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MARCIA FUDGE APRIL 2014 NEWSLETTER

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Dear Friend,
 

I am a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee and an advocate for all people to have equal access to a valuable education.  Part of my goal is to expose students to college entry requirements and the financial options available to them.  Earlier this month, I hosted a college fair and invited higher education institutions from around the country to participate.  Details about the event and other education-related stories are below, including a consumer advisory about student loans.  

 

 

Military Academy Appointments

Each year, I nominate talented high school students to a military academy of their choice after an extensive application and interviewing process. Thus far, five students have been offered an appointment by an academy. If they accept, the students will receive an exceptional education and dedicate five years of active duty service to our great nation. Please join me in congratulating: 

 

 

Do You Have A Co-Signer For Your Student Loans?

Many college students must borrow money to pay for their higher education. The federal government offers several low interest rate loans, but too often students do not exhaust this option.  Instead, they obtain high interest rate loans from private lenders that bury clauses in the fine print.

 

 

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a consumer alert for borrowers with private student loans, warning that they can be subject to default even if they have kept up with their payments.  These borrowers were in compliance with the loan requirements but had a co-signer on their loan who either passed away or went into bankruptcy.  Through no fault of their own, they were automatically forced into default or required to pay off the loan immediately.  To learn more about the report, please visit the CFPB website.

 

 

It is imperative to ask a private lender what co-signer rules are in the contract before borrowing money.  I encourage students to first seek loans from the federal government rather than private institutions since these loans provide flexible repayment plans and generally do not require a co-signer.  Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive a federal loan. The deadline for Ohio is June 30, 2015.  However, some schools may have an earlier deadline, so students should check with the institution they are interested in attending.  As always, contact my office if you need assistance. 

 

Watch Rep. Fudge and Department of Education  Secretary Arne Duncan discuss expanding Pell Grants for students dually enrolled and in early college programs during  an Education and the Workforce Committee Hearing.

 

 

Agriculture College and Career Fair

I hosted the district’s first Agriculture College and Career Fair on April 19, 2014 at Case Western Reserve University.  This free event was attended by high school and college-age students interested in furthering their education or exploring internships in agriculture or related fields.  I appreciate the many colleges, organizations and government agencies that participated in the fair: Case Western Reserve University; Central State University; Cuyahoga Community College, Division of Health Careers and Sciences; Florida A&M University; Kent State University; Kentucky State University; Langston University; Lincoln University; Lorain County Community College; The Ohio State University, The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; and Tuskegee University; Cleveland Botanical Garden, Green Corps Program; Community Greenhouse Partners; College Now of Greater Cleveland; Farm Credit, Mid-America; Ohio State University Extension, Cuyahoga County Youth Advocacy & Leadership Program; USDA Office of Advocacy and Outreach; and the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.

 

 

Marcia L. Fudge
Member of Congress

NEWSLETTER: MARCIA FUDGE, OCTOBER 25, 2013

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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.

White House Tours Resume Click here for details The government shutdown wasted time and billions of dollars.  At a Washington, D.C. news conference, Rep. Fudge urged bipartisan cooperation to move our country forward. Join me for my next Telephone Town Hall Sign Up Here Constituent FeedbacK “Dear Congresswoman, I’ve tried for months and months to get my Social Security disability back pay.  They kept asking for more information and still nothing happened. Your staff is very professional and helpful. In 10 minutes, your staff got someone on the phone and now I have the $36,000 I was owed. Thank you so much.”    Mr. W. Cleveland

TRADE UNIONS AND MINORITIES

A worthwhile program, the Apprenticeship Skills Achievement Program (ASAP) might have ended in April 2012.

 

 

"ASAP  is designed to help Northeast Ohio minorities gain entry into the building and construction trades."

 

 

Please read Mark Naymik's November 10, 2011 article called:  "Rift over minority hiring among trade unions gets some attention with bigger issues still unresolved"

 

 

 

We urge you to contact Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, and Senator Sherrod Brown and ask that the U.S. Department of Labor continue to keep the program alive (to keep funding it).

