Petition Could Block Monroe Casino Pact
Butler County Elections Board reviews a referendum petition to block Monroe government from forming an intergovernmental agreement with the Eastern Shawnee of Oklahoma Tribe. The tribe plans a $750 million 600 acre gaming complex southeast of I 75 and OH 63. Petition has 453 signatures. 229 needed for certifying. If valid, City Council may place the measure on the November 8 ballot. revenue sharing could reach up to 50 million.
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Social Security Might Go Broke Years Ahead Says Trustees
The Social Security trust fund is projected to dwindle to zero by 2041 with potential 25 percent benefits cuts after that year if payroll taxes don’t rise. Trustees warn benefits begin exceeding receipts by 2017, accelerating if Bush plans for private retirement accounts proceed. Democrats call the crisis label premature, noting Medicare may be closer to crisis.
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Social Security
Jossyne Society
Local duo runs out of 'Race' amid gas price debate
Despite high fuel costs, AAA Ohio estimates the average annual cost to own and operate a car in 2005 at 56.1 cents per mile. The page B1 feature analyzes driving expenses as a local duo discusses mobility and costs.
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AAA
Ohio Auto Club
Taft sticks to no vote plan on casino gambling in Ohio
Ohio Governor Bob Taft remains opposed to casino gambling and says any expansion would require a constitutional amendment and a public vote. He argues that tribes or proponents mislead the public about state approval and process.
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Bob Taft
Taft optimistic about Aeronca future after Toronto trip
Taft expressed optimism about Aeronca’s future during a Wednesday phone interview, saying a major development is likely in the near future and outlining plans formed on a two day trade trip to Toronto. He noted meetings with Canadian companies with Buckeye State presence.
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Toronto
Bush wins state motion hearing in Schiavo case
In Clearwater Florida Governor Jeb Bush secured a state court hearing on new motions in Terri Schiavo's case after a predawn federal appeals ruling rejected restoring nutrition. An affidavit from a neurologist argued Schiavo's condition seemed less severe than earlier believed. Bush held a rapid news conference after the development.
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Judge bars state from taking Schiavo custody in court move
Officials sought legal custody of Terri Schiavo as lawyers for the state appeared before Judge George W. Greer. Greer granted Michael Schiavo’s request to block the Department of Children and Families from taking custody or moving her from the hospice. The judge did not rule immediately on the state’s intervention.
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George W. Greer
Pinellas- Pasco
Greer
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State’s Department of Children and Families
Persistent vegetative state vs brain death explained
Q and A clarifies the difference between brain death and a persistent vegetative state. Brain dead means complete loss of brain function including brain stem, while a persistent vegetative state leaves minimal, non communicative activity. Court references note severe cortical loss and CSF replacement per the 1996 CAT scan cited by Florida Supreme Court.
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GOP pitches plan for schools
A group of Republican lawmakers in Columbus propose an alternative school funding plan to offset Taft budget cuts. The plan would let districts raise local levies tied to property values or receive county sales tax aid, restore a regional cost reimbursement, and would cost at least 350 million more than Taft’s proposal.
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Bob Taft
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John Widowfield
Akron
Rich Santilli
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