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| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for 2024-09-13 ( 9 items ) |
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Brown Co-Leads Letter to USDA Supporting Local Food Purchasing Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11)co-led a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)(link is external) encouraging a continuation of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program(link is external) (LFPA) for which funding is set to expire in April 2025.
The letter was co-led by Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo M.D (CO-08) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), signed by 48 members of the House of Represe more PR
Brown Secures Major New Investment in Glass Production at Libbey Glass in Toledo (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a major new investment in Libbey Glass in Toledo to help overhaul the current glassmaking systems and replace four regenerative furnaces with two larger hybrid electric furnaces, improving efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and ensuring the region remains at the forefront of global glass production. The Department of Energy awarded the $721,778 investmen more PR
Brown, Ohio Business Leaders Discuss Brown's Bill To Expand Job Opportunities For Ohioans Without College Degrees (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a news conference call with Ohio business and economic development leaders to discuss his new legislation that would remove degree requirements for federal jobs unless necessary for the position, and take additional steps to make it easier for Americans without 4-year degrees to get federal jobs. Brown introduced the Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2024 to expand more PR
Brown: Americans Shouldn't Have to Fight Frauds and Scams Alone (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing entitled, "Protecting Americans' Money: Combatting Scams and Frauds Against Seniors and Savers."
Sen. Brown's remarks, as prepared for delivery follow:
As we begin, I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome Senator Helmy to the Ban more PR
Rep. Carey Introduces Legislation Establishing National STEM Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024:
Today, Representatives Mike Carey (OH-15) and Joyce Beatty (OH-3) introduced the National STEM Week Act. The bill would create an annual week dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education access and interest, especially among communities with limited access to educational resources.
"As Ohio students begin another school year, it is all the more impor more PR
Republicans Continue To Block Durbin's Attempt To Confirm U.S. Attorney Nominations On The Senate Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Senate J.D. Vance's hold has lasted more than a year for his own U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio nominee, Rebecca Lutzko
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today on the Senate floor requested unanimous consent (UC) to confirm four U.S. Attorney nominations being held by U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH)--Matthew Gannon, nominated to serve as more PR
Sen. Sherrod Brown, Rep. Greg Casar Introduce American Energy Worker Opportunity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and U.S. Representative Greg Casar (TX-35) introduced the American Energy Worker Opportunity Act to ensure America's fossil fuel workers are financially protected and not left behind in the transition to clean energy.
"We have a responsibility to protect our planet from the climate crisis -- while also protecting America's fossil fuel workers from b more PR
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Brown: Americans Shouldn't Have to Fight Frauds & Scams Alone (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing entitled, "Protecting Americans' Money: Combatting Scams and Frauds Against Seniors and Savers."
Sen. Brown's remarks, as prepared for delivery foll more PR
Sykes, Sherrill Lead House Democratic Caucus In Resolution Reaffirming Access To Emergency Abortion Care For All Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced a resolution to reaffirm access to emergency abortion care for all Americans. This resolution would reaffirm that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) protects access to emergency abortion care in every state, and that all women, no matter where they live, should be able to receive the emergency care more PR
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