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Jean Schmidt is the U.S. Representative from Ohio's Second Congressional District.
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Fast Facts:
- Born: November 29, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Assumed Office: September 6, 2005
- Party: Republican
- Spouse: Peter Schmidt
- Alma Mater: University of Cincinnati
- Previous Occupation: Fitness instructor, teacher
- Runs marathons
- Is a fan of auto racing
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Political Career
After serving as a township trustee, Schmidt was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2000. There, she served on several committees including Banking, Pensions and Securities, Finance and Appropriations, Human Services and Aging, and Public Utilities. In 2005 she was elected to Congress.Positions
Schmidt is pro-life and in 2005 became chairman of the Right to Life organization of Greater Cincinnati. A supporter of the Iraq war, she stirred controversy during a 2005 speech in which she said "cowards cut and run, Marines never do."
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Jean Schmidt on Amazon
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Francis Poulenc/Jean Cocteau - La Voix humaine / Schmidt, Tingaud, Jourdan, Théâtre Impérial de Compiègne [Collection ''L'Opéra français''] - $29.99
Conceived and written by Jean Cocteau with a score by Francis Poulenc, this opera is the anguished story of an emotional woman on the phone desperately trying to convince her lover...Amazon
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The Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS): An Ego State Therapy for Healing Adults with Childhood Trauma and Attachment Wounds - $35.00
This book teaches psychotherapists how to apply the Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS). The DNMS is an ego state therapy designed to treat a wide range of clients, symptom...Amazon
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Jean Schmidt Questions
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Why are most jeans blue? 6 AnswersDenim (from the French "cotton de Nimes) has long been a tough cotton fabric for work clothes. In the 17th century forward, blue was the "official color" of the... read more -
How do I get skinny jeans in Skate 2? 1 AnswerYou may also want to check out a Game FAQ's forum called The Official Skinny Jeans/Baggy Jeans Thread: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.php?board=94490... read more -
How much would you pay for a pair of jeans? 4 AnswersI would pay less than $40 dollars at most, but I usually pay for around $20. I usually bought my jeans when they hold discounts. I look for good jeans which wil... read more
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Jean Schmidt Criticism and Controversy
- {{youtube|gAyuifbJ2l4|2:00|Jean Schmidt Lying on TV}}
- DCCC.org Mean Jean Strikes Again: ...Walter Reed... 'Overblown' By Media (2007)
- Cincinnati Enquirer: "Schmidt runs into trouble" (2006)
- WLWT Cincinnati: Commission To Hear Complaint Over Schmidt's Credentials (2006)
- FOXNews.com: Congresswoman Says She Should Have Rephrased 'Coward' Comment (2005)
- BuzzFlash.com: Jean Schmidt: GOP Hypocrite of the Week (2005)
- The New Yorker: "Floor War" (2005)
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Jean Schmidt Timeline
- November 29, 1951: Born in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- 1990 - 2000: Served as a trustee of Miami Township in Clermont County, Ohio.
- 2001 - 2004: Served as a representative in the Ohio House of Representatives.
- 2004: Lost the primary election to become the Republican nominee to be the Ohio State Senator from the 14th District.
- 2005: Won the special election for vacant U.S. Representative position for Ohio's Second Congressional District.
- November 18, 2005: Drew national criticism for implying US Representative and former U.S. Marine John Murtha was a coward because of his stance on the Iraq War.
- 2006: Won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.




