Market Rally After Bernanke Signals Continued Support
U S stocks climbed to new highs as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 surged following remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke promising ongoing policy support. Treasury yields fell as investors bought bonds, fueling a broad market rally.
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Ohio health centers win federal grants for marketplace signup
Eleven community health centers in southwest Ohio receive over 1 million dollars in federal grants to aid residents enrolling in the state health insurance marketplace. In Butler County, a plan to repurpose unused county office space stalls as the law library move is delayed. A Japan hot air balloon champion will visit the U S this weekend for the Ohio Challenge balloons. Middletown Summer Youth Theatre to present Guys and Dolls at Franklin High School this weekend.
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House farm bill excludes food stamps for first time since 1973
Nation and world coverage notes the pared-back agriculture bill omits the national food stamp program for the first time since 1973. Senate Leader Reid schedules a floor vote on Cordray head of consumer watchdog agency, while Portman urges delay. Student loan deal stalls over a $22 billion ten-year price tag. Retailers report strongest gains since January as summer discounts lure shoppers amid an improving economy.
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Butler County Homearama shows luxury market rebound
Real estate experts say Butler County’s high end sector is reviving as Carriage Hill hosts six pre sold show homes for Homearama 2013. Prices range from 850000 to 1200000 with features like home theaters indoor courts 18 foot ceilings and verandas.
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Hospitals reduce readmissions under new Medicare penalties
The second year of readmission penalties under the care act pushes hospitals nationwide to cut unnecessary returns. The Middletown Journal reports a over 25 percent drop in readmissions across Kettering Health Network and similar efforts across Dayton area and southwest Ohio as hospitals curb penalties and improve care.
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Butler County receives smaller casino tax payout than projected
Ohio four casinos did not deliver the expected statewide impact. County administrator Charlie Young notes that Butler County’s share of the 33 percent state casino tax, projected around 5.6 million, has fallen short due to delayed openings and tracking challenges. The article lists Butler, Hamilton, and Warren county totals and directs readers to the Middletown Journal site for county-by-county results.
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Middletown Ohio Challenge keeps spotless safety record
Despite two recent Dayton air show deaths, the Ohio Challenge festival in Middletown maintains an unblemished local safety history. Balloonists and skydivers perform today and Saturday at Smith Park with FAA liaison Sean Askren noting staff reactions key to safety.
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