Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA New York Democrat, he spent 16 years in the House over two stretches, beginning in 1965, championing the health of the Hudson River and opposing the Vietnam War.​A New York Democrat, he spent 16 years in the House over two stretches, beginning in 1965, championing the health of the Hudson River and opposing the Vietnam War. ​Read More