John Conyers

John Conyers, Jr. (born May 16, 1929) is a U.S. Congressman from Michigan, representing that state's 14th District (map), which includes all of Highland Park and Hamtramck, as well as parts of Detroit and Dearborn. He has served since 1965 and is the second longest serving member of the House of Representatives, outranked only by fellow Michigan member John Dingell.

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May 16 - 1929 - U.S. - Congressman - Michigan - Highland Park - Hamtramck - Detroit - Dearborn - 1965 - John Dingell

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Conyers grew up in Detroit, and received both his B.A. and his J.D. from Wayne State University.

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B.A. - J.D. - Wayne State University

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Conyers is a leading figure in the Democratic Party and the Congressional Black Caucus, and is currently Ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. In 1971, he was one of the original members of Nixon's Enemies List.

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Democratic Party - Congressional Black Caucus - House Judiciary Committee - 1971 - Nixon's Enemies List

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According to the National Journal, Conyers has been considered, with Pete Stark, to be one of the most liberal members of Congress for many years.

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National Journal - Pete Stark - Liberal

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He appeared in Michael Moore's documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 discussing the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, stating that members of Congress "don't read most of the bills".

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Michael Moore - Documentary - Fahrenheit 9/11 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

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In April 2005, Ron Gunzburger revealed that Conyers had spoken at a Lyndon LaRouche event on March 23, 2005 in Detroit. Conyers' office then released a statement: "After finding post, we went to your suggested links and pulled up the LaRouche quotes that were, to say the least, antisemitic and racist. We brought them to Mr. Conyers attention. He was shocked and surprised. On his behalf: he unequivocally condemns these statements, and he will not speak before any group he knows to be associated with LaRouche unless they renounce these views. If he knew about these sickening quotes, he would not have spoken before the group. That is intended to be categorical. If you feel there is any wiggle room in it, I would welcome the opportunity to make it more clear."

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Ron Gunzburger - Lyndon LaRouche - March 23 - 2005

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Conyers frequently posts at Daily Kos and Democratic Underground. Since May 2005 he's been a contributing blogger at The Huffington Post.

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Daily Kos - Democratic Underground - 2005 - The Huffington Post

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