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Portman served in the U.S. Congress representing Southwest Ohio for 12 years. In 2005, he left Congress after being asked to serve as U.S. Trade Representative by President George W. Bush. While there he reduced barriers to our exports, increased enforcement and helped level the playing field for American farmers, workers and service providers.
President Bush called on Portman again to become Director of the Office of Management and Budget. He made his mark by proposing a balanced budget, fighting irresponsible earmarks and instituting new transparency on Federal spending.
During his time in Congress and in the Cabinet, Portman and his wife, Jane, chose to keep their home in Ohio. After commuting for almost 15 years between Cincinnati and Washington, DC, Rob Portman left the government in August 2007. He is 'of counsel' with the Ohio law firm of Squire Sanders, and serves on the Advisory Committee of Ohio State's Glenn School of Public Affairs where he teaches various public policy courses.
December 4, 2009