Obama remains steadfast on health care tax plan
Daily Break notes President Obama shows resolve over a health care tax issue. Analysts outline political pressure from opponents while supporters push for reform. The piece highlights debates, potential fiscal impact, and the administration's stance moving forward.
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Pirates Build Big Lead Hold Off Indians Late
The Pirates built a sizable early lead and withstood a late surge by the Indians to claim the win. Former Mohawk standout will take over as coach for the Union girls team, bringing new plans for their offense and defense.
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Obituaries for five residents listed with ages and addresses
Jeffrey George Caffro 50 of West Sheridan Avenue Alfreda Eichler 67 of Franklin Avenue Johnny Alien Kloss 55 of Volant ina J Fullerton Orabiko 79 of Bessemer Julia Snyder 98 of 1605 North Mercer Street. The notices briefly identify five individuals and their ages and street addresses.
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Jeffrey George Caffro
Sheridan Avenue
Alfreda Eichler
Franklin Avenue
Johnny Alien Kloss
Volantina
J. Fullerton Orabiko
Bessemer
Julia Snyder
N. Mercer St
Lawrence County superintendents win education awards two
Dr. Timothy F. McNamee of Mohawk district receives the University Council for Educational Administration leadership award as one of 36 international honorees. Dr. Mary S. Todora of Neshannock earns the Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Alpha Woman of Distinction Award for her contributions to education. Todora's recognition follows a commendation certificate.
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Timothy F. McNamee
University Council For Educational Administration
Mary S. Todora
Neshannock
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Pennsylvania Secretary of Education
Pennsylvania
University of Texas In Austin
Todora
Union approves budget and tax hike
The Union school board approved a nearly $11 million spending plan for 2009 10 with a 0.77 mill tax increase from 13.07 to 13.84 mills. The budget was adopted unanimously and balances with a 5.9 percent millage rise, the maximum allowed without a referendum. A $100,000 home will pay about $77 more in property tax.
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Union seeks probe of mail facility study in New Castle
David Wigley president of Local 227 APWU asks the Office of Inspector General to investigate alleged violations of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act and to halt a study consolidating New Castle non mail processing with Pittsburgh. A postal service spokeswoman declined comment as the union presses for action.
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Vitali shifts on grants as criticism grows in Pennsylvania
In a three part AP series, Rep. Greg Vitali once opposed lawmakers grants for lack of checks and balances. By 2002 he concluded he could not stop the practice, noting its entrenchment. Critics call it an incumbent protection scheme, despite a 2008 spike of over 110 million dollars in requests.
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