49.04%
    Republican

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Election campaign: Own leadership PAC:

Awards

Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:
Lobbied on behalf of:
Registered to represent foreign interests by:

Privately Financed Travel

51 trips taken between 2000 - 2012 costing $48,273

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2001 (Amendment), 2000, 2000 (Amendment)
Termination: 2013
Trust Document: 2000
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Foreign Gifts

  • 1/4/2002: Sterling silver decorative jar from Turkey ($250.00)
  • 1/6/2002: Sterling silverware. Estimated value $500-700 from Uzbekistan ($500.00)
  • 1/6/2002: Set of 12 sterling silver coins from Uzbekistan ($200.00)
  • 1/8/2002: Transportation within Pakistan; Islamabad to Khyber Pass and return from Pakistan
  • 5/14/2008: Nivada brushed goldtone stainless steel woven watch with polished accent from Iraq ($595.00)
  • 12/4/2008: Bhutanese wool rug from Bhutan ($250.00)
  • 12/6/2008: Oriental-style rug from Pakistan ($100.00)
  • 8/1/2012: Ornate gold statue, S.T. Dupont pen from Saudi Arabia ($200.00)

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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $54,932.31
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Staff Salaries Paid:
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Caught Our Eye

  • Pet store picks up Polis' press person

    Posted by Jenna Ebersole on April 9, 2015
    Rep. Jared Polis' (D-Colo.) communications director has taken an influence position in the pet product business. read more

  • Hill aide arrested on gun charges is Columbine High grad

    Posted by Nate Hoffman on July 18, 2014
    A Hill staffer arrested on felony gun charges at the Capitol Friday morning is a graduate of Columbine High School, where an infamous mass-shooting occurred and where his father was on the scene as a first responder. read more

  • Presidential hopefuls share conference travel in common

    Posted by Nate Hoffman on April 9, 2014
    What do Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) have in common? They are both freshman Republican senators, they are both attorneys of Cuban descent, and they are both said to be considering runs for the White House. read more

  • Rep. Polis gains extra boost of energy with new comm director

    Posted by Nate Hoffman on Dec. 18, 2013
    Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) is gaining steam on the House Energy and Commerce Committee with the hiring of his new communications director. read more

  • Posted by Garrett Snedeker on July 26, 2012
    At least one congressional aide has a paper net worth of at least $50 million - sort of. read more

  • Posted by Garrett Snedeker on July 24, 2012
    A former aide to retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) has registered as a first-time lobbyist with one of America's largest health insurers. read more

  • Staff financial disclosures reveal interesting tidbits

    Posted by LegiStorm on Aug. 5, 2010
    Dick Meltzer took nearly a $1 million-a-year pay cut to leave his job as a lobbyist and work for Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). Bill Hughes earned $320,000 in 14 months between Senate jobs. Kathy Damato earned $192,000 working for Sen. Chris Dodd's (D-Conn.) campaign - about $30,000 more than she could have made working for his official office. read more

  • Storm Tips: Senators rake in royalties

    Posted by LegiStorm on June 12, 2009
    Senators may have reputations to some as being inexhaustible windbags but they sure like to write too. read more
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