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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- What happened: A day after Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) drew condemnation for referring to Black people as “colored people” during debate on the annual defense policy bill, the Congressional Black Caucus' chair said they were still waiting on a specific apology.
Details: Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) said in a brief interview that Crane’s comments were “unbecoming” of a member of Congress.
First Lady Jill Biden visited Columbus Wednesday touting workforce efforts for the Intel fabrication facility going up in Licking County. Columbus will serve as one of five regional workforce hubs meant to train employees for in-demand jobs. The Biden administration has also tapped Phoenix, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Augusta as part of the effort.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement announcing new key staff in her office:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Budget Act. Immediately following the vote, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — As the White House and Congressional leaders work on a deal over the debt ceiling, it's Ohioans who could pay the price as the nation faces the threat of a default.
Standing in front of the Veteran's Memorial in Downtown Columbus, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty says she's concerned that if a deal on the debt ceiling isn't reached, veterans would suffer.
"I'm standing here with the people who fought for our country, for the people who deserve to be able to get their benefits," Beatty said.
Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, showed up to share some facts before being silenced by the Republican presiding over the chamber, who literally turned off Beatty’s mic as she was finishing her remarks. “Madam Speaker, fact. Republicans went home,” Beatty said. “Fact, their side of the chamber is empty. Fact, they do not want to negotiate and they are holding our economy hostage to a ransom note of partisan demands.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three Ohio politicians have been named to the 2024 National Advisory Board for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
Ohio U.S. Representatives Joyce Beatty and Shontel Brown, along with Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, are three of 50 Democratic politicians who will act as surrogates and advisors to Biden’s campaign.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The former heads of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank faced Congress on Tuesday for the first time since their businesses went under two months ago.
“At the outset, I want to be clear that I never envisioned myself or SVB being in this situation,” Gregory Becker, the former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank, testified.
“Whether you’re a Democrat or Republican, I think people like to see that we get along.”
WASHINGTON, DC – At a time when political scandals are dominating the headlines and partisan attacks are leading the news, The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held a breakfast discussion yesterday morning with two Members of Congress who are leading an effort to restore a sense of civility and decency to the debate.
Washington, D.C. — To conclude Financial Literacy Month, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08) last week introduced the Student Empowerment and Financial Literacy Act, a bill that would create a grant program within the Department of Education to promote financial literacy programs in K-12 schools. The grants would be awarded for three years on a competitive basis and would prioritize schools that serve underbanked populations.