Wednesday Dec 2 | National Journal
How Well Is GOP Doing In House Campaigns?
Two big storylines are emerging on the national landscape, though they send mixed messages for the GOP: First, the NRCC is doing a better job than Dems in putting seats in play.
In Congress, few bucking party line
House Republican leaders were all lined up earlier this year behind their version of a defense-spending bill, one that included $368.8 million to continue production of the F-22 fighter.
Federal grant will help replace old sewers in city
The federal government has awarded the city $500,000 to help replace aging sewers.
Trouble in Toyland study is released as shoppers gear up for Black Friday
An advocacy group is urging shoppers to be careful when buying toys, after finding high levels of lead and other hazards in products in stores.
Toxic toys still sold, group warns
Despite the efforts of the government and consumer groups, dangerous toys can still be found on store shelves nationwide.
Stimulus funds reach Ohio homes
About 110,000 central Ohio customers of American Electric Power soon will have advanced-technology meters, giving them the ability to track when they use the most power and thus reduce their electricity bills.
2 local congressmen not after 'pork' funds
It isn't that David L. Hobson of Springfield is suddenly switching party allegiance or wavering in his support of a protege or a former congressional colleague.
Voinovich, Kilroy push for reversal of grant-use rule
Two Ohio lawmakers are helping lead an effort to give local governments more flexibility in how they use federal homeland-security grants, and are finding success both legislatively and in forcing a federal agency to change its ways.
Local Reps.: Stimulus Funding Website Errors Need To Be Fixed
Tracking $787 billion in stimulus funds is difficult and it shows. A review of the federal government's recovery.gov website finds millions of dollars mislabeled as heading to congressional districts that don't exist.
Small businesses at heart of debate over requiring companies to insure workers
Lanell Hall, who runs a small consulting company in Dublin, has been busy writing letters.
Kilroy bill advances in House committee
The House Homeland Security Committee today approved a bill co-sponsored by Rep.
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Election Summit summary: What really happened in Ohio in 2008
Departments Election Issues Election Summit summary: What really happened in Ohio in 2008 by Bob Fitrakis November 16, 2009 Problems persist with Ohio's election system and the Buckeye State is in desperate need of reform.
Election bill aims at vote disputes
A new report shows that Ohio was third in the nation in the number of provisional ballots cast in the 2008 election, which experts say puts the state at risk for a postelection legal battle if a high-profile race is close.
Political polls raise red flags for Ohio Democrats Strickland, Kilroy, Driehaus, Space, Boccieri
If the results of two new polls on Ohio voter sentiments for candidates and issues are even moderately relevant to next year's elections, incumbent Democrats like Ohio Gov.
Analysis: Health care on 2010 election front lines
When Columbus Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy voted with 218 other Democrats for a $1.2 trillion overhaul of America's health care system, the Republican National Congressional Committee was quick to react.
OBJECTIONABLE BEHAVIOR.... Ah, the splendor of the American political process. Congressional Republicans, once again, making the country proud.
Lawmakers examine bank, credit-card fees
As Kathy Chiero's son headed back to college in August, she wanted to open a small checking account with a debit card so he could access funds that typically totaled less than $100 at any given time.
For Midterms, Republicans Hope to Party Like It's 1966
As Politico reported Monday, Republicans in the wake of Saturday's cliff-hanger health care vote in the House immediately began their campaign to target vulnerable Democrats in traditionally GOP districts.
The (Democrat) politics of health care reform
How tough a vote was the Democrat-authored health care bill for Ohio Democrats? Only two of 10 Democrats in the Ohio congressional delegation voted against the bill late Saturday night.
GOP takes aim at vulnerable Dems in health war
Democrat Reps. Thomas Perriello , Mary Jo Kilroy and Steve Driehaus are three lawmakers who have found themselves vulnerable in the aftermath of the politically charged health care vote.
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