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Johnson, Ryan Sharply Disagree on Budget Bill
Friday, December 12, 2014
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The contrast between the political ideology of the two men who represent portions of the Mahoning Valley could not be sharper -- and reflect more vividly the wide partisan divide in the U.S. House of Representatives -- than the statements each released last night following the narrow passage of a $1.1 trillion spending package.
The bill, which would fund the federal government through September, now goes to the U.S. Senate, which last night agreed to extend by two days the federal government’s current funding levels in order to provide time for debate.
Penn National Accuses Legislature of 'Money Grab'
Thursday, December 11, 2014
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- An official with Penn National Gaming Inc., which operates Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, today objected to the company “being singled out yet again for another money grab.”
Budget Bill Contains Manufacturing Hub Language
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Language that would establish a national network of manufacturing hubs modeled on America Makes is included in omnibus legislation that will go before the U.S. Senate this week, the office of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown announced today.
The language is based on the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, co-sponsored by Brown, D-Ohio, and U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, which would establish a National Network of Manufacturing Innovation.
Portman Says Defense Bill Includes Help for YARS
Thursday, December 04, 2014
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, says he welcomes the inclusion of language in the newly-drafted National Defense Authorization Act conference bill to provide for C-130 modernization, which would help ensure the viability of the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
US Chamber Proposes 4 Basics of Regulatory Reform
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
WASHINGTON -- The president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Thomas J. Donohue, Tuesday offered four principles of regulatory reform the federal government should embrace: accountability, ensuring greater transparency, allowing participation by stakeholders and guaranteeing a safe but swift permitting process.
He addressed the Joint Committee of the Environment, Technology & Regulatory Affairs Division of the U.S. Chamber.