Mickey Edwards
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For the Australian cricketer, see Mickey Edwards (cricketer).
Marvin Henry "Mickey" Edwards (born July 12, 1937) is an American politician who was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Oklahoma's 5th congressional district from 1977 to 1993.
Quick Facts Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee, Leader ...
Mickey Edwards | |
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Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee | |
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1993 | |
Leader | Bob Michel |
Preceded by | Jerry Lewis |
Succeeded by | Henry Hyde |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | John Jarman |
Succeeded by | Ernest Istook |
Personal details | |
Born | Marvin Henry Yanowsky (1937-07-12) July 12, 1937 (age 86) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Political party | Independent (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | Republican (1958–2021) |
Spouse(s) | Sue Lindley Lisa Reagan Elizabeth Sherman 2 others |
Education | University of Oklahoma (BA) Oklahoma City University (JD) |
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Edwards was a founding trustee of The Heritage Foundation and national chairman of the American Conservative Union. He taught at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School and was a regular commentator for NPR's All Things Considered.