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Biography Page - U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen - 18th District of Florida A childhood refugee from Castro’s communist regime, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen emerged as a powerful voice in her South Florida community and a major critic of the tyrannical regime. Ileana currently serves on the International Relations, Government Reform and Budget Committees as well as on the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. Ileana continues to be a fighter for our U.S. ally, Israel, participating in the Jewish Federation's fund-raising phone-a-thons in Miami, as well as numerous visits to Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv, and the Golan Heights during the bombings to demonstrate our steadfast solidarity with this beleaguered nation. www.house.gov /ros-lehtinen/biography.shtml   (1014 words)

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (also known as Ileana Ros; born July 15, 1952) is a United States Representative from Florida's 18th district map, holding that office since 1989. Ros is very popular among the populous gay community of Key West (which is in her district), as she has sponsored or supported some LGBT-friendly legislation such as: She was born in Havana, Cuba, was educated at Florida International University and was a member of the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate before entering the House. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ileana_Ros-Lehtinen   (317 words)

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the First Hispanic Woman Elected to the US Congress The first Hispanic woman elected to the United States Congress, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen was born in Havana, Cuba on July 15, 1952, and came to the United States with her family fleeing communist aggression when she was seven years old. Ileana and her husband, Dexter Lehtinen, reside in Miami with their two daughters, Amanda, age 12, and Patricia, age 10. Ileana has also been active on the domestic front primarily on issues concerning education and children. www.contactomagazine.com /ileanaros.htm   (370 words)

Global Advocate for Human Rights and Democracy: U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen - Freedom Magazine Since then, the nation and the world have found Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to be a champion of human rights and democracy, and a powerful voice against oppression in all forms. In April 2001, Mederos’ masquerade ended when U.S. Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL), denounced his systematic brutality and called upon Attorney General John Ashcroft to revoke his citizenship. She moved on to the Florida State Senate in 1986 and served there until 1989, when she became the first Hispanic woman in the United States Congress after a special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of Rep. Claude Pepper. www.freedommag.org /english/vol35I1/page21.htm   (2121 words)

American Hellenic Institute: Press Release In the letter to President Bush, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen states: "Perhaps it is now time for a new approach to the issue." She urges the President "to remain engaged in efforts to resolve the conflict in Cyprus, and to continue the search for a just and lasting reunification that will promote peace and stability." The Congresswoman also refers to "the unwarranted criticism and attacks on the Greek-Cypriots for their ‘no’ vote of 76 percent," and states that: "The public has been misled by claims that Greek-Cypriots were the ones responsible for the ultimate failure of the unification plan." The AHI initiated the rule of law issue in the Congress in the interests of the U.S., thus changing the face of American politics. www.ahiworld.com /press_releases/033105.html   (678 words)

Hellenic News of America Ileana Ros-Lehtinen has and will continue to remain steadfast in her support of issues important to the Greek American community and in upholding these common values,” said Event Chairman Nick Larigakis in introducing the Congresswoman. WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, February 8, 2006, the Greek American Friends of Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) hosted a cocktail reception and fundraiser at Ozio Restaurant to support her bid for reelection in the upcoming 2006 mid-term Congressional elections. Throughout her 16 years in Congress, she has demonstrated strong and consistent backing of a range of issues important to the Greek American community. www.hellenicnews.com /readnews.html?newsid=4698%E2%8C%A9=US   (554 words)

Questions by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart The August 31, 1998, letter that you and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen jointly wrote to Attorney General Reno has been transmitted to this Office for response. Questions by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart This is in response to an August 31, 1998, letter to the Attorney General of the United States, signed jointly by you and Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, requesting answers to several questions posed by Mr. www.hermanos.org /feb24/ileana.html   (1250 words)

Additional Views of Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN For the record, while I agree with the Waco-specific conclusions in the report, I want to note that Janet Reno has had a distinguished career in public service beginning in 1971 with the Judiciary Committee of the Florida House of Representatives. Her record of service and history of public integrity is long and worthy of additional comment. www.rickross.com /reference/waco/waco_report_lehtinen.html   (232 words)

