William D. Ford Official Bio

William D. Ford

William David Ford 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. Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
William D. Ford has 124 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1985 House Proceeding as a Democratic Representative for Michigan's 15th district. The year with the most videos was 1993 with 27 videos. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 1994 with an average of 596 views per program. Most appearances with Ted Kennedy (3), Tom Foley (3), Al Gore Jr. (2). Most common tag: Colleges & Universities.

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Previously

U.S. Representative, D-MI 13th January 5, 1993 - January 3, 1995 Videos: 53 U.S. Representative, D-MI 15th January 3, 1965 - January 5, 1993 Videos: 69

Recent Appearances

  • Congressional Legislative Agenda

    Congressional Legislative Agenda

    After meeting with President Bill Clinton, Representative Jack Brooks (D-TX) and Representative William Ford (D-MI), both out…

  • House Session

    House Session

    The House Session opened with prayer and then one-minute speeches were heard. The House voted to Suspend the Rules and Pass a…

  • House Session

    House Session

    The session of the U.S. House of Representatives was shown. The House took up legislation on Foreign Trade and U.S. Banks, FY…

  • House Session

    House Session

    The US House of Representatives considered legislation that would reform the Federal Procurement System. Lawmakers took up th…

  • House Session

    House Session

    The House of Representatives continued work on FY '95 Appropriations for the Department of Labor, Health & Human services as …

  • House Session

    House Session

    United State House of Representative on May 19, 1994 that included passing of the Black Lung Benefits Program and continuing …

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