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May 22, 2013 Obama Administration Admits Drone Attacks Killed 4 US Citizens The Obama administration's drone strikes have killed four U.S. citizens, it admitted on Wednesday. In a letter to senior members of Congress, Attorney General Eric Holder writes that in addition to the targeted assassination of cleric Anwar al-Aulaqi, since 2009, three other U.S.... Common Dreams NewsCenter more
May 22, 2013 As China Prepares to Lead on Climate Crisis, Will US Follow? A woman wearing a mask rides past smoking chimneys and cooling towers of a steel plant in Beijing. (Reuters / Suzie Wong)The global politics that have hampered efforts to create a binding international agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions may have taken a positive turn as reports suggest... Common Dreams NewsCenter more
Capitol Hill Blue
May 22, 2013 IRS targeting of right-wing: Stupid is as stupid does When the incredibly-stupid Internal Revenue Service decided to target and harass right-wing groups it rescued the rapidly-fading tea party from sinking in the political obscurity it so richly deserves. In so many ways, it’s hilarious that the IRS thought the tea party and its affiliated... Capitol Hill Blue more
May 22, 2013 Former IRS boss pleads ignorance on targeting of right-wing groups The man who led the Internal Revenue Service when it was giving extra scrutiny to tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status told Congress on Tuesday that he knew little about what was happening while he was still commissioner. Douglas Shulman, who vacated his position last... Capitol Hill Blue more
Mother Jones Politics
May 22, 2013 The Obama Administration Finally Admits Killing 4 Americans After nearly two years of (officially) keeping quiet about what the whole world already knew, the Obama administration on Wednesday formally acknowledged that the United States government had indeed killed four American citizens in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen. This had been fairly... Mother Jones Politics more
May 22, 2013 New Louisiana Law Will Jail Journos for Publishing Gun Info On Tuesday, the Louisiana Senate passed a bill that would imprison and fine journalists who intentionally publish information about the state's concealed-carry handgun permit holders. Reporters who violate the law would face penalties of up to $10,000, six months in jail, or both; public... Mother Jones Politics more
Organizing for America
May 23, 2013 Marching toward reform in Arizona (and beyond) The March for Innovation that kicked off today signals the ramping up of efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform. For OFA volunteers, it's an opportunity to take the actions they've been coordinating for months and amplify them online. In Arizona—a state that will be deeply... Organizing for America more
May 23, 2013 Oklahoma We're all still stunned and saddened by the destructive tornadoes that hit Oklahoma yesterday. As the people of Moore and Newcastle grieve and begin the long path to recovery, our thoughts and prayers are with them. Thank you to all the first responders, teachers, and community members who've... Organizing for America more
Howard Wilkinson on WVXU-Cincinnati
May 20, 2013 Pillich to take on Mandel for Ohio treasurer State Rep. Connie Pillich, a Democrat from Montgomery, announced this morning she will take on Republican incumbent Josh Mandel for the Ohio treasurer's office in 2014.Pillich, who represents the 28th Ohio House District in northern Hamilton County, won re-election last year after Republicans in... Howard Wilkinson on WVXU-Cincinnati more
May 12, 2013 Partisan fireworks coming over vote fraud cases? So far, during the months of investigation into alleged voter fraud in the 2012 election, the two Republicans and two Democrats on the Hamilton County Board of Elections have, for the most part, played nice, with partisan bickering down to a minimum.That could change very quickly Wednesday... Howard Wilkinson on WVXU-Cincinnati more
May 10, 2013 Electric power restored at UC, UC Medical Center A power outage early this morning cut off electric service to the University of Cincinnati main campus and the UC Medical Center, but it was restored before noon.The campus and UC Medical Center were without power from shortly after 8 a.m. until 11:20, according to tweets from the... Howard Wilkinson on WVXU-Cincinnati more
Innovation Ohio
May 21, 2013 What happens next with measure to limit student voting? State Senator Randy Gardner is telling anyone who will listen that the measure added to the 2-year state budget to crack down on universities that help students vote will be going away. In a committee hearing last week, Gardner, Chair of the Senate Finance Education subcommittee claimed that all... Innovation Ohio more
May 21, 2013 Legislation: Ohio Senate Bill 83 – Sexual Battery Bill: Senate Bill 83 (full text, official bill analysis) Title: Sexual Battery Sponsors: Senator Turner and Senator Cafaro Co-Sponsors: Senators Hughes, Kearney, Tavares Bill Analysis: This bill would eliminate the period of limitation for the prosecution of rape or sexual battery.... Innovation Ohio more
May 17, 2013 New shale report questions fracking’s short term benefit On Thursday, State officials released the much anticipated 2012 Utica shale production report. Administration officials were quick to celebrate the findings of the report and heralded it as the beginning of a “new boom” in Ohio. Realistically though, this report includes information that... Innovation Ohio more
Plunderbund
May 22, 2013 The PD makes it more official Subscribers to the Plain Dealer woke up Wednesday to the paper’s official word on its new version of summer reading. In a front-page Dear Readers column by Robert Perona, the senior vice president of circulation, we were told of the historic event scheduled for August 5 when the... Plunderbund more
May 22, 2013 History of the Diversion of Family Planning Funds in Ohio History of the Diversion of Family Planning Funds in Ohio by Gary Dougherty Tomorrow, after the subcommittees have completed their work, the full Senate Finance Committee will hear additional testimony on HB 59, the state budget bill. This could be one of the last opportunities to advocate for... Plunderbund more
May 20, 2013 Jon Husted: ensuring students can vote is “not a priority” Last month we broke the story of Republicans trying to disenfranchise Ohio college students. The plan, buried in the Ohio House budget, would penalize Ohio universities that provide proof of residency documents to students who live on campus. Without such documentation, many students would... Plunderbund more
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