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Balderson: Capitol siege was un-American

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Let’s be clear, the riots in the United States Capitol were an insurrection. The Bill of Rights — the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution — outline individual liberties that are essential to Americans’ way of life. The first of these amendments protects Americans’ freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom to peaceably assemble, and freedom to…

Balderson Seeks Answers Following Capitol Siege

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) is seeking answers from congressional leadership, the United States Capitol Police (USCP), the House Sergeant at Arms, and the Senate Sergeant at Arms regarding the U.S. Capitol siege that took place on Wednesday. Following his decry of the violent riots, Balderson is asking for an explanation as to how the siege was able to take…

Congressman Balderson seeking answers following Capitol breach

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Congressman Troy Balderson is the latest lawmaker demanding answers into how the siege on the US Capitol was able to happen. In a letter to leaders of both parties, he said he is extremely concerned with the strategies put in place by the sergeant at arms of both the House and the Senate, and the chief of Capitol Police. All three have since resigned. He…

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…

Balderson Statement on Capitol Hill Protests

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) released the following statement regarding protests currently taking place on Capitol Hill: “I’m deeply disheartened by the violence that is occurring on Capitol Hill today and I condemn these actions in the strongest possible terms. “While I am a firm believer in the First Amendment and Americans’ right to protest, what our nation…

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…

Balderson Statement on Electoral College Vote Count and Certification

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) released the following statement regarding today’s Electoral College vote count and certification: “On January 3, I took an oath before God to uphold the Constitution of the United States. That document and its amendments not only guide, but also dictate, my vote on the matter of certifying the results of the 2020 president…

Balderson Sworn into 117th Congress

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) was today sworn into the 117th Session of Congress as the U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 12th Congressional District. This is the third term Balderson serves in the role. “I am honored to continue serving the people of Ohio’s 12th Congressional District in Congress,” said Balderson. “We have a lot of work…

House Passes COVID Relief, Government Funding Package That Includes Multiple Balderson Priorities

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed bipartisan, bicameral appropriations legislation that authorizes $900 billion in targeted COVID-19 relief for American families, hospitals, small businesses, schools, local governments, and more. The legislation includes multiple of Congressman Troy Balderson’s (R-OH) top priorities, including the ability for small…

Balderson, Bipartisan Lawmaker Group Aims to Launch New Generation of Main Street Entrepreneurs

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) joined Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) and Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing the Next Generation Entrepreneur Corps Act to spur new business and job creation in underserved communities by starting a competitive fellowship for entrepreneurs. With a five-year investment of $368…

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