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== Early life, education, and law career == |
== Early life, education, and law career == |
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Deutch was born in [[Bethlehem, Pennsylvania]], the son of Jean (née Mindlin) and the late Bernard Deutch, who earned a [[Purple Heart]] during World War II. His grandparents were Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Jews of Capitol Hill: A Compendium of Jewish Congressional Members|page=625|first=Kurt F.|last=Stone|publisher=Scarecrow Press|year=2010|isbn=9780810877382 |
Deutch was born in [[Bethlehem, Pennsylvania]], the son of Jean (née Mindlin) and the late Bernard Deutch, who earned a [[Purple Heart]] during World War II. His grandparents were Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Jews of Capitol Hill: A Compendium of Jewish Congressional Members|page=625|first=Kurt F.|last=Stone|publisher=Scarecrow Press|year=2010|isbn=9780810877382}}</ref> Deutch graduated from the [[University of Michigan]], where he served as editor-in-chief of ''Consider'' magazine, and the [[University of Michigan Law School]]. |
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==Florida Senate== |
==Florida Senate== |
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As a member of the |
As a member of the National Young Leadership Cabinet of [[United Jewish Communities]], Deutch organized over 2,500 people to march on [[Capitol Hill]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] with the intent of pressuring Congress on a slate of issues affecting children and the elderly. At the end of his tenure in the state senate, Deutch served as vice chair of the committee on regulated industries, and the Policy and Steering Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.tedforcongress.com/bio.asp|title=About Ted|publisher=Ted Deutch for Congress|accessdate=April 14, 2010}}</ref> |
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==U.S. House of Representatives== |
==U.S. House of Representatives== |
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===2010 elections=== |
===2010 elections=== |
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{{See also|Florida's 19th |
{{See also|Florida's 19th Congressional District special election, 2010|United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2010#District 19}} |
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In late 2009, Deutch declared himself a candidate in a special election to fill the [[Florida's 19th |
In late 2009, Deutch declared himself a candidate in a special election to fill the [[Florida's 19th Congressional District|19th Congressional District]] seat formerly held by [[Robert Wexler]], who left Congress to lead the [[Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation]]. He won the Democratic primary with 85% of the vote, and on April 13, 2010, won the [[Florida's 19th Congressional District special election, 2010|special election]], defeating Republican [[Edward J. Lynch]].<ref name="palmbeachpost.com">[http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/republican-concedes-deutch-keeps-wexlers-south-florida-congressional-561407.html?cxntcid=breaking_news Republican concedes; Deutch keeps Wexler's South Florida congressional district Democratic]</ref> |
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Deutch's district is located on the east coast of [[Florida]]. It includes parts of [[Palm Beach County|Palm Beach]] and [[Broward County|Broward]] counties. |
Deutch's district is located on the east coast of [[Florida]]. It includes parts of [[Palm Beach County|Palm Beach]] and [[Broward County|Broward]] counties. |
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{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2012}} |
{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2012}} |
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After Florida underwent redistricting in 2012, Deutch filed for re-election in Florida's 21st |
After Florida underwent redistricting in 2012, Deutch filed for re-election in Florida's 21st Congressional District.<ref name="election.dos.state.fl.us"/> Deutch won the November 6, 2012 [[general election]] with no major party opposition.<ref>{{cite web|last=Carney|first=Heather|title=Hastings, Deutch, Wasserman Schultz win re-election|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-11-06/news/fl-election-us-house-20-21-23-20121106_1_republican-karen-harrington-wasserman-schultz-democrat-alcee-hastings|work=sun-sentinel.com|accessdate=November 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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===Legislative Record=== |
===Legislative Record=== |
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Shortly after his election, Deutch introduced the Preserving our Promise to Seniors Act, which aims to keep Social Security benefits in line with retirees' costs and gradually lifts the cap on FICA taxes over a period of seven years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E04E4D71630F931A1575BC0A9669D8B63|title=FOR SOCIAL SECURITY, A BIRTHDAY MAKEOVER |publisher=New York Times|accessdate=September 26, 2012}}</ref> |
Shortly after his election, Deutch introduced the Preserving our Promise to Seniors Act, which aims to keep Social Security benefits in line with retirees' costs and gradually lifts the cap on FICA taxes over a period of seven years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E04E4D71630F931A1575BC0A9669D8B63|title=FOR SOCIAL SECURITY, A BIRTHDAY MAKEOVER |publisher=New York Times|accessdate=September 26, 2012}}</ref> |
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During the 2011 debate over the debt ceiling, Deutch assembled and brought to the |
