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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for 2023-08-30 ( 12 items )  
Congressman Landsman Statement on Medicare Negotiation Lower Prescription Drug Prices (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on Aug. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) released the following statement on Medicare negotiating lower prices on 10 prescription drugs through the Inflation Reduction Act. Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the first 10 prescription drugs selected for Medicare Price Negotiation - a provision included in last year's Inflation Reduction Act that allows Med more PR

Herald-Star Editorial Board: 'Brown Defending Workers in Area' (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: In Case You Missed It: The Steubenville Herald-Star applauded U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) for pushing the Commerce Department to stand up for American workers and steel producers against political and foreign interference in the trade enforcement process, and ensure that American workers and companies can compete on a level playing field. "It shouldn't take prompting for federal officials -- and entire  more PR

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan: Republicans Launch Inquiry Into Jack Smith Office Meeting With Biden White House Officials (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent letters to President Biden's Chief of Staff Jeff Zients and Attorney General Merrick Garland on recent reports that Jay Bratt, a top aide to Special Counsel Jack Smith, met with Biden White House officials numerous times. The alleged relationship between Bratt and the Biden White House reinforces the perception th more PR

House Oversight Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chair Wenstrup Demands Answers From DOJ Regarding International COVID-19 Relief Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, issued the following news release: Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) is pressing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to explain how billions of American taxpayer dollars, allocated to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, were stolen by international criminal organizations and foreign actors. Estimates  more PR

Rep. Sykes Celebrates 125th Anniversary Of Akron-Based Goodyear (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on Aug. 29, 2023: * * * U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement today celebrating the 125th anniversary of the founding of Akron-based Goodyear Tires & Rubber Co.: "Goodyear's cutting-edge innovations in the tire and rubber industry originally put Ohio's 13th Congressional District on the map as the 'Rubber Capital of the World.' 125 years later, Goodyear continues to be a source of pr more PR

Rep. Sykes: Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Will Lower Health Care Costs For People In Ohio's 13th District (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on Aug. 29, 2023: * * * U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement today after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the first 10 drugs covered under Medicare Part D selected for price negotiation. For the first time ever, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act - the historic law lowering health care cos more PR

Reps. Turner and Carey Tour Clark County, Visit Local Businesses (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2023: Last week, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) visited Silfex, Gabe's Distribution Center, and Clark State College. They toured the facilities, met with employees, and saw firsthand how these three local organizations are integral to Clark County. Congressmen Turner and Carey both represent Clark County in the House of Representatives and have worked toge more PR

Sen. Brown Brings NASA Leaders, Ohio Businesses Together for Ohio Space Summit (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today brought together NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, NASA Glenn Center Director Dr. Jimmy Kenyon, leading Ohio businesses, educators, and students for an Ohio Space Summit to promote Ohio's national and global leadership in space innovation - and its highly-skilled aerospace workforce. "Ohio is going to lead the world in space exploration and the aero more PR

Sen. Brown Issues Statement on Major New Announcement on His Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on Aug. 29, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announcement of the initial list of drugs that will be subject to price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, which Brown helped write and pass. "Big Pharma fought us every step of the way, but today we're finally taking a major step forward in lowering presc more PR

Sens. Brown, Tillis Introduce Fugitive Safe Surrender Reauthorization Act of 2023 (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Fugitive Safe Surrender Reauthorization Act of 2023. "Fugitive Safe Surrender is a national success story that started right here in Ohio. It's a prime example of how law enforcement officials can work together with community leaders to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone," said Senator Brown. "We need to continue this i more PR

Sens. Brown, Tillis Introduce Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2023. The legislation would require the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), to create immersive, real-life, scenario-based training curriculum to address key issues raised  more PR

Wenstrup Demands Answers From DOJ Regarding International COVID-19 Relief Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) is pressing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to explain how billions of American taxpayer dollars, allocated to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, were stolen by international criminal organizations and foreign actors. Estimates suggest criminals in the U.S. and overseas pilfered approximately $280 billi more PR