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Koempel, Michael L. was born on July 4, 1949 in Farmington, Minnesota, United States. Son of Willis Matthews and Marion Koempel.
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Koempel, Michael L. was born on July 4, 1949 in Farmington, Minnesota, United States. Son of Willis Matthews and Marion Koempel.
Georgetown University (Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service). Catholic University of America (Juris Doctor).
Legislation director United States Republican Albert H. Quie, Washington, 1974-1978. Special assistant Minnesota Govr. Albert H. Quie, St. Paul, 1979.
Research director Congressional Quarterly Inc., Washington, 1979-1985, director information services, 1985-1994. Assistant director government and finance Congressional Research Service, 1995—2003, senior specialist, American national government, since 2003.
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Member American Political Science Association, District of Columbia Bar Association.
Married Dianne Patricia Hunt, May 6, 1978. 1 child, Gabriel Mack.