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- Born: July 15, 1952
- Birthplace: Havana, Cuba
- Assumed office: 1989
- Party: RepublicanThe Huffington Post: GOP Congresswoman Hangs Up On Obama Twice (December 3, 2008)
- Spouse: Dexter Lehtinen
- Alma mater (Ph.D): University of Miami (2004)
- Ph.D degree: Higher Education
- Previous position held: Senator (Florida State Senate) Project Vote Smart: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Florida)
- Vote percentage in 2008 elections: 58%
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen represents the 18th District of Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 2008, she defeated challenger Annette Tadeo and was re-elected to her 11th term. She voted for the passage of a law that would provide mortgage refinancing to homeowners. Official Website: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Biography In early December 2008, Ros-Lehtinen hung up on Barack Obama and Rahm Emanuel, believing that calls from them were a radio station prank. Obama had called Ros-Lehtinen to congratulate her on her re-election.The Huffington Post: GOP Congresswoman Hangs Up On Obama Twice (December 3, 2008)
Political Career
- 1983-1986: Florida State House of Representatives
- 1987-1989: Florida State Senate
- 1989-current: Florida Representative Project Vote Smart: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Florida)
Congressional Committees
- International Relations
- Foreign Affairs (ranking member) Project Vote Smart: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Florida)
Quotes
"I thought it was one of the radio stations in South Florida playing an incredible, elaborate, terrific prank on me... They got Fidel Castro to go along. They've gotten Hugo Chavez and others to fall for their tricks. I said, 'Oh, no, I won't be punked.'"—Ros-Lehtinen, on calls from Obama and EmanuelThe Huffington Post: GOP Congresswoman Hangs Up On Obama Twice (December 3, 2008)-
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is furiously spinning for the success of the Bush administration in Afghanistan
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"Catty" Miami Rep Tweets on Mrs. Obama: Somebody get Ileana Ros-Lehtinen a dictionary - quick http://bit.ly/7h4JfR
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RT@HopeForVision - Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen recognizes the work of Hope for Vision and Alex and Stacy Campos.
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Sent a request to Ileana Ros-Lehtinen a request for information about the continuation of the cobra subsidy. Referred me to staffer...
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