During the 2011 debate over the debt ceiling, Deutch assembled and brought to the house floor an elaborate, game-show style to illustrate which government services he claimed would be endangered by a default on the U.S. national debt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com/david/rep-ted-deutch-spins-gop-wheel-misfortune-ho|title=Rep. Ted Deutch spins 'GOP wheel of misfortune' on house floor |publisher = Crooks and Liars|accessdate=September 26, 2012}} wheel</ref> |
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;Constitutional Amendment |
;Constitutional Amendment |
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On November 19, 2011, Rep. Deutch introduced a resolution<ref name="amendment 1">{{cite web|url=http://deutch.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=269672|title=Rep. Deutch Unveils OCCUPIED Constitutional Amendment |publisher=US Congressman Ted Deutch|accessdate=November 30, 2011}}</ref> proposing "an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to expressly exclude for-profit corporations from the rights given to natural persons by the Constitution of the United States, prohibit corporate spending in all elections, and affirm the authority of Congress and the |
On November 19, 2011, Rep. Deutch introduced a resolution<ref name="amendment 1">{{cite web|url=http://deutch.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=269672|title=Rep. Deutch Unveils OCCUPIED Constitutional Amendment |publisher=US Congressman Ted Deutch|accessdate=November 30, 2011}}</ref> proposing "an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to expressly exclude for-profit corporations from the rights given to natural persons by the Constitution of the United States, prohibit corporate spending in all elections, and affirm the authority of Congress and the states to regulate corporations and to regulate and set limits on all election contributions and expenditures". |
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Rep. Deutch’s amendment is a blend of "ideas from "Move to Amend, Free Speech for People, Public Citizen, People For the American Way, Common Cause, and the Center for Media and Democracy".<ref name="amendment 2">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationofchange.org/finally-constitutional-amendment-99-1321798437|title=Finally, a Constitutional Amendment for the 99%|publisher=Nation of Change |accessdate=November 30, 2011}}</ref> |
Rep. Deutch’s amendment is a blend of "ideas from "Move to Amend, Free Speech for People, Public Citizen, People For the American Way, Common Cause, and the Center for Media and Democracy".<ref name="amendment 2">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationofchange.org/finally-constitutional-amendment-99-1321798437|title=Finally, a Constitutional Amendment for the 99%|publisher=Nation of Change |accessdate=November 30, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Creator of Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance== |
==Creator of Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance== |
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In 2013, a bipartisan, congressional group of Greek-Israeli members was created by Deutch and [[Gus Bilirakis]], a Republican representative from Florida. The group, called the "Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance," was announced at a special |
In 2013, a bipartisan, congressional group of Greek-Israeli members was created by Deutch and [[Gus Bilirakis]], a Republican representative from Florida. The group, called the "Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance," was announced at a special Congressional event.<ref>http://www.americanhellenic.org/news/2013-02-15.php</ref> The Greek-Israeli caucus consisted of members of the Democratic and Republican parties.<ref>[http://www.israelemb.org/washington/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Ambassador-hosts-congressional-Hellenic-Israel-caucus.aspx Ambassador hosts congressional Hellenic-Israel caucus<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://usa.greekreporter.com/2013/02/15/new-greek-israeli-committee-in-u-s-congress/ New Greek-Israeli Committee in U.S Congress | USA.GreekReporter.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-us-envoy-hosts-meeting-on-israeli-greek-cypriot-ties/ Israel’s US envoy hosts meeting on Israeli-Greek-Cypriot ties | The Times of Israel<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 14:45, 23 November 2015
Ted Deutch | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mario Diaz-Balart |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 19th district | |
| In office April 13, 2010 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Wexler |
| Succeeded by | Trey Radel |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office January 2007 – April 13, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Klein |
| Succeeded by | Maria Sachs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Theodore E. Deutch May 7, 1966 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jill Weinstock |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
Theodore E. "Ted" Deutch (born May 7, 1966) is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Florida's 21st congressional district. He first won election to Congress during a special election in April 2010 in Florida's 19th district. He previously served in the Florida Senate. In 2012, due to redistricting, he ran for and won re-election in Florida's 21st district.[1]
Early life, education, and law career
Deutch was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the son of Jean (née Mindlin) and the late Bernard Deutch, who earned a Purple Heart during World War II. His grandparents were Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe.[2] Deutch graduated from the University of Michigan, where he served as editor-in-chief of Consider magazine, and the University of Michigan Law School.
