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Fernand Joseph St Germain | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1961 – January 3, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Aime Forand |
Succeeded by | Ronald Machtley |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1952–1961 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Blackstone, Massachusetts | January 9, 1928
Died | August 16, 2014 Newport, Rhode Island | (aged 86)
Political party | Democratic Party |
Alma mater | Providence College Boston University Law School |
Occupation | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1949 – 1952 |
Fernand Joseph St Germain (January 9, 1928 – August 16, 2014) was an American politician from Rhode Island. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and the United States House of Representatives. He is best known for his sponsorship of the Garn–St. Germain Depository Institutions Act, which deregulated the savings and loan industry.