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October 25, 2013
Remember our Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th
 Please
join me in thanking the brave men and women who have served our nation
with courage and honor. One of the senseless consequences of the recent
government shutdown was a delay in processing the backlog of veteran
disability cases. Our veterans deserve better and they've earned my
commitment to address their needs not only on Veterans Day but every day
of the year.
Ben Venue
Ben Venue Laboratories,Inc., a German
based drug production company recently announced it will cease all
operations in Bedford after more than 80 years in the community by the
end of 2013. It will phase out more than 1,100 jobs through 2014. I
participated in a meeting with Senator Sherrod Brown, officials from Ben
Venue, Bedford City officials and a representative from Senator Rob
Portman's office. We met to discuss efforts to find a buyer for the
facility and save local jobs.
It
was a productive meeting with the company committing to meet weekly
with the city's representatives. Employees are being offered severance
packages and training grants. My office will continue to work with
community partners to encourage communication and identify resources to
spur economic development, preserve and create jobs.
SNAP Benefit Cuts take effect on November 1st
The
temporary boost in SNAP(food stamp) benefits that was enacted during
the Recession is being eliminated, effective November 1st. The
temporary increase was authorized by the American Recovery and
Readjustment Act (ARRA) and it is still needed by nearly 48 million
Americans who rely on SNAP as they struggle to make ends meet. The
average benefit will be reduced to $1.40 per meal. If you need
assistance finding a food pantry or meal program, please contact the
Cleveland Foodbank Help Line, 216-738-2067 or the Akron-Canton Regional
Foodbank, 855-560-0850.
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