Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy, Representing the 15th District of Ohio

Mary Jo in the News

October 15, 2010: KILROY SUPPORTS RELIEF EFFORTS FOR SENIORS

Social Security recipients will receive one-time $250 payment to make ends meet Columbus, OH – U.S …More

July 29, 2010: House bill would likely up enforcement of lobbying law violations

The HillLegislation passed by the House Wednesday would name all lobbying law violators for the …More

July 28, 2010: House OKs Kilroy bill policing lobbying

The Columbus DispatchBy Jonathan RiskindWASHINGTON - The House passed a bill yesterday aiming to help …More

July 28, 2010: HR 2267 Passes House Financial Services Committee

Poker News DailyBy: Brett Collson After postponing the hearing on Tuesday, the House Financial Services Committee …More

July 15, 2010: Bipartisan bill would expand Medicare coverage for off-label drugs

THE HILLReps. Mary Jo Kilroy (D-Ohio) and Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) on Thursday proposed legislation expanding …More

July 12, 2010: Kilroy Supports Our Military- ---Kasich, Not So Much

OHIO 15TH DISTRICT BLOGRep. Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15th) has kept her promises to help our …More

June 26, 2010: Kilroy joins Congress' top dogs

The Columbus DispatchShe takes part in committee overhauling rules for Wall Street By Jack Torry …More

June 21, 2010: Kilroy pledges to rein in banks’ debit-card fees

The Columbus Dispatch U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy said today that she will use her …More

June 18, 2010: My Week Bringing Change to Wall Street for Ohio

The Daily KosBy: Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy After being chosen as one of two freshman, …More

June 15, 2010: Kilroy promises to battle lenders

The Columbus DispatchRoundtable highlights mortgage woes By James Nash U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy, the …More

June 13, 2010: Kilroy on panel to pursue financial-regulation bill

The Columbus Dispatch Democratic Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy of Columbus was named last week to …More

June 9, 2010: Kilroy to help craft final financial regulation bill

The Columbus DispatchDemocratic Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy of Columbus is getting a seat at the …More

May 30, 2010: 'One-man Air Force' gets Medal of Honor backing

The Columbus Dispatch A famous World War II flying ace from central Ohio deserves a …More

May 23, 2010: Kilroy bill would provide more small-business loans

The Columbus DispatchIt's a small step that eventually could pay big dividends for small businesses …More

May 20, 2010: Kilroy bill aims to expand small business access to credit

The Columbus Dispatch It's a small step that eventually could pay big dividends for small businesses …More

May 19, 2010: Kilroy: BP must pay

610 WTVN News TalkKilroy has planned legislation to ensure the oil giant is fully responsible …More

May 9, 2010: House bill to help siding businesses, Kilroy says

The Columbus DispatchA House bill approved last week to provide incentives for homeowners to install …More

April 23, 2010: Kilroy Green Housing Bill Spins Forward on Earth Day

Real Estate RamaWashington, DC - April 22, 2010 — U.S. Representative Mary Jo Kilroy’s (OH-15) …More

April 20, 2010: Ohio pensions lost $480M after Lehman collapse

Akron Beacon JournalCOLUMBUS: State records show that Ohio's public pension funds lost more than $480 …More

April 16, 2010: Tax-relief measures

Youngstown Business DigestMembers of the Ohio Democratic congressional delegation outlined how recent tax-relief measures have …More

April 13, 2010: Grove City to acquire land for interchange project

By EVAN BROOKSThisWeek Staff WriterGrove City officials hope to purchase or take all necessary land …More

April 8, 2010: OSU getting "smart grid" stimulus money

The Daily BriefingOhio State University is getting nearly $2.5 million in federal stimulus dollars, money …More

April 2, 2010: Kilroy, Brown cheered for health-care changes

By James Nash THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Amid cheers from union members, U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy, D-Columbus, …More

February 3, 2010: Ohio delegation split on gays in military

By Jonathan Riskind THE COLUMBUS DISPATCHDemocratic Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy of Columbus and Sen. Sherrod Brown …More

