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Here’s the report. Gov. Ted Strickland has final say on whether to follow the recommendation:

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President Barack Obama talks to Columbus-area residents during a backyard meeting in a neighborhood north of downtown. Health care, education, economic recover among topics of discussion:

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Republican John Kasich announces his plans to revive Ohio’s economy, through the creation of a private nonprofit group to replace the Ohio Department of Development. Press conference features comments from him, his running mate Mary Taylor, House minority leader Bill Batchelder, Republican state Sen. Mark Wagoner, and two Ohio business leaders:
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Press conference featuring members of the newly formed TAME PAC, a group that has launched a new Web site (www.truthaboutmaryellen.com) to spotlight its concerns about Democratic Secretary of State candidate Maryellen O’Shaughnessy. Reporters Q&A is in Part 2. Speakers include Jeanette Moll, former congressional candidate, and Peggy Hayden, former poll-worker from Dixland (Guernsey County):

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First of all, the flashback, to comments by Gov. Ted Strickland concerning a recent Inspector General’s report on the head of the Ohio School Facilities Commission and union favoritism, in which the governor specifically mentions Republican Senate President Bill Harris:

Here’s Harris’ response to those comments:

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Gov. Ted Strickland smacks Republican John Kasich for his congressional votes on NAFTA:



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Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland answers reporters’ questions about clemency for Kevin Keith, outsourcing of appliance rebate program and unemployment trends since he took office:

Here’s the Attorney General’s response to Kevin Keith’s arguments for a sentence commutation or pardon (you can read more about the case at www.kevinkeith.org)

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Press release out after 5 p.m. today:

DIRECTOR’S PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT’S APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM PROMPTS RESIGNATION OF ENERGY DIVISION DIRECTOR
 
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Department of Development Director Lisa Patt-McDaniel today accepted the resignation of Nadeane Howard who has served as Director of the Ohio Energy Resources Division since December 6, 2009. In addition, Director Patt-McDaniel took action to place Greg Payne, Energy Public Policy Liaison, on a three-day suspension. Continue reading →