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Steven Schiff
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's 1st district |
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| In office January 3, 1989 – March 25, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Manuel Lujan, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Heather Wilson |
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Steven Harvey Schiff
March 18, 1947 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 1998 (aged 51) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois University of New Mexico School of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Steven Harvey Schiff (born March 18, 1947 – died March 25, 1998) was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the first district of New Mexico from 1989 until he passed away in 1998. Schiff was a member of the Republican Party.
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About Steven Schiff
Steven Schiff was an important person in New Mexico politics. He worked as a lawyer and served in the United States Congress. He was known for his interest in UFOs.
Early Life and Education
Steven Schiff was born in Chicago, Illinois. He went to the University of Illinois. There, he earned a bachelor's degree. Later, he studied law at the University of New Mexico School of Law. He became a lawyer after finishing his studies.
His Career Before Congress
In 1969, Steven Schiff joined the New Mexico Air National Guard. This meant he served part-time in the military. He continued to be a reservist until he died. He stayed in New Mexico and worked as a lawyer.
From 1972 to 1981, Schiff worked for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was an assistant city attorney. After that, he became the district attorney for Bernalillo County, New Mexico. He held this job from 1981 until he was elected to Congress.
Time in Congress
Steven Schiff was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1989. He represented New Mexico's first district. He served in Congress for five terms. This means he was re-elected four times.
As a congressman, Schiff was interested in UFOs. He asked government officials for information about them. He wanted to learn more about these unexplained sightings.
His Passing
Steven Schiff passed away on March 25, 1998. He was still serving in Congress at the time. He died in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After his death, Heather Wilson won a special election. She took his place in Congress.
