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John Boehner Republican. House Minority Leader, U.S. House, Ohio District 8. First Elected: 11/06/1990 (Born November 17, 1949)

The St. Petersburg Times' Politifact researched and rated the truthfulness of this politician's statements. On average, the Truth-O-Meter determined that his statements are "Half True".

Foreign policy and war issues: Statements on a two-state solution to Israeli/Palestinian conflict not found. However the GOP platform "support the vision of two democratic states". Source
A reliable supporter of President Bush before and during the Iraq War.

Security/liberties: Boehner supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 88 percent in 2005-2006. Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Representative Boehner received a rating of 4. In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Representative Boehner a grade of 0. Source

Social Security: In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Representative Boehner a grade of F. Boehner supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007. Boehner supported the interests of the Retire Safe 93 percent in 2003-2004. Source

Stem cell research: Opposes stem cell research on existing lines of stem cells. Opposed to allowing laboratories to create new lines of stem cells for additional research. Source

Same sex issues: Supports a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as a union between a man and woman Would not include sexual orientation in federal anti-discrimination laws. Source Boehner supported the interests of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force 0 percent in 1991-1992. Source

Trade issues: In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Representative Boehner a grade of B. Boehner supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute 0 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Subsidy Votes. Boehner supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute 73 percent in 2003-2004 for Trade Barrier Votes. Source

Budget issues: Opposes the Obama initiated Stimulus Plan. In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Boehner a grade of A. Boehner supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 100 percent in 2006. Boehner supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 58 percent in 2006. Boehner supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 59 percent in 2006. Boehner supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 0 percent in 2005-2006. Source Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Boehner received a rating of 20. Source He supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007. Source

Business & labor issues: Boehner supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 79 percent in 2007. Boehner supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2006. Boehner supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 4 percent in 2007. Boehner supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 0 percent in 2007. Source

Abortion issues: Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Right to Life Committee's position, Representative Boehner received a rating of 100. In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Representative Boehner a grade of 0. Source

Capital punishment: Voted "No" on "HR 4092: Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 H Amdt 503: Death Penalty Removal Amendment", which would remove all death penalty provisions in the bill and replace them with life imprisonment. Source Boehner supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 20 percent in 2005-2006. Source

Marijuana: Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Boehner received a rating of -30. Source

Gun control: In 2008 National Rifle Association gave Representative Boehner a grade of A, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008. Boehner supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 0 percent in 2001. Source

Minimum wage: Voted "no" on "HR 3846: Minimum Wage Increase bill H Amdt 594: Minimum Wage Increase-Two Year Raise". Source

Health care: Boehner supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 0 percent in 2007. Source

Prescription drugs: Boehner delivered a Floor speech opposing the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation. Source Voted "no" on allowing reimportation of prescription drugs. Source

Immigration issues: "Representative John Boehner has voted in favor of amnesty for illegal aliens... Representative John Boehner has voted neutral regarding increases in permanent and temporary foreign work visas such as the H1-B." Source Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federation for American Immigration Reform's position, Representative Boehner received a rating of 85. Boehner supported the interests of the English First 100 percent in 2007. In 2007 U.S. English gave Representative Boehner a grade of B. Boehner supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2006. Source
He supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 50 percent in 2005 (their most recent rating). According to their site, "AIC is about opposing all amnesties & guest worker legislation". Source Opposed a Bush guest worker program. "[A] reminder of the widespread distaste for the measure within President Bush's party, House GOP leader John Boehner of Ohio was quoted describing the bill with a common four-letter expletive during a closed-door meeting Tuesday." Source Supports Arizona's controversial anti-immigration law: “It has a 70 percent approval in Arizona and I think we ought to respect the people of Arizona and everyone should make their own decisions.” Source

Education issues: Boehner supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 10 percent in 2007-2008. In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Representative Boehner a grade of F. Source

Environmental issues: Representative Boehner supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 0 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008. 2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Representative Boehner received a rating of 92. Source Source

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