Jon Leibowitz Politician

For the comedian born Jonathan Leibowitz, see Jon StewartJonathan David Leibowitz (born June 17, 1958) was the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an independent agency of the United States Government. He was sworn in as a Commissioner on September 3, 2004, and designated Chairman on March 2, 2009 by President Barack Obama. In 2012, the U.S. Senate confirmed Liebowitz's appointment for a second term. He resigned effective February 15, 2013.In joining the Commission, Leibowitz resumed a long career of public service. He was the Democratic Chief Counsel and Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Antitrust Subcommittee (1997–2000), where he focused on competition policy and telecommunications matters and was known for developing bipartisan consensus. He served as Chief Counsel and Staff Director for the Senate Subcommittee on Terrorism and Technology from 1995 to 1996 and the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice (1991–1994). In addition, he served as Chief Counsel to Senator Herb Kohl (1989–2000) and worked for Senator Paul Simon (1986–1987). Leibowitz was the Motion Picture Association of America's Vice President for Congressional Affairs (2000–2004), and an attorney in private practice in Washington, D.C. (1984–1986).

Personal facts

Birth date	June 17, 1958
Birth place	New Jersey , Englewood New Jersey
Education	New York University School of Law University of Wisconsin–Madison
Spouse	Ruth Marcus (journalist)