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Cincinnati man sentenced for orchestrating COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

Joseph Lentine III, a resident of Cincinnati, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for his role in a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.

By North Columbus News | Jan 21, 2025

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Military contractor settles for $1.2 million over false claims allegations

Neuro Stat Analytical Solutions, LLC, a Texas-based company, has agreed to pay $1.2 million to the United States to settle allegations under the False Claims Act.

By North Columbus News | Jan 21, 2025

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Joyce Beatty celebrates achievements and mourns loss in recent updates

By North Columbus News | Dec 10, 2024

In recent social media posts by Rep. Joyce Beatty dated December 7-10, 2024, she congratulates new leaders within the Congressional Black Caucus and highlights an Ohio student's artistic achievement while mourning the loss of local meteorologist...

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Joyce Beatty honors late friend and advocates for cancer support

By North Columbus News | Dec 7, 2024

In recent social media posts dated December 6-7, 2024, Rep. Joyce Beatty paid tribute to her late friend Tommy Pappas while also highlighting her ongoing advocacy for cancer patients through legislative efforts.

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Joyce Beatty discusses key events from US-Caribbean relations to civil rights history

By North Columbus News | Dec 5, 2024

In recent tweets by Representative Joyce Beatty dated early December 2024, she highlights her involvement in fostering U.S.-Caribbean relations during a visit to Barbados and pays tribute to Tom Pappas of Tommy's Diner while commemorating Rosa...

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Joyce Beatty advocates for U.S.-China export competitiveness and women's safety

By North Columbus News | Nov 25, 2024

In recent tweets, Rep. Joyce Beatty discussed her new bill supporting U.S exporters competing with China and commemorated Rosa Parks' legacy while advocating against violence towards women on November 22 and November 25 respectively

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Joyce Beatty commends President Biden's leadership and addresses key issues in recent tweets

By North Columbus News | Nov 21, 2024

In recent social media posts dated November 20-21, Joyce Beatty commended President Biden's leadership and addressed significant political issues such as GOP accountability and combating extremism with fellow representatives

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Joyce Beatty addresses diversity, hate groups, and financial literacy in recent posts

By North Columbus News | Nov 18, 2024

In recent social media posts dated November 16 and November 18, Rep. Joyce Beatty discussed themes of diversity and tolerance while addressing local incidents involving hate groups.

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Jackson County fire chief sentenced for embezzling over $200K

By North Columbus News | Nov 13, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Johnny Baker, the chief of the Coalton volunteer fire department, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison by a U.S. District Court for misusing over $200,000 in department funds for personal expenses.

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U.S. Rep. Beatty votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By North Columbus News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Senator Vance questions Jerome Powell on economic repercussions linked to immigration

By North Columbus News | Jul 9, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) criticized the impact of immigration on the American economy and workforce during a Senate Banking Committee hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Senator Vance emphasized the role of immigration in exacerbating issues within the housing and labor markets, as well as its effect on wage growth. He referenced a letter from Springfield, Ohio's city manager to the Senate Banking Committee, detailing a housing crisis due to an influx of migrants.

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Senator Vance responds to NTSB report on East Palestine train derailment

By North Columbus News | Jun 25, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) issued a statement regarding the National Transportation Safety Board’s findings on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Senate conservatives announce hold policy on Biden judicial nominees

By North Columbus News | Jun 13, 2024

"In a continuing response to the current administration’s persecution of President Donald Trump, we will not allow the fast-tracking of any Biden Article III court judicial nominees, as well as Biden U.S. attorney nominations."

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Ohio House passes bill exempting milkweed seed distribution

By North Columbus News | Jun 12, 2024

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 364, legislation that exempts certain non-commercial seed-sharing activities from laws governing seed labeling, inspection, and advertising. The bill is sponsored by State Representatives Dave Dobos (R-Columbus) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland).

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Legislation introduced to eliminate all federal diversity programs

By North Columbus News | Jun 12, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX-27), along with several cosponsors, have introduced the Dismantle DEI Act aimed at eliminating all federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The proposed legislation seeks to rescind executive orders related to DEI, terminate Chief Diversity Officers, close DEI offices, end related training sessions, outlaw mandatory employee DEI pledges, and revoke DEI funding across multiple federal departments.

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Vance and Gaetz seek answers on Ukraine NGO's list targeting U.S. lawmakers

By North Columbus News | Jun 12, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) have called for information from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken regarding a controversial publication by a Ukrainian NGO. The article in question identifies Americans, including 21 senators and 116 members of the House, who are accused of "mirroring Kremlin propaganda" due to their opposition to the war in Ukraine and further U.S. aid to the country.

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Vance and Thune demand answers on Biden's recent amnesty actions

By North Columbus News | Jun 6, 2024

Senators JD Vance (R-OH) and John Thune (R-SD) have urged Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland to halt the processing of new amnesty cases. This follows the Biden administration's recent move to grant de facto amnesty to hundreds of thousands of individuals whose asylum cases have been closed without a decision.

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Vance & Brown urge Biden administration for disaster declaration in southeastern Ohio

By North Columbus News | Jun 5, 2024

U.S. Senators JD Vance (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) have urged President Biden to issue a disaster declaration for eight southeastern Ohio counties affected by severe weather in April. The request comes after Governor Mike DeWine sought a Presidential Disaster Declaration to enable FEMA to provide additional resources for recovery efforts.

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East Palestine health monitoring act passes Senate committee with bipartisan support

By North Columbus News | May 30, 2024

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Senator Vance criticizes Manhattan trial verdict against former President Trump

By North Columbus News | May 30, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) issued a statement on May 30, 2024, regarding the verdict in the New York prosecution against President Donald J. Trump.