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THOMAS LUDLOW ASHLEY, 1923-2010; Former Congressman Ashley dies at age 87; known as 'Mr. Housing'
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| Last Edited | RMF Jun 15, 2010 09:00pm |
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| News Date | Wednesday, June 16, 2010 02:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Thomas Ludlow Ashley, a Democrat, staunch liberal, and fierce advocate for landmark anti-poverty and housing legislation who represented Toledo in Congress longer than anyone before him, died Tuesday morning at his home in Leland, Mich. He was 87.
He cut a large figure on national and local stages, a genial good companion with a ready wit, at times colorful, but also a thoughtful and a skilled legislator capable of reconciling diverse interests to produce bills that would win floor approval.
During his tenure, he brought millions of dollars to the Ninth Congressional District.
On Capitol Hill, he was "Mr. Housing" and shepherded America's public-housing programs through Congress in the 1960s and 1970s — including more than $15 million in public housing units across Lucas County. |
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