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Tim Russert

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Tim Russert Fast Facts:

Served as special counsel in the United States Senate from 1977 to '82, and as counselor in the New York Governor's office from 1983 to '84.
Named NBC News' Washington bureau chief in 1989.
Took over as moderator of NBC's Meet the Press---the longest-running series in TV history---in 1991.
Twice recognized as Father of the Year: in 1995 by the National Father's Day Committee and in 2001 by the National Fatherhood Initiative.
Shared the 2001 Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Television Journalism for a 2000 interview with Sen. John McCain.
Released two best-selling books: 2004's Big Russ and Me and 2006's Wisdom of Our Fathers.
Received more than 40 honorary doctorate degrees from American universities and colleges.

Tim Russert Relationships:
Betty Burkenroth - Sister
Elizabeth - Mother
Kathy - Sister
Luke Russert - Son
Maureen Orth - Wife
Patricia - Sister
Timothy Russert - Father
College:
John Carroll University, University Heights, OH (1972); Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, OH (1976)