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More than 20 Senators joined Sherrod in drafting a letter to President Obama to save Medicare. Sherrod discusses the crucial importance of Medicare as a public program, not a voucher. He promised to fight against tax cuts for the rich and to fight against cuts to Medicare.
Senator Sherrod Brown talks with Rachel Maddow about a minimum wage referendum. Sherrod outlines why putting the option of raising the minimum wage on the ballot is the best option for the middle class. Rachel and Sherrod also discuss the $5 million third parties have spent attacking Sherrod’s record of fighting for the middle class.
Senator Sherrod Brown discusses the importance of business incubators for Ohio’s economy, specifically the Zanesville Business Incubator. Ohio is known nationally for its successful business incubators, which gives entreprenuers the opportunity to grow and thrive. Sherrod also talks about how the success of the auto rescue is directly affecting Ohio’s economy, causing a ripple effect in creating and maintaining jobs.
Senator Sherrod Brown unveiled a new plan that would require banks to shorten the amount of time it takes to accept short sales on underwater mortgages Sunday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A senator joined animal activists on Sunday to speak out against a popular dog treat made in China.
Senator Sherrod Brown called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take action after many people reported medical complications after feeding their dogs Waggin Train brand Chicken Jerky Tenders , ONNs Denise Alex reported.
Some dog owners reported vomiting, kidney failure and the death of their pets after feeding them the treats.
The exact cause of the treats problems was unknown, but complaints extend as far back as 2007, Alex reported.
Hollie McCutcheon said that her dog developed stomach complications after eating the treat.
I was giving what I thought was a healthy treat to my dog and it made him sick, McCutcheon said.
Brown said that he asked the FDA to investigate the matter. He said that he questioned Chinas vice president about the dog treats.
He didnt much answer the question, Brown said. But he knows that people are aware of it, involved in it and very interested in what they are doing.
McCutcheon said that she is following her veterinarians order and is only feeding her dog American made dog treats.
The treats have not been pulled from store shelves.
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