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How long did Leon Panetta serve in the U.S. House of Representatives?

  • 16 years

  • 10 years

  • 20 years

  • 12 years

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Leon Panetta served 16 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th and 17th congressional districts. He was elected in 1976 and served until 1993, when he was appointed Director of the Office of Management and Budget by President Bill Clinton. Panetta's tenure in the House was marked by his work on the House Budget Committee and his advocacy for education and healthcare reform.
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