 

 

 

Congresswoman Marcia Fudge

Washington, D.C. Office 1019 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-7032
Fax: (202) 225-1339

 

 

 

Senator Sherrod Brown

Washington, DC: (202) 224-2315


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MAPLE HEIGHTS AFRICAN AMERICAN GAZETTE 2012 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS

FOR RESIDENTS OF MAPLE HEIGHTS

 

President/Vice President             Obama/Biden

U.S. Senate:                                    Sherrod Brown

U.S. House of Representatives:   Marcia Fudge

State Rep, 12th District                John E. Barnes Jr

For Cuyahoga County

Prosecuting Attorney                   Timothy McGinty

For County Council - District 8    Pernel Jones Jr

Beverly Goldstein

Ohio Supreme Court                    Mike Skindell

Ohio Supreme Court                    William M. O’Neill

Ohio Supreme Court                    Yvette McGee Brown

Court of Appeals - 8th District    Frank D. Celebreeze Jr

Court of Appeals - 8th District    Tim McCormack

Court of Appeals - 8th District    Eileen T. Gallagher

Court of Appeals - 8th District    Mary Boyle

Court of Common Pleas              Joseph Russo

Court of Common Pleas              Stuart Friedman

Court of Common Pleas              Michael Jackson

Court of Common Pleas              Timothy McCormick

Court of Common Pleas              John P. O’Donnell

Court of Common Pleas              Edele Passalacqua / Grassroots Endorsed Candidate, Endorsed by the Imperial Women & ClevelandUrbanNews.com

Court of Common Pleas              Dean W. Van Dress

Court of Common Pleas              John Sutula

Court of Common Pleas              Carolyn B. Friedland

Court of Common Pleas              Shirley Strickland Saffold

Court of Common Pleas             Janet Burnside

Court of Common Pleas             Cassandra Collier-Williams

Court of Common Pleas             Ann Reali

Court of Common Pleas             Cullen Sweeney

Court of Common Pleas             Steve Gall

 

Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division    Frankie  Goldberg

Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division Alison Nelson Floyd

Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division Thomas F. O’Malley

Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division   Michael John Ryan

March 6, 2012 Primary Endorsements from Imperial Women

FEDERAL OFFICES:

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- Barack Obama (D)

U.S. SENATE- Sherrod Brown (D)

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS 9TH DISTRICT- Dennis Kucinich (D)

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS 11TH DISTRICT- Marcia L. Fudge (D)

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS 14TH DISTRICT-Dale Blanchard (D)

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS 16TH DISTRICT- Betty Sutton (D)

STATE OFFICES:

STATE REPRESENTATIVE-8TH DISTRICT- Armond Budish (D)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE-9TH DISTRICT- Barbara Boyd (D)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE-10TH DISTRICT- Bill Patmon (D)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE- 11TH DISTRICT- Sandra Williams (D)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE-12TH DISTRICT- John Barnes Jr. (D)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE- 13TH DISTRICT- Nickie Antonio (D)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE 14TH DISTRICT- Mike Foley (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY OFFICES:

CUYAHOGA COUNTY PROSECUTOR- Subodh Chandra (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COUNCIL:

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2- Dale Miller (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4- Chuck Germana (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY DISTRICT 8- Pernell Jones Jr. (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY DISTRICT 10- Julian Rogers (D)

OHIO JUDICIAL OFFICES:

JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT-FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/1/2013-Robert Price (D)

JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT-FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/2/2013-Fannon Rucker (D)

JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT-UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING 12/31/2014-Evette McGee Brown (D)

OHIO COURT OF APPEALS-8TH APPELLATE DISTRICT- FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/3/2013- Joseph Compoli (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GENERAL DIVISION-FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/3/2013- Emannuella Groves (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GENERAL DIVISION-FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/6/2013-Edele Passalacqua (R)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GENERAL DIVISION-FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/7/2013- DeanVanDress (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GENERAL DIVISION-FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/10/2013- Shirley Strickland-Saffold (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GENERAL DIVISION-UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING 1/5/2015- Cullen Sweeney (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GENERAL DIVISION-UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING 1/1/2017- Janet Burney  (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS JUVENILE DIVISION-FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/1/2013- Frankie Goldberg (D)

CUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS JUVENILE DIVISION-FULL TERM COMMENCING 1/2/2013-Alison Nelson Floyd  (D)

By: The Imperial Women

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