Former U.S. Senator Howard Metzenbaum of Ohio served in Congress for almost 20 years.
Early Life
After earning a Juris Doctor from Ohio State, Metzenbaum worked as a lawyer before starting his political career in the Ohio House of Representatives in the 1940s.
Political Career
Although he never officially held a party leadership position, Metzenbaum's influence with fellow Senators earned him the nickname "Senator No." The name implied that without his support, a bill had no chance of passing. He was a strong advocate of consumer protection legislation, as well as antitrust laws.
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Below is a link to a copy of a letter from Metzenbaum urging hearings to be convened related to the safety of aspartame.
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Fast Facts
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Full Name
Howard Morton Metzenbaum
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Born
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In office
January 4 - December 23, 1974; 1976 - 1995
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