| Story Archive - October, 2010 |
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| Oct 1, 2010 |
| • Former Senator says space facility named for him needs more money |
| • Lawmakers plan rare session outside the Statehouse, to honor military personnel who died on duty |
| • Strickland enlists popular former Marine, astronaut and Senator on campaign trail |
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| Oct 4, 2010 |
| • Candidates for governor battle over taxes in the face of multi-billion dollar budget deficit |
| • Debtors prisons may be illegal in reality, but they're basically in practice, says report |
| • Major party candidates for US Senator spar in first of three debates in eight days |
| • New ODOT study shows passenger train will be faster and more convenient, but critics unconvinced |
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| Oct 5, 2010 |
| • AG warns sports agents to back off on actions with college athletes that could break the law |
| • Governor announces details of what could be the largest solar project in the US |
| • Major party candidates for Secretary of State face off, with lively third party contender in the mix |
| • Next inmate on death row schedule set to die tomorrow, as governor denies clemency |
| • Poll that first reported double-digit gap in governor's race now shows race is closer |
| • Republican attorney general candidate says incumbent wants publicity, but AG says he's doing his job |
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| Oct 6, 2010 |
| • Attorney General files suit in foreclosure crisis, alleging problems with so-called "robosignings" |
| • Candidates in largely ignored race - Supreme Court associate justice - meet for first debate |
| • Democrats blast latest GOP ad against Strickland, saying it's not just the facts that are false |
| • Ohio eclipes state's previous execution record with another killer put to death |
| • Poll shows while governor's race is narrowing, double-digit gap continues in race for US Senate |
| • Though budget deficit is still estimated in the billions, tax revenue coming in above estimates |
| • Three candidates for auditor meet for first time in debate |
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| Oct 7, 2010 |
| • Early fall brings out deer, and also the danger of crashes with cars |
| • Federal governments sends more than a million dollars to help disabled Ohioans find or create work |
| • Final gubernatorial debate brings candidates together one last time, but doesn't break new ground |
| • New tool seeks to help small businesses find loans to expand |
| • Obama coming back to the Buckeye State to try to rally the Democratic base |
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| Oct 8, 2010 |
| • New program hopes to quickly connect kids who need mental health services to those who can help |
| • No surprises with spin in final gubernatorial debate - both sides stay on message |
| • Second debate with candidates for U.S. Senator features often-said messages with lighter moments |
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| Oct 11, 2010 |
| • Corn farmers growing interested in upcoming federal ruling on new ethanol standards |
| • Political ads getting nastier, but not necessarily more truthful as campaign season goes on |
| • Politics of trade pulsating through big races nationwide and in Ohio |
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| Oct 12, 2010 |
| • Candidates for US Senate get tough in final big debate of Campaign 2010 |
| • Republican running for AG says crime lab is too backed up because incumbent isn't working on it |
| • Supreme Court says small prizes for skill-based games are fine by the constitution |
| • Trade becoming a key political issue in critical races in Ohio this year |
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| Oct 13, 2010 |
| • Accused Medicaid scammers nabbed for collecting tens of millions in fake payments |
| • Candidates hoping to be elected in historic vote in Cuyahoga County meet for debate |
| • Charter schools leader says Ohio Supreme Court ruling could put schools out of business |
| • Governor says opponent isn't committed to green energy standards, but he disputes that |
| • Newly analyzed audio from Kent State shootings raises new questions about what happened in 1970 |
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| Oct 15, 2010 |
| • Abortions at record low in Ohio, and activists on both sides of the issue take credit |
| • New poll shows one candidate pulling away from the other in governor's race |
| • Officials celebrate the removal of coal waste from southeast Ohio waterways |
| • Ohio advocates thrilled to explain the state's troubles to top consumer protection official |
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| Oct 17, 2010 |
| • Obama comes to OSU campus to try to motivate supporters who backed him big in 2008 |
| • President not just campaigning publicly for governor, but also helping behind the scenes |
