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John Andrew Boehner pronounced /ˈbeɪnɚ/, born November 17, 1949, is an American politician of the Republican Party who is currently serving as the House Minority Leader in the 111th Congress, and a U.S. Representative from Ohio's 8th congressional district, which includes portions of the Cincinnati and Dayton suburbs, as well as a small portion of... Full Article

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 15: Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (R) speaks to members of the news media with Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol February 15, 2012 in Washington, DC. House Republican leaders announced that...
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  1. WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 15: Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (R) speaks to members of the news media with Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol February 15, 2012 in Washington, DC. House Republican leaders announced that... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 15: Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (R) speaks to members of the news media with Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol February 15, 2012 in Washington, DC. House Republican leaders announced that...

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  2. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio talks about an accord on the payroll tax cut negotiations, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio talks about an accord on the payroll tax cut negotiations, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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  3. U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) pauses during remarks to the American Conservative Union's annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, February 9, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) pauses during remarks to the American Conservative Union's annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, February 9, 2012.

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  4. U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) addresses the American Conservative Union's annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, February 9, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) addresses the American Conservative Union's annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, February 9, 2012.

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  5. House Speaker John Boehner, R-OH, speaks during an address to the 39th Conservative Political Action Committee February 9, 2012 at a hotel in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    House Speaker John Boehner, R-OH, speaks during an address to the 39th Conservative Political Action Committee February 9, 2012 at a hotel in Washington, DC.

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  6. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.

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  7. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va. leave the podium after a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va. leave the podium after a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.

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  8. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.

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  9. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio re-enacts administering the House oath to Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. , on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Her husband Michael Simon holds the bible at center. Bonamici was officially sworn in earlier on the House floor. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio re-enacts administering the House oath to Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. , on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Her husband Michael Simon holds the bible at center. Bonamici was officially sworn in earlier on the House floor.

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  10. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, following a GOP strategy session. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, following a GOP strategy session.

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  11. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, right, holds a tee shirt presented to him by an employee after touring the Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America plant, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Hamilton, Ohio. The company has been in Hamilton since 1995 and manufactures automobile shock absorbers. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, right, holds a tee shirt presented to him by an employee after touring the Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America plant, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Hamilton, Ohio. The company has been in Hamilton since 1995 and manufactures automobile shock absorbers.

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  12. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks on job creation to employees of Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Hamilton, Ohio. The company has been in Hamilton since 1995 and manufactures automobile shock absorbers. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks on job creation to employees of Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Hamilton, Ohio. The company has been in Hamilton since 1995 and manufactures automobile shock absorbers.

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  13. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, center, tours the Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America plant with plant manager Eric Giese, right, and company chairman Torsten Gessner, left, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Hamilton, Ohio. The company has been in Hamilton since 1995 and manufactures automobile... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, center, tours the Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America plant with plant manager Eric Giese, right, and company chairman Torsten Gessner, left, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Hamilton, Ohio. The company has been in Hamilton since 1995 and manufactures automobile...

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  14. WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: (R-L) U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA), and House Republican Conference Chairman Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) arrive for a news conference February 3, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: (R-L) U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA), and House Republican Conference Chairman Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) arrive for a news conference February 3, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. ...

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  15. WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (2nd R) leaves with (L-R) House Republican Conference Chairman Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), Rep. Bill Flores (R-TX), and Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) at the end of a news conference February 3, 2012 on Capitol... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (2nd R) leaves with (L-R) House Republican Conference Chairman Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), Rep. Bill Flores (R-TX), and Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) at the end of a news conference February 3, 2012 on Capitol...

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  16. WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (L) listens as House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) speaks during a news conference February 3, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Speaker Boehner discussed issues related to jobs and... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (L) listens as House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) speaks during a news conference February 3, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Speaker Boehner discussed issues related to jobs and...

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  17. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, accompanied by fellow House Republicans, talks about jobs and the latest government report on unemployment, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. From left are Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D.... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, accompanied by fellow House Republicans, talks about jobs and the latest government report on unemployment, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. From left are Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D....

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  18. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio talk about jobs, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio talk about jobs, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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  19. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio walks to a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio walks to a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.

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  20. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio hosts a meeting with Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio hosts a meeting with Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

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  21. WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 01: House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) speaks during media availability following a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on February 1, 2012 in Washington, DC. Boehner spoke about the Democrats blocking a bill that would freeze Federal... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 01: House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) speaks during media availability following a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on February 1, 2012 in Washington, DC. Boehner spoke about the Democrats blocking a bill that would freeze Federal...

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  22. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio arrives for a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, following a closed-door GOP strategy session. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio arrives for a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, following a closed-door GOP strategy session.

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  23. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, accompanied by House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy of Calif. , left, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, following a closed-door GOP strategy session. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, accompanied by House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy of Calif. , left, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, following a closed-door GOP strategy session.

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  24. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, accompanied by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va. , faces reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, following a closed-door GOP strategy session. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, accompanied by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va. , faces reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, following a closed-door GOP strategy session.

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  25. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio arrives to meet with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, following a closed-door GOP strategy session. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio arrives to meet with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, following a closed-door GOP strategy session.

