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Area leaders discuss why gas tax plan stalled
There are several reasons why local leaders and officials believe a federal gas tax holiday never took off.
Oberstar moves legislation to protect the Great Lakes
Congressman Jim Oberstar is taking the lead on an effort to win approval for an agreement that protects the Great Lakes from water diversion projects.
Area leaders discuss why gas tax plan stalled
There are several reasons why local leaders and officials believe a federal gas tax holiday never took off.
Today, The Hill reported on several lawmakers happy with current prospects on earmarking....mainly because they stand to increase their share of pork at the trough if more members of congress take no earmark ...
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Ohio Members ImPACt the Congressional Elections
AED members in Ohio gathered last week in support of two congressional candidates-State Senator Steve Stivers and Representative Steve LaTourette .
OH: Federal funds to help defer sewer project costs Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul.
Bill Would Help Commuters With Cost Of Filling Up
Northern Ohio Congressman Steven Latourette has introduced legislation that will reimburse drivers for some of the cost of their commute to work.
The Star Beacon; Ashtabula, Ohio
U.S. REP. Steven LaTourette speaks to Austinburg residents Thursday at Austinburg Town Hall about possible funding and tap-in fees for the Austinburg sanitary sewer improvement project.
Null Space has promoted a Toronto strategy for Pittsburgh for a while now. The recent surge in gas prices is breathing new life into that vision : [U.S. Rep.
Tubbs Jones, Northeast Ohio Delegation Members Seek Clarification on...
WASHINGTON, June 20 OH-DFAS-relocation WASHINGTON , /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones along with Sens.
But at billions of dollars, an extensive high-speed rail network always seemed ambitious at best, unrealistic at worst.
Peninsula wants boost from U.S. park
PENINSULA: The small, idyllic village of Peninsula, with its crafts shops, historic buildings and crooked river, is in danger of going broke, Mayor Richard Fisher says.
Soldier cleared of murder to be redeployed
A U.S. Army officer who was once charged with killing Iraqi civilians has been ordered to report for duty in August.
Officer cleared of charges called back to duty
An Army officer who was cleared in December 2005 of the murders of Iraqi civilians has been ordered back to duty.
Emily's Law may save lives in Ohio
Some children get famous the wrong way. Instead of becoming a doctor or engineer, their death evolves into a cause to correct a void in the law.
Investigator Exclusive: Ohio horses slaughtered in Mexico
The Investigator Tom Meyer found the horsemeat supply line to Mexico and Canada begins in the heart of Ohio's Amish country.
House GOP rallies at White House
“You stick with us and we will stick with you”
Seeking to put a spate of bad news behind them, House Republicans rallied at the White House Wednesday morning with President Bush. via Washington Examiner
House passes $15 billion in foreclosure funding.
Just 11 Republicans voted in favor of a housing measure that would give states $15 billion in grants and loans to deal with swathes of foreclosed homes. via Washington Examiner
Frank seeks bipartisan housing rescue deal
“It will be a package, like any package, in which nobody may like every single thing in it -except maybe me”
Barney Frank does not have time for chitchat. The quick-witted, sharp-tongued Massachusetts Democrat who just crafted a massive rescue response to the housing crisis is not your typical, backslapping ... via International Business Times
More Republicans back Democrats' housing rescue
“I go home every weekend. I see people (and) our office helps people who are having problems with foreclosures, and I think it's a responsible approach”
The Democrats' housing rescue plan is picking up converts among Republicans who are shrugging off White House objections after getting an earful from voters struggling to stave off foreclosure. via Newsday.com