Edward Craig (politician)

As a lobbyist, Craig was credited in 1953 for convincing Congress to exempt the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline from requirements of being a common carrier.He was credited for passing a legislative amendment to allow Orange County to use revenue bonds to finance public buildings.As a fixture at the State Capitol for 50 years, Ted Craig was still referred to by legislators and staff as "Mr. Speaker" as he lobbied the legislature in the late 1970s.In 1980, the California legislature adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 45 to honor the life and legacy of former Assembly Speaker Edward Craig.Ted Craig was also instrumental in helping Richard Nixon (37th President of the United States of America) becoming more involved in politics.
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