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David Joyce

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Congressman-Elect Answers Students' Questions and Honor and Merit Rolls Posted: Week in Review

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If you missed a story or two this week, catch up quickly by reading the summaries below. 

Friday, December 14, 2012

Future Rep. Dave Joyce on his Campaign, his Career and Bringing “Civility” to Congress

The Congressman-elect took some time on Thursday to talk to Brecksville-Broadview Heights students about representing Northeast Ohio.

On Thursday, students at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School had the chance to quiz future Rep. Dave Joyce on his career, his campaign and his plans for the future.  Joyce visited Sean P. Brennan’s 7th period Honors American Government class. He focused on the importance of working with members of all parties and said that his decisions will be based on what’s best for Northeast Ohio. Joyce, a Republican, was elected on Nov. 6 to represent Ohio's 14th district in the House of Representatives, which stretches from Cuyahoga County all the way to Lake and Portage counties. Some of the students' questions are paraphrased below, along with Joyce's answers.  Who or what made him want to run? “You did,” Joyce told the student. He said he …

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Watch: An Introduction To The Candidates Who Want To Be Your Congressman

Republican David Joyce and Democrat Dale Virgil Blanchard are running to be the Congressman for the state's 14th district.

The Lake County chambers of commerce, including the Mentor Area Chamber, hosted a forum for the region's state and national legislative candidates last week at LaMalfa Centre. Both candidates for the state's 14th district seat in U.S. Congress—Republican David Joyce and Democrat Dale Virgil Blanchard—attended the forum. Redistricting has moved Brecksville voters from District 13 to District 14. The Plain Dealer has a detailed map of the new districts. Both Joyce and Blanchard were given three minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Videos of both of their statements are attached to this story. The 14th district's seat has been held by Steven LaTourette for the last 18 years. However, he chose not to run for re-election, citing …

Joyce & Blanchard Discuss The Economy, Budgeting

The candidates for the U.S. Congress' 14th District of Ohio talk about what they would do to improve the economy.

The Lake County chambers of commerce, including the Mentor Area Chamber, hosted a forum for the region's state and national legislative candidates last week at LaMalfa Centre. Both candidates for the state's 14th district seat in U.S. Congress—Republican David Joyce and Democrat Dale Virgil Blanchard—attended the forum. Redistricting has moved Brecksville voters from District 13 to District 14. The Plain Dealer has a detailed map of the new districts. They were asked what they would do to improve the economy. Videos of both of their answers are attached to this story. The 14th district's seat has been held by Steven LaTourette for the last 18 years. However, he chose not to run for re-election, citing exhaustion with bipartisan bickering …

Blanchard, Joyce Disagree On How To Handle Social Security, Medicaid

Joyce says, in the future, the eligibility age must be pushed back; Blanchard says FICA taxes could be raised to support the programs.

The Lake County chambers of commerce, including the Mentor Area Chamber, hosted a forum for the region's state and national legislative candidates last week at LaMalfa Centre. Both candidates for the state's 14th district seat in U.S. Congress—Republican David Joyce and Democrat Dale Virgil Blanchard—attended the forum. Redistricting has moved Brecksville voters from District 13 to District 14. The Plain Dealer has a detailed map of the new districts. The candidates were asked how they would deal with the mounting costs of Social Security and Medicaid. Joyce said the age of eligiblity needed to be pushed back, though not for people already on either program. Blanchard said FICA taxes should be raised to support Social Security and …

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Teachers, Staff Contract Agreements Pass and Candidates Talk Finances, Economy: Week in Review

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Friday, August 31, 2012

Josh Mandel, David Joyce Talk Economy, Business at Cuyahoga Valley Republicans Convention Watch Party

About 200 attendees filled the Brecksville Community Center Thursday night.

Finances and the economy were on everyone’s mind Thursday night at the Cuyahoga Valley Republicans convention watch party at the Brecksville Community Center. The event ended before Presidential nominee Mitt Romney took the stage at the 2012 National Republican Convention, but the speakers at Thursday’s event had plenty to say about the election. Check out the video above for more.

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12:57 pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012

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