Federal default looming again
Congress and the Obama administration seek a short term funding deal to avert a October shutdown while a larger fight over the debt ceiling looms later this year. No plan exists for a debt showdown, and deadlines heighten pressure. Obama’s Fed pick and corporate tax overhaul shape the bargaining, with potential harm to military pay Social Security and other programs if the debt limit is not raised.
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Lottery draw recap with multiple games and jackpots
Yesterday results include Pick 3 day 8 2 5 and night 4 0 4, Pick 4 day 6 8 7 9 and night 9 2 6 7, Pick 5 day 2 2 1 1 8, Picks night 3 3 7 0 3, Rolling Cash 5 1 3 8 0 2, Classic Lotto 4 13 26 36 46 48, The Kicker 241741. Jackpots listed Powerball 92 million Mega Millions 60 million Classic Lotto 44 million Rolling Cashes 130,000.
Ohio red light cameras face pay up debate in southwest cities
Southwest Ohio cities show wide gaps in ticket collections with Trotwood and Dayton reporting high unpaid counts. Hamilton and Middletown run multiple mobile and fixed cameras, issuing fines up to 150 dollars, with Redflex collecting a share. Proponents urge calibrated enforcement and transparency, opponents push for a ban, arguing tickets are civil infractions with limited consequences.
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Unusual brace for 7 percent health insurance increase
County officials warned of an 7 percent rise in health insurance benefits for next year with taxpayers possibly paying an extra $800,000 and county employees contributing about $200,000. The commission asked for options including spouse incentive plans and urged comparisons to private sector costs while acknowledging limited bids due to the county’s claims experience. A $5 million claim, described as truly unusual, will stay on the record for 15 months though final payments may be lower after negotiations with providers.
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