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| Oct 18, 2010 |
| • Concerns raised again over Republican governor candidate's plans to privatize development agency |
| • Investigators at Politifact Ohio ding some candidates for bad ads, praise some for good ones |
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| Oct 19, 2010 |
| • New poll shows incumbent's campaign for governor faltering as election draws near |
| • Republicans hoping for GOP sweep put well-known figures on the road to make their case |
| • Tea Party icon plans visit to the Buckeye State just days before election day |
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| Oct 20, 2010 |
| • Attorney general's office reports marijuana seizures hit new high this year |
| • Dalai Lama comes to Cincinnati to get award for advocacy for peace from Freedom Center |
| • Millions may be on the way to Ohio to help retool plants that once made cars |
| • Union activists say bad trade deals are behind job losses that Republicans blame on Democrats |
| • US Senate race continues to be a runaway for Republican, says new poll |
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| Oct 21, 2010 |
| • After getting blasted in campaign for old sex assault cases, AG creates commission to help |
| • Home of first African-American doctor in Ohio gets marker to show that honor |
| • Parole board once again recommends no mercy for condemned inmate facing execution |
| • Small veterans groups issue different endorsements in race for governor, but large groups stay quiet |
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| Oct 22, 2010 |
| • Experts in Ohio politics say polls aren't the only indicator of which candidates will win next week |
| • Less than two weeks before election day, jobless rate ticks down again for sixth month in a row |
| • Parties and politicians debate math and methods behind often-touted job loss numbers |
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| Oct 25, 2010 |
| • Concerns arise over safety officials' plan to link cameras in schools, highways and office buildings |
| • Latest numbers show Ohio continues to struggle with housing problems |
| • Republicans blast "shadowy" group airing anti-GOP ads, but Democrats say there's no coordination |
| • Tea Party groups don't endorse in governor's race, in spite of big votes for one candidate |
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| Oct 26, 2010 |
| • Busy weekend ahead as voters who haven't cast ballots make their final decisions |
| • Insurance experts say don't fear windstorm damage if you have homeowners' policy |
| • Most of GOP statewide ticket braves windy conditions for chance to campaign with conservative icon |
| • New poll just one week before election day shows Strickland has cut down Kasich's lead |
| • Supreme Court says school was fine in firing longtime employee after background check |
| • Three of four candidates show up for debate in Athens in close Congressional race |
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| Oct 27, 2010 |
| • Columbus woman convicted in massive corporate fraud case captured while on the run in Mexico |
| • Orchestra tries new tactic to bring in money - lure in new fans with free tickets |
| • Secretary of State says turnout will be better than 2002 election, but won't top 2006 |
| • Tight contests means candidates are locked in final, frenzied dash toward election day 2010 |
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| Oct 28, 2010 |
| • Elections commission checks into ads by Democratic governor and Republican treasurer candidate |
| • Segment of economy that many experts called dead in Ohio is still alive - and coming back |
| • Strickland starts final few days before election day rallying big part of his base - union members |
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| Oct 29, 2010 |
| • Breakthrough cited in long-awaited project which could bring thousands of jobs to southern Ohio |
| • Claim that's a big part of many Republican campaign ads ruled suspect by elections oversight panel |
| • GOP contender for governor rallies with three Republicans in the club he wants to join |
| • Tea Party organizers raise questions about mailers that promote conservative candidates |
| • Top elections official has good news for voters who plan to wait till election day |
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| Oct 30, 2010 |
| • Kasich one-on-one: "I wouldn't presume to guess my economic program..." |
| • Major party candidates for governor sit down for final one-on-one interviews days before election |
| • Strickland one-on-one: "Which of the two candidates do people trust?" |
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| Oct 31, 2010 |
| • Final weekend of Campaign 2010 ends with both parties bringing in big names for rallies |
| • McDonald's owner apologizes to unhappy workers who felt he was driving home political point |
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