Time to regulate youth sports in Ohio
State officials and athletic groups push for standards to curb unregulated youth programs after a $5 billion year round industry report. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith criticizes cottage industries and calls for background checks financial guidelines and training to prevent injuries.
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Ohio State University
Gene Smith
Connecticut
Vegas
Ohio High School Athletic Association
High School Association
GOP eyes Senate gains as veterans face tea party tests
In Delaware, Rep. Mike Castle seeks a Senate seat long held by Joe Biden as GOP strategists push for broad gains in 2010. Rob Portman leads in Ohio amid tea party challenges. Veterans emphasize civility, experience, and fundraising edges in contests against tea party backed rivals.
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Del
Mike Castle
Delaware
Senate
Joseph Biden
Washington
GOP
Ohio
Rob Portman
Lee Fisher
Castle
Christine O’donnell
Private colleges roll out national private loan tool
Ohio officials unveil The Marketplace a Web tool for private college loans used to compare costs before applying. The service operates in Ohio and 10 other states and aims to cut lender fees while exposing borrowers to transparent pricing.
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Ohio
C. Todd Jones
Jones
Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Ohio
California
Maryland
Oregon
Pennsylvania
New York
Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee
Alabama
Overture Technologies
Bethesda
Justin Draeger
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
College Board
Boehner Moves Toward Speaker Role Amid GOP Rift
John Boehner's path to House speaker is shaped by a divided Republican caucus and a pledge to oppose Barack Obama's policies. He promises to use parliamentary tricks to block the health care law while navigating the Libertarian-leaning wing and aiming to lead the party if Republicans win at least 40 seats. His public appearances in Ohio and Wisconsin signal a high profile as he confronts internal party tensions and the policy clash with Democrats.
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John Boehner
Barack Obama
Boehner
Obama
House
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Milwaukee
Criti
GOP
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