Edward Ford Weber (July 26, 1931 – February 27, 2023) was an American politician from

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. He served one term in the

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as a Republican from 1981 to 1983.

Early life and education

Weber was born in

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. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from

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and a

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from

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. After graduation, Weber served two years in the

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Career

After his discharge in 1958, Weber began to practice law. In 1966, the University of Toledo College of Law hired him as a professor. In 1980, Weber ran for Ohio's 9th congressional district in the

. He defeated 26-year incumbent Thomas L. Ashley, chairman of the

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. This was due largely to

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carrying Lucas County, home to Toledo. In 1982, he lost his reelection bid to

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. Weber voted for the

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. The Act aimed to stimulate economic growth by significantly reducing

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rates. It passed the House of Representatives in a 323–107 vote, the Senate via a

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, and it was signed into law by President

on August 13, 1981. Weber also voted for the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. The Act decreased federal spending and increased millitary funding. It passed the House of Representatives in a 232–193 vote, the Senate via a voice vote, and it was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan the same day.

Death

He died on February 27, 2023, at the age of 91.

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1931 births 2023 deaths Politicians from Toledo, Ohio Military personnel from Ohio Denison University alumni Harvard Law School alumni University of Toledo faculty Lawyers from Toledo, Ohio Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio 20th-century members of the United States House of Representatives {{Ohio-Representative-stub

Early life and education

Career

Death

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