Home Page - U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen - 18th District of Florida Ros-Lehtinen Pleased With FEMA Grant For Nearly $1 Million For The Village Of Key Biscayne To Repair Their Beaches - Key Biscayne, Florida ---- Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is pleased to announce that FEMA has awarded the Village of Key Biscayne nearly $1 million in a federal grant for the Village to repair its beaches. FIRM thanks Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen - As members of FIRM who have been fighting Citizens Property Insurance Company to help protect citizens in Monroe County from totally unconscionable wind insurance rate increases, we wish to publicly thank Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Ros-Lehtinen Pleased To Announce Millions In Federal Grants For Monroe County - Monroe County --- Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is pleased to announce millions of dollars in federal grants for Monroe County. www.house.gov /ros-lehtinen   (394 words)

UJC - Five Minutes with Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: The United States Congress has a pivotal role to play in ensuring that the healthcare needs [are met] and a safety net is available to older Americans. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) is the first Hispanic woman elected to Congress. Ros-Lehtinen chairs the House International Relations' Middle East and Central Asia Subcommittee and has been an outspoken supporter of Israel. www.ujc.org /content_display.html?ArticleID=91764   (954 words)

Hon Ileana Ros-Lehtinen honors Cuban-American Artist Xavier Cortada ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (Extension of Remarks - April 23, 1998) Hon Ileana Ros-Lehtinen honors Cuban-American Artist Xavier Cortada In Cubaba, this talented painter and social voice has reaffirmed the existence of biculturalism through his celebration of oil colors on canvas and expression of Cuban nostalgia and American reality. www.cortada.com /profile/proclamations/105-cong-record.htm   (243 words)

No End But Victory :: "We will stay the course." by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Thank you Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and your stepson and his fiancée for their resolve along with yours. And the cowards like Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen shall pay dearly with the blood of someone elses son. Posted by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on November 18, 2005 · www.noendbutvictory.com /?p=43   (1984 words)

AARP - Segunda Juventud - presence - Napolitano & Ros-Lehtinen Tackling tough issues is what U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Florida, District 18) not only does best, it is what she loves. Her playing field spans the globe, but her home state is always a priority. aarpsegundajuventud.org /english/nosotros/2004-june/hand_in_hand.htm   (1961 words)

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Lebanon on National Review Online — Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is a senior member of the House International Relations Committee as well as the chair of the subcommittee on the Middle East & Central Asia. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Lebanon on National Review Online As such, U.S. assistance to a newly formed Lebanese government needs to be conditioned on concrete progress on this front and on systemic political reforms that will ensure an end to undue influence by Syria, Iran, and their terrorist proxies. www.nationalreview.com /comment/roslehtinen200507280806.asp   (564 words)

The future of Cuban - American relations - The Washington Times: Editorials/OP-ED - April 26, 2005 Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is a senior member of the House International Relations Committee. When great forces are on the move in the world, we learn we are spirits." www.washtimes.com /op-ed/20050425-093835-7262r.htm   (833 words)

ROS-LEHTINEN, Ileana (1952-) Bibliography ”Ileana Ros-Lehtinen” in Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1822-1995. Prepared under the direction of the Commission on the Bicentenary by the Office of the Historian, U.S. House of Representatives. bioguide.congress.gov /scripts/bibdisplay.pl?index=R000435   (50 words)

Hispanic Americans in Congress -- Ros-Lehtinen The first Hispanic woman elected to Congress, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, was born in Havana, Cuba on July 15, 1952, and emigrated to the United States when she was seven years old. In the 104th Congress, she became the Chair of the Africa Subcommittee, becoming the first Hispanic woman to chair a subcommittee, and was designated as Vice-Chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee. She studied at Miami-Dade Community College, where she received an A.A. degree in 1972. www.loc.gov /rr/hispanic/congress/roslehtinen.html   (340 words)

MEMRI TV Why did Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen endorse, on February 17, legislation or a decision to express the anger of the House of Representatives on the arrest of Ayman Nur, of the Egyptian opposition, or to endorse a number of laws? US Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Discusses USAID to Egypt on Al-Jazeera TV The following are excerpts from an interview with US Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, which aired on Al-Jazeera TV on June 2, 2005. We do not interfere and send monitors to the Florida elections, and we do not talk about the 2000 Florida elections. www.memritv.org /Transcript.asp?P1=699   (398 words)

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on War & Peace Click here for a summary of Ileana Ros-Lehtinen's positions on all issues. Click here for HouseMatch answers by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Click here for issue positions of other FL politicians. www.issues2000.org /FL/Ileana_Ros-Lehtinen_War_+_Peace.htm   (652 words)

