Ohio Casinos Bring In Nearly 600 Million In Early Operation
The Horseshoe Cleveland and Hollywood Toledo casinos earned 340 million and 242 million in their first two months, with Cleveland opening May 14 and Toledo two weeks later. Taxes to counties, schools, host cities, and funds total about 50 percent of receipts, while revenue minus winnings stands at 65.46 million on 582 million gambled. The piece questions the fairness of gambling taxes and notes regressive impact on lower income residents.
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Supreme Court broccoli debate in health care ruling
In a Philadelphia Inquirer column, the broccoli hypothetical tied to the Affordable Care Act is discussed. Justice Ginsburg references broccoli while explaining differences from health insurance.
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Chrislam and political vitriol flood a reader letters page
A reader raises fears about Chrislam as a threat to religious freedom and alleges manipulations by political figures. The letter cites Jack Van Impe Amy Spreeman and attacks Barack Obama’s policy, criticizing media narratives and praising conservative figures while condemning liberal and Democratic voices.
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Foreign policy could sway the 2012 election, Berger notes
Samuel R. Berger argues foreign policy often shapes presidential outcomes. He cites past elections, highlights Obama’s lead in international affairs, and questions whether eurozone and regional conflicts will test Romney and Obama before the vote.
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