Ohio Lawmakers: Resignation Just First Step for VAThe two Iraq war veterans serving in Ohio’s U.S. House delegation reflected the opinion of many of their state colleagues yesterday: The resignation of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki was a good step, but the problems at the VA are far larger than one man. “The next VA secretary must hav... READ MORE
Wenstrup Comments on VA ResignationCongressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), an Iraq War Veteran and member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the VA’s announced change in leadership: “Dismissing VA Secretary Shinseki is only a first step towards accountability within the VA; the system needs a who... READ MORE
Wenstrup Has Coffee with ConstituentsCongressman Brad Wenstrup joined some of his constituents for coffee May 15 at Everything Bagels in Eastgate. “It’s awesome,” Jim Anderson, of Union Township, said about the event. “This is what our elected officials are expected to do.” Anderson said he has communicated with Wenstrup via email befo... READ MORE
Congress Can WorkThis month, the House Armed Services Committee, made up of 62 members from across the country passed an important bill. Unanimously. From 10:00 am until 12:15 am, over 14 hours, Representatives debated, sparred, questioned, and amended the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA is an an... READ MORE
A Global Fight Against Human TraffickingBring Back Our Girls. This phrase is echoing around the world as we learn more about the horror in Nigeria, where hundreds of school girls were kidnapped. Boko Haram, an Al Qaeda-linked terror group, has claimed responsibility and now promises to sell them into slavery. It’s sickening. It is vile. I... READ MORE
Volunteers Build Ramp for VeteranCongressman Brad Wenstrup, along with volunteers from UPS and PWC, came together Friday to make an elderly veteran's home safe and accessible. Billy, a 77-year-old Korean War veteran, and his wife say they live in a very unsafe environment. Billy suffers from dementia and his wife's mobility is limi... READ MORE
Sen. Brown, Rep. Wenstrup recognize Adams County Health & Wellness CoalitionU.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) announced a recent meeting with representatives from Adams County Health & Wellness Coalition (ACHWC) at his weekly coffee with constituents. “It was an honor to meet with Adams County Health & Wellness Coalition,” Brown said. “Educating communities about the importa... READ MORE
Wenstrup Works to Secure Savings in Federal FundingWASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives began the appropriations process to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2015. Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), in his first term, is already making moves to end wasteful spending. In an amendment that passed the House Thursday... READ MORE
Lawmaker Tries to Nix Printing of Congressional CalendarRep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, wants to kill the congressional calendar. But it’s not what might you think. The congressional calendar is a document, often about 100 pages long, that details Congress’ current legislative activities – including a list of every bill that’s pending in the House and Senate... READ MORE
Wenstrup Speaks at Chamber LuncheonCongressman Brad Wenstrup made a stop in Clermont County April 11 to speak at the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon. “I didn’t intend to be in congress,” Wenstrup said to a room full of business professionals and students. Wenstrup graduated from the University of Cincinnati and w... READ MORE |
