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Opinion: Opponents of Medicaid expansion put politics over people
The rejection by several Republican-led states of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion to provide health care access to millions of America’s poor isn’t just partisan politics; it’s immoral. It’s not too late to press state leaders to put people ahead of partisanship.
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Decoder Wire Florida Gov. Rick Scott reverses stance on Medicaid. Win for White House? (+video)
An early 'Obamacare' foe, Republican Gov. Rick Scott announced his support for expanding Florida's Medicaid program. The move pits him against conservative governors with different plans.
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Bowling tax? Part of Ohio tax revamp plan.
Bowling tax, along with levies on concerts, football games, and museums, are part of Ohio Governor Kasich's plan to lower the overall sales tax but broaden its reach. Bowling tax 'scares' one alley owner.
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Focus Crunch time in Ohio, as Obama, Romney blitz to get out the vote
Both campaigns are swarming Ohio, knocking on doors and making phone calls to potential voters. In these last crucial days, getting out the vote in what may be the deciding state of Election 2012 is paramount.
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Romney, Obama fighting hard in Ohio (+video)
The GOP candidate is hoping to use his post-debate bounce to creep past the President, who still leads in the critical battleground state.
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GOP convention wrap-up: The balloons fell. So how did Mitt Romney do?
At the GOP convention, Mitt Romney needed to unify and fire up his supporters and attract undecided voters. The coming weeks will show if any needed 'bounce' in the polls endures.
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Michigan battleground: Unions push to protect rights at the ballot box
A Michigan appeals court Wednesday considers the proposed 'Protect Our Jobs' measure, which would preserve collective bargaining rights. Unions want to get it onto the Nov. 6 ballot – and into the state constitution.
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The Vote Mitt Romney VP pick: Convention speaker list offers fresh tea leaves
Pressure is mounting on Mitt Romney to 'go bold' with his VP pick, even if the assumption is that he'll play it safe. A three-day bus tour at week's end is being eyed as a good time to make an announcement.
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Focus Public-sector belt-tightening: thrift, or long-term drag on US economy?
Since June 2009, 504,000 jobs have been cut among municipal employees. Public-sector reductions at the local level have subtracted almost a quarter of a percentage point from annual GDP each of the past four years.
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Focus In Midwest, fight over labor unions to be at heart of 2012 election
Although labor unions have had some reservations about President Obama, they're still looking to him as their best ally in the 2012 election. Meanwhile, Republicans who are hoping to further curb unions are putting stock in Mitt Romney.
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Focus It's all about Ohio: Could Rob Portman boost Romney's chances? (+video)
Sen. Rob Portman, a reported Romney short-lister for veep, is worth three to five points in battleground Ohio, says the state's Republican chairman. No Republican has ever won the presidency without winning the Buckeye State.
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Summer storms leave 2 million people without power (+video)
As of Monday morning, around 2 million customers along the East Coast and as far west as Illinois remained without power. Since Friday, severe weather has been blamed for at least 17 deaths,
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Ohio removes pit bulls from 'vicious' dogs list
Ohio state law labeled specific breeds, such as pit bulls, as 'vicious.' Now the law defines a dangerous dog based on behavior not breed.
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In Wisconsin, Romney and Santorum give governor, and recall, a wide berth
The recall election of Republican Gov. Scott Walker is the main issue on Wisconsin voters' minds, creating a host of obstacles for Romney and Santorum in the primary Tuesday.
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Super Tuesday: For some Ohio voters, Santorum's populist touch resonates
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have striven to explain how each is distinguished from the other. Surveys taken ahead of Super Tuesday in Ohio show the two candidates are in a dead heat.
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Ohio looms large on Super Tuesday. Can Romney increase his delegate lead?
A win in Ohio on Super Tuesday could restore Mitt Romney's clear front-runner status. But senior Republicans are decrying the toxic nature of the campaign, and some prominent conservative commentators doubt that either Romney or Rick Santorum could beat Barack Obama.
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Ohio school shooting: why the gun owner won't be held accountable
Ohio has no laws governing child access to guns on its books and there are not yet signs the shooting in Chardon will force a reassessment of the state’s gun laws.
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Ohio shooting: Affirm Life
A Christian Science perspective: The tragic shootings at Chardon High School in Ohio are a call to prayer to embrace the students, their families, and the community.
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One student in custody in Ohio, after fatal Chardon High School shooting (+video)
Five Chardon High School shooting victims – four boys and a girl – were taken to area hospitals after 8 a.m. Students have identified the alleged shooter as a fellow student.
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Indiana 'right to work' law: what it means for the pro-union Rust Belt
Indiana's new 'right to work' law is the first of its kind in the Midwest. But amid the region's disputed union issues, will the right-to-work law mean more jobs or lower wages for all workers?
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Indiana becomes first Rust-Belt 'right to work' state. Will others follow?
Laws that curtail union clout have faced heated opposition in Wisconsin and Ohio, making passage of 'right to work' laws in other industrial states a difficult political proposition.
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Right to work gets first foothold in Rust Belt
Right to work legislation finally passes House in Indiana. Governor is expected to sign law, which bans labor contracts that force workers to pay union fees.
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Why Indiana GOP wants to attack labor unions, despite Midwest backlash
Indiana failed to pass a law to curtail the rights of labor unions this year. Key lawmakers say they'll try again, even though voters have struck out against similar laws in Ohio and Wisconsin.
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How far will Ohio go to regulate exotic pets after menagerie shooting?
After police kill dozens of lions, tigers, bears, and monkeys released from a private animal park in Ohio, pressure builds to regulate free-wheeling 'exotics' trade in the US. Animal-rights groups say the trade should be banned.
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Exotic animals ban: Will ban be revived after Zaneville, Ohio tragedy?
Ohio is one of seven states with no restrictions on exotic pets. There are fresh calls for restrictions on owning exotic animals, but strong opposition too.
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