February 25, 2010
U.S. Senate candidate Lee Fisher today called for an immediate extension of a key federal lending initiative to help Ohio's small businesses grow and create jobs, amid reports that the fund will run dry within days. Government officials reported this week that bank lending nationwide dropped $587 billion last year, the steepest decline since the 1940s.
February 10, 2010
A new study shows that Ohio's small businesses are struggling to access basic lines of credit while Wall Street is doling out billions in bonuses. The new analysis, released today by U.S. Senate candidate Lee Fisher reveals that loans to Columbus’ mom and pop shops have dropped more than $25 million since 2006 – a 46% drop during that time period.
February 05, 2010
U.S. Senate candidate and Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher released the following statement on today’s Labor Department report.
February 03, 2010
COLUMBUS – With the Senate Budget Committee reviewing steps to curb a recent Supreme Court ruling allowing unfettered corporate political spending, Lt. Governor Lee Fisher outlined a plan to ensure that American voters determine elections – not multinational corporations and special interests.
COLUMBUS - U.S. Senate candidate and Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher released the following statement in response to reports that AIG plans to dole out an additional $100 million in bonuses.
February 01, 2010
COLUMBUS – New federal aid to the proposed Piketon uranium enrichment plant will save hundreds of jobs, reinvigorating a project critical to Southern Ohio’s future, U.S. Senate candidate and Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher said today. While the $45 million in new aid will keep the facility functioning, more needs to be done to speed the construction of a new Piketon facility.
U.S. Senate candidate and Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher released the following statement in commemoration of Black History Month.
January 28, 2010
U.S. Senate candidate and Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher release the following statement regarding a new investment in a new passenger rail in Ohio.
January 27, 2010
Ohio Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Lee Fisher released the following statement on President Obama's State of the Union address this evening.
January 26, 2010
Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Lee Fisher released the following statement on Governor Strickland's State of the State speech today.
January 22, 2010
With President Barack Obama visiting Lorain County today and a new study showing unemployment rising, Senate candidate Lee Fisher, Ohio Lt. Governor, urged the President to accelerate job creation measures across Ohio and the country. Fisher has proposed creating jobs by supporting small businesses, protecting and boosting manufacturing industries, and holding Wall Street accountable.
January 21, 2010
U.S. Senate candidate and Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling allowing corporations to spend freely on political campaigns.
January 19, 2010
Columbus - Lt. Governor Lee Fisher released the following statement today applauding the selection of Yvette McGee Brown as Ohio Governor Ted Strickland’s running mate.
January 13, 2010
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher raised more than $780,000 in the fourth quarter, bringing his total to more than $3.25 million raised since entering the U.S. Senate race in mid-February. Fisher’s fourth quarter figure rose more than 25 percent from the previous quarter, reflecting the campaign’s growing momentum heading into 2010.
January 07, 2010
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today in response to the Japanese government’s exclusion of American cars in its domestic Cash for Clunkers program.
December 24, 2009
Today's historic health care reform vote by the U.S. Senate is an important sign that we have the power to overcome the fierce opposition of the insurance companies and the status quo to put the health of the American people first.
December 17, 2009
Fisher for Ohio Campaign Manager Geri Prado made the following statement today in response to a fundraising email from Rob Portman in which he calls for an end to the bailout he supported, and attempts to run away from his role in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
December 16, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today in response to the Obama Administration's announcement of a national policy to reinvigorate American manufacturing.
December 07, 2009
Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher issued the following statement today on the eve of President Obama’s speech on job creation: "While we see glimmers of hope in the most recent monthly economic growth and employment numbers, much more needs to be done to put Americans back to work and quickly. When President Obama outlines his economic proposals tomorrow, I strongly urge him to support a job creation tax credit and redirect unspent economic recovery funds into additional infrastructure and weatherization projects that will lay the foundation for long-term economic growth.
December 01, 2009
Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman today announced his support for Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher for the U.S. Senate in 2010.
