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William Proxmire
Dead
Born: 11/15/1915 in Lake Forest, Illinois, USADied: 12/15/2005
Age: 90
Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease
Full name: William Edward Proxmire
Noted For: U.S. senator (D-WI, 1957-89). Known for his "Golden Fleece" awards that highlighted examples of wasteful government spending.
