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Dems Have Different Views On Dann Impeachment
Urging impeachment was a radical step that Ohio Democrats are ill-advised to carry through, a former longtime chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party said Friday.
Gov. Says Evidence Needed To Impeach Dann
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is leaving the door open for not going through impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Marc Dann.
Former AG Aide Fired Without Investigation
A former aide to embattled Attorney General Marc Dann says he was terminated last year without an investigation by the office, unlike two top aides who were fired last week after sexual harassment claims against one of them prompted an internal probe.
Bill Passed To Make Coin-Making Cheaper
The House voted for cheaper change Thursday, the kind that would make pennies and nickels worth more than they cost to make and save the country $100 million a year. comments: 1
Ohio Sick-Days Bill Deadline Is Thursday
Thursday is the deadline for state lawmakers to act on a proposed bill that would require most Ohio companies to provide workers with at least seven paid sick days each year. comments: 1
Officials Need Help On Dann Decision
The leader of Ohio's House of Representatives said Wednesday that lawmakers determining whether Attorney General Marc Dann should be impeached over a sex scandal need help from an unlikely source: the attorney general himself.
Senate Approves Special Ed. Scholarship
The Ohio Senate has voted to pass SB57, a bill which would create a new scholarship for students with special needs.
Voinovich A Problem For McCain?
McCain clearly can't count on Ohio's liberal U.S. senator to help him win the presidency. But can he count on the maverick Republican one?
Ohio Tobacco Foundation Officially Dissolved
Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a bill to strip the state's tobacco prevention foundation of its funds.
Leaders Study Impeachment Process For Dann
State lawmakers gave embattled Attorney General Marc Dann breathing room Tuesday that they hope will persuade him to voluntarily resign rather than be impeached. comments: 2




Obama picks up 9 superdelegates, union endorsement
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama all but erased Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among national convention superdelegates on Friday and won fresh labor backing as elements of the Democratic Party began coalescing around the Illinois senator for the fall campaign....

In Oregon, Clinton hits Obama while he targets McCain
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Campaigning a few miles from each other Friday, Barack Obama trained his eye on November and the GOP, while Hillary Rodham Clinton battled for her political life, trying to hang on a few more weeks or even days in hopes of denying him the Democratic presidential nomination....

Today on the presidential campaign trail
IN THE HEADLINES...

Clinton presses on, urges supporters to ignore calls to quit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Her voice raspy, her tone determined, Hillary Rodham Clinton urged her supporters Thursday to ignore the political pundits who have declared her toast....

Beat the Press: High-flying Obama plays to win
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Perhaps Barack Obama's competitive juices need new outlets now that he has expanded his lead over Democratic presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton....

Obama accuses McCain of 'losing his bearings'
NEW YORK (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday that Republican John McCain was "losing his bearings" for repeatedly suggesting the Islamic terrorist group Hamas preferred Obama for president....

AP IMPACT: The people in Obama's army of small donors
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kriss Riggs isn't one to spend her money on politicians....

Obama gets big welcome, fresh support on Capitol tour
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Barack Obama got a front-runner's welcome back at the Capitol Thursday, pressing congressional "superdelegates" to support him in a visit that had the look and feel of a campaign victory lap....

Unions focus against McCain as Democrats still battling
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Organized labor is paying more attention to Republican John McCain as Democrat Barack Obama solidifies his status as the front-runner in the Democratic contest against Hillary Rodham Clinton....

Political Play: McCain visits NYC fire station
NEW YORK (AP) -- John McCain offered to hand out a few New York slices as he visited a fire station on a light day of campaigning Thursday....




 
 
 










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