Congress passes 787 billion stimulus to revive economy
The House approved the 787 billion package by 246 to 183 as Democrats push a centerpiece plan for recovery. Senate action followed with a 60th vote from Sherrod Brown after his mother died, paving the way for Obama to sign. The bill aims to save or create 3.5 million jobs despite GOP opposition.
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Sherrod Brown
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Couple celebrates 60 years of marriage on Valentine’s Day
Dick and Jane Dowdell, both 82, mark 60 years of marriage with a playful Valentine’s Day moment. He riffed on a sweetheart card and sang Let Me Call You Sweetheart, then joked about the moment, noting his hearing aid helps him hear his own voice. They raised six children and have 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
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Jane
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Former Lorain County judge sworn as Cleveland immigration judge
Former Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Thomas W. Janas was sworn Friday as one of two Cleveland federal immigration judges. Appointed Jan 20 by Michael Mukasey at the end of the Bush administration, Janas received praise from GOP and Democratic colleagues for his temperament and work ethic.
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Cleveland
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Robert Rousseau
Republican Party
Wall dispute looms over merger at Elyria Justice Center
Elyria Lorain County Family Court Judge David Berta says he will build a wall on the sixth floor to aid the Probate and Domestic Relations and Juvenile court merger that took effect Monday. County officials oppose any structural changes until merger viability is settled.
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Justice Center
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Family Court
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Horvath
President's Day Closures Across Government and Services
President's Day closures affect city county state and federal offices. Elyria trash collection shifts one day. Allied Waste customers keep routine. Post offices banks and credit unions close except ATM in place. Many schools close including Elyria and Lorain. Lorain County Transit runs normally. City offices Lorain open. library branches open.
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