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen defends Iranian group labeled terrorist front for Saddam Hussein=TheHill.com= They’re assisting us in the war on terrorism; they’re pro-U.S.,” said Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) in an interview with The Hill. A senior lawmaker on the House International Relations committee has defended her ongoing support for a group the State Department says is a terrorist organization fighting against coalition troops in Iraq. www.thehill.com /news/040803/roslehtinen.aspx   (1049 words)

The Lebanese American Council for Democracy Once Again Takes a Leading Role in Introducing Pro-Lebanon Legislation, the Lebanon and Syria Liberation Act Lebanon and Syrian Liberation Act was introduced by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Elliot Engel to mark the second landmark in pro-Lebanon legislation. WASHINGTON, DC (PRWEB) March 10, 2005 -- Yesterday, a second piece of landmark pro-Lebanon legislation—the Lebanon and Syria Liberation Act—was introduced by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Florida) and Congressman Elliot Engel (D-New York). The bill strengthens sanctions against the government of Syria and supports the restoration of sovereignty and democratic rule in Lebanon. www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/3/prweb216611.htm   (446 words)

NPR : Lawmakers Weigh in on Iraqi Elections Morning Edition, January 31, 2005 · Sen. Russ Feingold, (D-WI), and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) talk about how Iraq election will affect congressional support of President Bush's foreign policy. Feingold is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Ros-Lehtinen is the Republican chair of the House International Relations' Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=4472000   (136 words)

granma.cu -Ménard, ‘the journalists’ defender,’ refuses to support Jim DeFede In an article titled “Terror is terror, whether it’s in London or in Cuba,” In his article titled “Terror is terror, whether it’s in London or Cuba,” DeFede criticized comments by Cuban-born Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, about what she called the “barbaric” terrorist attack in London. Many journalists supporting DeFede believe that he was fired for “having offended powerful Miami figures,” in reference to the commentaries that he published on the dishonesty of the Miami Cuban-Americans. What But where was the congresswoman's outrage when she came to the defense of Luis Posada Carriles, a man who bragged about masterminding a series of hotel bombings in Havana that killed an Italian tourist? www.granma.cu /ingles/2005/agosto/mar30/36mendras2.html   (961 words)

Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen was the first Hispanic woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1989. By Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Special to the Reminder Hispanic vote could decide the 2004 General Election www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=12731601   (717 words)

Free Press : Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Republican from Florida, first took office in 1989. Click here for further biographical information via Congress.org www.freepress.net /washington/congressmem.php?id=124   (108 words)

The GOP Auction House: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida The GOP Auction House: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida Ros-Lehtinen voted against cracking down on the oil and gas industries price gouging. See what other Republicans in Florida are up to... www.dccc.org /houseofscandal/members/IleanaRos-LehtinenFL-18.html   (653 words)

Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen American International Automobile Dealers Home: Miami, Dade County, FL Family: Husband: Dexter Lehtinen, 2 children, 2 stepchildren.: Date First Elected to the House: August 29, 1989 www.aiada.org /congress/house_details.asp?id=FL_18&showall=yes   (39 words)

NameTraq Last Name: Ros The case will be argued on behalf of Friends and the Tribe by former US Attorney Dexter W. Lehtinen, husband of US Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-FL. Ros Redelsperger, chair of STRADA, said they were "very disappointed" at the decision, and that it had become "increasingly difficult" to negotiate for use of... Ros Davis, Edinburgh Film Focus’s production liaison manager, said she was thrilled with the latest statistics, which also saw 37 documentaries filmed in the... www.nametraq.org /Jan04/R/Ros.shtml   (39 words)

Stock News Articles On ROS Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.), who is Cuban American, has written the president this year encouraging the administration to fulfill earlier promises about US... Ros Saunders, the hospital's medical secretary, is 26 weeks pregnant with her first child and said the nursery would be a huge help. Ros Packer, wife of media magnate Kerry Packer, is a direct descendant of Susannah Weedon, the first person buried at the picturesque Christ Church Tingalpa in... wnw.daylightonline.com /financial/ROS.htm   (39 words)

Congressman Connie Mack News - U.S. Politics Today Connie Mack IV and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen sought Thursday to... Connie Mack and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen said Thursday they may... Four days ago U.S. Republican Representatives Connie Mack and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen threatened to table a... www.uspoliticstoday.com /news/ConnieMack   (837 words)

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