Toledo
Blade… Kasich
set to unveil school funding plan, By Jim
Provance & Nolan Rosenkrans
Area districts brace for unknown - COLUMBUS — It’s been a decade since
the Ohio Supreme Court issued its fourth and final ruling declaring the
state’s funding of schools unconstitutional because it placed students
in poorer districts at a competitive disadvantage with their wealthier
counterparts. With that, the high court ended its participation in what
had been an 11-year fight. Each modern-era governor has attempted to
put his brand on an ever-changing funding formula. This week, Gov. John
Kasich... read
more. |
The
Hill… Republicans
shift gears on immigration
ahead of reform debate with Obama, By Mike
Lillis
01/25/13 - House Republicans have reshuffled their troops ahead of a
high-stakes clash with President Obama over immigration reform, leaving
reform advocates with a new glimmer of hope that an elusive resolution
to the thorny issue is within grasp this year. For years, conservative
opponents of comprehensive immigration reform have fought successfully
against efforts to overhaul the system, particularly as it pertains to
the fate of the nation's estimated 12 million illegal immigrants... read
more. |
Attorney
General Mike DeWine… Take
steps
against Tax-Related Identity Theft
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In observance of Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28, Ohio
Attorney General Mike DeWine is encouraging consumers to protect their
personal information to avoid tax-related fraud and identity theft.
Recent reports suggest that criminals are stealing personal information
from legitimate taxpayers to obtain fraudulent tax refunds from the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS). "Helping Ohio consumers with
information to help protect their... read
more. |
Toledo
Blade… House
OKs suspension of U.S. debt limit,
By Tracie Mauriello, Block News Alliance
Kaptur votes against legislation; local GOP lawmakers favor passage -
WASHINGTON — Over objections from minority members but with the tacit
blessing of the President and support of Senate Democrats, the House on
Wednesday voted to suspend the limit on government borrowing. The bill,
which heads to the Senate, also includes a provision to hold lawmakers’
pay in escrow starting April 15 if they haven’t passed a budget by
then. The legislation allows an unspecified amount... read
more. |
State
Rep. Richard Adams… Adams
Appointed as Chair of FIHUD
COLUMBUS—Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives William G.
Batchelder (R-Medina) this week appointed State Representative Richard
Adams (R-Troy) to serve as chair of the Financial Institutions, Housing
and Urban Development Committee. State Representative Jay
Hottinger (R-Newark) will serve as the vice chair. State
Representative Kevin Boyce (D-Columbus), a former State Treasurer, will
serve as ranking member... read
more. |
Cleveland
Plain Dealer… Appeals
court strikes down Obama's recess
appointments
By Stephen Koff - January 25, 2013 - Washington -- A federal appeals
court this morning ruled that President Barack Obama exceeded the
Constitution's bounds by making recess appointments to a federal labor
panel last January, side-stepping the Senate when it was not formally
in recess. The case concerned Obama's appointments on Jan. 4, 2012, to
the National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB. But the same circumstances
were at play that day when Obama also made a recess... read
more. |
WHIO-TV…
No
arrests in Union City, Ind. stabbing
UNION CITY, Ind. — A man was treated and released at Reid Hospital
Thursday night after he reported being stabbed by one of three males
who were trying to rob him, according to the Union City Police
Department. The 36-year-old man told police he was approached by three
males on North Plum Street after buying items at the Family Dollar. The
victim reported he fought with the group after they demanded what was
in the Family Dollar bag and then his wallet... read
more. |
USA
Today… Obama
nominates White to SEC, renominates
Cordray, By David Jackson
President Obama will nominate a former U.S. attorney to lead the SEC.
Mary Jo White served for nearly a decade as U.S. attorney in New York.
Obama also re-nominated Richard Cordray to be consumer watchdog.
