Stephanie Tubbs Jones

Stephanie Tubbs Jones

Stephanie Tubbs Jones (September 10, 1949 – August 20, 2008) was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district from 1999 until her death in 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, her district encompassed most of Downtown and Eastern Cleveland and many of the eastern suburbs in Cuyahoga County, including Euclid, Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights. She was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress from Ohio. On December 19, 2006, Tubbs Jones was named Chairwoman of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the 110th Congress. She was also a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. On August 19, 2008, Tubbs Jones was found unconscious in her car, having suffered a cerebral hemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She was taken to an East Cleveland hospital, where she died the next day.

  • Popularity : 0.176
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1949-09-10
  • Place of Birth : Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Stephanie Tubbs Jones Movies

  • 2006
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    American Blackout

    American Blackout

    6.5 2006 HD

    Chronicles the recurring patterns of disenfranchisement witnessed from 2000 to 2004 while following the story of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia...

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  • 2008
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    Free for All!

    Free for All!

    7 2008 HD

    One Dude's Quest to Save Democracy. A FilmBuff Presentation.

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  • 2003
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    Anderson Cooper 360°

    Anderson Cooper 360°

    5.1 2003 HD

    Anderson Cooper goes beyond the headlines to tell stories from many points of view, so you can make up your own mind about the news.

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  • 2005
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    The Colbert Report

    The Colbert Report

    6.83 2005 HD

    The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. It stars political...

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  • 2003
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    Real Time with Bill Maher

    Real Time with Bill Maher

    6 2003 HD

    Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's...

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