Ohio Senator: Paying For Teachers, First Responders Requires Sacrifice From Rich

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) told reporters Wednesday that the Teachers and First Responders Back To Work Act would be paid for by a surtax on individuals making over $1 million, which would not be “much sacrifice from them,” but would mean a lot for the public interest. (0:20)

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Senate Dem: Jobs Bill Can't Wait

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) made his case for a bill to create and retain jobs in education and emergency services during a conference call with reporters Wednesday, warning that students and public safety would be at risk without the bill. (0:17)

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Sen. Brown: China Currency Bill Won't Cost Taxpayers

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) told reporters during a conference call that he does not see where opposition to the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Bill could come from because it doesn’t cost tax payers any money. (0:15)

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China Currency Bill Most Important Jobs Bill, Says Ohio Senator

During a phone conference briefing Wednesday, Sen. Sherrod Brown (R-Ohio) said the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Bill is the most important jobs bill Congress has considered this year. (0:45)

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Sen. Brown: China Is Cheating

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) explains why a Chinese currency bill is necessary, saying “instead of competing, countries like China are cheating.” (0:26)

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Sherrod Brown: China Has Turned Uncle Sam Into 'Uncle Sap'

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) reacted to talk that passing the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Bill would lead to a trade war with China during a phone conference briefing Wednesday. Brown explains that this is America’s chance to push back against what he describes as unfair trade practices from the Chinese. (0:48)

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It's Up To Us To Make This Happen, Says Lawmaker

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) reflects on America’s success over the past decade, urging Americans to support the agenda. (0:25)

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Public Option Won't Discriminate Says Ohio Senator

Says Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio.), “The public option will not use pre-existing conditions, [it] won't discriminate against women who have had c-sections or women who have been victims of domestic violence and call that a pre-existing condition.” (00:34)
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Ohio Senator Rails Against High Salaries For Health Insurance CEO's

Says Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), “Health insurance companies, their average CEO salary is into eight figures, that would be over ten million chuck." Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) follows by seconding Brown's incredulity. (00:18)

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Ohio Senator Says Waxman-Markey Needs Less Presidential Discretion

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D- Ohio) says the Waxman-Markey bill is a good starting ground, but the level of presidential discretion in the bill needs more work.

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Sen. Brown: Climate Change Bill Could Threaten Manufacturing Industry, U.S. Economy

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) says that since manufacturing industry is an integral part of the U.S. economy, if threats posed to the industry by the American Clean Air and Security Act are not handled correctly, it could lead to economic decline. (0:12)
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Sen. Brown: Climate Bill Must Address Manufacturing Industry

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said the American Clean Air and Security Act will not make it through the Senate if harmful economic consequences facing the manufacturing industry are not addressed. The American Clean Air and Security Act would put a cap on greenhouse emissions and levy a tax on carbon. (0:07)

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