President Obama nominated former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White on
Thursday to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission, pledging
tough enforcement of new Wall Street regulations. "We need to keep
going after irresponsible behavior in the financial industry so that...
read
more. |
Attorney
General Mike DeWine… Unsolved
Homicide Training Begins
(WEST CHESTER, Ohio) – Today Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's Bureau
of Criminal Investigation hosted the first of several training courses
that will teach authorities investigative strategies for unsolved
homicide cases. The Unsolved Homicide Investigative Strategies and
Resources training is happening today and tomorrow at the West Chester
Police Department. Additional courses are planned across the
state this year... read
more. |
WHIO-TV…
Local
teachers
train to handle active shooters, By Jackie
Borchardt
Teachers are in class today, but not to educate others — they are the
students. Today is the first of five regional courses being taught
around the state of Ohio to instruct school workers, including
teachers, how to handle an active shooter situation. Attorney General
Mike DeWine said his office began preparing the courses after a school
shooting in Chardon in northeast Ohio last year. DeWine said interest
in the courses has been... read
more. |
San
Cincinnati Enquirer… Graduation,
dropout rates are improving, Newport
Independent turns
surging problem around
Jan
22, 2013 - Written by Jessica Brown - A national report released today
has good news about the nation’s high schools.
Fewer students dropped out of high school in 2009-10 than the previous
year, and more students overall graduated.
That’s according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Department of
Education’s National Center for Education Statistics.
Meanwhile, state data shows the Newport Independent School District is
making progress in curbing its dropout rate. The Enquirer reported in
May
... read
more. |
State Senator Bill Beagle…Over $1.6 Million for College
Scholarships
Available
COLUMBUS– State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City), the recently
appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Workforce &
Economic
Development, today announced that the Ohio Association of Career
Colleges and Schools is now taking applications for the 2013
Legislative Scholarship Program. The program offers over 400
scholarship opportunities valued at more than $1.6 million to
graduating high school seniors in Ohio. The scholarships are
designed... read
more. |
Darke
County Sheriff’s Office… Rollover
accident near Union City
On January 24, 2013 at approximately 8:40 A.M., Darke County Deputies
along with Union City Fire and Rescue and CareFlight were dispatched to
the area of Beamsville-Union City Road and Hillgrove-Ft. Recovery Road
on a report of a one vehicle injury crash with ejection.
Preliminary investigation revealed a blue 1994 Ford Ranger, driven by
30 year old, John V. Neargarder of Union City, Ohio was traveling east
on Beamsville-Union City Road and passed another vehicle in the same
direction at a high rate... read
more. |
San
Jose Mercury News… Transcript:
Obama's inaugural address 2013
The White House's official transcript of President Obama's inaugural
address, Jan. 21, 2013, timed at 15 minutes: Vice President Biden, Mr.
Chief Justice, members of the United States Congress, distinguished
guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a
President we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution.
We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this
nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our
faith or the origins... read
more. |
Brrr… Cold
spell hits county
Darke County and the Miami Valley have been experiencing extreme cold
temperatures since Sunday night, with lows reaching 5 degrees
Fahrenheit and wind chills as much as 10 degrees below zero. On Monday
it warmed up to 18 degrees with light snow. The dry blowing snow caused
multiple traffic incidents, including a 52-car pile-up on I-75. Several
Darke County residents reported their car doors were... read
more. |
WND.com…
Homeschooler's
Neighbor Sparks Social
Services Case, By Alyssa Farah
Investigator did 'drive-by,' said family was planning to flee -
Published: Jan. 19 - A Colorado homeschooling mother has won a
social-services case sparked by a neighbor’s complaint about the family
that escalated when a social worker did a “drive-by” and concluded they
were planning to flee. A neighbor of the single mother, whose identity
has been withheld to protect her family’s privacy, tipped off social
services that the mother had been homeschooling several children,
according to the Home... read
more. |
Attorney
General Mike DeWine… Active
Shooter Training for Educators Begins
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined
educators and law enforcement officers at the first regional "Active
Shooter Training for Educators" class taught today in Columbus. Two
training sessions are being held at the Education Service Center of
Central Ohio, where Attorney General DeWine addressed participants. "In
terms of student and teacher safety, our educators are the first
responders," said Attorney General DeWine. "I'm... read
more. |
Bob
Bennett
Re-Elected Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party
COLUMBUS - Bob Bennett released the following statement after he was
unanimously re-elected to serve another term as Chairman of the Ohio
Republican Party. Marilyn Ashcraft (Marietta), Tracey Winbush
(Youngstown), Bob Bennett (Cleveland), Ranae Lentz (Bellefontaine) "I'm
proud to serve a twelfth term as chairman of the Ohio Republican Party
and I'm honored to chair the Party of leaders who aren't afraid to
tackle the big and challenging issues facing hard working Ohio... read
more. |
Darke
County Sheriff's Office… Single
occupant transported following collision
On January 21, 2013 at approximately 0946 am Darke County Deputies
along with Arcanum Fire and Arcanum Rescue were dispatched to 4110
State Route 49 south in reference to a single vehicle injury accident.
