Mark D. Siljander
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Mark Deli Siljander (born June 11, 1951) is an American author and politician who served as a Republican U.S. Representative from the state of Michigan.[1] He authored the book A Deadly Misunderstanding: A Congressman's Quest to Bridge the Muslim-Christian Divide.[2]
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Mark Siljander | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 4th district | |
In office April 21, 1981 ā January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | David Stockman |
Succeeded by | Fred Upton |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
In office 1977ā1981 | |
Preceded by | DeForrest Strang |
Succeeded by | Harmon G. Cropsey |
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Born | Mark Deli Siljander (1951-06-11) June 11, 1951 (age 72) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Western Michigan University (BS, MA) |
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In 2008, Siljander was indicted on charges of money laundering, conspiracy and obstruction of justice. In 2010, he pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and acting as an unregistered foreign agent. In 2020, President Donald Trump pardoned Siljander.