William D. Ford

William David Ford
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan
In office
January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1995
Preceded byJohn Dingell (redistricting)
Succeeded byLynn Rivers
Constituency15th district (1965-1993)
13th district (1993-1995)
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 21st district
In office
1962–1964
Preceded byPatrick J. Doyle
Succeeded byGarry E. Brown
Personal details
Born(1927-08-06)August 6, 1927
Detroit, Michigan, US
DiedAugust 14, 2004(2004-08-14) (aged 77)
Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, US
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceYpsilanti Township, Michigan
Alma materUniversity of Denver
ProfessionAttorney

William David Ford (August 6, 1927 – August 14, 2004) was a U.S. Representative from Michigan and namesake of the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Ford was known for his support of workers and educational opportunity. Among his significant legislative accomplishments were authoring the Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (the "WARN Act" or "Plant Closing Act") and the Middle Income Student Assistance Act, and his key role in passing the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. In 1994, the Federal Direct Student Loan Program was named in his honor.[1][2]

  1. ^ Schudel, Matt (2004-08-15). "Rep. William D. Ford Of Michigan Dies at 77". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  2. ^ "William D. Ford, 77; Congressman Dedicated to Workplace Safety". Los Angeles Times. 2004-08-16. Retrieved 2020-01-14.

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