Preliminary investigation revealed a tan 2003 Buick Century driven by
Jack A. Davis, 67, Pitsburg Ohio was northbound on state route 49 in
the 4100 block. Davis’ vehicle traveled off the left side of
the
roadway, striking a fence. Davis’ vehicle... read
more. |
WHIO-TV
Video… ‘White-out’
conditions
lead to 50-vehicle pileup on I-75
By Mandy Gambrell, Andy Sedlak - MIDDLETOWN — Luke Stevens said “it was
complete ice” when the car he was in with three others was hit during a
massive pileup on Interstate 75. An estimated 40 to 50 vehicles crashed
into each other near the Ohio 122 exit in Middletown just before noon
Monday. No one involved sustained life-threatening injuries, though
multiple people went to hospitals, officials said. Stevens, 18, of... read
more. |
The
Hill… Obama
sworn in for second
term during White House ceremony, By Kevin
Bogardus
01/20/13 - President Obama was sworn in for his second term on Sunday,
accompanied by his family in a short ceremony in the White House.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of
office to Obama in the Blue Room, as the swearing-in was watched by a
press pool and broadcast by cable networks. Obama followed presidential
precedent in choosing Roberts as chief justice to administer the oath
of office to him. The... read
more. |
Kasich
asks
legislature to deliver State of the State Address in Lima
COLUMBUS – Today Gov. John R. Kasich formally asked the General
Assembly to convene a special joint session in Lima on Feb. 19 for his
annual State of the State address. Continuing a tradition he began last
year at Steubenville’s Wells Academy, the top-ranked public school in
the state, Kasich’s decision to deliver the State of the State outside
the capital again is rooted in his desire to make state government more
accessible to Ohioans and shine a light on communities across Ohio... read
more. |
Kasich
&
Taylor Speak at MLK Celebration
Ohioans Recognized for Carrying on King’s Legacy - Columbus — Governor
John R. Kasich and Lt. Governor Mary Taylor spoke today at the 28th
annual Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration held
at the Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus. The event was
sponsored by the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission,
which is housed within the Equal... read
more. |
Darke County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
now current
Darke County Commissioners meeting minutes have been brought up to
date, and will stay updated on a weekly basis. County News Online
expresses its sincere apologies for its laxity in following through
with one of the core reasons it was established… to keep community
residents informed of the public activities of its public servants.
CNO, since its inception, has been... read
more. |
Cincinnati
Enquirer… Localities
scramble to
solve fund woes
Ohio budget cuts reaching deeper into local governments' pockets -
Written by Sharon Coolidge, Carrie Blackmore Smith and John Johnston -
Jan 16, 2013 - No more trash collection. Less police and fire
protection. New taxes and fees. Borrowing from savings. That’s how
cities, villages and townships in Southwest Ohio are dealing with
continued efforts to wean them off state funding. The biggest cut yet
is the elimination of the estate tax, which hit local municipalities
this year... read
more. |
Secretary
of State Jon Husted … Bright
“I.D.E.A.” and Election Official of the Year Awards Presented
Columbus – Secretary of State Jon Husted announced Friday the Bright
I.D.E.A. (Innovative Developments in Election Administration) Award
recipients at the Ohio Association of Election Officials Conference.
Local boards of elections were asked to submit their Bright I.D.E.A.’s
to the Secretary of State prior to the conference to be considered
according to the following criteria: • The development of an innovation
that was successfully put into practice. • The I.D.E.A. caused a... read
more. |
Plain
Dealer...Can
members of Congress retire with full pay after just one term?
PolitiFact Ohio
By Tom Feran, The Plain Dealer - January 11, 2013 - Political trends
come and go, but the classics endure.
