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Dublin Coffman's Steven Speck wins Congressional contest for app created for his mother

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What began as a self-motivated effort by a Dublin Coffman High School junior to create a program to streamline laboratory testing for pathologists has resulted in the 16-year-old student winning the 2020 Congressional App Challenge. “A lot of time and effort went into creating this app over the summer. I’m happy about winning,” said Steve Speck, who aspires to a career in quantum…

Yost, Balderson condemn Capitol Hill violence

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ohio leaders issued statements Wednesday condemning the violence in Washington D.C. as protestors stormed the Capitol building. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement this evening: "The rule of law means the same rules for everybody. Those of us who called for prosecution of the people who stormed the federal courthouse in Portland must…

Hospice care Medicare mandates would be modified under Balderson's bipartisan bill

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U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) on Monday proposed a bipartisan bill to better support hospice caregivers during the current pandemic and any future public health emergencies. “Caring for a hospice patient is a full-time responsibility, so when a caregiver gets sick or is awaiting test results, it’s critical they have proper coverage,” Rep. Balderson said. “During the current public…

Balderson proposes bipartisan, bicameral bill to reform U.S. military's sexual assault response

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U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) joined a bipartisan group of almost 100 lawmakers in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would reform the U.S. military’s response to missing service members and reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault. “Ohio is home to thousands of active duty service members who risk their lives for our nation,” Rep. Balderson said. “In return, it’s…

Balderson assigned to two new subcommittees

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WASHINGTON – Following his recent placement on the House Committee on Agriculture, Congressman Troy Balderson (R-12th District) has been appointed to the House Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit and the House Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.  The Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges,…

Washington Week in Review: Sept. 4, 2020: Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, on farm economy, COVID relief

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On the heels of new USDA farm income figures and ahead of a busy September in Congress, Rep. Troy Balderson, an Ohio Republican and one of the newest members of the House Ag Committee, joined Agri-Pulse to discuss the current state of affairs for producers in his district and how he'd like to see farm policy, government funding, and COVID-19 relief addressed in the near future.

Balderson: Time to stand up to global bully

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It’s undeniable the massive threat the Chinese Communist Party poses to the United States and our citizens. In recent weeks, I’ve addressed how China’s leaders — the Chinese Communist Party — have an established history of undermining American manufacturing, sabotaging critical trade deals, stealing American intellectual property, and now, causing the largest and deadliest global pandemic…

Balderson introduces Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act

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U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) on Aug. 28 unveiled bipartisan legislation that would direct the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to establish a two-year, $10 million federal grant program for states to educate Americans on the dangers of drug-impaired driving. “This legislation takes critical steps to educate our communities about the risks associated with drug-impaired driving,…

Balderson tackles drug-impaired driving with legislation

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WASHINGTON — Congressman Troy Balderson, R-OH, and Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, D-NY, Friday introduced the bipartisan Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act, which would establish a $5 million federal grant program for the first two years after the bill is enacted for states to educate the public on the dangers of drug-impaired driving. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, there…

Balderson: China's economic malice threatens central Ohio

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Before our country began sheltering in place this year, before the COVID-19 outbreak spread around the world and every American’s focus shifted to fighting a global pandemic, our country already faced another looming threat: China’s aggressive efforts to rapidly dominate the global economy. In 2015, China’s leaders – the Chinese Communist Party – announced Made in China 2025, a 10-year…

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