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Warren, Ohio – Congressman Tim Ryan made the following statement regarding the passing of former Ohio Governor and Senator George Voinovich:
Washington, DC – Congressman Tim Ryan made the following statement today in response to Innovation Ohio and the Ohio Education Association’s “Know Your Charter” Report:
Washington, DC – For every 1,000 live births, nearly six babies will not survive their first year of life. With the goal of ending these tragedies, Congressmen Tim Ryan (D-OH), Evan Jenkins (R-WV), and John Yarmuth (D-KY) today introduced the Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2016.
Washington, DC – With 129 Americans dying each day from drug overdose, Congressman Tim Ryan worked closely with colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee to secure $103 million to combat the opioid epidemic in the Fiscal Year 2017 Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill, which passed by voice vote.
Washington, DC – Congressman Tim Ryan applauds the finalization of a new Department of Labor rule that would effectively double the salary threshold for those eligible for overtime pay. Under this new rule those making at or below $47,476 per year will now be eligible for overtime compensation. Currently, workers earning more than $23,660 per year are not eligible for these benefits.
Warren and Atwater, Ohio – Congressman Tim Ryan today announced almost $170,000 in federal funds for local fire departments. The Howland Fire Department has received $133,572 and the Atwater Fire Department has received $34,286 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefightters Grant (AFG) Program.
Akron and Youngstown, Ohio – Congressman Tim Ryan today congratulates the cities of Akron and Youngstown for being selected by Reinvestment Fund and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to take part in the new Invest Health initiative, aimed at transforming how leaders from mid-size American cities work together to help low-income communities thrive.
Youngstown – At a reception held today at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Congressman Tim Ryan announced the winners of the 13th District Congressional Art Competition. There were 82 entries this year from high schools around the District.
Washington, DC – Congressman Tim Ryan votes in support of comprehensive opioid and heroin prevention legislation – this package of bills passed the House of Representatives today with bipartisan support. In March, the Senate passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), the differences between the House and Senate versions of this legislation will be worked out in Conference.
Washington, DC – Congressman Tim Ryan made the following statement on the U.S. Treasury Department’s rejection of the Central States Pension Fund’s proposed plan that would have cut the pensions of more than 47,000 Ohioans and 10 million Americans nationwide.