| Story Archive - March, 2008 |
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| Mar 1, 2008 |
| • Grassroots organizers for both Democratic contenders pushing hard for their candidate |
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| Mar 2, 2008 |
| • On final weekend before primary, Democratic candidates take their campaigns to northeast Ohio |
| • Young voters sound off on being the prime focus of both Democratic presidential candidates |
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| Mar 3, 2008 |
| • City accused of racism against African Americans gets its first black elected official tomorrow |
| • Clinton no longer enjoying big lead, but still ahead of Obama in polls |
| • Ohio-based voting machine maker rejects bid for a takeover |
| • On election eve, new polls have new information for Democratic voters considering both candidates |
| • Paper ballots may be new to many early voters, but not for all northeast Ohioans |
| • Thousands of voters casting early ballots, but don't manage to avoid the lines |
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| Mar 4, 2008 |
| • Somber anniversary observed at east side Cleveland school |
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| Mar 5, 2008 |
| • Clinton beats back Obama's momentum, wins Ohio and stops losing streak |
| • Clinton may have won Ohio, but the victory didn't help her catch Obama in delegates |
| • Early backer of McCain touts his candidates' win in Ohio, which clinched the nomination for him |
| • Ohio Democratic Party cheers five Republican mayors that it says "crossed over" |
| • Ohio GOP leader disagrees with Secretary of State's claim that election went well |
| • Republicans protest ballot handling in Cuyahoga County - Secretary of State dismisses that |
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| Mar 6, 2008 |
| • Insurance department chief says "baby boomers" don't understand Medicare benefits |
| • Uncommitted superdelegates want Democratic candidates to detail specific economic plans |
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| Mar 7, 2008 |
| • Mandatory maternity leave, delayed a trimester, still has no delivery date |
| • Secretary of State says she won't force paper ballots on boards of elections statewide for the fall |
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| Mar 10, 2008 |
| • Gas prices pumped up again in Ohio, but drivers here aren't suffering more than others elsewhere |
| • Lawmakers come back for post-election committee hearings on many topics |
| • Ohioans still cleaning up after record breaking snow shut down the state for the weekend |
| • Republican lawmakers joins push for legislation on discrimination against gays and lesbians |
| • Smoking ban stands up to another courtroom effort to stub it out |
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| Mar 11, 2008 |
| • Some dairies oppose rule requiring disclaimer, but critics say they're milking the issue |
| • Some Ohio business trying to manufacture new uses for old factories and facilities |
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| Mar 12, 2008 |
| • New poll shows that once again, the economy is the key issue for Ohioans |
| • Ohio's tax burden - long criticized by some - falls in new national study |
| • Senators clash over bill that aims to stop thieves from stealing metal |
| • Though spring is on the way, it's still cold - and there's still a threat of CO poisoning |
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| Mar 13, 2008 |
| • Bill to allow women seeking abortions to see ultrasound images passes with no debate |
| • Drug enforcement agencies fear losing lots of federal funds |
| • Longtime Ohio Senator who proudly wore the label "liberal" dies at 90 |
| • State launches new campaign to reach out to homeowners on the edge of the foreclosure crisis |
| • Wicked winter weather will send many schoolkids into class on summer days |
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| Mar 14, 2008 |
| • Bill to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation brings up big difference in views |
| • Ohio workers who are disabled win the right to buy in to Medicaid |
| • Ohioans who need a heap of help with heating bills get a little more time |
| • Photographer who saw the horrors of Vietnam massacre speaks on the anniversary of Mei Lai |
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| Mar 17, 2008 |
| • As polls show Ohioans divided on Iraq, a mother struggles with her soldier son's death |
| • Auditor blasts Columbus community school, tells it to get its books in order |
| • Economy is leading issue for pollsters looking ahead to fall election |
| • Ohioans aren't happy about the economy in new poll, but say they're confident in government |
| • Some wool producers are finding new markets in places they might not have expected |
