Mickey Edwards, born Michael David Edwards, is an American politician, writer, and scholar. He served as a U.S. Congressman from 1977 to 1993 and as the Chairman of the House Rules Committee from 1993 to 1995. His political career is notable for his advocacy for government transparency and his fight against political corruption. After retirement, he became a visiting professor at Georgetown University and Harvard University, and has authored several books on politics and public policy.