January 28, 2010: ODOT OKs 71-665 interchange project for October start

By EVAN BROOKS ThisWeek Staff Writer The Ohio Department of Transportation on Jan. 28 approved accelerated construction …More

January 28, 2010: Ohio to Receive Federal Stimulus Money for Rail System

Story by Bob WestfallCOLUMBUS, Ohio -- With the goal of launching service by 2012, the 3C “Quick …More

January 28, 2010: Rep. Kilroy Hosts Small Business Roundtable

Sam Hendren, WOSU ReporterCOLUMBUS, OH (wosu) - 15th District Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy Thursday talked …More

January 22, 2010: Kilroy, other lawmakers, seek to ban bonuses

Although the Obama administration is going after banks in a big way, some lawmakers want …More

January 20, 2010: White House gate crashers plead the Fifth

By Roxanne Roberts and Amy Argetsinger The Washington Post The Salahis could plead the Fifth …More

January 17, 2010: Kilroy's office staff plan mobile help session

D.C. DISPATCHESConstituents of Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy, D-Columbus, can get congressional help with everything from …More

January 17, 2010: Jonathan Riskind commentary: Drug makers' payments to sellers of generics cost consumers billions

By Jonathan Riskind The Columbus Dispatch At first glance, it was hard to understand why three lawmakers and …More

January 15, 2010: Kilroy seeks to end "pay-for-delay" pharmaceutical industry deals

The Daily BriefingRep. Mary Jo Kilroy joined other lawmakers and the chairman of the Federal …More

January 6, 2010: Ohio National Guard Garners $100 Million in Federal Funds

Ohio National Guard Public AffairsCOLUMBUS--Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio's adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Gregory …More

January 6, 2010: State, region clinch federal green jobs grants

Business First of ColumbusMillions of federal stimulus dollars are headed to Ohio through a round …More

December 23, 2009: $2.4 million grant to give rural area broadband access

By Jonathan Riskind THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH A Mount Gilead-based electricity cooperative has received an early Christmas present …More

December 22, 2009: Crowding hinders forensic work; new lab is step closer

By John Futty THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Forensic scientist Kelby Ducat fires a pistol into a vertical chamber …More

December 16, 2009: Kilroy touts defense bill earmarks

The Daily BriefingThe only central Ohio lawmaker going after earmarks this year is boasting of …More

December 16, 2009: Hyper Tech Research wins $3M federal grant

Business First of ColumbusA Columbus technology developer has clinched $3 million from the U.S. Department …More

December 12, 2009: House approves vast financial reforms

By Kevin G. Hall McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House passed legislation yesterday containing the most …More

December 10, 2009: Houses Passes H.R. 4173 Advisor Amendment; Adopts Manager's Amendment Full Of Interesting Provisions

By ALLISON BELLHouse members today agreed by a voice vote to keep the Financial Industry …More

December 1, 2009: Kilroy: defeat al Qaeda and bring troops home

The Columbus DispatchRep. Mary Jo Kilroy, D-Columbus, says Obama's speech tonight laid out a "military …More

November 17, 2009: Kilroy bill advances in House committee

The Columbus DispatchThe House Homeland Security Committee today approved a bill co-sponsored by Rep. Mary …More

October 29, 2009: House Democrats Rally Around Health Care Package

CQ PoliticsHouse Democratic leaders on Thursday introduced their long-awaited health care overhaul package, as rank-and-file …More

October 23, 2009: Kilroy amendments included in consumer financial protection bill

Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy says two of her proposals found their way into the legislation …More

October 22, 2009: Trio of Buckeye congressmen vote to create Consumer Financial Protection Agency

THE DC EXAMINERCOLUMBUS, Ohio -- Three first-term Ohio congressman, who sit on the powerful U.S. …More

October 21, 2009: Bill Could Lift FEMA Restrictions on Grant Use

QQ HOMELAND SECURITY By Rob Margetta, CQ StaffLegislation introduced last week could counter guidance from …More

