Tag Archives | Jobs and the Economy

Boehner Column in the Troy Daily News: As you head back to school, remember these things

Boehner Quote: “Of course, to help all students pursue their education, the Republican-led House of Representatives has passed a number of bills this year to make tuition more affordable and college more accessible. This is, without a doubt, one of the most important things we can do to support hardworking families and fuel economic growth, […]

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Boehner Column: As you head back to school, remember these things

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today released the following column: With school starting back up for most students in our area, there are a few things I’d like you to keep in mind this year. If you’re a high school junior or senior in Ohio’s Eighth Congressional District who is interested in […]

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BOEHNER COLUMN: A Do-Something House

It began as the following question: Are we keeping track of all the jobs bills that House Republicans have passed? Soon, that question became a list. Then, as the bills piled up, the list became a to-do list for Senate Democrats – a to-do list that I recently highlighted for Vice President Biden when he […]

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How Our Workforce Development Bill Could Benefit This Local Job Creator

Last week, the House sent to the president’s desk a bipartisan, bicameral jobs bill, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The local support for this bill shows just how important it is to our area. Companies such as Fairfield-based Machintek, Inc. have said they stand to benefit from the bill’s workforce development reforms, which improve […]

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Local Support Highlights Need for This Jobs Bill

This week, the House passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill that addresses the skills gap in this country by improving and streamlining workforce development programs. The local support for these reforms shows just how important they are. “If we are to ever rekindle the manufacturing power house we once had, […]

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Boehner Congratulates Meijer, Inc. on Tipp City Facility Groundbreaking

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today congratulated Meijer, Inc., on the groundbreaking of its new dairy production facility in Tipp City, Ohio. “I couldn’t be prouder of the hardworking men and women in Tipp City who have proven just how talented the workforce is in our corner of Ohio,” Boehner said.  “Today’s […]

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Supporting Local Small Businesses, All Year Long

Last week’s National Small Business Week gave us an opportunity to recognize the important role that small businesses play in our community.  As a former small businessman, Congressman Boehner understands that local small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy.  Across the nation, they employ about half of all private sector employees. And we need […]

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ICYMI: Congressman Boehner talks Ohioans’ Priorities on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo

All throughout the 8th District, Congressman Boehner hears the same thing over and over again – Ohioans’ top priorities continue to be more jobs and a better economy.  Boehner took our local message to a national stage this weekend when he sat down with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures.  Following is an excerpt […]

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