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Congressman Tim Ryan Secures Funding for Local Military Bases Amid Congressional Controversy

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Congressman Tim Ryan, a Democrat from Ohio's 13th Congressional District, expressed his satisfaction with the inclusion of $12.7 million for local military bases in the Fiscal Year 2016 House Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The funding, which passed the House of Representatives, will upgrade the Indoor Firing Range at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station (YARS) and provide a Modified Record Fire Range at the Ravenna Joint Military Training Center. Ryan, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of supporting the men and women stationed at these bases, who put their lives on the line for national safety.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman Tim Ryan successfully secured $12.7 million in funding for local military bases in the Fiscal Year 2016 House Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.
  • The funding will upgrade the Indoor Firing Range at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station (YARS) and provide a Modified Record Fire Range at the Ravenna Joint Military Training Center.
  • Ryan, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, highlighted the need for supporting the men and women stationed at these bases, acknowledging their commitment to national safety.
  • The Davis-Bacon Act, which ensures fair wages and benefits for construction workers, was the subject of a controversial amendment offered by Congressman Steve King.
  • Congressman Ryan voted against repealing the Davis-Bacon Act, which he described as an attack on the wages and benefits of hard-working American families.
  • Studies show that workers in states with prevailing wage laws are more productive, with 13% to 15% higher added value than states without these protections.

Statistics:

  • $12.7 million: Total funding secured by Congressman Tim Ryan for local military bases in the Fiscal Year 2016 House Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.
  • $9.4 million: Funding allocated for the upgrade of the Indoor Firing Range at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station (YARS).
  • $3.3 million: Funding allocated for the Modified Record Fire Range at the Ravenna Joint Military Training Center.
  • 13% to 15%: Higher added value of workers in states with prevailing wage laws compared to states without these protections.

Sources:

  • Congressman Tim Ryan's news release, May 6.
  • Congressman Tim Ryan's quote: "I am pleased that funding for the Youngstown Air Reserve Station and Camp Ravenna was included in this year's MILCON/VA Appropriations Bill."
  • Congressman Ryan's quote on the Davis-Bacon Act: "I am appalled by Congressional Republicans continued attack on the wages and benefits of hard working American families."
  • Study on prevailing wage laws: (no specific source mentioned in the original text).

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