October 18, 2009: Kilroy seeks to undo limits on first responders' grants

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCHState and local governments should be able to use federal homeland security grants …More

October 9, 2009: Kilroy touts Discover card rate decision

Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy and other lawmakers have been urging credit card companies not to …More

October 7, 2009: Meet the Lawmaker Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (D-Ohio), 15th District

By Kris Kitto - The HillWhat are the best and worst things about Washington?Rep. Kilroy: …More

October 6, 2009: For Kilroy, MS Makes the Message Stronger

It was literally a pain in her neck that started Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy’s (D-Ohio) …More

September 30, 2009: Stimulus bucks to aid air travel

By Marla Matzer RoseTHE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Traveling from Port Columbus will get a little easier …More

September 29, 2009: Ohio Compare and Contrast

By Jackie KucinichRoll Call StaffCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Two vulnerable House Democrats took on very different …More

September 29, 2009: Financial reforms in works

By Renae Merle and David Cho THE WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is close to …More

September 28, 2009: OSU Staff Stress Flu Prevention, Students Shrug

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio State University staff members are emphasizing the need to take precaution to prevent …More

September 23, 2009: House OKs extension of jobless benefits

By Jack Torry and Jonathan RiskindTHE COLUMBUS DISPATCH WASHINGTON -- The House easily approved a …More

September 23, 2009: House OKs extension of jobless benefits

By Jack Torry and Jonathan RiskindTHE COLUMBUS DISPATCH WASHINGTON -- The House easily approved a …More

September 22, 2009: LaHood, Strickland See Stimulus Dollars At Work

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Governor Ted Strickland accompanied U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood on a tour of …More

September 20, 2009: The Afghan war

By Jonathan RiskindTHE COLUMBUS DISPATCH The Dispatch asked the following questions of the Ohio congressional …More

September 20, 2009: Kilroy measure boosts colleges that help jobless

The U.S. House of Representatives agreed to an amendment last week sponsored by Rep. Mary …More

September 18, 2009: Stimulus money helping repave 9 city streets

By Robert VitaleTHE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Columbus couldn't afford to repave any of its streets this year, …More

September 17, 2009: House adopts Kilroy amendment on education

Columbus Dispatch: by Jack TorryThe U.S. House of Representatives today agreed to an amendment sponsored …More

September 17, 2009: House votes to cut off money to ACORN

The House today voted 345-75 to cut off all federal dollars to ACORN, the community …More

September 16, 2009: Divided House rebukes lawmaker for outburst

By Jim Abrams and Ben EvansASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Bitterly divided along party lines, the House …More

September 11, 2009: Columbus marks 9/11 anniversary

By Mary Beth LaneThe Columbus Dispatch This year, the 8th anniversary of the Sept. 11, …More

September 10, 2009: Health-reform bill will pass, say Democratic leaders in Congress

By Jonathan Riskind and Jack Torry The Columbus Dispatch WASHINGTON -- Democratic congressional leaders predicted passage of health-care legislation …More

September 10, 2009: Obama accepts apology of House member who heckled

By Jonathan Riskind and Mark Niquette The Columbus Dispatch WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama accepted the apology …More

September 10, 2009: Ohio Democrats back reform; GOP still not persuaded

By Jonathan RiskindTHE COLUMBUS DISPATCH WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's appeal for health-care reform last …More

September 1, 2009: The Columbus Dispatch: Rally is to honor Kennedy, boost Obama health plan

Before Congress returns to Washington next week from its recess, supporters of President Barack Obama's …More

August 28, 2009: Torture report features local tie

By Jack TorryThe Columbus Dispatch WASHINGTON -- An internal CIA report made public Monday says the …More

August 21, 2009: U.S. health secretary backs government-run insurance during OSU visit

By Joe HallettThe Columbus Dispatch In a visit to the Ohio State University Medical Center today, …More

