Women In Politics

VIDEO: Lucente to take Lorain council seat
LORAIN — A lifelong resident of Lorain’s 6th Ward is the ward’s newest member on Lorain City Council.

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(AFX UK Focus) 2010-05-12 18:53 FACTBOX-BP, oil industry gave to U.S. House panel
WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) – Congressional scrutiny of BP Plc’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico shifted on Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives, where lawmakers took turns grilling company executives.

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(AFX UK Focus) 2010-05-12 19:13 REFILE-FACTBOX-BP, oil industry gave money to US lawmakers
WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) – Congressional scrutiny of BP Plc’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico shifted on Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives, where lawmakers took turns grilling company executives.

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ELECTION: Sutton, Ganley will face off in November
LORAIN — Democratic incumbent Betty Sutton will face auto dealer Tom Ganley in November for the 13th U.S. Congressional district, according to unofficial primary results.

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Early NE Ohio running light, as expected
Early voter turnout in Northeast Ohio has been described as pretty much as expected ” which is to say, light. And that’s even with some crowded congressional races. WKSU’s M.L. Schultze reports.

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ELECTION NEWS BRIEFING
Results of top Lorain County races and issues via Twitter by clicking here.

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Taliaferro bands’ spring concert and barbecue May 27
The Taliaferro County Band program will present its annual spring concert, at the school on May 27. Over 65 music students will perform for parents, teachers, and the community. In addition to an evening of entertainment, the band will sponsor a barbecue dinner with all the traditional trimmings.

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Northeast Ohio Congressional wrapups
Primary voters stood strongly behind their incumbent members of Congress Tuesday, and crowded fields of challengers quickly thinned out. Here’s a summary of some of the key races. Alison Ritchie reports.

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Primary Primer: Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio
A rundown of the top races in Tuesday’s primaries in Indiana, North Carolina and Ohio.

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FESTIVAL/CRUISE: 31st Annual Detroit International Jazz Festival Announces 2010 Lineup
31st Detroit International Jazz Festival 2010 Edition of the Labor Day Weekend Classic to Celebrate Flame Keepers Allen Toussaint, Take 6, Branford Marsalis, Mulgrew Miller,Roy Haynes, Manhattan Transfer,Kirk Whalum, and Mambo Legends Orchestra on tapToday, festival organizers announced the lineup f…

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