Obama presses House on citizenship path for 11 million
President Barack Obama uses the presidential pulpit to urge Congress to back a route to citizenship for all 11 million people living illegally in the United States. A top Republican prioritizes legalization for people brought to the U.S. as children.
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Middletown to repair collapsed sewer line
A section of sewer line near Dick's Creek collapsed last week creating a 10 foot wide by 20 foot deep sink hole. The city will spend about 60,000 dollars to repair the line.
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Obama hails elder Bush service pledge and light theme
The White House lauds George H W Bush for advancing volunteerism through the thousand points of light. A senior U S official visiting Egypt says Washington backs Egypt's fledgling state. In Syria rivalries between al Qaida aligned and mainstream rebels hinder efforts against President Bashar al Assad. IRS officials tied to the tea party controversy will testify before a House panel this week.
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Consumers hold back in June business report
The U S economy showed signs of softening as consumers spent more cautiously in June. Cincinnati based Cintas Corp posted net income of 86 million dollars for its fiscal quarter, up 49.4 percent from the year earlier period, reflecting robust gains amid slower consumer activity.
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Middletown Offers 50K in Facade Grants for Downtown
Downtown Middletown Inc and the city award up to 50 000 to more than half a dozen downtown businesses to spruce storefronts and boost curb appeal. Recipients must invest at least half the cost and complete projects within a year starting within three months of approval.
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Butler County Impact Taxes See Mixed State Budget Effects
The Columbus Dispatch reports a three year state budget totaling 2.7 billion in tax cuts for individuals and businesses while offset by higher sales taxes and likely future property tax increases. Effects depend on income, spending, homeownership, and location with seniors signaling concern.
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Downtown Middletown Revitalization Drives Investment
The Middletown Journal reports Downtown Middletown Inc and city agencies backing urban renewal and a facade grant program that have attracted hundreds of thousands of dollars in investments to Middletown core.
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Farm bill limbo worries Clark County farmer and neighbors
Clark County farmer Brian Harbage and colleagues press the uncertainty of a five year farm bill as Congress nears a deadline. House passage without food stamps deepens doubts about any bill surviving the Senate and delivering disaster protections and price supports.
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Holder calls Trayvon Martin killing tragic and unnecessary
Attorney General Eric Holder described Trayvon Martin’s death as a tragic unnecessary shooting and said the Justice Department will follow the facts and the law as it reviews evidence to determine if federal charges are warranted. He spoke after George Zimmerman’s acquittal, urging honest national dialogue on the emotionally charged issues.
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