Such is the case with a chain email PolitiFact Ohio received to start
the new year. When we received a nearly identical version a couple of
years ago, we said it could be "a new classic of the genre."
The email claims that Congress gets special perks nobody else does;
complains that a complacent media ignores the news, and requests that
recipients of the email forward it on to 20 more people... read
more. |
Beagle Named to Chair Workforce
Development
Tipp City Senator named to top position of Senate Workforce &
Economic Development Committee - COLUMBUS– Senate President Keith Faber
(R–Celina) today named State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) Chairman
of the Senate Standing Committee on Workforce & Economic
Development. A newly created panel, Beagle’s committee will be
responsible for designing new, creative initiatives to expand... read
more. |
Darke
County Sheriff’s Office… Phone
Scam Alert
Citizens report that they receive multiple phone calls from a person,
who in most cases is what sounds to be an adult male with a foreign
accent. The caller was demanding payment for the digging of
gravesites that the citizen had not requested. In what is
believed to be an act of intimidation, the caller then advised that he
had their personal information; such as date of birth, address, social
security number, etc... read
more. |
Darke GOP Men Host Coal
Representative, By Lyn Bliss,
Associate Editor
Missy Mae Walters was the featured speaker at the recent Darke County
Republican Men's Club Meeting. Walters is the Southwest Ohio Regional
Coordinator for Count on Coal. Eighty-two per-cent of Ohio's energy is
generated through the use of coal - providing 118.1 billion kilowatt
hours of electricity, or enough power for the equivalent of 4.8 million
homes and 212,000 businesses. Ohio ranks number ten in... read
more. |
State
Senator Bill Beagle… Funding
for
Ohio Co-op & Internship Programs Announced
Sinclair
Community
College and University of Dayton get piece of $11 million
- COLUMBUS– State Senator Bill Beagle (R–Tipp City) announced today
that the State Controlling Board has approved nearly $11 million in
funding for the Choose Ohio First Co-op/Internship Program. “Most
employers today are seeking workers who have more than just a degree,”
Beagle said. “Internships and co-ops allow students to develop the real
world skills and experiences they... read
more. |
Columbus
Dispatch… State
gives $5 million
for mental-health services to head off violence
Gov. John Kasich says families in crisis need help. - By Alan Johnson -
Thursday January 10, 2013 - In the days following the Dec. 14 massacre
at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the phone lines lit up at the National
Alliance on Mental Illness Ohio. There were calls from parents worried
about their children struggling with mental illness and from others
concerned about the worsening crisis of untreated mental illness. Since
then, the list of families in crisis that the Ohio group is working
with has topped 1,000... read
more. |
Rasmussen...
What
They Told
Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Saturday, January 12, 2013 - When it comes to politics, America is
clearly two different nations without much middle ground. Half of all
likely voters now give President Obama positive marks for leadership,
his highest ratings since the early months of his presidency. But take
a closer look: Eighty-nine percent (89%) of Democrats and 53% of voters
not affiliated with either of the major political parties give Obama
good or excellent marks... read
more. |
Columbus
Dispatch… Ohio’s
public
schools rate 12th in U.S. with B- grade, By
Catherine
Candisky
Friday January 11, 2013 - Ohio’s public school system earned a better
grade on the nation’s report card this year, but the state’s rank —
fifth in the nation three years ago — fell to 12th. Education Week’s
Quality Counts 2013 gave Ohio schools a B-. For the fifth year,
Maryland ranked first in the nation with a B+, followed by
Massachusetts, New York and Virginia, all earning Bs. South Dakota
ranked last with a D+. The national average was C+. “We’re pleased to
be rated 12th and to be... read
more. |
Attorney
General DeWine Releases 2012 Human Trafficking Annual Report
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released the
Human Trafficking Annual Report, which outlines efforts made by the
Ohio Attorney General's Office in 2012 to better protect Ohioans
against the threat of human trafficking. "Human trafficking is a
horrendous crime that preys upon the most vulnerable among us, often
targeting our children," said Ohio Attorney General Mike
DeWine.
