Congress weighs energy bill as Senate paralysis grows
Republicans and Democrats failed to pass a modest energy savings bill amid procedural delays and vote avoidance. The chamber’s stalled action reflects a broader paralysis with iconic debates on filibusters and cloture, as lawmakers also overlook extensions of tax breaks and mortgage relief.
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Washington
Rob Portman
Cincinnati
Jeanne Shaheen
New Hampshire
Mary Landrieu
D-La
Senate
Canada
Portman
Shadow boxing in the Senate cloture and amendment strategy
The piece explains how a 60 vote cloture ends a filibuster, enabling debate on a bill. With 45 Republicans, party unity can block legislation. It also describes filling the amending tree, giving the majority first rights to offer amendments and prevent floor votes on amendments by the opposition.
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Strawberry Festival fundraiser mirrors Kiwanis charm
The Kiwanis Club of Elyria Foundation hosts the 54th annual Strawberry Festival at St. John Lutheran Church on West River Road. Tickets run 6 pre event or 7 at the door and include strawberry shortcake biscuits ice cream and a beverage with extra sandwiches available. The funds support Safety Town Special Olympics Read to Succeed and Kiwanis clubs at local schools as part of a nationwide summer festival.
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St. John Lutheran Church
West River Road
North
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Elyria
Elyria-area
Elyria High School
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Chronicle File
Amherst Teen Competes Internationally in Baton Twirling
Amherst teen Madison Eis, daughter of a twirling family, competed in the U S Twirling Association and National Baton Twirling Association championships. At 13 she joined the Jacksonville Florida event against world top twirlers and at 15 performed in the Netherlands, then traveled to Gettysburg for further competition.
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Amherst
Madison Eis
Jacksonville
Fla
Netherlands
Gettysburg
Madison Eis Grand Champion Twirling Career Highlights
A summary of Madison Eis achievements from 2011 to 2014 includes grand champ in solo two baton and dance twirl in 2013, multiple age division and discipline titles, and participation in international events in Amsterdam. She earned elite junior silver in freestyle twirl in 2012 and earned several medals and invitations from Twirl Mania and the U S Baton Twirling Association.
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U.S
Amsterdam
Holland
Man injured in two vehicle motorcycle crash in Ohio
A 49 year old Canton man was thrown from his motorcycle and flown to Metro Health Medical Center after a collision with a Ford Escape on Route 18 near Route 511 in Brighton Township. Christine Piero and two passengers in the Escape sustained minor injuries. Police caution no alcohol factor detected.
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Brighton
Robert Howard
Canton
Christine Piero
Sheffield Lake
Ohio Highway Patrol
Howard
Piero
Wellington Fire Department
Metro Health Medical Center
Cleveland
Lorain County Sheriff’s Office
South Lorain County
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