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• George Voinovich is a Republican U.S. Senator representing Ohio. He became Senator in 1999 and succeeded former astronaut John Glenn who previously held the position. On January 12, 2009, Voinovich announced that he would retire from public service in 2010.Fox News: Sen. Voinovich to Retire in 2010 (January 12, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: July 15, 1936
  2. Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
  3. Assumed office: January 6, 1999
  4. Party: Republican Party
  5. Spouse: Janet Allan Voinovich
  6. Education: Ohio University
  7. Religion: Roman Catholic
  8. Previous position held: Governor of Ohio Project Vote Smart: Senator George Voinovich (Ohio)

• Political Career

  1. 1967-1971: Ohio State House of Representatives
  2. 1977-1978: Cuyahoga County (Commissioner)
  3. 1979: State of Ohio (Lieutenant Governor)
  4. 1979-1988: City of Cleveland (Mayor)
  5. 1988: U.S. Senate (Candidate)
  6. 1990-1998: State of Ohio (Governor)
  7. 1998-present: U.S. Senate (Senator)

  Voinovich is a member of the following Senate committees:

  1. Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  2. Environment & Public Works
  3. Foreign Relations Project Vote Smart: Senator George Voinovich (Ohio)

• Quotes

  "Those of us that have been given the honor to serve in these times must step up to the plate and put this country on a course that will see it through these harrowing times and make it strong and viable for the 21st century." - Senator VoinovichFox News: Sen. Voinovich to Retire in 2010 (January 12, 2009)

  
  

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