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  1. I don't think there's any question that the payroll tax relief, in fact, helps the economy
    – John Boehner SOURCE: CNN 2 months ago
  2. Mr. President, make [Republican Speaker of the House] John Boehner your best friend in the world…have him over for dinner, have him for golf regularly, talk to him, charm him, make him your pal.
    SOURCE: Philly.com 1 month ago
  3. Bill Livingood has served the House during the most challenging times faced by anyone who has ever held this demanding position ... Thanks to Bill's vision and leadership, we now have enhanced security throughout the Capitol complex, a larger and more professional U.S. Capitol Police force, greatly impr...
    – John Boehner SOURCE: FOX News 2 months ago
  4. The issue gained national attention Sunday night when the CBS news show 60 Minutes reported that lawmakers have exempted themselves and their staffers from a law that has sent some of their constituents to jail. The broadcast questioned stock trades made by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and House ...
    SOURCE: Tulsa World 2 months ago
  5. We have a $15 trillion national debt. We're going to add another $1.3 trillion worth of debt to it this year. And this issue has to be addressed and it has to be addressed now
    – John Boehner SOURCE: United Press International 2 months ago
  6. John Boehner from the 8th district of Ohio
    SOURCE: Roll Call 2 months ago
  7. It's important that the payroll tax cut be paid for because that money is used to fund the Social Security Trust Fund, which is already facing imminent bankruptcy
    – John Boehner SOURCE: McClatchy 2 months ago
  8. We’ll just have to wait and see whether that’s a wise move ... I’m in the category of one who never wants to give up. The joint committee did in fact move the ball down the field on a number of issues such as fundamental reform of our tax code, both on the business side and the personal side. And what t...
    – John Boehner SOURCE: ABC News 2 months ago
  9. The problem’s still there. We have a $15 trillion national debt. We’re going to add another $1.3 trillion worth of debt to it this year. This issue has to be addressed, and it has to be addressed now
    – John Boehner SOURCE: Roll Call 2 months ago
  10. Yes, we’ve got the sequester that kicks in in about 13 months, but no one really wants to go there. The secretary of defense has made it clear that if those defense cuts were to go into action that it would gut our military
    – John Boehner SOURCE: Kaus Files 2 months ago
  11. So, I really believe that the president of the United States has a responsibility here as well. He’s the commander and chief. He knows what those cuts will mean to the military and so I frankly believe that the Congress still must work with the president to find a solution to our long term debt
    – John Boehner SOURCE: Kaus Files 2 months ago
  12. So, I really believe that the president of the United States has a responsibility here as well. He’s the commander and chief. He knows what those cuts will mean to the military and so I frankly believe that the Congress still must work with the president to find a solution to our long term debt
    – John Boehner SOURCE: Kaus Files 2 months ago
  13. Republicans are ready to work with the President and the Democrats to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance temporarily, but they must be offset with spending cuts elsewhere
    – John Boehner SOURCE: USA Today 2 months ago
  14. Bill's hard-earned and well-deserved retirement will be a real loss for the House
    – John Boehner SOURCE: United Press International 2 months ago
  15. Thanks to Bill’s vision and leadership, we now have enhanced security throughout the Capitol complex, a larger and more professional U.S. Capitol Police force, greatly improved planning and training for emergency response and disaster recovery, and a host of other advances that are visible to few but va...
    – John Boehner SOURCE: The Politico 2 months ago
  16. He’s the commander –in-chief
    – John Boehner SOURCE: The Politico 2 months ago
  17. I don't think there is any question that the payroll tax relief, in fact, helps the economy, in allowing more Americans ... to keep more of their money
    – John Boehner SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 2 months ago
  18. It’s not often I’m asked about some random person in America ... Our focus is about creating jobs, not talking about somebody’s personality.
    – John Boehner SOURCE: ABC News 2 months ago
  19. An attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve ... I don’t think I fully understood the meaning of those words until last January’s senseless assault on our fellow citizens and our most fundamental responsibilities.
    – John Boehner SOURCE: Wall Street Journal Blogs 2 months ago
  20. There is going to be $1.2 trillion of further cuts to meet our commitment ... And I think having the sequester in place to ensure that we're going to get our spending problem under control is a good thing. But I would prefer, and I think all of our members would prefer that we do this in a more responsi...
    – John Boehner SOURCE: Daily Kos 2 months ago
  21. We’ll stop excessive federal regulations that inhibit jobs in areas as varied as cement and farm dust
    – John Boehner SOURCE: Down With Tyranny! 2 months ago
  22. We’ve made clear all fall that we’re interested in working with the president to find common ground on his jobs plan, and there are a number of pieces in his jobs plan and our jobs plan that have in fact been passed by both Houses and signed into law, and we’re going to continue to seek common ground on...
    – John Boehner SOURCE: ABC News 2 months ago
  23. I’m never going to give up on making the changes necessary to get our deficit and our debt under control because if we don’t the future for our kids and grandkids is going to be pretty bleak ... If you look at what happened with the supercommittee, it’s not a whole lot different than what happened in th...
    – John Boehner SOURCE: ABC News 2 months ago
  24. I’m never going to give up on making the changes necessary to get our deficit and our debt under control because if we don’t the future for our kids and grandkids is going to be pretty bleak ... If you look at what happened with the supercommittee, it’s not a whole lot different than what happened in th...
    – John Boehner SOURCE: ABC News 2 months ago
  25. If in fact we can find common ground on these extensions, I think you can take to the bank the fact that they will be paid for
    – John Boehner SOURCE: Washington Monthly 2 months ago