born 1931
Alan K. Simpson is an American politician and former U.S. Senator from Wyoming, serving from 1979 to 1997. A member of the Republican Party, he is known for his work on budget reform and bipartisan cooperation, as well as for co-chairing the Simpson-Bowles Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. After leaving the Senate, he continued to engage in public policy discussions and advocacy, particularly regarding fiscal issues.