Groups target DeWine for silence over nuclear option
Two conservative groups press Senator Mike DeWine to take a stance on the so called constitutional or nuclear option to bypass Democratic filibusters of Bush judicial nominees. Focus on the Family and Citizens for Community Values urge DeWine to state support or opposition. The effort includes newspaper ads and Christian radio spots highlighting DeWines lack of position and urging constituents to contact his office.
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Washington
U.S
Mike DeWine
Focus
the Family
Citizens For Community Values
DeWine
Ohio
Bush
Senate
Bill Frist
Focus On the Family
Terri Schiavo
Amanda Banks
Focus On the Family Action
Con
CCV
Phil Burress
Burress
George Voinovich
Republican Party
Marcie Ridgway
County weighs sales tax to fund upgraded law enforcement radios
County officials debate funding an upgraded radio system for police and fire in Butler County. A half percent sales tax could raise the needed money in about 14 months, with November as a potential ballot timeframe. Public education and grant options are discussed to support the plan.
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Fox
Gregory Jolivette
Jolivette
Furman
Hamilton
Derek Conklin
Emergency Management Agency
William Turner
Federal Communications Commission
Butler County
FCC
Oxford
West Chester
City of
Kimball & Associates
Countywide radio upgrade urged after Butler deputy shooting
Hamilton area police and fire officials cited radio system gaps shown during a shooting involving Deputy Brandon Roberts. Kendrick and Morris allegedly robbed sites in Indiana and Ohio before fleeing, leading to a chase. Roberts was wounded and hospitalized. Kendrick faces multiple charges including attempted aggravated murder. Morris is charged with complicity to attempted aggravated murder and theft.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Richard Jones
Indiana
Preble County
Jones
Mark E. Kendrick Jr
Robert P. Morris
College Corner
Ind
Camden
O’dell
Ohio 127
Milford Township
Brandon Roberts
Kendrick
Roberts
Miami Valley Hospital
Millville
Oxford Road
Hanover Township
Morris
Stillwell Beckett Road
Middletown schools update bully policy and seek levy
The district revises computer use rules to ban cyber bullying directed at staff and students. Superintendent Price notes cyber bullying can involve teachers. Policy changes take effect immediately as board also discusses a five year emergency operating levy to raise 14.3 million dollars, or 13.4 mills, combining renewal with a tax increase. Bishop Rudolph Pringle urged voters to support the measure on May 3.
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Lane
Steve Price
Price
Canterbury
Middletown
Rudolph Pringle
Pringle
Monroe Home Sales Soar In March 2005 Across Region
Monroe shows strong activity with 35 homes sold last month and an average price of 217,805. County figures rise 15 percent from March last year to 523 sales, while Greater Cincinnati totals reach 2,180 sales and 169,899 average price. Nationwide March sales up 5 percent and national average price 249,000.
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Monroe
Butler County
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fairfield Township
Hanover Township
Lemon Township
Liberty Township
Madison Township
Milford Township
Morgan Township
Oxford Township
Reily
Ross Township
St. Clair
Wayne Township
West Chester
Fairfield
Hamilton
Oxford
Middletown
Trenton
Sharonville
MLS of Greater Cincinnati Inc
Bush presses Saudi help on oil as prices threaten policy
President Bush seeks Saudi cooperation on oil prices and Middle East stability. He plans talks with Crown Prince on oil, the Arab Israeli conflict, terrorism, Iraq, and democracy promotion. Saudi Aramco output and spare capacity have shrunk, complicating price relief. The energy bill he proposed years ago remains stalled in the Senate.
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al Crown Prince
al-Qaida
Iraq
Bush
Middle East
Syria
Lebanon
OPEC
China
India
Saudi Aramco
United States
Senate
Social Security remains lifeline for many retirees says AARP survey
The AARP State of 50 America 2005 finds half of Americans 62 plus rely on Social Security for most income amid Bush restructuring proposals. It notes non Social Security income declines and many seniors return to work to cover costs while confidence in retirement finances rises with age.
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AARP
Washington
Bush
America
John Rother
Marty Davis
Aarp Special Campaign
Rother
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