Governors push ethics reforms set by new administrations
Ohio Governor Strickland bans gifts from lobbyists and sets strict ethics rules, joining New York's Spitzer and Florida's Crist in a wave of executive orders to curb influence peddling. The moves introduce ethics training, open meetings, and postures aimed at restoring public trust amid past scandals.
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John G. Rowland
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Gox
Bill Richardson
Democratic Governors Association
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Washington
Jack Abramoff
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Hackett investigated after armed pursuit outside home in Indiana Hill
Iraq war veteran Paul Hackett, who sought the Senate seat won by Sherrod Brown, faced a police report about chasing three men outside his home with an assault rifle. No charges filed. grand jury testimony heard from the men and an officer. Hackett’s attorney urged privacy and secrecy protections. Indians police closed the matter. prosecutor declined to confirm an investigation.
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Ohio parole board rejects clemency for killer Biros
The Ohio Parole Board, in a unanimous on Wednesday, recommended Gov. Ted Strickland deny clemency to Kenneth Biros, the condemned killer in Strickland’s first death penalty case. Strickland said he needs more time to review the case ahead of an execution set for January 23, with a final decision pending. The board affirmed Biros’ trial fairness and 16 years of appeals, noting the brutality of the offense outweighs childhood issues Biros cited.
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Ohio Parole Board
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Strickland
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Keith Dailey
Biros
Tragedy in Columbus: Three Boys Safe After Parents Die
A day-care worker's call led police to a Columbus apartment where 5, 2, and 6 month old boys were found unharmed alongside the bodies of their parents. Michael Gwinn killed Patricia Gwinn then shot himself, a police release said. Patricia had a protective order against him during divorce proceedings.
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Michael Gwinn
Patricia Gwinn
Soraya Benjamin
Benjamin
Franklin County
Polar bear sent to Cincinnati to breed at zoo
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo loans 17 year old male polar bear Little One to Cincinnati Zoo for at least two years to breed with two females and aim for cubs on exhibit in Cleveland by summer 2008. Aurora the sister remains in Cleveland. Little One will be separated from Cincinnati females for a month. Polar bears may be added to threatened species list.
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Zoo
Cincinnati
Ohio nursing home family satisfaction survey finds high scores
Ohio families rated nursing homes highly in a 2006 survey by the Department of Aging with over 23,000 responses. Rosary Care Center in Sylvania led with 99.6, followed by Belmont Manor and Mount Notre Dame Health Center. Cost of the study was $220,000, funded by the facilities.
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Belmont Manor
St. Clairsville
Mount Notre Dame Health Center
Cincinnati
Department of Aging
Scripps Gerontology Center
Miami University
Bryant
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