Ohio aviation hero and former U.S. Senator John Glenn has died at the age of 95. He passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon surrounded by family at The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
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Ohio Congressman Steve Stivers: “Our hearts go out to Annie and the entire Glenn family as we mourn the loss of Ohio’s favorite son, John Glenn – a true hero and statesman. Through his aeronautical pursuits he was able to transcend the Earth, and he later served ably in the United States Senate. Today, I join with countless others across the county in honoring his life and service. ‘Godspeed, John Glenn.’”
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Frequently, I get letters from my constituents who either are struggling with or have a loved one fighting a disease or illness for which we do not yet have a cure. The diseases are wide ranging -- Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, celiac disease, fibromyalgia, among many others -- but their pleas are the same – they are asking for more support so that we can develop life-saving or life-changing treatments.
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“The one-size-fits-all approach to financial regulation under the Dodd Frank Act has choked off access to capital and made financial services more expensive, thereby hurting the small businesses and families it purported to protect.
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“By investing in cutting edge research and expediting life-saving treatments and cures, this bill will help ensure the U.S. remains the undisputed leader in medical innovation. And for Ohio, with its universities, hospitals, and a robust biomedical industry, there is great potential to be the tip of the spear.
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WASHINGTON — The 21st Century Cures Act, which includes provisions to fund the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act that would work to address the public health crisis around prescription drug abuse, is likely headed to a vote this week, and the Generic Pharmaceutical Association is calling for its passage.
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"My thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by today’s events at Ohio State. Thank you to all of the law enforcement and first responders who acted quickly to protect the students and faculty on campus. I will continue to monitor updates from the investigation, and hope for a speedy recovery for those who were injured.”
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Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH): “My thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by (Monday’s) events at Ohio State. Thank you to all of the law enforcement and first responders who acted quickly to protect the students and faculty on campus. I will continue to monitor updates from the investigation, and hope for a speedy recovery for those who were injured.”
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