Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-12 03:49:31 GMT
Little. Swann. Largent. Winslow. Four football greats gathered in our nation's capital for a common cause. The former players are seeking congressional support for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin
Little. Swann. Largent. Winslow. Four football greats gathered in our nation's capital for a common cause.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:30:45 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate is poised to pass a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill Monday that would expand government subsidies for crop insurance, rice and peanuts while making small cuts in
The Senate is poised to pass a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill Monday that would expand government subsidies for crop insurance, rice and peanuts while making small cuts in the food stamp program.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-06-04 21:34:31 GMT
If your kids are heading to college soon, listen up! The White House says Ohio students are expected to borrow more than $1.3 billion in government-subsidized Stafford loans over the next year. But the
If your kids are heading to college soon, listen up! The White House says Ohio students are expected to borrow more than $1.3 billion in government-subsidized Stafford loans over the next year.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-29 22:13:36 GMT
A local star speller made her way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the local Blade Northwest Ohio Championship Spelling Bee. She's getting the ultimate test this week in National Harbor,
A local star speller made her way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the local Blade Northwest Ohio Championship Spelling Bee.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-29 19:15:32 GMT
It was designed to help grow the economy, but some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say some parts of the bipartisan JOBS bill aren't in place -- more than one year later. 13abc's cameras were at the White House
It was designed to help grow the economy, but some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say, more than one year later, some parts of the bipartisan JOBS bill still aren't in place.
It was a busy week on Capitol Hill as the IRS scandal took center stage. 13abc's Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso takes a look at what’s ahead and has reaction from our local lawmakers.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:45:38 GMT
Three Toledo families are still begging the Russian government to lift its ban on adoptions. Those families' plans to adopt Russian children were blocked in January. Part of their fight led them to Washington,
Three Toledo families are still begging the Russian government to lift its ban on adoptions. Those families' plans to adopt Russian children were blocked in January. Senator Rob Portman says he is doing what he can to put pressure on the Russian government and get the Obama administration to focus on the issue.
Washington lawmakers are working to pass immigration reform, but there's a hurdle: the link between immigration and terrorism. 13abc’s Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro sat down with our nation's first homeland security expert.
There have been more than 4,000 changes to the nation's tax code over the past decade, according to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. They're working to reform the tax code, but first they want to hear from those it affects most -- taxpayers.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:13:08 GMT
The US Senate is considering more than 300 amendments filed on a huge immigration plan. The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on the amendments during several hearings before the bill goes to the full
The US Senate is considering more than 300 amendments filed on a huge immigration plan. The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on the amendments during several hearings before the bill goes to the full Senate.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:06:35 GMT
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say there are still unanswered questions about the IRS targeting political groups. They hope to get those answers at an upcoming hearing. 13abc's Washington Correspondent
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say there are still unanswered questions about the IRS targeting political groups. They hope to get those answers at an upcoming hearing. 13abc's Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso spoke to the man who will be leading that charge.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:21:38 GMT
Last week we introduced you to some local families whose adoptions are in jeopardy because of Russia's ban on American adoptions. Now those families are pushing for help from Washington. In January, Russia
Last week we introduced you to some local families whose adoptions are in jeopardy because of Russia's ban on American adoptions. Now those families are pushing for help from Washington.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:22:43 GMT
They served our country, and now more than 70 local veterans are getting the chance to see the memorials in their honor. The vets took off from Toledo Express Tuesday morning headed to Washington, DC.
They served our country, and now more than 70 local veterans are getting the chance to see the memorials in their honor.
Friday, April 26 2013 4:14 PM EDT2013-04-26 20:14:24 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress hurried to approve legislation Friday that will end the furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political
Congress hurried to approve legislation Friday that will end the furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political headaches for lawmakers.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-04-25 03:10:11 GMT
The country's four biggest banks are nearly $2 trillion larger than they were before the 2008 Wall Street bailout. That's the claim from Senator Sherrod Brown. On Wednesday he unveiled legislation designed
The country's four biggest banks are nearly $2 trillion larger than they were before the 2008 Wall Street bailout. That's the claim from Senator Sherrod Brown.
One out of seven jobs in Ohio is related to food, from growing it to serving it. Senator Sherrod Brown introduced a bill this week he says will help farmers and consumers alike, and he has the backing of a popular top chef. 13abc's Washington correspondent Ted Fioraliso has the story.
Thursday, April 11 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-04-11 19:08:22 GMT
Prosecutors say the suspect in a deadly police shooting in West Virginia wasn't allowed to buy a gun. But, according to authorities, he somehow passed a background check. Then he used the gun to kill
A Pennsylvania Republican says those background checks need to be expanded. Senator Pat Toomey is teaming up with Democrats, joining President Obama's fight for new gun laws.
It's been one month since federal spending cuts went into effect due to sequestration. Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill continue to fight over the issue.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-03-27 21:22:13 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that
In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that go to other married people.
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are voicing opposition to Japan's entering into a trade agreement with the United States, saying it would hurt the economy here in Northwest Ohio.
The fiscal fight isn't over. Congress is still debating a budget. As that battle continues, we could see a rare phenomenon in the US Senate this week. It's called "Vote-a-rama." 13abc's Washington Correspondent Ted Fioraliso explains.
Friday, March 15 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:15:38 GMT
Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio says he now supports gay marriage because one of his sons is gay. Portman told reporters Thursday in Washington that his views began changing
Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio says he now supports gay marriage because one of his sons is gay. Portman told reporters Thursday in Washington that his views began changing.
Thursday, March 14 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-03-14 21:41:54 GMT
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is being held in National Harbor, Maryland this weekend, and a sophomore from the University of Toledo is attending the conference.
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is being held in National Harbor, Maryland this weekend, and a sophomore from the University of Toledo is attending the conference.
The budget, spending cuts and immigration are just some of the issues President Obama is expected to negotiate with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle this week. 13abc's Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro has a preview.
Friday, March 8 2013 1:45 PM EST2013-03-08 18:45:58 GMT
As the third big fiscal deadline of the year looms, President Obama is finally meeting with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill. On Thursday, he invited former Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul
As the third big fiscal deadline of the year looms, President Obama is finally meeting with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Ted rejoined SJL/Lilly Broadcasting in January 2012 as a Washington Correspondent. He previously worked for the company as a one-man-band reporter, producer, and anchor at Lilly station WENY in Elmira, New
I'm the Lilly Broadcasting Washington Bureau Chief. I'm based in Washington, DC and I cover Congress and the White House for WJRT-TV Flint, MI; WTVG-TV Toledo, OH; WENY-TV Elmira, NY; and WICU/WSEE Erie, PA. I also cover the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. I created the Washington Bureau along with Lilly Broadcasting back in 2007.
Ted rejoined SJL/Lilly Broadcasting in January 2012 as a Washington Correspondent. He previously worked for the company as a one-man-band reporter, producer, and anchor at Lilly station WENY in Elmira, New
Ted rejoined SJL/Lilly Broadcasting in January 2012 as a Washington Correspondent. He previously worked for the company as a one-man-band reporter, producer, and anchor at Lilly station WENY in Elmira, New
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