Challenges in the Life of Angus King in a Detailed Timeline

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Angus King

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Angus King. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Angus Stanley King Jr. is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Maine since 2013. He is an independent who caucuses with the Democratic Party. Prior to his Senate tenure, King served as the 72nd Governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003.

1973: Diagnosed with Melanoma

In 1973, at the age of 29, Angus King was diagnosed with an aggressive form of melanoma.

2017: Opposed Republican Tax Bill

In 2017, Angus King opposed the Republican tax bill, criticizing its passage without hearings and its impact on the U.S. budget deficit.