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7 Things You Didn't Know About Senator Sherrod Brown

When you call the office, you will be connected to the best staffers.

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7 Things You Didn't Know About Senator Sherrod Brown

Office of Sen. Sherrod Brown

This winter, I am an intern with Senator Sherrod Brown in the Cleveland office. Within my first week, I have learned that our Senator does more than I originally thought. Many people think you should only contact your elected officials when you have something to complain about. Although it is good to inform your officials of your opinions, you can also call their offices and ask any other questions you may have. There are staffers in the office who are willing to assist you in the best way they can.

1. Constituent coffee

Senator Sherrod Brown meeting with a constituent.

Office of Sen. Sherrod Brown

Constituent Coffee is a way for citizens to communicate with their Senator face-to-face. When the Senate is in session, there will be a designated day every week when constituents can come in and meet with their Senator.

2. Individualized casework

In each office, there are caseworkers for many types of cases. They are there to help constituents with any problem they may have on the federal level and will direct you in the right direction if it falls out of their jurisdiction.

3. Visiting local places and events

Senator Brown at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Office of Sen. Sherrod Brown

The Senator has a very busy schedule, but he makes sure to attend as many events as possible. He makes trips all across the state and communicates with constituents from many different backgrounds, ensuring that he knows the different places Ohioans come from.

4. Giving out awards

An interesting thing you might not have known was that the Senator sends out awards and certificates for many different groups. These groups include Boy Scouts and students accepted into military academies such as West Point.

5. Summer manufacturing camp

Every summer, Senator Brown holds the Manufacturing Camp designated to fourth-through-eight-grade students. This camp allows students to look into the manufacturing field and gives them exposure to this field of work.

6. My Brothers Keeper

Senator Brown announcing the launch of My Brothers Keeper.

Office of Sen. Sherrod Brown

My Brothers Keeper is an initiative started by President Barack Obama which addresses the opportunity gap facing young men of color. Senator Brown launched the program into a statewide coalition.

7. Propel Ohio

Propel Ohio is a collegiate leadership summit that occurs in the fall semester every year. This event provides students the opportunity to network with other students and to learn more about how to help the state of Ohio. (BGSU sent a group of students this fall, including me).

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7 Things You Didn't Know About Senator Sherrod Brown

When you call the office, you will be connected to the best staffers.

1. Constituent coffee

2. Individualized casework

3. Visiting local places and events

4. Giving out awards

5. Summer manufacturing camp

6. My Brothers Keeper

7. Propel Ohio

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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