Obama launches Voting Rights Act counter in wake of ruling
The Obama administration moves to counter last month’s Supreme Court decision striking a major Voting Rights Act provision. Texas Republicans say the action is politically motivated, while A2 State Rep. Pete Beck waives arraignment and pleads not guilty on securities fraud counts.
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Boehner calls King immigration remarks deeply offensive
House Speaker John Boehner condemned Rep. Steve King’s claim that many undocumented immigrants are drug runners as deeply offensive. In other news, a Spanish train derailment left at least 80 dead with authorities detaining the train’s driver. Opponents vow to keep challenging the NSA phone records program after a narrow House defeat.
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GM Reports Higher Second Quarter Profits Boosting Margin
General Motors posted a surprise rise in second quarter profit after aggressive cost cuts. The pace narrowed European losses and boosted overall results while Honda remained mid pack in a national satisfaction ranking.
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Inspectors test 3300 rides in use across Ohio parks and fairs
State inspectors inspect 3326 equipment items at 328 portable ride companies and 307 parks and tracks this summer. Since 2008 Ohio has recorded five ride deaths and 46 accidents. The amusement ride safety program spends over 6.35 million since 2008, with a 1.17 million division budget this year.
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Liberty Center mega development lands final OK in Butler County
Butler County and Liberty Township officials signed a master development agreement with Steiner Associates to build Liberty Center, a mixed use project valued at over 300 million dollars. The 1.1 million square foot complex will straddle Ohio 129 Interstate 75 and Liberty Way and include retail, office and residential space, described as the largest development in Butler County history.
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Injuries and Deaths Reported at Ohio Amusement Parks
A reported tally details injuries and fatalities across Ohio amusement parks. Officials review incidents and safety measures as the totals prompt scrutiny of ride inspections, operator procedures, and park oversight.
Court to hear racino dispute in Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio's high court agreed to rule on whether opponents of video lottery terminals have standing to sue over Kasich's VLT policy, a decision that could affect Turtlecreek Two and Dayton racino projects. The case mirrors a challenge to Jobs Ohio.
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Rooster Fighting Ring Tied to Butler County Man
David Wayne Smith, 27, of 4399 West Elkton Road, was arrested after a three month sheriff’s probe into raising roosters for cock fighting in Kentucky. He faces cruelty to animals and animal fighting charges as visitors bought birds during staged “test drives,” deputies say.
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