Bob Livingston Politician

Robert Linlithgow "Bob" Livingston, Jr. (born April 30, 1943) is a Washington, D.C.-based lobbyist and a former Republican U.S. Representative from Louisiana. He was Chairman of the Appropriations Committee from 1995–1999, and he was chosen as Newt Gingrich's successor as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives late in 1998 but chose to withdraw and retire.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 30, 1943
Birth place	Colorado , Colorado Springs Colorado , United States
Religion	Catholic Church
Education	St. Martin's Episcopal School Tulane University
Profession	Lawyer , Lobbying