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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Wednesday June 05, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Brown Fights to Bring Down Energy Costs, Calls on DOJ to Take Action to Stop Big Oil's Collusion and Price Fixing
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: As part of his longstanding fight to bring down energy costs for Ohioans, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is calling on the Department of Justice to use every tool available to prevent and prosecute collusion and price fixing in the oil industry. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter, Brown and 23 other Senators called on the Department o  more

Brown Urges Department of Justice to Protect Patients and Communities, Replace Management in Steward Hospital Bankruptcy
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) called on the Department of Justice's U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) to appoint as quickly as possible a Chapter 11 trustee to run Steward, one of the country's largest for-profit health care system, in place of the company's current management as quickly as possible, and to monitor the hospitals' bankruptcy proceedings to protect patients and local communities. "We urge   more

Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement on US Policy Shift Allowing Ukraine to Strike Military Targets in Russia With American-Supplied Weapons
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on June 3, 2024: * * * Today, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus - Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), and Joe Wilson (R-SC-02) - released the following statement on the US shift in policy to allow Ukraine to carry out limited strikes with American-supplied weapons on Russian military targets across the border. "We commend the Biden  more

Congresswoman Tenney Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Customs and Border Protection with CBP Agents in NY-24
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) celebrated the 100th anniversary of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at several commemorative events across New York's 24th District last week. Tenney joined CBP agents from across the Buffalo Sector of the Northern Border which spans 450 miles of the border with Canada from the Ohio/Pennsylvania state line to Jefferson County, New York. At one of the events, Tenne  more

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan Issues Statement on New Biden Border Measures
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 4, 2024: * * * Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released the following statement on President Biden's new border measures: "For three-and-a-half years, Americans have watched Joe Biden and his DHS Secretary allow millions of unvetted illegal aliens into our country and into our communities. "In fact, he's on track to allow nearly 12 milli  more

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan Issues Statement on Reinstatement of Marcus Allen Security Clearance
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 4, 2024: * * * Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released the following statement on the reinstatement of FBI whistleblower Marcus Allen's security clearance: "The FBI's decision to reinstate whistleblower Marcus Allen's security clearance is a total vindication for a great patriot. "Marcus bravely stood up to expose misconduct at the FBI,  more

ICYMI: Congressman Turner, Governor DeWine Announce Dayton as Host of 2025 NATO PA Spring Session
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: DAYTON, OHIO - Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), head of the U.S. delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, was joined by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Montgomery County Commissioner Deborah Lieberman, and Dayton City Commissioner Chris Shaw in announcing that Dayton will host the 2025 Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. "Dayton is an internationally significant city relevant to national secur  more

Kaptur Addresses Executive Action To Secure American Borders, Calls For Partisan Extremists To Come To Table And Work Across Aisle
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on June 4, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement, following Executive Action taken by President Biden to secure America's borders. "This is a first step in the right direction, but we must do more to secure our borders. I am ready to work with both Republicans and Democrats to do what it takes to secure the border and stop the flow of drugs into the United States, "  more

Kaptur Reaffirms Support For Two-State Solution, Applauds Peace Plan For Israel And Gaza
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on June 3, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement reaffirming her support for a Two-State Solution for the Israeli and Palestinian people, and applauding President Biden's Proposal for a negotiated truce and three-phase ceasefire plan as laid out at the White House on Friday, May 31st. "On Friday, the President laid out a three-phase plan which would allow for a nego  more

Rep. Carey Leads Effort to Encourage Small Business Formation
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: Today, Representatives Mike Carey (OH-15) and Greg Landsman (OH-1) introduced the bipartisan New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency (NO BOSS) Act, which supports individuals as they pursue small business ownership. The bill makes improvements to the currently underutilized Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program, making state participation less onerous and encouraging partic  more

Senator Brown: Securing Major Wins for Ohio Airport Infrastructure and Safety
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following newsletter on June 3, 2024: * * * Last month, the President signed the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 into law, which includes wins we secured for airports across Ohio and important steps to keep air travel safe. In Youngstown, we redesignated the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport as a primary airport. It's a major win for the whole region. The designation will help bring more resources to Yo  more

U.S. Rep. Max Miller Announces He is Advocating for Funding for Fifteen Projects Important to Northeast Ohio
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) today announced that he is advocating for more than $45 million in funding for fifteen projects that are important to Northeast Ohio. These projects are high priorities for local communities across Ohio's Seventh Congressional District and will support improved public safety, critical infrastructure, and economic development. Congressman Miller and his team wor  more