"I am proud of the... read
more. |
Adams
Sworn In
as State Representative of the 80th House District
COLUMBUS—State Representative Richard Adams (R-Troy) yesterday was
sworn in as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 130th
General Assembly. He represents the 80th Ohio House District, which
includes Miami County and portions of Darke County. “I look forward to
continue my work representing the citizens of the 80th District in the
Ohio House of Representatives during the 130th... read
more. |
Dayton Business Journal… Employers
to feel pains from nasty Ohio flu season, by
Olivia Barrow
This year’s flu season has taken a mean turn in Ohio, with 1,922
influenza-related hospitalizations reported in the state so far. That
compares to 86 last winter and 175 the year before. “Flu season got an
early start in Ohio but it’s not too late to get your flu vaccination,”
said Dr. Ted Wymyslo, director of the Ohio Department of Health. “We
also want to help Ohioans understand more about the protection offered
by... read
more. |
Ohio
Attorney General, BWC… Celina
Man pleads guilty to Worker’s Compensation Fraud
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Bureau of
Workers' Compensation (BWC) Administrator/CEO Steve Buehrer announced
today the conviction of a Celina man caught on camera defrauding Ohio's
workers' compensation system. Jason Dross, 39, pleaded guilty to one
count of Workers' Compensation Fraud in November. He was
sentenced this morning to pay the state $31,736.98 in restitution.
Authorities with the BWC began investigating the Mercer County man
after... read
more. |
WHIO-TV…
Arctic
front
expected in region next week, By Mandy Gambrell
SOUTHWEST OHIO — Though some areas of Southwest Ohio reached record
high temperatures Friday, an arctic front is on the way next week.
Temperatures will stay warmer this weekend as rain falls Saturday night
and Sunday, with highs in the 60s Saturday. A few inches of rain are
possible, said Chief Meteorologist Jamie Simpson. Rain is expected to
taper off Sunday night, but may end with a little light snow, he said.
Temps fall into the 30s by the end of Sunday and down to 25 degrees
on... read
more. |
| Court
News Ohio… Appeals
Court
Upholds Health Department Finding of Smoking Ban Violations, $2,500 Fine,
By Dennis Whalen - January 9, 2013 - The Tenth District Court of
Appeals has upheld a ruling against a Dayton bar for violating Ohio's
state-wide smoking ban. The Tenth District Court of Appeals has upheld
smoking ban violations against a Dayton bar in a ruling that clarifies
the application of the law. The decision affirmed a trial court ruling
that the observations of two Montgomery County health department
investigators that multiple patrons of a Dayton bar were smoking in
a... read
more. |
|
Upstart Business Journal… Larry
Page believes driverless cars can make the world a better place,
by Michael del Castillo - January 3, 2013 Google’s cofounder and chief
executive Larry Page is certain in his belief that driverless cars are
safer than human chauffeurs. In a report published today by Fortune,
the founder dutifully laid out his company’s reasons for getting into
the upstart industry. Fortune described Page’s enumeration of the
benefits of driverless cars as "methodical," as he cited energy
savings... read
more. |
The
Hill… Biden,
NRA to meet on
guns, By Justin Sink and Jennifer Martinez
01/08/13 - Vice President Biden will meet with the National Rifle
Association (NRA) and a range of other groups this week as President
Obama’s gun violence task force shifts into high gear. A flurry of
meetings with Biden and other Cabinet members were announced on Tuesday
that will include gun-safety and sportsmen’s groups as well as
Hollywood and video-game interests. The pace and scope of Biden’s work
— the task force he is leading is said to be considering significant
changes... read
more. |
Upstart
Business Journal… Guy
Kawasaki sees self-publishing, self-reliant future for authors
by Teresa Novellino - January 7, 2013 - Guy Kawasaki is a venture
capitalist, an entrepreneur and a former “chief evangelist” at Apple
(Nasddaq: AAPL), so sometimes you forget that he’s also a prolific
author, someone whose must-reads for company founders include The Art
of the Start and Rules for Revolutionaries. Writing and publishing
books was what he focused on in an interview with VentureBeat in
conjunction with the release of his newest book, APE: Author,
Publisher, Entrepreneur... read
more. |
WHIO-TV Video… Darke
County
warns residents after fake worker incident
Man invades home, claimed to be from health department - GREENVILLE —
The Darke County health commissioner and the sheriff’s office are
warning residents to always ask for proper identification whenever
anyone visits their home claiming to be on official business. “Do you
ever let anybody in your house if they don’t have ID? Nope. It’s just
the wise thing to do,” Tom Riley, a county resident... read
more. |
The
Hill… Dems
look for up to
$1T in new revenues, By Alexander Bolton
01/07/13 - Democrats say they want to raise as much as $1 trillion in
new revenues through tax reform later this year to balance Republican
demands to slash mandatory spending. Democratic leaders have had little
time to craft a new position for their party since passing a tax deal
Tuesday that will raise $620 billion in revenue over the next 10 years.
