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PNS Daily News - May 23, 20130
Featured on our national rundown today: President Obama is expected to make a major statement on U.S. drone policy; advocates say the immigration reform plan is a good start, but needs work; and as we approach Memorial Day—a new home for some aging veterans.
Public News Service - Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The clock is ticking for Ohio lawmakers to approve a state budget for the next two years, and advocates for people with disabilities say there's a lot riding on it. Among their concerns is that the House version removed Gov. John Kasich's plans to expand Medicaid, which would bring...Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Whether they are called "cage-free," "free range," "pasture-raised" or just eggs, a growing number of people are concerned with where and how their food from chickens is produced. Legislation in Congress would make egg-labeling mandatory, as well as set new, more humane living stand...Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The controversy surrounding the nomination of President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency has individuals from both sides of the aisle saying good governance should trump politics. Thursday, a Senate committee backed the nomination of Gina McCar...Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Congress works this week on a new Farm Bill, Ohio farmers say policy changes are needed to support practices that improve public health, spur the rural economy and enhance natural resources. Programs they say are critical to the success of sustainable farming could be cut, inclu...Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Liaisons at universities, community colleges and technical schools all over the state are helping former foster youth seeking higher education. As part of the Ohio Reach program, these liaisons are helping guide these young adults through their college years. State Attorney Genera...Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Saying Wall Street banks still have too much influence over the economy, an Ohio U.S. senator is continuing his charge to end "too big to fail." Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and David Vitter, R-La., introduced legislation aimed at ending the advantage the six biggest U-S banks have...Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Held captive for more than a decade and now back with their families, the healing process begins for Gina DeJesus, Amanda Berry and Michelle Knight. And as the details of their ordeal unfold, experts say the trauma will continue for both them and other survivors of rape. M...Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Saturday's "Stamp Out Hunger" event, the largest annual food drive in Ohio and the nation, also is one of the busiest days of the year for letter carriers who pick up all that food as they deliver the mail. Colin Baumgartner, communications director for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, said ...Read More