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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Legislators Defend Ohioans' Health Care Choices
COLUMBUS- "State Representatives Ron Maag (R-Lebanon) and Barbara Sears (R-Monclova Twp.), together with State Senator Tim Grendell (R- Chesterland) today announced at a press conference they will soon be introducing joint resolutions in both the Ohio House and Ohio Senate that seek to safeguard the ability of Ohioans to continue to make their own health care choices.... proposing an amendment to the Ohio Constitution that prohibits any rule or law from forcing a person, employer or health care provider to participate in a health care system.
Recent federal court rulings in Virginia and Florida have found the provision of the federal health care law requiring individuals to buy health insurance or pay a fine is unconstitutional.
Lawmakers were joined at the press conference by Maurice Thompson from the 1851 Center, Alan Witten from the Ohio Project, and Mike Wilson and Chris Littleton from the Ohio Liberty Council.
Similar legislation has been introduced in states across the nation. If passed, the Ohio Health Care Freedom Act would appear as a statewide ballot issue."
Recent federal court rulings in Virginia and Florida have found the provision of the federal health care law requiring individuals to buy health insurance or pay a fine is unconstitutional.
Lawmakers were joined at the press conference by Maurice Thompson from the 1851 Center, Alan Witten from the Ohio Project, and Mike Wilson and Chris Littleton from the Ohio Liberty Council.
Similar legislation has been introduced in states across the nation. If passed, the Ohio Health Care Freedom Act would appear as a statewide ballot issue."
Jones Named Vice-chair of Senate Finance Committee
Jones Named Vice-chair of Senate Finance Committee
Will also serve on committees dealing with energy, insurance and health issues
COLUMBUS- State Senator Shannon Jones (R- Springboro) today announced that she has been named to several key Senate committees by Senate President Tom Niehaus (R- New Richmond), including serving as vice-chair of the powerful Senate Finance Committee.
As a member of the Finance Committee, Jones will work with other members to develop the state's two-year operating budget as well as discuss other proposals that impact state spending. Last year, she served as co-chair of the Budget Planning and Management Commission, a bipartisan panel of lawmakers tasked with developing recommendations for the budget, which is facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
"Ohio faces major decisions about how to best serve its citizens given our limited resources, and the choices we make in the months ahead will not only help us revitalize our economy and create jobs, but also set the stage for Ohio's long-term fiscal stability," Jones said. "I look forward to having robust discussions on the budget and pledge to work to ensure that Ohio lives within its means."
In addition, Jones was appointed to the Energy and Public Utilities Committee, the Health, Human Services and Aging Committee and the Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee. She will also serve on the State Controlling Board, a bipartisan oversight panel that performs a variety of tasks involving state and federal disbursements, such as reviewing certain state contracts and appropriation levels, transferring money between funds and releasing capital funds.
"My committee assignments provide me with a seat at the table on many issues that are important to the people I represent - balancing the budget, keeping energy and healthcare costs in check, and making sure that Ohio's business environment is competitive and encourages, rather than hinders, job growth and creation," Jones said.
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Will also serve on committees dealing with energy, insurance and health issues
COLUMBUS- State Senator Shannon Jones (R- Springboro) today announced that she has been named to several key Senate committees by Senate President Tom Niehaus (R- New Richmond), including serving as vice-chair of the powerful Senate Finance Committee.
As a member of the Finance Committee, Jones will work with other members to develop the state's two-year operating budget as well as discuss other proposals that impact state spending. Last year, she served as co-chair of the Budget Planning and Management Commission, a bipartisan panel of lawmakers tasked with developing recommendations for the budget, which is facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
"Ohio faces major decisions about how to best serve its citizens given our limited resources, and the choices we make in the months ahead will not only help us revitalize our economy and create jobs, but also set the stage for Ohio's long-term fiscal stability," Jones said. "I look forward to having robust discussions on the budget and pledge to work to ensure that Ohio lives within its means."
In addition, Jones was appointed to the Energy and Public Utilities Committee, the Health, Human Services and Aging Committee and the Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee. She will also serve on the State Controlling Board, a bipartisan oversight panel that performs a variety of tasks involving state and federal disbursements, such as reviewing certain state contracts and appropriation levels, transferring money between funds and releasing capital funds.
"My committee assignments provide me with a seat at the table on many issues that are important to the people I represent - balancing the budget, keeping energy and healthcare costs in check, and making sure that Ohio's business environment is competitive and encourages, rather than hinders, job growth and creation," Jones said.
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