How does high-speed rail get from here to there?

By Matthew Lewis

Backers of high-speed rail service have never been more excited. Thanks to the unabashed enthusiasm of the Obama administration, $13 billion

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… ments in the northeast corridor at Wednesday’s hearing, the testimony of Ohio Transportation Director Jolene M. Molitoris revealed more of what’s to c …"

"… nsportation Director Jolene M. Molitoris revealed more of what’s to come:Ohio is building its own version of the OneRail Coalition, with Governor [Ted] …"

"… its own version of the OneRail Coalition, with Governor [Ted] Strickland, Ohio’s legislature, freight railroads, businesses, Ohio cities, and a majorit …"

"… nor [Ted] Strickland, Ohio’s legislature, freight railroads, businesses, Ohio cities, and a majority of Ohioans. This commitment to true transportation …"

Developers in the driver's seat on transportation

By Matthew Lewis

Unfocused transport policy leaves real estate industry eager to give Congress directions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Concord":

"… al estate developer.The relatively small earmark came after the developer, Concord Associates’ Louis Cappelli, and his team opened their wallets and donate …"

"… s to help the struggling Catskills area certainly precedes any donation by Concord. Job creation, after all, is always a key concern, and one that trumps mos …"

"… r ordered for Sullivan County,” Schumer declared while touring Concord’s planned resort site in 2008 with developer Cappelli. “[W]idening Rou …"

"… dents. But tourism declined in the 1970s and popular hotels, including the Concord, went out of business. In recent years many have looked to casinos as a wa …"

Education Department touts settlement as ‘model’ for campus sex assault policies

By Kristen Lombardi

The U.S. Department of Education says two recent settlements will serve as a new model for how colleges, universities, and the department de

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… s of sexual assaults had occurred — Notre Dame College, in South Euclid, Ohio, and Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti. Both agreements come after …"

"… June, it opened a Title IX review into the policies and procedures at The Ohio State University, and is readying to initiate similar actions against thre …"

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Republicans must choose panel chief tough enough to stand up to Barney

By Peter H. Stone

Two experienced Republican lawmakers are vying for the chairmanship of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee and the chance to try to

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… givingMichael Steel, a spokesman for House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio who is slated to become House speaker in January, said the choice of the p …"

New GOP chiefs of appropriations, energy panels may not be settled until after Thanksgiving

By Peter H. Stone

With Republicans expected to have an excellent shot at winning back the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, talk is rampant about whic

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… aring.Michael Steel, a spokesman for House Minority Leader John Boehner, a Ohio Republican, said that the “timing of the Steering Committee meetings hav …"

Republican allies pour money into ads targeting 50-60 House races

By Peter H. Stone

Four Republican-allied groups are targeting between 50 and 60 House races in a new coordinated round of hard-hitting television ads....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate in key states such as Colorado, Ohio and Nevada.Buoyed by that success, the two groups now aim to raise $65 mil …"

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Karl Rove, GOP heavyweights find sugar daddies for groups influencing elections

By Peter H. Stone

Despite having no official position, former President Bush adviser Karl Rove remains a potent, behind-the-scenes operative doing his utmost

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… ads in several battleground states such as Colorado, Missouri, Nevada and Ohio to help GOP Senate candidates.Rove’s drive to help funnel funds into the …"

Independent GOP fundraising picks up steam

By Peter H. Stone

Another big name GOP veteran in Washington, lobbyist and operative Scott Reed, is jumping into the crowded field of independent groups raisi

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… ons of dollars into issue or direct advocacy ads in such states as Nevada, Ohio and Washington in support of GOP Senate candidates.A former executive dire …"

Probe of ex-Interior Secretary Norton's handling of Shell winds down, sources say

By Peter H. Stone

A Justice Department probe into whether former Interior Secretary Gale Norton illegally gave preferential treatment to Royal Dutch Shell Gro

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… Griles, the former number two at Interior under Norton, ex-Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio, and Abramoff — began in early 2004 and is still underway. …"

Ethanol’s political investment: PACs gave $1 million over last two cycles

By Josh Israel

Political action committees for companies and trade groups involved with the ethanol industry contributed $1 million to Congressional candid

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… g state of Illinois, 12 each in Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri, and 10 in Ohio.Ethanol subsidies have returned to the Congressional agenda as lawmakers p …"

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