WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate passed a bipartisan funding package that invests in essential priorities for Ohio. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) secured key wins for the state's military installations, transportation and housing, farmers and rural economies, local projects, and other priorities. Today's legislation, which passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support in a vote of 82-15, includes the  more