Florida Senate
As a member of the National Young Leadership Cabinet of United Jewish Communities, Deutch organized over 2,500 people to march on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. with the intent of pressuring Congress on a slate of issues affecting children and the elderly. At the end of his tenure in the state senate, Deutch served as vice chair of the committee on regulated industries, and the Policy and Steering Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee.[3]
U.S. House of Representatives
2010 elections
- Special
In late 2009, Deutch declared himself a candidate in a special election to fill the 19th Congressional District seat formerly held by Robert Wexler, who left Congress to lead the Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation. He won the Democratic primary with 85% of the vote, and on April 13, 2010, won the special election, defeating Republican Edward J. Lynch.[4]
Deutch's district is located on the east coast of Florida. It includes parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties.
- General
Deutch was challenged by Republican nominee Joe Budd and write-in candidate Stan Smilan.[5] He won the election.
2012 elections
- Redistricting
After Florida underwent redistricting in 2012, Deutch filed for re-election in Florida's 21st Congressional District.[1] Deutch won the November 6, 2012 general election with no major party opposition.[6]
Legislative Record
Shortly after his election, Deutch introduced the Preserving our Promise to Seniors Act, which aims to keep Social Security benefits in line with retirees' costs and gradually lifts the cap on FICA taxes over a period of seven years.[7]
During the 2011 debate over the debt ceiling, Deutch assembled and brought to the house floor an elaborate, game-show style to illustrate which government services he claimed would be endangered by a default on the U.S. national debt.[8]
- Constitutional Amendment
On November 19, 2011, Rep. Deutch introduced a resolution[9] proposing "an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to expressly exclude for-profit corporations from the rights given to natural persons by the Constitution of the United States, prohibit corporate spending in all elections, and affirm the authority of Congress and the states to regulate corporations and to regulate and set limits on all election contributions and expenditures".
Rep. Deutch’s amendment is a blend of "ideas from "Move to Amend, Free Speech for People, Public Citizen, People For the American Way, Common Cause, and the Center for Media and Democracy".[10]
Tenure
Deutch was sworn in as a member of the United States House of Representatives on April 15, 2010.
Committee assignments
Creator of Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance
In 2013, a bipartisan, congressional group of Greek-Israeli members was created by Deutch and Gus Bilirakis, a Republican representative from Florida. The group, called the "Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance," was announced at a special Congressional event.[11] The Greek-Israeli caucus consisted of members of the Democratic and Republican parties.[12][13][14]
Personal life
References
- ^ a b Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State
- ^ Stone, Kurt F. (2010). The Jews of Capitol Hill: A Compendium of Jewish Congressional Members. Scarecrow Press. p. 625. ISBN 9780810877382.
- ^ "About Ted". Ted Deutch for Congress. Retrieved April 14, 2010.
- ^ Republican concedes; Deutch keeps Wexler's South Florida congressional district Democratic
- ^ "Candidates and Races - Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State". Election.dos.state.fl.us. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
- ^ Carney, Heather. "Hastings, Deutch, Wasserman Schultz win re-election". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- ^ "FOR SOCIAL SECURITY, A BIRTHDAY MAKEOVER". New York Times. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ "Rep. Ted Deutch spins 'GOP wheel of misfortune' on house floor". Crooks and Liars. Retrieved September 26, 2012. wheel
- ^ "Rep. Deutch Unveils OCCUPIED Constitutional Amendment". US Congressman Ted Deutch. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Finally, a Constitutional Amendment for the 99%". Nation of Change. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ http://www.americanhellenic.org/news/2013-02-15.php
- ^ Ambassador hosts congressional Hellenic-Israel caucus
- ^ New Greek-Israeli Committee in U.S Congress | USA.GreekReporter.com
- ^ Israel’s US envoy hosts meeting on Israeli-Greek-Cypriot ties | The Times of Israel
- ^ Anthony Man,"Going Vegan Was Winning Move for South Florida Congressman," Sun Sentinel, 12 September 2014.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ted Deutch.
- Congressman Ted Deutch official U.S. House site
- Ted Deutch for Congress
- Ted Deutch at Curlie
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
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- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Florida
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