Region and Beyond

  • [Introducing the American Health Care Act] The take from PBSNewsHour

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    Republicans say: “Obamacare is collapsing. Republicans have a plan to repeal and replace it.” “We’re delivering on our promises to repeal and replace Obamacare with President Trump’s proposed health care reforms.” Read the Q&A from House GOP… Download the AmericanHealthCareAct   Everything you need to know about the new GOP health care bill What does it…

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    [Introducing the American Health Care Act] The take from PBSNewsHour
  • Brown and Portman send letter to Trump Administration urging action against anti-semitic threats

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    “These cowardly acts aim to create an atmosphere of fear and disrupt the important programs and services offered by JCCs” Washington, DC —U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) joined all 100 members of the U.S. Senate in a letter to Trump Administration officials today to address recent bomb threats that have been…

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    Brown and Portman send letter to Trump Administration urging action against anti-semitic threats
  • Storm damage tops $1 million in Clermont County

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    Clermont County, Ohio – Damage estimates from the March 1 storms that struck Pierce Township, Amelia, and other parts of Clermont County exceed $1 million, according to the Clermont County Building Department. Building inspectors found that six structures, some of which were mobile homes, were destroyed. Fourteen structures had major damage (at least 40% of the…

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    Storm damage tops $1 million in Clermont County
  • Wenstrup Introduces Bill improving VA’s ability to hire, retain high-quality providers

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    Washington, DC — Today, Subcommittee on Health Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) introduced legislation to improve VA’s ability to recruit and retain high-quality healthcare providers and other professionals. “Ultimately, the people who suffer the most from bureaucratic hiring inefficiencies at VA hospitals are the veterans they are here to serve,” said Chairman Wenstrup. “When attracting highly-qualified candidates…

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    Wenstrup Introduces Bill improving VA’s ability to hire, retain high-quality providers
  • Combatting Anti-Semitism Symposium

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        Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 7pm  Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion  Mayerson Hall 3101 Clifton Avenue  FEATURED SPEAKER Mayor John Cranley, City of Cincinnati  KEYNOTE SPEAKER Rabbi Noam Marans, AJC, Director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations  MODERATOR Jeff Hirsh, Local 12, Reporter  PANEL DISCUSSION (in formation) Ben Glassman U.S. Attorney Southern District…

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    Combatting Anti-Semitism Symposium
  • Portman Visits Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus

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      Columbus, Ohio – On Friday, Sen. Rob Portman visited the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus and met with Ohio Jewish leaders to discuss the recent threats to Ohio communities. Portman’s visit came as Jewish Community Centers around the country, including in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, have become the target of bomb threats. Portman…

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    Portman Visits Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus
  • [Where is Sen. Portman?] “Let’s take the town to him.”

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    For many – Sen. Portman is missing in action Cincinnati, Ohio – Area residents decided that if Sen. Rob Portman won’t hold a town hall while he is home during the Congressional recess, they’d,” Take the town to him.” They held a town hall outside his Downtown Cincinnati office on Tuesday afternoon and invited community members to ask their questions…

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    [Where is Sen. Portman?] “Let’s take the town to him.”
  • Hoxworth Blood Center offers Ringling Bros. tickets

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    Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is offering circus tickets to select donors who roll up a sleeve this Friday, Feb. 17. Anyone who donates blood at Hoxworth’s Tri-County location on Friday, Feb. 17 will receive a voucher for one free ticket valid towards select performances of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus, which…

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    Hoxworth Blood Center offers Ringling Bros. tickets
  • Chipotle: 50% of sales will be donated to Student of the Year candidate Leah Jordan and Team Love the Love 2.0

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    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Only 2 weeks left in the Student of the Year competition Support Loveland High School student, Leah Jordan and Team Love the Love 2.0 There is a Chipotle fundraiser coming up this Sunday at the Chipotle in Deerfield from 5 PM until 9 PM. Chipotle will be donating 50% of all proceeds as long as this flyer…

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    Chipotle: 50% of sales will be donated to Student of the Year candidate Leah Jordan and Team Love the Love 2.0
  • Sen. Portman: Why won’t you pick up the phone?

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    Why won’t you release the tally? Loveland, Ohio – Hundreds of area residents have been calling Sen. Rob Portman’s office, filling out a contact form on his website, and leaving messages on his Facebook page expressing their views on the nomination of Betsy DeVos for US Secretary Of Education. Loveland Magazine has contacted the Senator’s office…

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    Sen. Portman: Why won’t you pick up the phone?