Homeland Security & First Responders
Ohio’s first responders, fire fighters, and law enforcement officials put their lives on the line to protect our communities. They are the heart of a strong middle class. Yet with reduced tax revenues but rising demand for public services – like fire and police – it’s critical that we help our communities carry out their most basic and life saving duties. We must continue to ensure that these brave public servants have the resources they need to safely perform their jobs.
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Combating Prescription Drug Abuse
Posted on 5/8/2013 -
Sen. Brown Announces Plan To Combat Prescription Drug Abuse By Targeting Doctor-Shopping And Pharmacy-Hopping
Last year, the Ohio Medicaid program spent more than $918 million on prescription medicines. While most prescription pain medicines are used as prescribed, some criminals and addicts are defrauding the Medicaid system by attempting to acquire multiple prescriptions and filling them at multiple pharmacies-undermining taxpayers and efforts to combat prescription drug abuse. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a plan today to combat prescription drug abuse and diversion by targeting doctor-shopping and pharmacy-hopping.
“We can save taxpayer dollars—and countless lives—by stopping criminals and addicts from illegally using Medicaid…Read More
Posted on 5/8/2013 | -
In Advance Of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Brown Alerts Ohioans To Nearly 270 Sites Across State To Safely Dispose Of Unused Medications
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that there are nearly 270 sites available throughout Ohio where Ohioans can safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is aimed at reducing the amount of expired or unused prescription drugs for illegal use or prescription drug abuse.
“Abuse of prescription drugs-especially painkillers—can devastate communities. Too many teenagers can get prescription drugs from the family medicine cabinet or from family and friends wh…Read More
Posted on 4/25/2013 | -
Sen. Brown Announces New Resources To Bolster Firefighter Safety In Lorain County
New federal resources have been awarded to a fire department in Lorain County. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Sheffield Village Fire Department has been awarded resources for operations and safety by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.
“Our first responders put their lives on the line every day across Ohio,” said Brown. “These funds ensure that firefighters in Sheffield Village have the resources they need to perform their jobs safely.”
This is round ten of the competitive Fiscal Year 201…Read More
Posted on 1/23/2013 | -
Sen. Brown Announces New Resources To Bolster Firefighter Safety In Tuscarawas County
New federal resources have been awarded to a fire department in Tuscarawas County. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Newcomerstown Fire Department has been awarded resources for operations and safety by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.
“Our first responders put their lives on the line every day across Ohio,” said Brown. “These funds ensure that firefighters in Newcomerstown have the resources they need to perform their jobs safely.”
This is round ten of the competitive Fiscal Year 201…Read More
Posted on 1/23/2013 | -
Sen. Brown Announces New Resources To Bolster Firefighter Safety In Jefferson County
New federal resources have been awarded to a fire department in Jefferson County. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Amsterdam Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded resources for operations and safety by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.
“Our first responders put their lives on the line every day across Ohio,” said Brown. “These funds ensure that firefighters in Amsterdam have the resources they need to perform their jobs safely.”
This is round ten of the competitive Fiscal Year 20…Read More
Posted on 1/23/2013 |