August 19, 2009: Rep. Kilroy defends 'public option' for health insurance in telephone town hall

By Jack Torry The Columbus Dispatch U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy insisted tonight that congressional Democrats are …More

August 12, 2009: Dialing Up a Debate on Health Care

The New York Times by Andrea FullerAware of the potential that they will face raucous …More

August 12, 2009: Dialing Up a Debate on Health Care

The New York Times: by Andrea Fuller Aware of the potential that they will face raucous …More

August 12, 2009: Conference calls produce quieter Q&A; with voters

By Jack Torry WASHINGTON -- "This is Pat Tiberi doing a tele-town-hall meeting," came the voice …More

August 1, 2009: Bill would prevent medical debt from haunting credit records

The Dallas Morning News: by Pamela YipPlano mortgage banker Rodney Anderson has been sounding the …More

July 26, 2009: Kilroy seeks medical-debt immunity in credit ratings

Medical debt shouldn't permanently cripple a person's credit rating, says Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy, D-Columbus. …More

July 22, 2009: Goldman 'warrants' raves from Congress

Legislators applaud news of the investment bank's 'full and fair' TARP warrant repayment, but pressure …More

July 22, 2009: Few post offices to close

Postal Service says a 'handful' might shut down in ColumbusBy Tom Knox The U.S. Postal Service …More

July 21, 2009: House Dems To Geithner: Stop Backroom Deals With Wall Street

By Ryan GrimNow that bailed-out banks are reporting record-breaking profits, the U.S. taxpayer, who bought …More

July 17, 2009: Kilroy aims to boost profits from bailout

By Jonathan RiskindWASHINGTON -- Taxpayers deserve bigger profits for the $700 billion bailout last year …More

July 16, 2009: AIG: Where's the outrage?

by Lisa LererAfter American International Group paid out $165 million in bonuses to top executives …More

July 15, 2009: 10 TV News: 10 Investigates Finds Possible Flaw In Homeland Security

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Important safeguards that help airline security workers identify potential terrorists are being …More

July 14, 2009: Obama welcomes Crew to White House

By Jonathan RiskindWASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is known for loving basketball, but in a …More

June 24, 2009: Columbus Dispatch: Credit score access fight hurts consumers, Kilroy says

A squabble between two credit giants isn’t good for consumers looking to get the most …More

June 11, 2009: Rep. Kilroy wants HUD program scrutinized

By Mark Ferenchik and Jonathan Riskind THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy has …More

May 29, 2009: Courthouse work may yield 100 jobs

Announcement on federal project set today By Jonathan Riskind A $6.7 million project to make the …More

April 23, 2009: Kilroy constituent gets a break

By Jonathan RiskindWASHINGTON -- Did an inquiry by Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy on behalf of …More

April 7, 2009: Kilroy takes Funk case to Subcommittee on Military Personnel

By Jane BeathardContributing Writer U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy took the cause of Madison County native …More

March 29, 2009: Egg farm will surround ranch for children with autism

By JEFF DONAHUEMarysville Community Editor For the past 25 years, children have come from as …More

March 21, 2009: Kilroy takes up search for missing London flyer

By JANE BEATHARDPress Contributor The fate of a Madison County airman lost during World War II …More

March 18, 2009: Expand locally, not in India, Chase urged

Amid rumors, Kilroy, city appealing to bank to invest in America Wednesday, March 18, 2009 …More

March 17, 2009: U.S. Representatives Demand Answers on JP Morgan Outsourcing Reports

A group of 43 members of Congress is taking aim at JP Morgan Chase following …More

March 14, 2009: Stimulus aid 'huge' for center's uninsured

By Suzanne HoholikTHE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Jeff Hinckley | DispatchDr. William Turek counsels Whitney Pennington, in …More

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			Washington, DC Office 1237 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2015 Fax: (202) 225-3529		Columbus Office 1299 Olentangy River Rd, ste. 200 Columbus, OH 43212 Phone: (614) 294-2196 Fax: (614) 294-2384