Gary Ackerman

Gary Ackerman net worth and salary: Gary Ackerman is a Politician who has a net worth of $14 Million. Gary Ackerman was born in in November 19, 1942. From 1983 until 2013, this Democratic Party politician served New York's fifth district in the United States House of Representatives. While in Congress, he was assigned to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs.
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🎂 Gary Ackerman - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

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Popular As Gary Ackerman
Occupation Politician
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born November 19, 1942 (New York)
Birthday November 19
Town/City New York
Nationality New York

🌙 Zodiac

Gary Ackerman’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Gary Ackerman was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

About

From 1983 until 2013, this Democratic Party politician served New York's fifth district in the United States House of Representatives. While in Congress, he was assigned to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs.

Before Fame

After graduating from Queens College in the mid 1960s, he taught in the New York City public schools and went on to serve as editor of the Queens Tribune. He began his political career as a member of the New York State Senate.

Trivia

In the late 1960s, he sued the New York City Board of Education for refusing to grant him paternity leave following the birth of his child. Many years later, while serving in the U.S. Congress, he championed the same cause and helped pass the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Family Life

The grandson of Russian and Polish Jewish immigrants, he grew up in Brooklyn, New York, as the child of Max and Eva Ackerman. He and his wife, Rita Tewel, raised children named Lauren, Corey, and Ari.

Associated With

While in Congress, Ackerman played a key role in passing an amendment to the Ryan White Care Act that required hospitals to test all newborns for the HIV virus.

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