John A. Svahn
John A. Svahn (born May 13, 1943 in New London, Connecticut) is an American former Republican politician. He served as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration from 1981, as Under Secretary of Health and Human Services from March to September 1983, and as Assistant to the President for Policy Development from September 1983 in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.
John Svahn | |
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| Commissioner of the Social Security Administration | |
| In office May 6, 1981 – September 12, 1983 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Herbert R. Doggette (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Martha A. McSteen (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1943 New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Washington (BA) |
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