As we mark World AIDS Day, we should take a moment to recognize the dramatic improvements in anti-retroviral drugs and the strides we’ve made in public education. These efforts have helped save thousands of lives from this devastating disease in the U.S. and around the world.
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement tonight in response to President Obama's address to the nation regarding the war in Afghanistan.
November 30, 2009
Leaders from across Lucas County endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate today, citing his determination to make Ohio a national leader in clean energy and green job creation.
November 20, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today calling on Ohioans to contact Senator George Voinovich and urge him to support health care reform legislation in the Senate.
November 19, 2009
Leaders from the Mahoning Valley today endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for the U.S. Senate, citing his track record of saving and creating jobs in Northeast Ohio.
November 17, 2009
Leading Miami Valley officials endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate today, citing his commitment to rebuild Ohio’s middle class.
November 11, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today, honoring our nation’s veterans and outlining a series of policies to support servicemen and women and their families.
November 10, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today, urging the Senate to remove Stupak Amendment language from final health care bill.
November 04, 2009
The Ohio/Michigan Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) today endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for the U.S. Senate.
October 30, 2009
The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) today endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate, calling him the best candidate to boost Ohio’s economy and help create new jobs.
October 27, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today, urging Congress to extend the homebuyer tax credit for six months and expand access to all homebuyers who qualify.
October 21, 2009
While our economy has begun to stabilize due to the Obama Administration's bold recovery package, we must do much more to help spur job creation and put Americans back to work. I believe Congress should quickly pass a job creation tax credit that encourages the private sector to create jobs and helps jumpstart hiring nationwide.
October 14, 2009
Congressman John Boccieri today endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate, citing his commitment to necessary economic development in Northeast Ohio.
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today as the House Financial Services Committee began crafting legislation to protect consumers from misleading and predatory financial services.
October 13, 2009
The passage of a comprehensive health insurance reform bill today out of a key Senate committee is an important milestone in the drive to lower costs and cover all Americans.
October 05, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher today hailed the return of more than 1,000 skilled workers to General Motors' plant in Lordstown, Ohio, who have been out of work since the plant's second shift was cut in April this year.
October 02, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement regarding House Minority Leader John Boehner’s (R-OH) comments yesterday on health care reform and the public health insurance option
September 25, 2009
Dayton Mayor Rhine McLin and seven city and Montgomery County officials endorsed Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate today, citing his unyielding efforts to drive economic development in Dayton and Montgomery County.
September 21, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today in response to Federal Communications Chairman Julius Genachowski's proposal to ensure "net neutrality" and unfettered access to the Internet for all users.
September 14, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today, calling for greater financial protections for consumers one year after the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
Three leading Akron-area officials endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for the U.S. Senate today, citing Fisher’s economic developments effort in Summit County. Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic, Summit County Executive Russ Pry, and Akron City Council President Marco Sommerville announced their support at an event at Akron’s Global Business Accelerator.
September 11, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement in response to figures released yesterday by the U.S. Census Bureau showing the number of uninsured rising across Ohio and the nation.
September 10, 2009
(Columbus) - Lt. Governor Lee Fisher today published a column on the Huffington Post web site calling on Congress to move swiftly to address the ongoing housing foreclosure crisis plaguing neighborhoods across the country. In the piece, Fisher advocates a specific measure called "cram-down," which would allow bankruptcy judges to lower the principal mortgage payments for homeowners and potentially help more than a million families stay in their homes.
September 09, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher sent the following letter to President Obama today, urging him to follow the recommendations of the International Trade Commission and take action against surging imports of Chinese tires that have cost thousands of American jobs.
August 25, 2009
Former U.S. Senate candidate Representative Tyrone K. Yates endorsed Lee Fisher today in the race to fill Sen. George Voinovich’s seat in 2010.
August 12, 2009
Congressman Charlie Wilson today endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for the United States Senate.
August 10, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today, urging Congress to extend unemployment benefits for Americans who are struggling to find work during the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
August 05, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today on the Department of Energy’s decision to extend the final review of USEC’s application to build a new uranium enrichment facility at the American Centrifuge Plant in Piketon
July 31, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today, urging Congress to provide additional funding for the “Cash for Clunkers” program.
