Spitzer casino plan rejected by Ohio voters in Lorain
Ohio voters defeated Issue 3 on Tuesday, ending Alan Spitzer’s proposal for a lakefront casino resort at the mouth of the Black River. The ballot setback questions future waterfront development and economic revitalization plans for Lorain.
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Deficit package gag prompts critique from Bush critics
The piece argues President Bush signaled gagging on a deficit reduction package though he backed it for the country. It questions the $500 billion five year plan with tax increases and spending cuts, noting shaky enforcement and rising discretionary spending. It cites Heritage Foundation analysts detailing pork like zebra mussel and shrimp studies and mocks seedless grape research funding while warning of future appropriations.
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Letters on pledge faith and duty in Elyria and nation
Readers discuss the pledge, church influence, and patriotism, praising local helpers in Cascade Park. A letter highlights a video on a DUI crash, produced by Lorain County resources, and a mother urges restoration of pay for servicemen and families while urging voters to scrutinize elected officials.
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Bush and Congress push higher taxes after deficit surge
Vincent Carroll of the Rocky Mountain News argues that the 1990 budget deal fails to curb spending and revenue growth, predicting further tax hikes aimed at the middle class. He criticizes House Republican leader Bob Michel for deficits, high spending, and lobbying, calling the budget a triumph for higher government share of the economy.
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Bush's Uneasy Campaign Stops Highlight GOP Malaise
In Cincinnati and Ohio visits, President Bush faces cooler GOP reception as supporters and critics question whether his trips help candidates or himself. Highlights include pressure from Jim Edgar and Ken Blackwell backers, a hostile Cincinnati Enquirer editorial, and concerns over budget rhetoric and war talk.
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