WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2021: Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) joined the newly established Congressional FFA Caucus, an informal group of Members of Congress dedicated to issues aimed at preparing the next generation of agriculture leaders and students for career success in agriculture, food, natural resources, and related fields. "The FFA plays a critical role in preparing young people for success in their careers and in life," said Congressman Balderson. "Joining the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2021: * * * Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 6119 - the Further Extending Government Funding Act - which fully funds the federal government and ensures it remains open through February 18, 2022. In a 221-212 vote, every single Democrat supported keeping the federal government open, while every single Republican more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2021: Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), a former NATO PA President, and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the current President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, introduced H.Res. 831, a resolution in support of the establishment of a Center for Democratic Resilience within NATO to help member, partner, and aspirant states strengthen their democratic institutions and to preserve democracy around the globe. Connolly first proposed the creation of a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on Dec. 3, 2021: * * * U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a rule to increase the hourly minimum wage for employees on federal contracts. The rule implements an executive order signed by President Biden in April to increase federal contractors' wages to $15 an hour, starting January 30, 2022. "Thanks to President Biden, nearly 400,000 workers across the country are getting a raise nex more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) led his colleagues in writing to Walter J. Scheller, Chief Executive Officer Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (Warrior Met), urging him to oversee good-faith negotiations for a fair contract with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). In 2016, when Walter Energy filed for bankruptcy, the UMWA agreed to save the company by sacrificing their wages and benefits packages. The new company, Warrior Met Coal, then asked workers to work mos more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following newsletter: Covid-19 has reminded us how important it is that we prepare for possible health threats, and work to prevent or mitigate them before they become full-blown crises. For years now, we've known now that antibiotic-resistant "super bugs" are an increasingly dangerous threat to Ohioans' health. It's why I'm reintroducing the Strategies to Address Antibiotic Resistance, or STAAR Act, to strengthen our federal response to antibiotic resistant bacteria. Antibiotics h more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2021: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, led the Committee in voting on four key Biden Administration nominees: * Ms. Alanna McCargo, to be President, Government National Mortgage Association, Department of Housing and Urban Development; * Ms. Elizabeth de Leon Bhargava, to be an Assistant Secretary of Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2021: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) wrote to Walter J. Scheller, Chief Executive Officer Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (Warrior Met), urging him to oversee good-faith negotiations for a fair contract with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). In 2016, when Walter Energy filed for bankruptcy, the UMWA agreed to save the company by sacrificing their wages and benefits packages. The new company, Warrior Met Coal, more PR