The emerging consensus, however, is that the next installment of
deficit reduction should reach $2 trillion and about half of it should
come... read
more. |
State Senator Keith Faber… Faber
Sworn in as President of the Ohio Senate
COLUMBUS – State Senator Keith Faber (R-Celina) today was sworn in as
President of the Ohio Senate during opening day ceremonies at the
Statehouse, which marked the start of the 130th General Assembly.
Serving the residents of the 12th Ohio Senate District, President Faber
is the first Senate President to serve from Mercer County. As
President, Senator Faber will oversee the 33-seat chamber... read
more. |
New
York Times… Health
Insurers
Raise Some Rates by Double Digits, By Reed
Abelson
January 5, 2013 - Health insurance companies across the country are
seeking and winning double-digit increases in premiums for some
customers, even though one of the biggest objectives of the Obama
administration’s health care law was to stem the rapid rise in
insurance costs for consumers. Dave Jones, the California insurance
commissioner, said some insurance companies could raise rates as much
as they did before the law was enacted. Particularly vulnerable to the
high rates are small businesses... read
more. |
Speaker
John Boehner… Boehner
Addresses
the Opening Session of the 113th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is the full text of House Speaker John
Boehner’s (R-OH) address to the opening session of the 113th Congress,
as prepared for delivery: “Leader Pelosi, members of the House and
Senate, dear family and friends, fellow countrymen: “We meet again at
democracy’s great port of call. Every two years, at this
hour,
the Constitution brings a new order to this House. It is an
interlude for reflection, a glimpse of old truths... read
more. |
Darke
County Sheriff’s Office… New
Madison House Fire Ruled Arson
On December 29, 2012 at approximately 8:31 pm, the Darke County
Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a house fire at 2116
State Route 121, just north of New Madison, Ohio. New Madison Fire
Department along with several other mutual aid fire departments
responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze. The Darke County
Sheriff’s Office and State Fire Marshal’s Office were requested to
investigate the fire... read
more. |
News
from 'The
Hill'… Nation’s
job-market
recovery rests in lawmakers’ hands, By Vicki
Needham
01/06/13
- A robust labor market recovery this year is dependent on
Congress and the White House successfully resolving major budget issues
within the next couple months. Economists and business groups say the
job market, which continued improving during months of tense talks over
the so-called "fiscal cliff," faces a jolt if policymakers can't clear
a looming trio of budgetary hurdles. Concern is heightening around the
risk to the economy of failing to reach an agreement on a debt-limit...
read
more. |
News from ‘The Hill’… House
approves 'fiscal cliff' deal; bill headed to Obama's desk
By Russell Berman and Pete Kasperowicz - 01/01/13 - The House late
Tuesday night voted to approve a sweeping tax deal to prevent the most
significant effects of the "fiscal cliff," overcoming Republican
resistance to raising income tax rates on the wealthiest earners. The
257-167 vote culminated a day of high drama in the Capitol, as
Republican leaders considered and then quickly abandoned a plan to
attach steep... read
more. |
News from ‘The Hill’… Senate
passes 'cliff' bill; House balks
Jan 1, 2013 - Senate-passed 'fiscal cliff' agreement in trouble in
House - The Senate’s New Year’s Eve compromise on the "fiscal cliff"
hit major turbulence in the House on Tuesday, and the Republican
majority is likely to try to amend the bill and send it back to the
Senate, House Republicans said. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor
(R-Va.) told his conference he is flatly opposed to the Senate... read
more. |
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