Federal role in disaster costs faces scrutiny amid rising billion-dollar events
Warnings rise as a February tornado east of New Orleans damages homes and cars, part of a trend toward costlier disasters. Officials warn cuts to federal aid could strain local services while urging states to build reserves. A 2014 GAO study tallies hundreds of billions spent on disasters since 2005.
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GOP feuding threatens pass of House budget
Washington analysts assess a possible budget showdown as Mark Meadows and Charlie Dent, leaders of the Freedom Caucus and the Tuesday Group, face entrenched divides over spending cuts. Both say they can work together, but party unity and the extent of mandatory cuts loom large for a budget due by Oct. 1.
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Burn pits suit tests government contractor shield
Hundreds of veterans and families press to keep a sprawling lawsuit against KBR alive, arguing burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan caused illness. The case, led by 735 plaintiffs, seeks justice and financial relief as they urge changes to rules governing military contractor liability.
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Obituary: Madeline Gariss 98 of Wellington dies
Madeline née Pine Gariss, 98, of Wellington, died peacefully Friday July 14 2017 surrounded by family. Norton-Eastman Funeral Home to serve the family. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later.
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Nee Pine) Gariss
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Norma M Wensink 96 LaGrange resident dies after brief illness
Norma M. Wensink nee Dellefield aged 96 of LaGrange died July 15 2017 at Ames Family Hospice Westlake after a brief illness. Arrangements are incomplete and announced by Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home Elyria Ohio.
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Randy L Hinkle 1960 2017 obituary from Texas lake area
Randy Lee Hinkle 56 of Spicewood Texas died Sunday July 9 2017. Born July 21 1960 in Elyria Ohio he was a 1978 graduate of Southview High School Lorain. He lived in Texas for twelve years and moved to the Pedernales River area where he enjoyed boating and fishing. Survived by parents Anne and Ted Hinkle sisters Sandy Hinkle Morri son Todd Michael Hinkle and daughter Tomi Clark. Memorial service July 29 2017 in Lakeway Texas with donations to Spicewood VFD EMS. Online guestbook at wefish dot com.
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Correction: Home price for 42144 Adelbert Street
In Howard Hannard in Homes Plus, the Elyria Township property at 42144 Adelbert Street had an incorrect price listed. The correct price is $122,900. This notice informs readers of the corrected figure.
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