| • Truckers are fuming - possibly more than drivers - over high costs of fuel |
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| Mar 18, 2008 |
| • Attormey General says catering company broke vows to customers |
| • Company called "Felons For Hire" makes it clear where who it's looking to employ |
| • Governor pulls plan to expand Ohio Lottery games as lawmakers say they'll reject it |
| • Group pushing for universal health care says Ohioans die each day from lack of coverage |
| • New website hopes to link farmers, chefs, restaurants, grocers and consumers in 10 states |
| • Sledgehammers swing once again at the Statehouse for a renovation project |
| • State agriculture director says controversial new labels on milk are a good idea |
| • Women are the majority of voters, and pollsters are zeroing in on how they're voting |
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| Mar 19, 2008 |
| • Concerns about flooding swell as rivers rise and rain keeps coming |
| • Morgan County man plays two big roles - in southeast Ohio and in Iraq |
| • Ohioans say politicians and elected officials aren't helping with Ohio's mortgage mess |
| • On five-year anniversary of Iraq war, Ohio's US Senators share their views |
| • Soaring gas prices causing problems for one Ohio-based airline |
| • Strickland won't take a chance on Keno with lawmakers now, but still supports the idea |
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| Mar 20, 2008 |
| • Flood waters starting to wane, but officials still fear damage |
| • Governor reminds those who don't file returns that there's a good reason to do so this year |
| • Strickland donates political contribution that's now considered by some to be "tainted" |
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| Mar 21, 2008 |
| • Chancellor says merger of two northeast Ohio universities not on the horizon, but change is |
| • Jobless rate drops a bit, but still much higher than national unemployment numbers |
| • Ohio GOP tests public records requests with Democratic officeholders, who call it a waste |
| • Ohio's senators far apart on many issues, including what to do about the economy |
| • Pollsters say Ohioans think middle class is getting smaller, and they apparently are right |
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| Mar 24, 2008 |
| • It's been a bitter winter in Ohio, but scientist says global warming is more pronounced than ever |
| • Lawmaker says ticket broker business is broken, but one agency says his bill won't help |
| • One in ten Ohioans getting food stamps, and many who are eligible aren't getting them |
| • Secretary of State asks counties to help her count and score primary votes |
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| Mar 25, 2008 |
| • Auditor rules payments to Blackwell's employees as he was leaving office were wrong |
| • Canton couple marks grim anniversary in Iraq by remembering their fallen son |
| • Fight splitting powerful northeast Ohio Republican group could soon come to an end |
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| Mar 26, 2008 |
| • Environmental group hopes Ohioans will go green with their votes this fall |
| • Study suggests problems with autism vouchers, but supporters say it also shows program works |
| • Tornado sirens tested around the state as twister season comes this way |
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| Mar 27, 2008 |
| • President Bush visits Ohio's biggest air force base to talk about the war in Iraq |
| • State's consumer watchdog warns against rushing energy bill as price caps drop in December |
| • Strickland makes some moves within state agencies, but says Ohioans will notice |
| • Students give bad grades to credit card marketers who show up on campus |
| • Teachers' union asks IRS to investigate charter schools' tax-exempt status |
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| Mar 28, 2008 |
| • Big-city mayors sound off on payday lenders as lawmakers consider crackdown |
| • Experts field questions from farmers on what's on the horizon for Ohio's largest industry |
| • Secretary of State won't go after thousands of "crossover" voters in the March primary |
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| Mar 31, 2008 |
| • Casino supporters take a gamble on releasing ads, seven months before the vote |
| • Chancellor releases his vision for Ohio's colleges and universities for the next decade |
| • Experts reveal first change for CPR in 38 years, hoping it can save more lives |
| • First team in baseball observes annual tradition of opening the season |
| • New penalty to stop poaching could mean big bucks for takers of trophy deer |
| • State wants to lead the charge to get Ohioans more interested in their money |
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