Ohio

Nineteen States and Puerto Rico Urge The U.S. Supreme Court To Protect Employees From Retaliation

April 16, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann and the attorneys general of 18 other states and Puerto Rico, today asked the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that employers cannot retaliate against an employee involved in an employer’s investigation of sexual harassment.

The amicus, or “friend of the court,” filing supports a woman who was fired after participating in a company investigation of sexual harassment.

The case, Crawford v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, addresses whether an employer may fire or demote an employee for participating in an employer’s internal investigation of discrimination.    » read more »

April 8, 2008 -- Columbus -- Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann today offered advice for consumers affected by the recent shutdown of the Columbus-based airline, Skybus, Inc.

“We will do all we can to assist consumers left stranded by the collapse of Skybus,” Attorney General Dann said. “We will look at all the facts and cooperate with local and federal prosecutors to determine if any civil or criminal action should be pursued. In the meantime, consumers should immediately contact their banks and credit card providers to try to get their money back."

Skybus jet: Photo by OZinOH (CC)    » read more »

4.7.08 - Columbus, Ohio - Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced that nine mortgage loan servicers agreed to sign a “Compact to Help Ohioans Preserve Homeownership,” the first agreement of its kind in the nation.

In a Governor’s Office ceremony this morning, executives from six mortgage loan servicers signed a document pledging that they will work with the state in making every possible attempt to prevent default loans and foreclosures in Ohio.

Foreclosed shanty: Photo by Sharyn Morrow (CC)

Executives from three other companies mailed signed copies.    » read more »

March 31, 2008 -- The Department of Defense today announced the change in status of a soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom from missing-captured to deceased.

The armed forces medical examiner confirmed on March 29, human remains recovered in Iraq were those of Staff Sgt. Keith M. Maupin, 24, of Batavia, Ohio.

Maupin had been listed as missing-captured since April 16, 2004. His convoy came under attack by individuals using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire on April 9, 2004.

He was assigned to the 724th Transportation Company, Bartonville, Ill.

The incident remains under investigation.

Source: DoD

Report Reveals Why Insurance Matters as a Life-and-Death Issue

March 18, 2008 -- Washington, D.C. — Two people die each day in Ohio because they don’t have health insurance, says a new report by Families USA, the national organization for health care consumers.

The Families USA report, the first-ever state-specific report of this type, is based on a groundbreaking national study by the Institute of Medicine, which in 2002 forged the direct link between a lack of health coverage and deaths from health-related causes.    » read more »

3.13.08 - Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Howard Metzenbaum:

“In a life of tremendous personal and political success, Senator Howard Metzenbaum never forgot those who good fortune had left behind. I mourn his passing but cherish his legacy as one of the best friends consumers and working people have ever had in this state and in this nation.    » read more »

Hamilton County Court Says Law Is Constitutional

March 10, 2008 -- COLUMBUS - For the first time, an Ohio common pleas court has ruled that a state law which bans smoking in public places and in most places of employment is constitutional.

The ruling from the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court was filed Friday. The case is the only constitutional challenge to the Ohio Smoke Free Act that has resulted in a court decision.    » read more »

February 27, 2008 -- After casting himself as a "Maverick" in 2000, the new John McCain is walking in lockstep with President Bush, pandering to the right wing of the Republican Party, and embracing the ideology he once denounced. On the campaign trail McCain has callously abandoned many of his previously held positions, even contradicted himself, in a blatant attempt to remake himself into a candidate Republicans can accept in 2008. So just who is the real John McCain? The Democratic National Committee will present a daily fact aimed at exposing the man behind the myth.    » read more »

March 1, 2008 -- ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced Ohio elected officials who have endorsed John McCain for president.

"John McCain is the best prepared candidate to make our nation more secure and our government more accountable," said former Senator Mike DeWine. "John has the leadership experience and tested judgment to unite our party and lead as commander in chief, and we are all proud to support him in his campaign to be our next for president."    » read more »

March 1, 2008 -- ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its Ohio Veterans for McCain Leadership team.

"John McCain has been tested in ways few others have; he showed unwavering courage, commitment to his fellow POWs, and love of country," said Ohio Veterans for McCain Chair and former POW, Colonel Tom Moe, USAF (Ret.). "John is a man of honor who has spent his life serving our great nation, I am confident, that as president, he will continue to put America's interest before his own and I am proud to support him."    » read more »

As President, Barack Obama will invest in job creation, fix NAFTA, and fight for fair trade

February 24, 2008, Columbus, OH - Senator Barack Obama visited the National Gypsum plant in Lorain today to meet with workers and discuss his plan to invest in job creation-particularly "green jobs" in the clean energy sector-end tax breaks for companies that move jobs overseas. Obama also stressed his opposition to unfair trade deals like NAFTA and vowed to fight for fair trade.    » read more »

2/24/2008, COLUMBUS, OH – Today, Senator Hillary Clinton received the endorsement of the Akron Beacon Journal in the upcoming Ohio presidential primary.

In their endorsement editorial, the Beacon Journal wrote, “the country is best-served by the president with the knowledge, savvy and temperament to push Washington forward… Hillary Clinton is the more proven leader.”

Excerpts of the endorsement follow below:

Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary    » read more »

2/23/2008 -- The Hillary Clinton campaign today unveiled four new ads across Ohio and Texas. The 60-second ad called "Resolved" is airing in both Ohio and Texas. "Deliver," a 30-second ad, is airing across Texas. "Proud" and "Level," both 30-second ads, are airing in Ohio.

See below for the full scripts of the ads.

1. "Resolved"
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Says Hillary Clinton Will Stand Up For Working Families

2/20/2008, COLUMBUS OH - Ohio for Hillary today announced the endorsement of Parma Mayor Dean DePiero. Mayor DePiero joins a distinguished list of community leaders and elected officials supporting Hillary in the Buckeye State.    » read more »

Trailblazing Mayor Backs Hillary Clinton’s Historic Presidential Bid

2/19/2008, COLUMBUS OH - Ohio for Hillary today, announced the endorsement of former mayor of Cleveland, Jane Campbell. Campbell will work to mobilize support for Clinton throughout Ohio.    » read more »