Abortion and birth control spark political fallout in Ohio
Day to day political turmoil erupts over abortion and contraception as a Komen official resigns after backing Planned Parenthood funding cut and Republicans blast Obama administration rules on Catholic hospital coverage. The issue widens into campaigns in Ohio and beyond with moderates and women's groups weighing loyalties and church rights. Karen Handel resigns in Georgia over the funding decision.
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Dayton
Ohio
Komen Breast Cancer Charity
Planned Parenthood
White House
Obama
Barack Obama
Pennsylvania
Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Charity
Atlanta
Karen Handel
Georgia
Handel
Judge upholds Illinois gun carry ban in ruling
Federal judge Sue Myerscough ruled Illinois concealed carry ban constitutional saying the Second Amendment protects gun rights inside the home not in public. The Second Amendment Foundation appeals urging review and plans to take the case to the Supreme Court.
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Illinois
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Second Amendment Foundation
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College Illinois funding plan eyes taxpayer aid amid deficits
Illinois prepaid college fund College Illinois faces a 559.9 million shortfall with 54 000 families counting on it. ISAC chief Sinsheimer outlined options from a General Assembly guarantee to a full halt on new contracts and university cost sharing while refunds and en masse withdrawals remain uncertain. Parents like Sarah and Gianni Antonacci describe their investments as scary and feel trapped as eight years of payments loom.
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Illinois
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Illinois Student Assistance Commission
ISAC
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R-Petersburg
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Sarah Antonacci
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Antonaccis
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Straight on Red Law Could Be Altered in Illinois
A Springfield Senate panel endorsed a bill to require motorcyclists and bicyclists to wait at least two minutes before proceeding straight through a red light after stopping. The measure aims to address safety concerns raised by Gov. Pat Quinn while preserving the existing straight on red allowance for bikes.
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Senate
Senate Transportation Committee
Pat Quinn
Gary Forby
D-Benton
Southern
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