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Chris Redfern says Obama the first Dem in 75 years to get two majority wins for president in Ohio

By Aaron Marshall November 16, 2012

Barack Obama is "only the second Democrat in the last 75 years to win Ohio twice with more than 50 percent of the vote."

Will more than half of new Sellwood Bridge accommodate just 2 percent of travelers?

By Janie Har November 16, 2012

"There is no reason to allocate 60 percent of bridge space to satisfy two percent of all travelers."

With Obama’s re-election, federal and state rates in Wisconsin will hit 65 percent, international manufacturing exec says

November 15, 2012

Says that with President Obama's re-election, state and federal income tax rates for some taxpayers will rise "to roughly 65 percent."

Caroline Casagrande says every American owes federal government $51,000

By Caryn Shinske November 15, 2012

"Every American now is $51,000 in debt. That’s money I owe, that’s money my children owe before they even go to kindergarten, that’s their check…

Rob Portman says CBO warns trip over fiscal cliff would lead to recession, kill jobs

By Stephen Koff November 15, 2012

Budget analysts say the looming tax hikes and spending cuts would  "take us into a recession and kill jobs."

Dan Patrick says almost 500 of 8,000 Texas public schools have been rated unacceptable

By W. Gardner Selby November 14, 2012

Says the state of Texas rates as "unacceptable" almost 500 of the state's 8,000 public schools.

Vos says on income taxes, Wisconsin is one of easiest for the poor and hardest for the middle class

By Dave Umhoefer November 14, 2012

When it comes to income taxes, Wisconsin is "one of the best places in the country to be poor" but "top 4 or 5 worst"…

Conservative activist Steve Lonegan says 60% of New Jersey doctors don’t accept Medicaid patients

By Bill Wichert November 14, 2012

"Sixty percent of New Jersey doctors do not accept Medicaid patients."

Chris Redfern says poll shows support for a nameless Democrat within 1 point of John Kasich

By Henry J. Gomez November 14, 2012

Says a poll shows that "without a name attached, Democrats are just one point behind" Gov. John Kasich.

Officials correct outdated claim

By Eric Stirgus November 14, 2012

"Clayton County offers the lowest operating millage rate in Metro Atlanta."

It’s a good bet that your lottery director doesn’t have lot of experience

By Janel Davis November 13, 2012

Half the lottery directors across the country had not run a lottery before they were hired.

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez says United States has created 5 million jobs during Barack Obama’s presidency

By Bill Wichert November 12, 2012

Says under President Barack Obama, the United States has created "five million jobs."

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