| Story Archive - September, 2008 |
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| Sep 1, 2008 |
| • GOP pulls back on convention hoopla as all eyes turn to the Gulf and Gustav |
| • Ohio delegation has little reaction to Palin's daughter's pregnancy |
| • Ohio workers are losing out when it comes to wages, according to annual study |
| • Runner-up in GOP veepstakes speaks to Ohio delegation as convention gets going |
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| Sep 2, 2008 |
| • "Fat" inmate suing to stop execution gets no clemency from parole board |
| • Appeals court kills the "CAT", a key part of the Taft tax reform |
| • Architect of Bush's White House wins talks about pride with Ohio delegation |
| • Democrats send one of Ohio's most popular politicians into his "backyard" to campaign for Obama |
| • New conservative ally joins mostly liberal groups fighting to keep new payday lender law |
| • New media means new ways of doing business for news media |
| • Professor uncovers Native American homestead in southeast Ohio thought to be thousands of years old |
| • Troopers get help from hundreds of volunteer auxiliary forces |
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| Sep 3, 2008 |
| • Democrat blasts Republican state senator in Congressional race that's growing heated |
| • Former Ohio congressman isn't just looking ahead to November - he's focused two years ahead |
| • Former Ohio House speaker has key role in Republican National Convention |
| • Obama brings campaign back to Ohio for the second week in a row |
| • Ohio ballot will be full of options for those voting for president |
| • Ohio Guard members head south to the Gulf to help with cleanup from Gustav |
| • Ohio's conservatives - who've been critical in past elections - defending GOP VP |
| • State says new strategic plan will grow the economy - and officials will prove it |
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| Sep 4, 2008 |
| • Another Republican throws his hat into the ring as a possible candidate for governor in 2010 |
| • Lancaster native and former POW with McCain singled out in Sarah Palin's big moment |
| • Obama campaign sees challenge, focuses on strategy to win in rural Ohio |
| • Ohio delegates thrilled with VP candidate after hearing Sarah Palin's speech |
| • Republicans party in Parma and watch their candidate make his long-awaited acceptance speech |
| • Sick leave issue pulled from ballot as backers try a different cure for their cause |
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| Sep 5, 2008 |
| • Author of renowed schoolbooks reaching new readers through play |
| • GOP position on ethanol fuels Ohio farmers' growing concerns about future subsidies |
| • Group that yanked sick leave measure admits spending more than a million dollars |
| • High-tech tools at the state's main crime lab help cops, but the technology isn't cheap |
| • Palin pick sends one message, but Ohio delegation takes another one from party leaders |
| • Treasurer says survey sheds light on how women are using - and misusing - credit cards |
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| Sep 8, 2008 |
| • Following sex harrassment scandal, AG's office unveils new guidelines on appropriate office behavior |
| • Grieving moms' mission to create "next of kin" database becomes a reality |
| • Ohio clergy fight back against "Pulpit Initiative" calling on pastors to speak out on candidates |
| • Ohio is the focus for the presidential candidates - even one who doesn't have much of a chance |
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| Sep 9, 2008 |
| • Inspector general tells ODOT to put the brakes on OT for managers |
| • Lawmakers try to send a message to DHL about its plans to ship jobs out of state |
| • Thousands mob historic inn to get a glimpse of historic Republican presidential ticket |
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| Sep 10, 2008 |
| • Budget slashing cuts into conference on bringing prosperity back to Ohio |
| • Democratic first lady hopeful campaigns before religious group in Republican territory |
| • Energy bill hopes to encourage green power, but critics say it's shockingly full of loopholes |
| • Governor orders another round of budget cuts, bringing total to $1.2 billion |
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| Sep 11, 2008 |
| • Democratic Senator says he agrees with governor - feds need to create new "stimulus package" |
| • Expert says polls, even ones that show no one's leading, have meaning |
| • Faculty members at Ohio University may vote to go union |
| • Ohioans come to the Statehouse to see 9/11 memorial and remember that dark day |
| • Palin shows a pop in new poll in Ohio, but the survey shows the state is leaning blue |
| • Prosecutor says he won't charge mother whose daughter died in a hot car |
| • Safety officials use anniversary of terror attacks to remind Ohioans to be prepared for more |
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| Sep 12, 2008 |
| • Brunner says unchecked box is a problem for McCain ballots, but GOP says that's ridiculous |
| • Criminals are going high-tech, but investigators find value in old-fashioned detective work |
| • New poll shows opposite result from presidential poll released yesterday |
| • Ohio's beloved Buckeyes could end up in Michigan, warn those worried about climate change |
| • Secretary of State moves forward on two big issues dealing with the fall ballot |
| • Trio of attorney general candidates weigh in on press releases and other campaign issues |
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| Sep 14, 2008 |
| • Clinton asks Akron supporters to swing their votes to Obama |
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| Sep 15, 2008 |
| • As Ohioans clean up, they' |
| • As Ohioans clean up, they're being warned to be wary of some tree operations |
| • Central Ohio dump opens pumps that can bring new fuel to some vehicles |
| • Central Ohioans battle back from the havoc wreaked by the remnants of Ike |
| • Damage in southwest Ohio is record-breaking, and it's taxing power company crews |
| • Ohio's senators - Republican and Democrat - have ideas on how to deal wtih Wall Street meltdown |
| • Two million lose power as Ike strikes Ohio, downing trees, smashing roofs and killing some |
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| Sep 16, 2008 |
| • Charter school group backs better teachers, not necessarily more testing, as they way to reach kids |
| • Cleanup continues three days after winds, but more than a million are still without electricity |
| • Conspiracy theories aren't winning in this election - Ohioans say they're confident in vote counts |
| • Democratic candidate for president floats five-point plan to clean up Great Lakes |
| • Red Cross comes to the rescue for storm victims whose food is no longer fit to eat |
| • Smoking ban supporters say they have a survey that shows no demand to stub it out |
| • State gives victims taxed by storm a few more days to send in their money |
| • Supreme Court backs cops, rules they have pull-over power if driver veers from lane |
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| Sep 17, 2008 |
| • Electricity customers try to figure out who has the power when it comes to getting it back on |
| • Fire marshal warns that some Ohioans aren't playing it safe after storms |
| • Governor is among those who are still power-less after Sunday's windstorms |
| • Lawmakers want to change the name of agency, saying it could be offensive to people it helps |
| • League of Women Voters launches new website to help answer voters' questions |
| • McCain and Palin bring their message to Democratic stronghold in northeast Ohio |
| • Organization that help people who need food also lost food in windstorms |
| • Republican presidential ticket talks economy during campaign stop in rural Ohio |
| • Voting rights group decides its stance on flap over window that may allow same-day voting |
| • Watchdog says there was a problem with an employee at an already-troubled agency |
| • Windstorms blowing out calamity days for many districts, leaving them with none left for snow |
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| Sep 18, 2008 |
| • Another day, another round of cleaning up lawns and yards after the storm |
| • Neither side in payday lending issue debate are waiting for issue to make the ballot |
| • Ohio Supreme Court targets concealed-carry weapons law in key ruling |
| • Once again, special counsels are a special issue in the attorney general's campaign |
| • Sky-high salaries at Ohio universities are upsetting some, but chancellor isn't commenting |
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| Sep 19, 2008 |
| • Fewer Ohioans are powerless five days after storm - but those who are might wait even longer |
| • High number of foreclosures could make a difference in this fall's presidential race |
| • Jobless numbers jump again in Ohio |
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| Sep 22, 2008 |
| • AG candidates spar over money devoted to PR |
| • More than a week after Ike strikes, thousands of Ohioans still are powerless |
| • Ohio right in the middle in terms of teen birth rates - but the number is growing bigger |
| • Payday lending battle heats up as both sides wait to hear if the issue will even be on the ballot |
| • Some are saying that if the government bails out Wall Street, it needs to help Main Street too |
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| Sep 23, 2008 |
| • Kids with epilepsy make a critical decision they hope is smart - losing part of their brains |
| • Low-income Ohioans still powerless to find food, though their electric is back on |
| • News churning around casino issue as backers wait to hear if they've made the ballot |
| • Union members struggle with endorsement as Republican presidential candidate comes to NE Ohio |
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| Sep 24, 2008 |
| • Aid agencies rush to help hungry Ohioans who lost tons of food in windstorm power outages |
| • Ohioans are wondering what effect the Wall Street meltdown will have in the Buckeye State |
| • Out-of-state casino antes up in fight against amendment to bring a casino to Ohio |
| • Voters who will cast ballots for the first time this year sound off on the campaign |
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| Sep 25, 2008 |
| • As Ohio continues to clean up, state's emergency coordinators evaluate their work |
| • Early voting going over well with those casting ballots, but a challenge to those who keep them |
| • Expert says economy panic allows candidates to play high-stakes game of "framing" |
| • Goodyear finding bad bounce from impact of failure of major Wall Street firm |
| • Investigators weed out a huge patch of pot plants and find people living among them |
| • Payday lending issue brings out anger on both sides, and issue isn't even certified for ballot |
| • Public radio's business anchor sounds off on bailout debate - from northeast Ohio |
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| Sep 26, 2008 |
| • Candidates for AG want to teach some lessons about credit cards and college students |
| • Consumer watchdog says Ohioans have the power to testify about rates and windstorm outages |
| • Secretary of State orders paper ballots be at the ready in case lines are too long on election day |
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| Sep 29, 2008 |
| • Both members of the Republican ticket comes back to Ohio, stopping at private Columbus college |
| • Early voting begins tomorrow - and for some first timers, it also means same-day voting |
| • In many cases, men still not getting the message about importance of prostate screenings |
| • OSU study shows losses on homes where mortgage-holders live might not be as scary as expected |
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| Sep 30, 2008 |
| • Democratic Secretary of State and Ohio GOP battling in court as early voting starts |
| • Early voting gets underway, with several court rulings backing the process |
| • Men diagnosed with prostate cancer have many options for treatment |
| • New website offers info for voters, but Secretary of State opponents say it's too late |
| • Ohioans have wide variety of opinions on whether bill is "rescue" or "bailout" |
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