By Kevin Corvo U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Columbus) told the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce at an Oct. 18 luncheon that the recent government shutdown has convinced him a balanced-budget amendment is necessary. Republicans and Democrats reached an agreement to end the shutdown, which began Oct. 1, in order to raise the debt ceiling. "It was certainly an interesting time," said Stivers, whose 15th Congressional District office is in Hilliard. Even after all the drama of the past two weeks, it ... Read more

September 21, 2013 06:14AM ET | Columbus Disp By Jessica Wehrman and Sophia Lindsey The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Sept. 21--WASHINGTON -- The spending bill that the House passed yesterday to keep the government open but defund Obamacare will be "dead on arrival" in the Senate on Wednesday, that chamber's leader said. The Senate is expected to remove the health-care measure from the bill and send a straight spending bill back to the House. Ohio House Republicans were mixed yesterday over whether th... Read more

By: Kyle Glazier Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Reps. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, and Gwen Moore, D-Wis., are urging the Securities and Exchange Commission’s newest members to support their bipartisan legislative efforts to narrow the definition of municipal advisor. Stivers and Moore made their case in a recent letter to Commissioners Kara Stein and Michael Piwowar, who joined the SEC last month, just before the commission’s scheduled Wednesday meeting to consider whether to adopt new registration rule... Read more

By Alan Johnson The Columbus Dispatch Saturday September 14, 2013 12:17 PM As free safety on the Liberty Bulldogs, Murphy Vetter doesn’t make many tackles. He stands around a lot, shies away from contact, and sometimes slumps to the ground if a runner heads his way. But being on the field, in uniform with a big number 33 on his back, is a victory for 11-year-old Murphy. He is the first special-needs child to play football in the Olentangy Youth Athletic Association, an extracurricular sports lea... Read more

In a rare presidential address to the nation Tuesday night, President Barack Obama laid out his case for military action in Syria should diplomatic efforts fail. But before and after he spoke, Ohio lawmakers in Washington remained wary. “I was unclear what the president was asking Congress and the American people for,” said Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Columbus, whose congressional district includes Athens County. “We shouldn’t be talking about war if there is a peace option on the table.” He added, “A... Read more

By Jessica Wehrman The Columbus Dispatch Wednesday September 11, 2013 6:22 AM WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama walked a fine line last night in preparing a wary American public for the possibility of military intervention in Syria, even as he expressed hopefulness about a diplomatic resolution to the crisis. Ohio lawmakers — who might have to vote on possible military action — remain skeptical. “This swayed no one,” said Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton. “There has to be a national-security interes... Read more

By GEORGE MAUZY | Ohio University Ohio U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers visited Ohio University's Athens Campus last week to chat with President Roderick J. McDavis and greet the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs faculty, staff and students. During the nearly one-hour meeting, McDavis and Stivers discussed the latest happenings at the Ohio University and how they may be affected by current and future state and federal legislature. "As a dedicated public servant, Representa... Read more

Sep 9, 2013 By George Mauzy State of Ohio U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers visited the Athens Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 4 to chat with President Roderick J. McDavis and greet the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs faculty, staff and students. During the nearly one-hour meeting, McDavis and Stivers discussed the latest happenings at the Ohio University and how they may be affected by current and future state and federal legislature. "As a dedicated public servant, Represent... Read more

By Carlo Muñoz The majority of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans serving in Congress are lining up against President Obama's plan for military action in Syria. Of the 16 veterans of those two conflicts serving in Congress, only GOP Reps. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) and Tom Cotton (Ark.) have publicly supported the White House's plan. Three other members — Iraq War veterans and Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) and Steve Stivers (R-Ohio) are undecided. A fourth, Scott Perry (R-Pa.), sa... Read more

Written by Matthew Kent | Gazette Staff Writer | Sep. 7, 2013 CHILLICOTHE — U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers said Friday that when he returns to Washington next week, he will continue working on a balanced-budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require nearly three dozen states to band together just to bring the issue forward and allow delegates from individual states — not Congress — decide its fate. Stivers, a Republican who represents the 15th District that includes the northern portion ... Read more