Food stamp cuts key to farm bill's fate in House


WASHINGTON (AP) — House passage of a massive farm bill could turn on the level of food stamp cuts as key backers scrambled Wednesday to secure support for the five-year, half-trillion dollar measure.
 
 
 

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

IRS worker: No political bias against tea party
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican said...
 

Intel chief: NSA foiled dozens of terrorist plots
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said Tuesday lawmakers "know there...
 

House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The abortion wars return to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost...
 

House considers jail term for military sex assault
 The House is heading toward passage of a defense bill that reflects the outrage among lawmakers...
 

House considers jail term for military sex assault
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is heading toward passage of a sweeping defense bill that reflects the...
 

Rep. Turner introduces Stop IRS Act Video
Ohio Congressman Mike Turner has introduced The Stop Internal Resource Slush Fund Act to protect taxpayers.
 

Launch of US-EU trade talks may be hitting snag
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the big goals of President Barack Obama's upcoming trip to Europe may be in...
 

Senate votes down GOP border amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an early test of support for a comprehensive immigration bill, the Senate on Thursday...
 
 
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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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White House News


Senate backs Froman as next trade representative
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Froman, a senior White House economic adviser and classmate of President Barack Obama at Harvard…
 

US calls out China, Russia over human trafficking
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. accused China and Russia of failing to meet minimum standards in fighting human trafficking,…
 

Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama raised the prospect Wednesday that Europe might need to adjust its economic policies…
 

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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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