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Barney Frank's file:
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Democrat from Massachusetts

Barney Frank has been in Congress since 1981. He is the Chairman of the Financial Services Committee. Previously he was a Massachusetts State Representative and an assistant to the Mayor of Boston. He has also taught at several Boston area universities.

Recent statements involving Barney Frank

"Mr. Warren compared same-sex couples to incest."

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