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By: CSPAN
June 8, 2016
Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) talked about the latest issues regarding U.S. trade policy, including the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and other trade agreements, as well as the ongoing impact of NAFTA on the U.S. economy.
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By: Bruce Vail, In These Times
June 8, 2016
In a stunning demonstration of the power of grassroots organizing, retired Teamster union members across the Midwest have forced the federal government to back down on plans to slash pensions on thousands of retired workers.
By: Gabby Deutch, Toledo Blade
June 7, 2016
Deborah Lee James, U.S. secretary of the Air Force, visited the Ohio Air National Guard 180th Fighter Wing on Monday, the first time an Air Force secretary has appeared at the base.
Mrs. James, addressing questions about whether her visit was related to the Air Force’s search for two facilities to house the new F-35A Joint Strike Fighter jets, said Toledo is absolutely being considered.
“Toledo has a lot going for it,” Mrs. James said. “I’m really impressed with everything going on here.”
U.S. Reps. Kaptur, Latta, U.S. Senators Brown, Portman Attended
Toledo, OH – Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited the Toledo Air National Guard Base and the 180th Fighter Wing on Monday, June 6, 2016 as part of the competitive evaluation process for assigning the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter to the 180th Fighter Wing.
By: Lorraine Chow, Ecowatch
June 6, 2016
North America’s first offshore freshwater wind project has received a $40 million boost from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
In somewhat of a surprise decision, the funding was awarded to Lake Erie Energy Development Co (LEEDCo) for its “Icebreaker” project, which consists of six 3.45-megawatt turbines located 8-10 miles off the coast of Cleveland.