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James Albertus "Jim" McClure (born December 27 , 1924 ) is an American politician from the State of Idaho , most notably serving as a Republican in the United States Senate . McClure was born in Payette, Idaho , and attended public schools there; upon turning 18, he joined the United States Navy , serving during World War II , from 1942 to 1946 . McClure graduated from the Navy Program at the University of Idaho-Southern Branch (now Idaho State University ) in 1943 . After leaving the Navy, he attended the University Of Idaho 's College of Law, graduating in 1950 . From 1950 to 1956, he served as prosecuting attorney for Payette County, Idaho ; he also served as city attorney for Payette from 1953 to 1966. During this span, he was also a member of the Idaho State Senate , serving from 1961 to 1966 . In the 1966 election, McClure ran for the U.S. House Of Representatives from Idaho's 1st Congressional District . He won the race, defeating Incumbent Compton I. White, Jr. , and was reelected in 1968 and 1970. In 1972 , McClure ran for the U.S. Senate and won, succeeding the retiring Len Jordan . He served in the Senate for 18 years. During his time in the Senate, he served as the chairman of the Committee On Energy And Natural Resources from 1981-1987. He was also chairman of the Senate Republican Conference from 1981-1985. McClure declined to stand for reelection in 1990 . After leaving the Senate, McClure became a mining consultant and Lobbyist in Washington, D.C. , founding the firm of McClure, Gerard and Neuenschwander; however, he continues to maintain a residence in McCall, Idaho . EXTERNAL LINK
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