Statements and posts
7 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Reps. Brown, McBath, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation to Reduce Class Sizes
Introduced bill to provide $2 billion in grants to reduce class sizes in elementary schools.
“Smaller class sizes can help ensure that every child gets the time and attention they need to succeed. I am proud to join Congresswoman McBath and Senator Merkley in reintroducing the Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act so that students get the support they need and educators are able to instruct every…”
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Mentions H.R. 10631
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Introduced bill creating federal loan program to preserve affordable multifamily housing.
“Earlier this year, the first comprehensive housing legislation became law after more than three decades, but with a nationwide shortage of nearly 4-7 million affordable housing units, it becomes more important than ever to preserve the affordable units that we do have.”
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Announced $20 million federal grant for Cleveland transit platform renovations.
“I’m proud to announce more federal funding is coming to Northeast Ohio thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is a big win for our community: $20 million for our transit system that thousands of Ohioans rely on. I was proud to advocate for this funding because this federal grant will help make GCRTA…”
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Brown Calls on GE HealthCare to Engage in Good-Faith Negotiations with Workers at Aurora Facility
Urged GE HealthCare to negotiate in good faith with unionized workers in Aurora, Ohio.
“prolonged delays and a lack of meaningful progress at the bargaining table.”
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Ag Vice Ranking Member Brown, Ranking Member Craig Press Chairman Thompson on Oversight
Urged Agriculture Committee chairman to conduct oversight on farm crisis and high input prices.
“With only 15 legislative days until Congress adjourns for October, the Committee should be using its few legislative days left to conduct oversight examining in depth (1) the current farm crisis and (2) what policy changes or improvements are needed to correct this continued downward spiral the American agricultural…”
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Brown, Wyden Call for GAO Investigation After DOT Fails to Protect Airline Passenger Data
Called for GAO investigation into DOT's failure to protect airline passenger data.
“DOT’s abdication of its role as a privacy regulator has left the sensitive personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans exposed to corporate exploitation, warrantless government surveillance, and warrantless seizure of money and other property.”
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Brown Calls on Cleveland Clinic to Negotiate in Good Faith with Workers at Lutheran Hospital
Sent letter to Cleveland Clinic urging good-faith negotiations with unionized workers.
“a fair, timely, and equitable agreement that respects the contributions of your workers and protects patients' continued access to high-quality care.”
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