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'''Robert Wexler''' (b. January 2, 1961) was the Democratic Congressman from [[Florida]], who retired early January, 2010 and was replaced by (D.) State Senator Ted Deutch.  He was a lawyer before being elected to the 105th Congress (January 3, 1997). Now he is leading a [[Middle East]] think tank. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/02/02/florida-state-senator-elected-replace-wexler/ Florida State Senator Elected to Replace Wexler, Fox News, February 2, 2010]</ref>

'''Robert Wexler''' (born January 2, 1961) was the Democratic Congressman from [[Florida]], who retired early January, 2010 and was replaced by (D.) State Senator Ted Deutch.  He was a lawyer before being elected to the 105th Congress (January 3, 1997). Now he is leading a [[Middle East]] think tank.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/02/02/florida-state-senator-elected-replace-wexler/ Florida State Senator Elected to Replace Wexler, Fox News, February 2, 2010]</ref>

==Votes==

==Votes==

Votes with the [[Democratic Party]] 97.9% of the time. Voted against FISA upgrades. Voted for US troop withdrawal from Iraq. Voted against the 'Surge'. Voted no on extending President Bush's tax cuts. Voted yes on embryonic stem cell research. Voted no on federal courts' jurisdiction for Terri Schiavo. Voted no on free trade zones for Central American nations. <ref>[http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/w000314/key-votes/ Votes Database] Washington Post</ref>

Votes with the [[Democratic Party]] 97.9% of the time. Voted against FISA upgrades. Voted for US troop withdrawal from Iraq. Voted against the 'Surge'. Voted no on extending President Bush's tax cuts. Voted yes on embryonic stem cell research. Voted no on federal courts' jurisdiction for Terri Schiavo. Voted no on free trade zones for Central American nations.<ref>[http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/w000314/key-votes/ Votes Database] Washington Post</ref>

==Energy==

==Energy==

==Criticism==

==Criticism==

The only [[Florida]] Congressman not to live in his district, Wexler represents District 19 in Delray Beach but lives with his family at his residence in Maryland. Wexler pays no property taxes in Florida and uses his in-laws' seniors-only community home to meet residency requirements. <ref>[http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/broward/blog/2008/07/survey_wexler_is_floridas_only.html Wexler is Florida's only Congress member with no home in district] Sun-Sentinel, July 28, 2008</ref> Due to criticism, Wexler has decided to rent a home in Florida. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,394927,00.html Florida Congressman Robert Wexler Rents Home to Quiet Critics] AP, July 30, 2008</ref> Wexler lashed out at the ultra-conservative media whom he claims targeted him for his pursuit of President Bush's impeachment. <ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/jeff-poor/2008/08/01/wexler-begs-help-against-ultra-conservative-radio-television-hosts Wexler Begs for Help in Fight Against 'Ultra-Conservative Radio and Television Hosts'] NewsBusters.org, August 1, 2008</ref>

The only [[Florida]] Congressman not to live in his district, Wexler represents District 19 in Delray Beach but lives with his family at his residence in Maryland. Wexler pays no property taxes in Florida and uses his in-laws' seniors-only community home to meet residency requirements.<ref>[http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/broward/blog/2008/07/survey_wexler_is_floridas_only.html Wexler is Florida's only Congress member with no home in district] Sun-Sentinel, July 28, 2008</ref> Due to criticism, Wexler has decided to rent a home in Florida.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,394927,00.html Florida Congressman Robert Wexler Rents Home to Quiet Critics] AP, July 30, 2008</ref> Wexler lashed out at the ultra-conservative media whom he claims targeted him for his pursuit of President Bush's impeachment.<ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/jeff-poor/2008/08/01/wexler-begs-help-against-ultra-conservative-radio-television-hosts Wexler Begs for Help in Fight Against 'Ultra-Conservative Radio and Television Hosts'] NewsBusters.org, August 1, 2008</ref>

==ACORN==

==ACORN==

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to defund ACORN, 345-75 on September 17, 2009. Seventy-five Democrats [Wexler] stood with [[ACORN]] and voted no. <ref>[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/House-votes-to-cut-off-ACORN-funding-59647917.html House votes to cut off funding, but 75 stand by ACORN, Washington Examiner, September 17, 2009]</ref> This despite nationwide attention related to voter fraud and recent revelation of ACORN's ties to prostitution including child trafficking and defrauding the IRS.

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to defund ACORN, 345-75 on September 17, 2009. Seventy-five Democrats [Wexler] stood with [[ACORN]] and voted no.<ref>[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/House-votes-to-cut-off-ACORN-funding-59647917.html House votes to cut off funding, but 75 stand by ACORN, Washington Examiner, September 17, 2009]</ref> This despite nationwide attention related to voter fraud and recent revelation of ACORN's ties to prostitution including child trafficking and defrauding the IRS.

==References==

==References==

[[Category: 110th United States Congress]]

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