Stivers Supports Boehner Plan

Mike Thompson — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:16:44 +0000

Congressman Steve Stivers of Columbus is sticking with his speaker. He tells WOSU’s Mandie Trimble he will vote for John Boehner’s plan to raise the debt ceiling and cut the deficit. “It really does make the structural changes we need as well as cutting spending and making sure we don’t default on our debt. Those are the three pieces of the Boehner plan, and I think all three make sense to me,” said Stivers.

While the plan makes about $900 billion in spending cuts and extends the nation’s borrowing cap, it also requires another debt limit increase next year. And it does not call for any new tax revenue. Democrats struck down a similar measure, and the White House promises a veto.

Listen to Mandie’s interview with Rep. Stivers.

Ohio’s Rail Money; Budget Battles; New Executive Appointments

Mike Thompson — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:00:01 +0000

This week on Columbus On The Record: Ohio says, “no thanks” to 400 million dollars; John Kasich asks outgoing Governor Ted Strickland to give back rail money. The looming budget cuts. Holding off on commission appointments. Richard Cordray’s future: Should Strickland fill the Ohio Supreme Court vacancy? Also discussed this week: Fake TV ads and the federal debt.

Panelists:

Jo Ingles, Ohio Public Radio
Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press
Jean Crebbs, Greater Ohio
Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition

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Stivers Supports Boehner Plan

Ohio’s Rail Money; Budget Battles; New Executive Appointments