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Sens. Brown, Toomey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Invasion Of Asian Carp To Ohio River Basin
U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) today announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would help prevent the invasion of Asian carp to the Ohio River basin. The Strategic Response to Asian Carp Invasion Act will enable the federal government to have a mo...…Read More
Posted on 11/28/2012 | -
Brown Reaffirms Israel's Right to Self-Defense
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is an original cosponsor of a bipartisan Senate resolution reaffirming Israel’s right to self-defense. Brown released the following statement today: “Israel must have the right and the resources to defend itself. Hamas and its terrorist allies m...…Read More
Posted on 11/16/2012 | -
Senate Passes Cost-Of-Living Increase For Veterans
Legislation to increase veterans' compensation through a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) passed the Senate. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) cosponsored the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011 that would affect several important benefits, including veterans&rsq...;…Read More
Posted on 11/14/2012 | -
In Cleveland, Brown Announces New Law That Cuts Red Tape For Service Members So They Can Get Jobs In High-Growth Freight Industry When They Return To Civilian Life
CLEVELAND, OH - New bipartisan legislation cutting red tape for service members so they can get the certification needed to work in the freight industry is awaiting signature by the president. Today at the Port of Cleveland, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)-joined by a veteran from a Cleveland trucking co...…Read More
Posted on 10/7/2012 | -
At Columbus Steel Foundry, Sen. Brown Calls For House Passage Of His China Trade Bill
COLUMBUS, OH -U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) visited a Columbus steel foundry today to call on U.S. House Speaker John Boehner to schedule a vote on his legislation that punishes China for cheating trade laws. Brown met with workers and toured Columbus Castings. He was joined by CEO Rick Ruebusch, who di...…Read More
Posted on 10/4/2012 | -
At Wheatland Tube In Warren, Sen. Brown, Rep Ryan Highlight Mahoning Valley Steel Jobs Created And Saved Through Trade Enforcement
WARREN, OH -U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-17) visited Wheatland Tube in Warren today to meet with workers and release a new report outlining the importance of trade law enforcement to steel and manufacturing jobs in the Mahoning Valley and across Northeast Ohio. Brown and R...…Read More
Posted on 10/1/2012 | -
Brown Leads 21 Senators In Calling On Speaker Boehner Not To Adjourn Until The House Passes Bipartisan China Currency Bill
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today led 21 senators on a letter calling for U.S. House Speaker John Boehner to bring to the floor for a vote the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act, which passed the Senate in 2011 and represents the biggest bipartisan jobs bill passed that year. Br...…Read More
Posted on 9/20/2012 |