John Kline (politician)
John Paul Kline Jr. (born September 6, 1947) is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota's 2nd congressional district from 2003 to 2017. The district included most of the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities. A member of the Republican Party, Kline served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce from 2011 until 2017. Kline retired from Congress at the end of his term in January of 2017.
John Kline | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Luther (Redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Jason Lewis |
| Chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | George Miller |
| Succeeded by | Virginia Foxx |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Paul Kline Jr. September 6, 1947 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Christine Lewis (Divorced) Vicky May Sheldon |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Rice University (BA) Shippensburg University (MPA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1969–1994 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Operation Restore Hope |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal (3) Vietnam Campaign Medal Presidential Service Badge Navy Commendation Medal |
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