McCain as Hero and the Religious Right’s Grip
A tribute to John McCain praising his stance against the religious right in the Republican Party. The piece argues McCain exposed manipulation by Robertson and Falwell, notes the need for reform of campaign finance, and contrasts Kennedy and Bush regarding religious concerns in politics. The two factions within the religious right opposed McCain's reform efforts for financial reasons.
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John McCain
McCain
Republican Party
Pat Robertson
Jerry Falwell
al Sharpton
Louis Farrakhan
Sharpton
Jack Kennedy
Texas
Kennedy
America
George W. Bush
Bob Jones University
Cardinal O'Connor
New York
GWB
Christian Coalition
National Right To Life Committee
Bush
Farmers go high tech with soybeans near Lodi
In Medina County near Lodi Ohio farmer Dewey Hall plans 1300 acres of high tech soybeans and corn this spring after two years of herbicide resistant soybeans. The piece notes GMO crops now common in U S farming, with safety concerns from critics and assurances from Monsanto and others.
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Lodi
Dewey Hall
Ohio
Medina County
Monsanto
DuPont
Aventis
Novartis
AstraZeneca
Alliance For Better Foods
Washington, D.C
Proficiency Paradise cruise boosts Spruce students test prep
Fourth and fifth graders at Spruce Elementary in North Olmsted dressed for a beach themed day to prep for state proficiency tests. Teachers designed islands focusing on science literacy math and reading skills while humor and healthy eating reinforced confidence and reduced anxiety.
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North Olmsted
Spruce
Paradise
Mary Jo Gruhn
Gruhn
Edible Island
Voyagers
Stamp Island
Geo Island
Jennifer Blosser
Samantha Olander
Cruise
Olander
Eric Anderle
Ryan Biggs
Anderle
Gretchen Thomas
Chronicle
Nina Herald
Spruce Elementary School
Plane slams into house killing pilot
AKRON AP A small single engine four seat Beechcraft Muskee ter crashed into a house about a half mile from takeoff on Sunday morning exploding killing the pilot authorities said No one was injured in the house which caught fire and was destroyed Akron Fire Department spokesman Al Bragg said neighbor Phil Russell saw the crash from his kitchen window describing the plane dipping under rooftops and clipping a garage before impact.
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Akron
al Bragg
Akron Fire Department
Phil Russell
Russell
Ohio fourth graders face tougher proficiency tests
Thousands of Ohio fourth and sixth graders begin tests amid complaints the exams are too hard, waste teaching time, and stress students. State senators call for pauses or repeal, while Gov Taft backs the process and forms a review commission. Teachers and union leaders warn about test prep shaping instruction and student anxiety.
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Ohio
Robert Gardner
Madison
Senate Education Committee
Bob
Bob Taft
Taft
Scott Milburn
John Grossman
Columbus Education Association
Union For Columbus Teachers
Richard Hollis
Cleveland Heights
Lucy Mader
Columbus
Program proves tough on hospitals in Ohio Medicaid
Akron Beacon Journal reports Ohio hospitals lose money in the states Medicaid managed care program. Several HMOs have bankruptcies or defaults, leaving providers with over 30 million dollars in unpaid claims. Akron General Health System exited Medicaid HMO contracts after a 2 million dollar loss in 1998.
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Akron
Ohio
Akron Beacon Journal
Ohio Association For Hospitals and Health Systems
Akron General Health System
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Harvey Gittler
Margaret Mellon
Massachu
Union of Concerned Scientists
Webbie
Kimnee
the Chronicle-Telegram
Akron-Fufton Municipal
Hopitals
Star Bay
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