Greene County votes on casino plan backed by Wild Rose
Jefferson residents face a Tuesday vote on whether to legalize gambling in Greene County with a $35 million Wild Rose Entertainment complex. Proponents led by Norm Fandel say it would create about 250 jobs, boost the tax base by $1 million annually, and generate $12 million in charitable gifts over a decade. Opponents led by Rev. Julie Poulsen warn of social harms and limited tourism impact.
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Rouhani sworn in as Iran president in Tehran
Moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani was sworn in as Iran's president ending eight-year Ahmadinejad rule. He vowed economic improvement and broader social freedoms while inviting foreign diplomats, including Afghanistan's Hamid Karzai, to the ceremony and urging dialogue with the United States.
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