also sponsored the Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 1987, amending the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for unlimited liability in the event of an accident at a nuclear power plant, and the failed House Joint Resolution 617, establishing a balanced budget amendment the Constitution. Eckart gained notoriety for his portrayal of Dan Quayle in debate preparation with Lloyd Bentsen for the 1988 Vice Presidential debate. Eckart was a noted opponent of the Superconducting Super Collider, sponsoring a 1992 amendment in the House to defund the project. After the 1990 Census, with an overall decline in Ohio's population and redistricting, Eckart's district was distributed to the 13th, 14th, 17th and 19th districts. He then decided not to run for reelection in the updated districts and was succeeded by Congressman Eric Fingerhut. Post congressional career After his term in Congress, Eckart worked in the American Bar Association's Congressional Process Committee, and was also on the board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also served as chair of the United States Delegation to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. From 2000 to 2003 he served as President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Growth Association. He practiced law as a partner of BakerHostetler, representing "a variety of clients before Congress, the Executive Branch, federal and state agencies and state legislatures" (see )until 2006, when he opened North Shore Associates, a consulting firm. Eckart's North Shore work includes many of his previous clients as well as some real estate development work. Americans for Democratic Action lists his liberal quotient as 80% for the entirety of his service. In 2002 the National Center for Responsible Gaming, or NCRG, elected him as chairman. This is an organization that does scientific research on pathological gambling and youth gambling. In 2007 then Governor Ted Strickland appointed Eckart to the board of trustees for Kent State University. Occasionally, when media begin to speculate about persons running for statewide office in Ohio, Eckart is usually mentioned by prognosticators for United States Senator. However, nothing besides mere mentions have occurred and it does not seem that Eckart will run again for public office. Personal life Eckart and his wife Sandy, have one adult son, Eddy. They reside in Concord, Ohio. Eckart is a Roman Catholic. References Eckart's biography from Baker & Hostletler LLP When not working for Northshore Associates he is spending time with his