Obama tours Mideast amid tour to reassure voters
Barack Obama met U S troops in Kabul and received a military briefing on Afghanistan as the opening leg of a trip aimed at boosting his image as a reliable commander in chief. He plans to visit Iraq where Nouri al Maliki praised his 16 month withdrawal plan in a Der Spiegel interview, while stressing no endorsement.
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Lawmakers abandon summer gas tax holiday
The push for a Memorial Day to Labor Day gas tax freeze collapsed in Congress. Lawmakers fear losing $9 billion for highways could trigger thousands of job losses and are considering a ten cent rise in fuel taxes. Presidents candidates split on relief and funding.
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Thousands Attend Lorain Port Fest Opening Nights
The 2008 Port Fest drew about 6,000 on opening night with sunshine and a lake breeze helping attendees cope with 85 degree heat. Event coordinator Ralph Bruening projected up to 35,000 visitors by the festival’s end at the Black River Landing.
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Curd is King at Wellington Cheese Festival
Eight year old Kellie Kin near tastes Lacey Baby Swiss at the eighth annual Wellington Cheese Festival in Wellington. The event drew residents trying many cheese varieties and choosing their favorites in a community celebration of curd.
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Fires leave 14 homeless in Amherst and Elyria
Amherst and Elyria each reported fires that destroyed two homes and damaged another. In Amherst a bedroom fire on North Main Street forced a mother and her three teenagers from the residence, with a family cat as the only casualty. Damage was about 125000 to the structure and 70000 to belongings. The cause was under investigation. In Elyria a mobile home at 450 Oberlin Road filled with smoke starting around 10:50 a.m., leaving residents displaced.
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Improving black men's lifespans starting here
Vincent Blythe joins a Lorain County pilot study to lower black men's blood pressure. He received 1500 worth of free medical testing at Lorain County Community College and will work six weeks with Save Our Sons trainers to reduce his readings. The program by Lorain County Urban League and Pfizer aims to prevent hereditary health issues and improve longevity.
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