July 28, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher’s campaign for U.S. Senate today launched an expanded, user-friendly web site that allows Ohioans to learn more about Lee’s positions on key issues and interact with the campaign utilizing the latest online technologies.
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher made the following statement today in response to the Department of Energy's announcement that it will not provide the loan guarantee for a new uranium enrichment facility in Piketon, OH.
July 27, 2009
Congressman Tim Ryan today endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate, citing his leadership in standing up for the hardworking families of Ohio. Congressman Ryan has represented Ohio’s 17th Congressional district, including most of the Mahoning Valley, since 2003.
July 16, 2009
Yesterday's report from the non-profit Families USA is a sobering reminder that we cannot wait for health care reform--Congress must act quickly to pass legislation that will lower costs and offer quality, affordable health coverage to every American.
July 15, 2009
Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher raised more than $900,000 in the second quarter ending June 30, bringing his total to more than $1.9 million raised since he entered the U.S. Senate race in February.
July 14, 2009
Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory today endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate, citing his understanding of Ohio’s cities and his economic development efforts critical in our next senator.
July 09, 2009
The Ohio Conference of Teamsters endorsed Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate today, citing his record of standing up for Ohio's working families. The Teamsters have more than 75,000 members statewide, including truck drivers, train engineers, government workers and other positions critical to Ohio's economy.
July 08, 2009
Columbus –Ohio’s United Auto Workers (UAW), today endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for the U.S. Senate, calling him the best candidate to keep manufacturing jobs in Ohio. With more than 134,000 members, the UAW is one of Ohio’s largest unions and has workers at 291 facilities across the state.
July 06, 2009
Today, ten women legislators from Ohio's General Assembly endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for the United States Senate, citing his leadership in fighting for Ohio jobs and his commitment to expanding economic opportunity for every Ohioan.
June 18, 2009
Today, Lee Fisher sent the following letter to Sen. Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee; Sen. Ted Kennedy, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee and Sen. Mike Enzi, ranking member of Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee urging them to move quickly to pass health care reform that lowers costs and provides quality, affordable coverage to every American.
June 17, 2009
The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Local #19 today announced their endorsement of Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for the United States Senate. Local #19 represents over 5,000 Ohioans throughout the state.
June 11, 2009
“For over 15 years, I’ve worked to attract jobs in our part of Ohio, and we deserve a U.S. Senator with the experience to lead this important work in Washington, D.C,” Portune said.
June 03, 2009
"If it were up to Rob Portman and Mitt Romney, there would have been no Economic Recovery plan and no relief for struggling Ohio families in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression."
June 01, 2009
"Today's announcement by General Motors is the latest blow to our economy and to thousands of workers across Ohio. We must take quick action to help hard working families who are now in danger of losing their homes because of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression."
May 26, 2009
“President Obama’s choice of New York U.S. appeals court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to succeed David Souter is an excellent pick. This historic choice of the first Hispanic and third woman to the highest court in the land is a proud moment for our country. Sotomayor not only has superb judicial qualifications, but also has profound insight into how our laws affect the lives of everyday people. I urge the senate to conduct the confirmation process in a non partisan way and not engage in ideological warfare in considering this distinguished nominee.”
May 07, 2009 · For Immediate Release
Congressman Zack Space, who has represented Ohio’s 18th Congressional District since 2007, today announced his endorsement of Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for the U.S. Senate.
April 13, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher, candidate for U.S. Senate announced his senior advisors, consultants and top staff.
April 07, 2009
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher, who announced his candidacy for the United States Senate on February 17th, has raised in excess of $1 million in 6 weeks.
February 27, 2009
Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #33 endorsed Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for the U.S. Senate on Thursday.
February 20, 2009
The Columbiana County Democratic Party is the first party organization to endorse Lt. Governor Lee Fisher for the U.S. Senate.
