Budget office view boosts Senate immigration bill


WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of dollars.
 
 
 

Boehner protests Obama veto threats on budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says the White House's veto threats against legislation...
 

Union urges workers to appeal base furloughs Video
With one group encouraging all workers to appeal their furloughs, 2 NEWS looks at how many will ask for...
 

Hagel tours new Navy combat vessel
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured the U.S. Navy's new small combat ship, the...
 

Tax overhaul: IRS scandal could lead to changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups has little...
 

House backs variable rate student loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation that links student loan rates to...
 

House preserves its own budget as others face cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers are moving to protect Capitol Hill's budget even as they slash programs...
 

Projected lower deficit could slow any budget deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The good news is the budget deficit for the current year is projected to come in...
 

No sequester furloughs at State Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite budget cuts requiring most federal agencies to furlough workers, the State...
 

Gen Y: Why we’re so cynical
Gen Y has been called lazy, haplessly doomed and politically apathetic. Why do they feel this way? Short...
 
 
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Politics in Ohio


Local elections chief to retire
The director of the Montgomery County Board of Elections is stepping down.
 

No bond for White House crash suspect
2 NEWS Investigates has learned the Kettering man charged in a White House incident will remain behind bars pending further…
 

House considers jail term for military…
 The House is heading toward passage of a defense bill that reflects the outrage among lawmakers over the growing number…
 

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oP Exclusive


Ladies First: FLOTUS heckled by protester
She’s known to many for her style and upbeat attitude, but first lady Michelle Obama is quick to admit she doesn’t take…
 

What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

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U.S. Congressional News


Senators closing in on border security…
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House-backed immigration legislation is gaining momentum in the Senate, where key lawmakers say…
 

Food stamp cuts key to farm bill's fate…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House passage of a massive farm bill could turn on the level of food stamp cuts as key backers scrambled…
 

Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration…
 

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Ohio (change)

 
The government of Ohio is composed of the executive branch, led by the Governor; the legislative branch, which comprises the Ohio General Assembly; and the judicial branch, which is led by the Supreme Court.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: John Kasich
Lieutenant Governor: Mary Taylor
Attorney General: Mike DeWine
State Treasurer: Josh Mandel
Secretary of State: Jon Husted

Contacting the White House and Congress

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