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11th Congressional District primary: 2 Dems target Rep. Shontel Brown, 2 on GOP slate
The Cleveland-area congresswoman could lead the House Agriculture Committee if Democrats retake the House, but first she must win the May 5 Democratic primary.
Even in Ohio’s safest Democratic congressional seat, nobody gets a free pass this May
Rep. Shontel Brown aims for House Agriculture Committee leadership while Democratic challengers argue Cleveland neighborhoods have deteriorated during her tenure representing the district.
Pentagon cancels collective bargaining agreements affecting 600 Cleveland DFAS workers
U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown called it a "reckless move" that "targets thousands of workers in Cleveland who actually keep this country running and keep our servicemen and servicewomen paid, in times of peace and times of war.”
Bill proposed to ban harsh chemicals in hair relaxers
Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown is pushing the “Health Hair Act” to ban formaldehyde in hair straightening products after repeated FDA delays. She says the toxic chemicals endanger salon workers and disproportionately harm Black and Latina women.
Ohio Rep. Brown seeks to repeal ICE funding, restore SNAP benefits
The "Feeding Families Not Fear Act," introduced by Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown and Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts would reverse $186 billion in food assistance cuts, though it faces no Republican support in Congress.
Shontel Brown asks independent watchdog to investigate Cleveland federal building sale
U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, a Warrensville Heights Democrat, questions whether the General Accounting Office's calculations justify selling the Celebrezze Federal Building and leasing replacement space for federal workers.
Bernie Moreno says Supreme Court tariff ruling betrays American workers, but Ohio Dems call it a win
Sen. Bernie Moreno, a Westlake Republican, says the Supreme Court's ruling striking down President Donald Trump's broad use of tariffs is an "outrageous ruling." Democratic Rep. Shontel Brown says it's a win for families.
Rep. Shontel Brown demands DHS explain surveillance tools that ICE can use to track cellphones
U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, a Warrensville Heights Democrat, questions ICE use of warrantless cellphone tracking technology that can monitor entire neighborhoods and track phone locations.