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John BoehnerLeader of the Republican minority in the US House of Representatives.
Date of Birth: 17.11.1949
Country:  USA |
Content:
- John Boehner: A Political Journey
- Education and Business Career
- Entry into Politics
- U.S. Representative
- Party Leadership
- Speaker of the House
- Minority Leader
- Personal Life
John Boehner: A Political Journey
Early Life and Military ServiceJohn Andrew Boehner was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 17, 1949. He attended Moeller High School and served in the U.S. Navy for two months during the Vietnam War.
Education and Business Career
After his discharge from the Navy, Boehner graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati in 1977. He joined Nucite Sales, a packaging and plastics company, and eventually became its president.
Entry into Politics
In 1981, Boehner was elected to the Union Township Board of Trustees in Ohio. He then served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1985 to 1990.
U.S. Representative
In 1990, Boehner was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 8th Congressional District. He was a member of the "Gang of Seven" reformers who advocated for changes in Congress.
Party Leadership
In 1995, Boehner became Chairman of the House Republican Conference. He lost this position in 1998 due to Republican defeats in the midterm elections. In 2001, he was appointed Chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Speaker of the House
In 2006, Boehner was elected Majority Leader of the House of Representatives after Tom DeLay resigned amidst scandal. He led the Republican Party through the 2006 midterm elections, which resulted in a Democratic takeover of Congress.
Minority Leader
After the Democrats regained control of the House, Boehner became Minority Leader in 2007. He held this position until his retirement in 2015.
