Rand Paul Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Rand Paul, US senator from Kentucky.PersonalBirth date: January 7, 1963Birth place: Rand Paul, a US senator from Kentucky, has been a prominent figure in politics and philanthropist. Born as an ophthalmologist and former presidential candidate, Paul was active in the congressional and presidential campaigns of his father, Ron Paul. He founded Kentucky Taxpayers United in 1994 and later founded the non-profit Kentucky Lions Eye Clinic. In 2009, Paul announced his candidacy for the US Senate in 2009 and was elected to represent Kentucky in 2010. He was officially sworn in for the 112th Congress in January 2011, marking the first time a son joined the Senate while his father simultaneously serves in the House. Paul's book "Government Bullies" was published in 2012, but he was later accused of plagiarism. In March 2013, Paul filibustered for almost 13 hours to stall a confirmation vote on CIA Director nominee John Brennan, leading to a class-action lawsuit against Obama and top national security officials over the government’s electronic surveillance program made public by intelligence leaker Edward Snowden. In November 2014, Paul won a second term in the Senate, defeating Democrat Jim Gray. In August 2015, two officials from a Rand Paul Super PAC were indicted by the Justice Department for conspiracy and falsifying campaign records.
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(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Rand Paul, US senator from Kentucky.
Father: Ron Paul, former presidential candidate and retired US representative from Texas
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