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Defying obstruction, voting begins in Ohio

October 2, 2012 By Rick Nagin

Crowds gathered at election boards early Tuesday morning, waiting for the doors to open on the first day of early voting in Ohio in the critical Nov. 6 presidential election.

Outsourced Bain workers in standoff with trucks

October 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

Outsourced Bain workers began a standoff with trucks sent in to remove equipment from their plant. Residents of the town began arriving this afternoon to join workers who were blocking the loading dock.

In battleground Virginia, stimulus funds built a bridge

October 2, 2012 By Art Cook

Waiting for a traffic light to change on the old Robertson Bridge was a frightening experience for many motorists in Danville. The solution came from President Obama's stimulus package.

Watchdog group says debate should address High Court nominations

October 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

With the presidential debates coming up, the Alliance for Justice is insisting that debate moderators press the candidates to discuss the types of nominees they would propose for the High Court.

Tea party tries to save one of its own in Illinois

October 1, 2012 By John Bachtell

Right-wing groups are pouring more than $1 million to support the reelection campaign of Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill.