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Bluebag Media
Boehner gives
up position in House
WASHINGTON, DC – Speaker of the House John Boehner announced on Sept.
25 that he will step down as Speaker of the House and his House seat at
the end of October. Boehner has represented the Eighth Congressional
District, including Darke County, since 1989.
Having served for 13 terms, Fox news reported he shocked the GOP caucus
on Friday when he informed them of his decision.
The decision came a day after Boehner had the opportunity to host Pope
Francis in a joint meeting of Congress. Having a Pope speak to Congress
is highly considered as one of Boehner’s main goals since taking office.
Boehner took over as Speaker of the House in 2011, but has come under
attack by many in his party for not being conservative enough.
The House will need to hold an election to select a new speaker. The
last speaker to resign in the middle of a Congress was Jim Wright,
D-Texas, amid an ethics scandal in 1989.
According to Darke County Republican Party Vice Chair of the Executive
Committee Mike Rhoades, the Republican Party will establish a committee
to interview candidates and appoint a person to fill the remainder of
the term, which will expire at the end of 2016...
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http://earlybirdpaper.com/boehner-gives-up-position-in-house/
Statement from Governor John R. Kasich on the decision of Speaker John
Boehner to resign his position:
“Ohio and America are stronger today because of John Boehner. I’m
proud that he’s my friend and that I served with him during a time of
tremendous transformation and growth for our nation. He led ably
then and as Speaker later because he listened to different views,
respected the institution, and most important, respected the American
people. He grew up humbly, overcame big obstacles to pull himself
up by his bootstraps and never forgot where he came from. He
leaves a legacy of unparalleled integrity and steady, mature leadership
during difficult times that will be a model for future Speakers and
anyone interested in public service.”
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