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What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports George Allen

What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports By George Allen

What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports by George Allen


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A former U.S. Senator, former Virginia Governor, and the son of NFL Hall of Fame coach George Allen, Sr., Allen brings together two of America's greatest passions: politics and sports. He shows what Washington could learn from the greatest moments and failures in sports.

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What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports by George Allen

Politics and sports: they're two of America's greatest passions. And George Allen former U.S. Senator, former Virginia Governor, and son of the great NFL coach George Allen, Sr. brings these two worlds together in his new book, What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports. Having spent his life with one foot in the sports arena and the other in the political arena, Allen brings his unique perspective and experiences to What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports. Through personal stories, anecdotes, and interviews, Allen draws both parallels and contrasts between two of our nation's favorite passions. From national security, to wasteful government spending, to judicial activism, Allen proves that our government need look no further than the football field, baseball diamond, or basketball court to solve today's pressing problems. What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports shows what Washington can learn from the greatest moments and failures in sports, as well as from the spirit and principles of fair play, hard work, and keeping score.

About George Allen

George F. Allen played football (he was named All-ACC Academic Team quarterback in 1972) and rugby for the University of Virginia, from which he graduated with a B.A. in history and a law degree. He has served as a United States Senator and Congressman, Governor of Virginia, and Delegate in the Virginia General Assembly (elected to the seat once held by Thomas Jefferson). Currently, he is president of George Allen Strategies, LLC, serves on the boards of several technology companies, is the Reagan Ranch Presidential Scholar for the Young America's Foundation, and serves as chairman of the American Energy Freedom Center. He and his wife, Susan, reside near Mt. Vernon in Fairfax County and have three children: Tyler, Forrest, and Brooke. He is the son of Hall of Fame football coach George Allen and brother of Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen.

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CIN1596985984G
9781596985988
1596985984
What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports by George Allen
Used - Good
Hardback
Regnery Publishing Inc
2010-05-27
174
N/A
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