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Headlines 11 December 2015

Rep. Wenstrup to help lead House investigation into war effort in Iraq and Syria

Second District Rep. Brad Wenstrup will be joining Republican Reps. Ken Calvert of California and Mike Pompeo of Kansas as the House plans an investigation and special task force to look at allegations that U.S. Central Command officials pressured analysts to discard parts of their reports that reflected poorly on the war effort in Iraq and Syria.

Headlines 9 December 2015

Portman amendments included in Every Child Achieves Act of 2015

U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), co-chair of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, announced Wednesday that several of his provisions passed the Senate as part of the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 and are headed to the President for signature.

Headlines 9 December 2015

Portman questions administration official on steps to strengthen Visa Waiver Program

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, questioned Administration officials about what steps are being taken to strengthen our Visa Waiver Program in light of the terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino.

Headlines 9 December 2015

Commissioners discuss budget, Grow! Highland County events

Highland County Commissioners Shane Wilkin, Jeff Duncan and Tom Horst discussed the county budget for 2016 during their weekly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Headlines 8 December 2015

MADD representatives kick off campaign against drunk driving

Local law enforcement and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) representatives met with the Highland County Victim/Witness office Monday afternoon to raise awareness for MADD’s annual “Tie One On For Safety” campaign.

Headlines 7 December 2015

House passes Portman bill to protect Lake Erie from harmful plastic microbeads

On Monday, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) announced that the House has passed the Microbeads Free Waters Act of 2015, legislation that would address plastic microbeads which are found in common household products and are detrimental to wildlife and human health.

Headlines 5 December 2015

Greenfield Eagles host 34th annual Christmas Parade

The 2015 parade grand marshal was Martha Gregg, the owner of Cut and Curl in Greenfield for many years. Eric Zint served as the honorary grand marshal. In addition to the grand marshals, the Greenfield Eagles Aerie 1325 honored Tacy Hackworth as this year’s Mother of the Year.

Headlines 5 December 2015

Greenfield Eagles host 34th annual Christmas Parade

The 2015 parade grand marshal was Martha Gregg, the owner of Cut and Curl in Greenfield for many years. Eric Zint served as the honorary grand marshal. In addition to the grand marshals, the Greenfield Eagles Aerie 1325 honored Tacy Hackworth as this year’s Mother of the Year.

Headlines 5 December 2015

Greenfield Eagles host 34th annual Christmas Parade

The 2015 parade grand marshal was Martha Gregg, the owner of Cut and Curl in Greenfield for many years. Eric Zint served as the honorary grand marshal. In addition to the grand marshals, the Greenfield Eagles Aerie 1325 honored Tacy Hackworth as this year’s Mother of the Year.

Headlines 3 December 2015

Portman shares stories of Obamacare's effect on Ohio families

On Wednesday evening, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) went to the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to repeal and replace Obamacare.

Headlines 3 December 2015

Reps. Green, Grossman to host Statehouse ceremony honoring veterans and their families

State Representatives Doug Green (R-Mt. Orab) and Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City) will be hosting an event December 7th in the Ohio Statehouse to honor America’s military heroes on the 74th Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Headlines 2 December 2015

Secretary Husted urges implementation of new protections for victims of domestic violence

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted offered testimony Tuesday in support of House Bill 359.

Headlines 1 December 2015

Resolution urging restoration of funding at Piketon plant heard in Ohio House Committee

A measure urging the federal government to restore funding at the Piketon-based American Centrifuge Plant received its first hearing in the Ohio House Energy and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday.

Headlines 1 December 2015

Resolution urging restoration of funding at Piketon plant heard in Ohio House Committee

A measure urging the federal government to restore funding at the Piketon-based American Centrifuge Plant received its first hearing in the Ohio House Energy and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday.

Headlines 1 December 2015

Resolution urging restoration of funding at Piketon plant heard in Ohio House Committee

A measure urging the federal government to restore funding at the Piketon-based American Centrifuge Plant received its first hearing in the Ohio House Energy and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday.

Headlines 30 November 2015

Center for Responsive Politics report shows wealthiest members of Congress

Mr. Tucker notes that the average wealth for a member of Congress is approximately $1.1 million (2014), while the typical American family's average worth is approximately about $56,355 (2013).