A generic drug industry group reiterated its support for a bill that aims to prevent misuse of drug safety plans to thwart access to generics.
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Recently, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. This report provides a “point-in-time” count of homeless Americans, an estimate which is based upon the numbers collected on one particular night in January. The count includes homeless individuals living in shelters, and those identified by volunteers who survey places such as streets, parks, rail stations and all-night businesses where those who are homeless frequently seek shelter.
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One of the best parts of my job is being able to help the constituents of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District. With an office in Washington, D.C. and Ohio offices in Lancaster, Wilmington, and Hilliard, I am committed to providing the best constituent service to get you the assistance you need.
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CHILLICOTHE - Leo Woods had no trouble stepping up to take a voluntary drug test Wednesday as part of Chillicothe High School's new Keys to Success program. He's seen what he doesn't want to become.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the March of Dimes cheered today's signature into law of the bipartisan Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015 (S.799), which takes much-needed strides to reduce the number of newborns born exposed to drugs, such as opioids, and to improve their care. Since the bill's introduction, all three organizations have worked together leading advocacy efforts for its swift passage, and view today's action as a legislative victory for mothers and newborns across the nation.
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Every year, the Department of the Army holds the Army Best Warrior Competition to name the Soldier of the Year and the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Only 13 soldiers and 13 noncommissioned officers annually qualify for the competition. One of the participants this year, Staff Sergeant Christopher Thompson, is a native of Circleville, Ohio in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District.
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WASHINGTON (12/7/15)--Three key credit union regulatory relief provisions were signed into law Friday by President Barack Obama. The provisions were passed as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which is a five-year, $305 billion highway funding package.
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Ohio University Scripps College of Communication Visual Communication Director Emeritus Chuck Scott, who passed away Nov. 20, 2015, was recognized by Hon. Steve Stivers of the Ohio House of Representatives on Dec. 2.
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WASHINGTON, DC – On Sunday, December 6, the Portland Timbers and Columbus Crew SC will play for the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Steve Stivers (OH-15), and Pat Tiberi (OH-12) today announced they have placed a friendly wager on the championship game between the Portland Timbers and Columbus Crew – with local products and favorites on the line.
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WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the House passed a long-term highway funding bill, which included H.R. 299 – the Capital Access for Small Community Financial Institutions Act of 2015 – introduced in January by Representative Steve Stivers (R – OH) and Representative Joyce Beatty (D – OH). H.R. 299 provides regulatory relief for small, community-based enterprises in an effort to boost the housing market.
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