House Speaker John Boehner to visit UofL
John Boehner, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will discuss jobs, the economy and the institution of the House Oct. 31 at the University of Louisville. October 7, 2011His public talk through the McConnell Center's fall lecture series is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. in Cardinal Arena, Swain Student Activities Center, Belknap Campus.
The McConnell Center no longer is taking ticket requests for the free talk.
A Republican who represents Ohio's 8th Congressional District, Boehner was first elected to House in 1990. His colleagues elected him as speaker in 2010. He previously served as House minority and majority leader.