Congressman Barney Frank | 60 Minutes Archive
Summary
Democrat Barney Frank, who served as a member of Congress from Massachusetts from 1981 until 2013, has died at the age of 86. In 2008, he spoke with Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes about his political career, being the first member of Congress to openly identify as gay, and his role during the financial crisis.Key Facts
- Barney Frank was a Democratic Congressman from Massachusetts.
- He served in Congress from 1981 to 2013.
- Frank was the first member of Congress to voluntarily come out as gay.
- He led the House Financial Services Committee during the 2008 financial crisis.
- In 2008, he gave an interview on 60 Minutes with Lesley Stahl.
- The interview covered topics including politics, his personal life, and the government bailout.
- Barney Frank died at the age of 86.
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