Long, Russell Billiu

Long, Russell Billiu
▪ 2004

      American politician (b. Nov. 3, 1918, Shreveport, La.—d. May 9, 2003, Washington, D.C.), had a major influence on U.S. tax laws while serving (1948–87) as a Democratic U.S. senator from Louisiana. As the powerful chairman (1969–80) of the Senate Finance Committee, he favoured tax breaks for business and industry. He also spearheaded the creation of popular legislation that resulted in the earned income tax credit, expansion of Social Security, federal health insurance, and the massive 1986 revision and simplification of the tax laws. Besides being noted for his folksy humour and mastery of Senate rules, he was especially successful at writing laws to benefit Louisiana, particularly those involving its oil and gas industry. The last of Louisiana's historic Long political dynasty, he was the only U.S. senator whose two parents had preceded him in the Senate. Following the assassination of his father, Huey (“Kingfish”) Long, his mother, Rose McConnell Long, served out her husband's term. Russell Long earned his law degree from Louisiana State University, joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was elected to the Senate a day before his 30th birthday. In 1956 he rewrote the Social Security Act to give benefits to disabled people, and he went on to help create Medicare. During the 1960s he opposed civil rights legislation, and while he was assistant Senate majority leader (1965–69), he favoured the Vietnam War. For a time alcoholism slowed his career, but after he stopped drinking he regained his effectiveness. Long became a successful Washington lobbyist after his retirement from the Senate.

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