Buz Lukens
American politician (1931-2010)
Donald Edgar "Buz" Lukens (February 11, 1931 – May 22, 2010) was an American politician, criminal, and sex offender. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio from 1967 to 1971, and again from 1987 to 1990. His political career ended in 1990 when he was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Six years later, he was convicted for accepting a bribe during his time in Congress.
Early years
Lukens was born at Harveysburg, Ohio. He attended schools in Harveysburg and graduated from high school in Waynesville, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 1954. After finishing college, Lukens joined the U.S. Air Force, reaching the rank of captain after six-and-a-half years of active duty. Remaining a member of the Air Force Reserve, in 1961 Lukens accepted a job as minority counsel for the Republican staff of the House Rules Committee.
Political career
Lukens was president of the national Young Republicans in the early 1960s.
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